Synthetic vs. Human Hair Extensions

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When it comes to hair extensions, contrary to popular belief, there are actually many different options. Not only can you choose from a plethora of colors, and styles, but you can also choose between human hair and synthetic. Many people feel that they should automatically buy the most expensive human hair, but the type of hair you buy should actually depend on what you are looking for in the extensions. 

Synthetic hair extensions, which are significantly less expensive than human hair extensions, are manufactured from fibers that closely resemble human hair. Synthetic materials do not exactly match the texture and shine of human hair, or blend as naturally as human hair extensions. Synthetic blends are a hybrid of synthetic fibers and human hair.

Synthetic hair extensions no doubt have their use, but unfortunately they do not feel like real hair and can often appear fake. Although synthetic hair is undeniably cheaper, it cannot be heated or styled in the same ways in which you would style your own hair. Human hair extensions on the other hand can be styled, exposed to heat and can have a variety of styling tools used on them without causing significant damage to hair. Again the old adage comes to the forefront - why waste your time on a cheap replica when you can have the real thing for a little extra cost.

 If you are planning on using hair extensions to add length to your natural hair, then it is a good idea to use human hair extensions because they will usually blend better with your hair and look more real than synthetic hair. As long as you use a color that blends with your natural hair color, it won't be obvious that you actually have hair extensions. In fact, depending on the length, there is a good chance that you will never actually have to tell anyone that you have hair extensions.

 European hair extensions, also called Caucasian hair, is commonly used in human hair extensions. Another popular option is Asian hair or Chinese hair, which is naturally thick and affordable. However, Asian hair must be chemically treated and sometimes lightened before it can be used as a hair extension, which may affect the quality.

Indian hair is very similar to European hair and is known for its high quality. According to the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, many Indian temples are profiting from the shaved hair of Hindu women by selling the hair for use in Western hair extensions. The women journey to the temples and shave their heads to demonstrate their gratitude for the health and happiness of their families.

Human hair extensions that contain Remy hair are considered the highest quality extensions available. The word "Remy" means the hair used in the extension was harvested specifically for that purpose. Remy hair extensions, which are the most expensive option available, tend to last longer and tangle and mat less than other hair extensions.At Kardashian hair extensions in Toronto we only use the highest quality of Remy human hair extensions.
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