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What Are The Materials Of Hair Extensions


Hair extensions, also called hair weaves, are lengths of real or synthetic hair that are closely attached with your scalp, adding length and/or thickness to the person's own natural hair. There are several different systems for attaching hair extensions, most of which are longer lasting than the others. When well matched in color and texture, and professionally applied by a competent stylist, hair extensions are designed to mix in and move naturally with a person's own hair, making it hard to tell the person is wearing them. They can provide volume, extend hair, and add highlights or lowlights. With the proper maintenance, some extensions lasts up to full year before they need to be removed.

Materials of Extensions
Both human and synthetic hair extensions are available, and both come in a variety of colors, textures, styles, and lengths. Each type has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Natural or human hair extensions are usually significantly more expensive than their synthetic counterparts, though they are typically considered to be of higher quality. Synthetic hair is made from chemically processed fibers; although more affordable, it may not look as real and could be harder to style.


Human Hair
High quality, long-lasting human hair extensions are frequently available only through salons. The hair can be washed, conditioned, dried, and colored just like a person's own hair. It also tends to provide a good deal of styling freedom; heat styling at temperatures reaching 430??F (about 221??C) shouldn't damage the hair. This typically results in faster and longer-lasting styles with more shine.


Synthetic Hair
Made from various types of synthetic fibers, these hair extensions are frequently available in a wider a number of beauty supply stores. The quality of synthetichair can vary widely, but the two most common types are made of Kanekalon® synthetic and Toyokalon® fibers. Of the two, Kanekalon? is the most resistant against heat, and can be styled with curling irons and straighteners at up to 230°F (110°C) without melting or any other damage. Toyokalon® synthetic, although less heat-resistant, usually tangles less and may last longer.