Testing For Unprocessed Human Hair Extensions

Testing for a silicon Coatingtexture and colour is achieved a silicon coating is
Human hair is made up of microscopic scales thatplaced over the hair to give a smooth feel. The hair
overlap to form a protective outer layer similar tofeels smooth when you run you fingers up and down
the scales on fish. You can feel the scales bythe length of the hair. What you feel is the silicon
squeezing a dampened bundle of strands betweencoating covering the processed hair. Once the coating
your thumb and index finger. Moving from top towears off with brushing and normal wear and tear
bottom in the same direction as the scales the hairthe hair becomes porous and tangled.
should feel smooth. Moving upwards from theOther tests
bottom to the top against the scales and the hairHair that has never had colour treatment will show
should feel rough with a little friction. You can use theslight shade variations. As hair grows naturally, the
mentioned method with dry hair however you fingersaffects of weather and sunlight alter the colour of
should be moist. The difference is only slight so youthe older hair towards the ends. It should be noted
may want to repeat the process several times. Ifthat using this method is more affective on lighter
you still have difficulty close your eyes so your sensecolours.
of feeling is heightened, then repeat the process.Unfortunately in an unregulated industry unscrupulous
Processed hair has the cuticle stripped back withoperators are attracted to the market to make a
harsh chemicals to alter the colour and texture (veryquick dollar. In this case the old adage of if its to
light blonds can NEVER be achieved using salongood to be true then its not true can be your best
products on Asian and Indian hair). Once the desiredprotection against purchasing an inferior product.