Virgin Hair Textures: What's The Difference?

So you love to wear hair extensions? But now there are all of these selections and you just don’t know what to choose. Nowadays you have Indian, Brazilian, Malaysian, Peruvian, Cambodian, Mongolian, and many other nationalities and textures of human hair.  Let’s just start off defining virgin hair. Virgin hair has never been processed or treated with any chemicals. The cuticles run in the same direction.  You can bleach, dye, straighten, and or curl the hair just as it is your own. And now for some of the most popular textures:

Brazilian hair is the most sought after hair on the market. This hair is widely used by various nationalities because of its softness, longevity, and thickness. The texture easily blends with African American relaxed hair and some Caucasian hair grades. Due to the thickness of Brazilian hair, you may not want to install as many bundles to complete a whole look. With this hair, less is more. The great part Brazilian hairis also less likely to frizz in humid conditions. Brazilian hair also holds curls and styles longer than Indian and Malaysian hair.

Indian hair is the most versatile texture on the market. The hair is very fine, light, and can be easily curled and styled. It blends well with almost all hair textures. Indian hair structure can be found ranging from silky to lightly course and is very sensitive to humidity.

Malaysian hair has become very popular among celebrities due to it being very low maintenance. This hair has upscale look and feels silky. It has a similar luster to Brazilian hair and holds curls very well without the heavy use of hair care products. This hair blends very well with African American hair textures. Malaysian hair is not sensitive to humidity and does not easily frizz or swell.

Peruvian hair is very light and extremely soft. This hair has a slightly courser texture than Indian and Brazilian hair. It can blend very well with relaxed African American and medium Caucasian hair textures. Due to its feather like state, you may want to install more bundles to complete a whole look.

Remember when making your selection the best way to achieve a natural look is to choose a texture that best matches you own. If you need any help consult a professional cosmetologist to help you decide.

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Human Hair Extensions vs. Synthetic Hair Extensions

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!