For years and years now (even since ancient Egypt), women have been using hair extensions for different reasons, mainly beautification, and functionality. Hair extensions help numerous women achieve their desired hairstyle by lengthening and volumizing the hair, adding new touches of hair coloring effects, and, of course, hair styling options.
When it comes to hair extension qualities, there are two main categories to choose from. Let’s have a look…
Hair extensions by material quality
When it comes to materials, the two main hair extension categories are (i) synthetic hair extensions and (ii) natural human hair extensions. Each category has its pros and cons, as seen below.
Synthetic hair:
Pros:
Very affordable
Wide range of colors and textures
Cons:
Cannot be washed or styled
Significantly heavier than natural human hair
May feel itchy
Can look “fake”
Can get tangly and look messy
They do not last long
Natural human hair:
Pros:
Can be washed and styled just like your own hair
They feel natural, light and comfortable on the scalp
They blend in with the real hair very well
Good quality hair does not get tangly or shed
With proper maintenance they can last very long
Cons:
They are significantly pricier than synthetic hair
Some colors and textures may be harder to find or need to be customised by a professional at the hair salon.
Natural hair extensions by origin
When it comes to natural human hair extensions, there are several hair origins to be found in the market, such as Russian, Indian, Brazilian, etc. Some of the most commonly found origins of hair extensions in the market are:
Indian hair extensions are the most common to be found on the market. They are good quality hair, quite humidity resistant and a relatively affordable quality of human hair extensions. However, they can feel a little heavy, too thick
Brazilian hair bundles are also of good quality, feeling soft, thick, and durable. Its texture is very easy to blend with most racial from some caucasian textures to African-American relaxed textures. However, Brazilian hair is very dense, so it poses some limitations in terms of movement and styling.
Peruvian hair extensions are a relatively rare hair quality found in the market. This hair is extremely durable and versatile allowing for repeated styling without damaging the hair too much. However, Peruvian hair can be more coarse than other hair qualities.
Russian hair extensions are the top hair extension quality found in the market. This is the finest human hair, feeling soft, luscious, shiny, bouncy and light-as-air hair. This kind of hair is popular because of its length, texture, and softness. Russian hair extensions are easy to be styled, however they tend to become frizzy and swelled up in humid weather, thus anti-frizz products are recommended.
IDOLE Hair Extensions puts quality first, offering only top Russian quality human hair extensions in different colors and great lengths. If you wanna level up your hair game, look no further!
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