The Truth About Synthetic, Human, and Virgin Hair

The hair product industry is bursting at the seamsown natural hair. Also, you can use a curling iron or
with different types of hair manufacturers,electric rollers to curl the hair. Heat is not an issue
distributors, and the like, and with the growth withinwith human hair as it is with synthetic. Human hair is
the industry consumers still have questions regardinggenerally more expensive and also lasts longer than
the hair they actually purchase and wear. In addition,synthetic.
the popularity of lace wigs has brought a lot of theseRemi Hair-
questions to the forefront. This article willRemi Hair is human hair and can be categorized in the
optimistically shed some light on the issue regarding'premium' segment, as far as hair quality is concerned.
the various types of hair available in the marketRemi hair is bundled in such a manner that the roots
today.of the hair are on one side and the tip of the hair on
Types of hair-the opposite side. Since all the hairs are placed in the
There are three types of hair, synthetic, processedsame direction, the hairs remain undisturbed, making
human hair (remi/remy) or unprocessed human hairthem more durable and long lasting. Remi hair is virgin
(virgin).hair processed to the desired color and texture.
Synthetic Hair-There are many different types of Remi hair which all
In general, synthetic wigs may be the best choice ifdepends on the donor of the hair and their origin.
you have a limited budget, have little time or capacityVirgin Hair-
to provide homecare and maintenance or if your hairVirgin hair is considered "top of the line" hair and is
loss is a temporary condition. The reason thatvery expensive. The term virgin hair refers to human
synthetic hair is prevalent is due to the fact that it ishair that is still in its original state as harvested from
easy to care for, reasonably priced, has a permanentthe grower, and which has not been permed,
color, easy to style, and highly available. Mostcolored, or chemically processed in any way. It is
synthetic wigs today are made with Kanekalon fibercarefully cut from the grower with the cuticle going in
that holds its shape and color. It is extremely heatthe same direction and preserved to maximize its
sensitive and should not be exposed to hair dryers,special quality. Harvesting the hair in this manner
curling irons, straightening irons or hot curlers.takes more time, which also contributes to the
Human Hair-expensive price of this hair. Virgin hair can be of any
The major benefit of human hair is that the hair canethnic origin.
be colored and permed and it is just like wearing your