Human Hair Extensions
Human hair extensions offers the most natural look and feel. It is remarkably soft with a shine and movement that is not easily duplicated in synthetic hair, there is nothing exactly like the feel, weight, and movement of a good quality human hair extensions. It is also extremely versatile. Human hair extensions can be cut and styled to suit your personal tastes. With the proper care it is also more durable and can last over years.
● Presents the most styling versatility
● Typically more expensive than synthetic hair
● Premium & Remy Human Hair are the highest quality human hair available
● Hair cuticles kept running in uniform direction resulting in less tangling
● The most durable hair type
The Pros :
Styling Versatility : Human hair extensions can be colored, permed and styled just like your own hair.
Texture : Human hair extensions come in a variety of textures, so you can match your own hair texture very closely.
Longevity : With proper care, Human hair extension can last upto years.
Natural Look : 100% virgin Human hair extensions feel great and can look incredibly natural.
The Cons :
High Maintenance : Just like real hair, remy human hair extensions need to be washed, deep-conditioned periodically.
Cost : Because they are harvested from human hair, they are typically more expensive.
Synthetic Hair Extensions
Synthetic hair extensions are made of plastic fibers, usually a type of nylon. The texture of synthetic fiber (curly, straight, etc) is manufactured into the extensions style at the factory through a ‘baking’ process. Because of this process, synthetic fiber extensions will hold their style, even after repeated washings. Only a slight comb-out is required after washing to bring the extensions back to its original shape. This process also makes the extensions resistant to losing its shape due to outdoor temperature or humidity
● Offers limited styling versatility (hot tools cannot be used)
● Requires little maintenance
● Typically more affordable than human hair
● Care must be taken to avoid tangling
The Pros:
Style Memory : Synthetic hair extensions hold their style regardless of the weather.
Cost : Synthetic hair extensions are relatively inexpensive.
The Cons :
Appearance : Human hair extensions are preferred by professional stylists because they tend to blend much more naturally with your hair than synthetic extensions. This is because they’re made from real hair, and all the strands look a lot more natural, creating a completely sleek and uniform look. Synthetic hair extensions tend to have a less natural and shiny looking texture.
Colour treating : Synthetic hair extensions cannot be dyed at all, while human hair extensions can be coloured, just like normal hair. If you think you may want to change your colour from time to time, choose human hair extensions.
Heat styling : Synthetic hair extensions are created in a specific style that is baked into them. Because they are made from plastic, they usually can’t be heat-styled without melting or incurring damage. They aren’t affected by rain or humidity. Human hair extensions can be styled the same way you would your normal hair, which means you can blow-dry, curl or straighten them, and you can use products to hold their style.
Durability : Synthetic hair extensions last approximately 1-3 months.
You get what you pay for. It’s your choice whether you want to invest your money in raw human hair extensions which offers you high quality and natural look or you want to invest in synthetic hair extensions.