Synthetic hair
is simply very fine plastic filaments. Synthetic fibers include Kanekalon and Toyokalon. Synthetic hair is less expensive than human hair
The Structure
is very different from human hair. Synthetics are easier to handle, due to their ability to hold the basic curl after washing. Depending on the simplicity of the style, some of them require very little styling. Synthetic hair, just as human hair, comes in weave (weft) and single strands for braids. Most people do not recommend using synthetic hair for weaving because it does not last as long as human hair because it tends to easily tangle and frizz out uncontrollably. However the quality of hair varies greatly, and if well maintained, synthetic hair can look as good as, if not better than human hair. Synthetic hair is much less expensive than human hair.
is simply very fine plastic filaments. Synthetic fibers include Kanekalon and Toyokalon. Synthetic hair is less expensive than human hair
The Structure
is very different from human hair. Synthetics are easier to handle, due to their ability to hold the basic curl after washing. Depending on the simplicity of the style, some of them require very little styling. Synthetic hair, just as human hair, comes in weave (weft) and single strands for braids. Most people do not recommend using synthetic hair for weaving because it does not last as long as human hair because it tends to easily tangle and frizz out uncontrollably. However the quality of hair varies greatly, and if well maintained, synthetic hair can look as good as, if not better than human hair. Synthetic hair is much less expensive than human hair.
TIP: Synthetic hair is usually shaped into styles by using the steam from boiling water to set the hair. This is primarily done for synthetic braids however with the huge array of curly and waved braid styles, the steam or boiling water method is almost redundant. Typically when the synthetic hair is shaped its best not to change it too much because, as stated earlier, it will tangle and frizz out.
Texture
Textures of artificial hair vary from bone-straight to super-curly. The exact names of curl patterns vary by brand, and the possibilities of curl patterns with synthetic hair are endless, but some examples of packaged textures include:
Yaki - Bone straight, usually mimicking the straightness of Asian hair.
European - More natural-looking straight hair. May have a tiny amount of wave.
Deep Wave - While generally not a true 'wave', the curl pattern is uniform, can be made to look like spiral curls.
Loose Deep Wave or Romance Wave - Looser version of the deep wave, softer, more romantic curls.
Wet and Wavy , can be packaged as Spanish Wave or Indian Wave - Usually human hair is used, and is either naturally curly or permanently waved to appear so. Characterized as having soft, natural-looking curls that revert back to a curly state when wet.
Textures of artificial hair vary from bone-straight to super-curly. The exact names of curl patterns vary by brand, and the possibilities of curl patterns with synthetic hair are endless, but some examples of packaged textures include:
Yaki - Bone straight, usually mimicking the straightness of Asian hair.
European - More natural-looking straight hair. May have a tiny amount of wave.
Deep Wave - While generally not a true 'wave', the curl pattern is uniform, can be made to look like spiral curls.
Loose Deep Wave or Romance Wave - Looser version of the deep wave, softer, more romantic curls.
Wet and Wavy , can be packaged as Spanish Wave or Indian Wave - Usually human hair is used, and is either naturally curly or permanently waved to appear so. Characterized as having soft, natural-looking curls that revert back to a curly state when wet.
HUMAN HAIR
Human hair is heavier in weight than synthetic fiber. However, there are different qualities of human hair, depending on where it comes from. High quality European hair is considered the best hair in the world because of its strength and texture. Most human hair used for weaves is derived from the continent of Asia (China, India, and to a very small degree, Southeastern Russia). This type of hair is the rarest of all, and is very expensive. People in the third world grow their hair for sale to specialty buyers who sell it to manufacturers. Lower-quality "human hair" extensions are often diluted with animal and synthetic hair to lower the price. Yak hair can be curled, permed, relaxed, and colored. Human hair is, however, more versatile than synthetic hair because it can be colored, relaxed, or curled with heating appliances just as one would do with his or her own hair. But, many people are allergic to yak hair so suppliers are using human hair treated to mimic the 4a/4b texture.
Human hair is heavier in weight than synthetic fiber. However, there are different qualities of human hair, depending on where it comes from. High quality European hair is considered the best hair in the world because of its strength and texture. Most human hair used for weaves is derived from the continent of Asia (China, India, and to a very small degree, Southeastern Russia). This type of hair is the rarest of all, and is very expensive. People in the third world grow their hair for sale to specialty buyers who sell it to manufacturers. Lower-quality "human hair" extensions are often diluted with animal and synthetic hair to lower the price. Yak hair can be curled, permed, relaxed, and colored. Human hair is, however, more versatile than synthetic hair because it can be colored, relaxed, or curled with heating appliances just as one would do with his or her own hair. But, many people are allergic to yak hair so suppliers are using human hair treated to mimic the 4a/4b texture.
As the weave wearer would want the hair to match the texture of his/her hair in its present condition (relaxed, curly, or straight), weave hair comes in a variety of textures: yaki (closely resembles relaxed hair texture), silky (resembling very straight Asian hair), European texture hair straight (Europeans do not generally sell their hair, so called "European hair" usually comes from India or China), curly (ranges from tight corkscrew curls to the varying degrees of wavy), and crimped (very small, sharp waves). There are different grades of hair. The highest grade comes from young donors, is gently processed, careful not to damage the cuticles, and of "Remy" designation. Remy means the hair's cuticles are facing the direction in which they grew. Poorly processed hair can also be Remy. Let the buyer beware.
The same maintenance that one would apply to his or her own hair should be applied to the human hair to keep it in good condition.
High quality 100% human hair is more expensive than hair mixed with other materials (synthetic hair is most common).
The same maintenance that one would apply to his or her own hair should be applied to the human hair to keep it in good condition.
High quality 100% human hair is more expensive than hair mixed with other materials (synthetic hair is most common).
TIP 2:
What does the term "bulk"mean?Bulk means hair is not on a weft. Unlike weaving hair, human bulk has no weft. Basically, it is loose hair or hair without weft. It does not mean hair is bulky or we sell them in bulk quantity. It is a term used for type of hair, not quality or quantity.
What does the term "bulk"mean?Bulk means hair is not on a weft. Unlike weaving hair, human bulk has no weft. Basically, it is loose hair or hair without weft. It does not mean hair is bulky or we sell them in bulk quantity. It is a term used for type of hair, not quality or quantity.
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