If you’ve looked at hair extensions recently, you may have been stunned by the different choices presented. It’s not just a question of the type of extensions you can get; now you must also consider what type of hair will give you the perfectlocks. There are many choices from around the globe, but how do you know whether Chinese hair or Indian hair will be better for you?
You might be surprised to hear it, but not all hair has the quality you’d expect. There are many fakes on the market – watch out for them, and ensure that if you pay for high quality extensions, you get the perfectlocks you deserve. To help you distinguish between the different types of hair, we’ll walk through them one by one, highlighting the differences between them
Chinese Hair
Don’t be fooled by the perfect locks of Chinese women you might see in pictures. Their hair is excellent for them, but in reality it is coarse and thick. Because of the extreme texture, Chinese hair must be put through an extensive chemical treatment process before it is usable in extensions at all. In its natural form, it isn’t even suitable for use in hair extensions at all. It can be formed into extensions after treatment, but the natural structure of the hair is almost completely destroyed. It becomes poor quality, with a bad luster and texture.
Be particularly careful not to be tricked into purchasing Chinese hair being marketed as European or Remy hair. In some beauty stores, it may be difficult to determine whether the hair is authentic or not, depending on how it is packaged and dyed. Some manufacturers coat the Chinese hair with silicon, which makes it appear healthy at first, but the silicon will come off within the first few washings of the hair. To avoid this problem, make sure that you purchase hair only from a reputable source so you can be confident that you’re getting the genuine article.
European Hair
European hair is naturally higher quality than Chinese hair. It doesn’t have to be treated in order to be usable in hair extensions, and it has a luster and texture that makes it blend well with most natural hair textures. However, most European hair extensions are very expensive. The supply is not very large, and so prices become very high. In response, some companies have started offering Chinese hair – or even synthetic hair – and calling it European hair. It can be very difficult to tell the difference until you actually handle the extensions and see them in your hair. But once they are in place, you’ll be able to tell that they’re not the perfectlocks you wanted.
Indian Hair (Also Called Remy Hair)
Genuine Indian hair gives you the best of both worlds. The hair is naturally fine and lustrous, perfect for making hair extensions. In fact, Remy hair has the same genetic structure as European hair, giving it the same texture and desirable shine. It has the same advantages as European hair extensions, but there is a larger supply of it, which keeps the prices from rising.
Indian hair is very suitable for the perfectlocks you desire. You’ll find that it comes in a number of different styles, and that it is easy to manage and maintain. Remy hair tends to have a long life compared to other extensions, keeping your perfect locks for longer, and giving you better value for your money. In particular, Indian hair creates the perfectlocks for African hair: it matches the texture almost perfectly, making it hassle-free and easy to maintain. It takes dye well without damage, allowing it to be customized perfectly to your hair color. With Remy hair, it is easy to get and maintain your perfectlocks.
Kent Campbell is an author for PerfectLocks, a company that specializes in hair extensions made from quality Remy Indian hair that results in beautiful, perfect locks.
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