With
all the rage about hair extensions, it is nothing more wonderful than being
able to transform your hair from short to long in a matter of moments. But
wouldn’t you like to know exactly what you are spending your hard earned income
on? Remember, knowledge is power, so it is important to stay informed,
especially if you are addicted to hair extensions.
SO let’s
start with synthetic hair extensions. Synthetic hair extensions are cheaper and
do not last as long as human hair extensions. These hair extensions also do not
look as natural as human hair extensions. They are produced with man-made
fibers and have an artificial looking shine. They also do not have a natural
flow and bounce. Usually, you can only install and wear them once for maybe one
to three months. Most synthetic hair extensions cannot withstand heat, so you
can cancel curling or straightening them. Make sure you match them up correctly
to you natural hair because they cannot be dyed. The style is chemically set
and cannot be changed or trained. The only positive to synthetic hair
extensions is if you live in a very sweltering and humid environment, you don’t
have to worry about losing your curls or fizziness. Even though they are a cheaper alternative to
human hair extensions, if you wear hair extensions human hair is worth the
investment.
Human
hair extensions come in different grades and textures are more expensive than
synthetic hair extensions, but look more natural to wear. Before I start
discussing human hair extensions, I just want to clarify, if you purchase a low
grade of human hair, your weave job may not come out the way you imagined. The
highest grade of human hair to purchase is 5A grade human hair. It has been harvested
from one donor and is virgin. Before you go getting your mind in the gutter,
when they say virgin in the hair industry it means, never been chemically
touched. The cuticle is aligned and flows in the same direction. The lowest
grade of human hair is 1A. I would not recommend purchasing this grade of hair
at all. It looks dry, brittle, and mattes very quickly. The only real
difference between 1A grade and synthetic hair extensions is that you can use a
curl or straightening iron. I would suggest purchasing 5A-3A 100% raw human
hair extensions. They can last up to one year if you care for them the same way
you would your own natural hair. Raw human hair extensions can be color treated
or dyed. All human hair extensions can be curled or straightened. They’re also
a number of styling options that you can chose with human hair extensions.
Ultimately
the choice is your but if you are addicted to hair extensions, why not invest
in the best quality for your money. Natural hair extensions can be installed more
than once and with the proper washing and conditioning they can last up to one
year. Remember knowledge is power, and that’s money in the bank!