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Human Hair VS. Synthetic Hair
There are many types of hair on the market, and finding your way from the computer screen to a package of 100% human hair can be a difficult process.There are no regulations relating to the packaging of hair used for hair extensions. Recall a few years ago when it was brought to consumers attention that "light mayo" may actually not have a lower calorie count or fat content, and may just refer to the color of the mayo. The same situation is true in hair extensions.
Synthetic Hair
A man made material that is made to mimic the look, feel, texture, and flow of Human Hair. The three most common types of synthetic hair are kanekolon, toyokalon, and senselon. Synthetic hair has a life span of 1 to 3 months. It can not be heated, as it will melt,the hair holds the shape it was manufactured in. Synthetic hair is the most affordable hair on the market.
Heat Resistant Synthetic Hair
A man made material that is made to mimic the look, feel, texture, and flow of Human Hair, but is heat resistant to 150 Degrees. The three most common types of synthetic hair are kanekolon, toyokalon, and senselon. Heat resistant synthetic hair has a life span of 2 to 3 months. It can not be heated above 150 degrees, as it will melt. Heat resistant synthetic hair is more expensive then standard synthetic hair but is still very affordable hair.
Animal Hair
Typically marketed as 'like human hair' or 'human hair' this hair typically comes from the mane and tail of animals such as donkeys, horses, and mules. The hair is very course and does not hold heat styling although, it can be heat styled. As the vendors of this hair are not being truthful in the origin of the hair it is often costly, and can not produce a natural look when used for extension purposes. Animal hair's life span is 2 to 5 months.
Human Blend Hair
A combination of synthetic, heat resistant synthetic, or animal hair blended with varying amounts of human hair. The more human hair there is in the product the more costly it will be, and the more natural it will look. Blended hair with larger amounts of human hair will last longer, typically human blend hair lasts 4 to 8 months.
100% Human Hair
This product contains only human hair, no synthetic or animal hair is used to create this hair. It is harvested off Oriental and European women typically. The quality of the hair, length, processing manner, and color will determine the price of the hair. 100% human hair should last well over a year if properly cared for. The cost of 100% human hair is well above that of the synthetic hair, heat resistant synthetic hair, or animal hair. Only 100% human hair will produce a natural look in extensions, well worth the investment.
Rule of Thumb:
In most cases you get what you pay for. Make sure you know WHAT you are paying for to ensure it is worth it.
Synthetic Hair
A man made material that is made to mimic the look, feel, texture, and flow of Human Hair. The three most common types of synthetic hair are kanekolon, toyokalon, and senselon. Synthetic hair has a life span of 1 to 3 months. It can not be heated, as it will melt,the hair holds the shape it was manufactured in. Synthetic hair is the most affordable hair on the market.
Heat Resistant Synthetic Hair
A man made material that is made to mimic the look, feel, texture, and flow of Human Hair, but is heat resistant to 150 Degrees. The three most common types of synthetic hair are kanekolon, toyokalon, and senselon. Heat resistant synthetic hair has a life span of 2 to 3 months. It can not be heated above 150 degrees, as it will melt. Heat resistant synthetic hair is more expensive then standard synthetic hair but is still very affordable hair.
Animal Hair
Typically marketed as 'like human hair' or 'human hair' this hair typically comes from the mane and tail of animals such as donkeys, horses, and mules. The hair is very course and does not hold heat styling although, it can be heat styled. As the vendors of this hair are not being truthful in the origin of the hair it is often costly, and can not produce a natural look when used for extension purposes. Animal hair's life span is 2 to 5 months.
Human Blend Hair
A combination of synthetic, heat resistant synthetic, or animal hair blended with varying amounts of human hair. The more human hair there is in the product the more costly it will be, and the more natural it will look. Blended hair with larger amounts of human hair will last longer, typically human blend hair lasts 4 to 8 months.
100% Human Hair
This product contains only human hair, no synthetic or animal hair is used to create this hair. It is harvested off Oriental and European women typically. The quality of the hair, length, processing manner, and color will determine the price of the hair. 100% human hair should last well over a year if properly cared for. The cost of 100% human hair is well above that of the synthetic hair, heat resistant synthetic hair, or animal hair. Only 100% human hair will produce a natural look in extensions, well worth the investment.
Rule of Thumb:
In most cases you get what you pay for. Make sure you know WHAT you are paying for to ensure it is worth it.
Value Of Hair Types
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