.hair Domain Names
35 registrars compared — cheapest from $1.20 at eDomains
Delegated in September 2016 as part of the 2012 new gTLD round, .hair is a niche extension that has been quietly exploited by one of the industry's most prolific registries.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eDomains Cheapest | $1.20 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $49.20 | $109.20 | Visit |
| 2 | Infomaniak Cheapest | $1.20 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $49.20 | $109.20 | Visit |
| 3 | Spaceship | $1.24 | $13.97 | $13.97 | $57.12 | $126.97 | Visit |
| 4 | OVHcloud | $1.46 | $16.19 | $16.19 | $66.22 | $147.17 | Visit |
| 5 | Porkbun | $1.54 | $14.21 | $14.21 | $58.38 | $129.43 | Visit |
| 6 | Cosmotown | $1.79 | $14.74 | $14.74 | $60.75 | $134.45 | Visit |
| 7 | Namecheap | $1.80 | $21.98 | $17.58 | $89.72 | $199.62 | Visit |
| 8 | Sav | $1.97 | $14.03 | $14.03 | $58.09 | $128.24 | Visit |
| 9 | Dynadot | $1.99 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $59.79 | $132.04 | Visit |
| 10 | GoDaddy | $1.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $105.95 | $235.90 | Visit |
| 11 | Name.com | $1.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | $85.95 | $190.90 | Visit |
| 12 | NameSilo | $1.99 | $17.29 | $13.75 | $71.15 | $157.60 | Visit |
| 13 | OnlyDomains | $1.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $77.95 | $172.90 | Visit |
| 14 | Netim | $2.00 | $28.00 | $16.00 | $114.00 | $254.00 | Visit |
| 15 | Truehost | $2.19 | $21.70 | $15.99 | $88.99 | $197.49 | Visit |
| 16 | All Domains | $2.22 | $23.31 | $23.31 | $95.46 | $212.01 | Visit |
| 17 | Blacknight | $2.87 | $14.97 | $14.97 | $62.75 | $137.60 | Visit |
| 18 | Regery | $2.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $62.95 | $137.90 | Visit |
| 19 | Gname | $6.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $106.95 | $231.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Alibaba Cloud | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $65.00 | $130.00 | Visit |
| 21 | Internet.bs | $14.38 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $138.34 | $293.29 | Visit |
| 22 | Above.com | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $74.25 | $148.50 | Visit |
| 23 | IONOS | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $75.00 | $150.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Directnic | $16.49 | $16.49 | $16.49 | $82.45 | $164.90 | Visit |
| 25 | Regtons | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $85.00 | $170.00 | Visit |
| 26 | UK2 | $18.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $98.95 | $198.90 | Visit |
| 27 | Marcaria | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $95.00 | $190.00 | Visit |
| 28 | Gandi | $19.33 | $47.98 | $16.38 | $211.25 | $451.15 | Visit |
| 29 | MrDomain | $20.59 | $20.59 | $20.59 | $102.95 | $205.90 | Visit |
| 30 | Hover | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $109.95 | $219.90 | Visit |
| 31 | 101domain | $22.99 | $25.99 | $22.99 | $126.95 | $256.90 | Visit |
| 32 | Squarespace | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $125.00 | $250.00 | Visit |
| 33 | Moniker | $27.49 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $151.45 | $306.40 | Visit |
| 34 | EuroDNS | $28.01 | $28.01 | $28.01 | $140.05 | $280.10 | Visit |
| 35 | INWX | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $153.00 | $306.00 | Visit |
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One Registry, Many Niches: The .hair Portfolio
When XYZ.COM LLC received the delegation for .hair on 2016-09-16, it added another name to a growing portfolio of topic-specific TLDs. The same registry also operates .xyz, .college, .pics, .christmas, and .game. This pattern suggests a strategy of acquiring broad, memorable keywords that can appeal to hobbyists and small businesses alike. For .hair, the intended use is self-evident: salons, stylists, product brands, and beauty influencers. The registry's official website at nic.hair serves as the central hub for registration and policy information.
A WHOIS Server of Its Own
Unlike some new gTLDs that rely on the parent registry's infrastructure, .hair runs its own WHOIS service at `whois.nic.hair`. This is a technical detail that indicates a certain level of operational independence, even though the registry is a commercial LLC. The WHOIS server is a standard component for any gTLD, but its presence underscores that .hair is a fully functional extension, not a dormant placeholder. For users, this means domain registrations and ownership lookups work as expected, with the registry maintaining its own directory services.
The Pricing Paradox: A Fraction of the Cost
The market for .hair domains is marked by an extreme pricing spread. The cheapest registrar listed on our site, eDomains, offers .hair at a price that is roughly a tenth of what the most expensive registrar charges. With 35 registrars in total, the average price falls in the budget range, making it an accessible choice for individual stylists or small boutique owners. However, the wide gap suggests that some registrars are positioning .hair as a premium, branded space, while others treat it as a low-cost novelty. Before committing, it's worth shopping around — the savings can be significant.
The 2012 Round: A Six-Year Wait
.hair's delegation date of 2016-09-16 places it in the latter half of the 2012 new gTLD program, a round that opened applications in 2012 but saw delegations stretch over several years. The program's delegated strings list shows that .hair was one of many niche extensions that came online after the initial wave of .guru and .photography. This timing meant that .hair entered a market already saturated with alternative spaces, but its clear semantic focus provided a distinct identity.