Hair Extensions: Human Vs Synthetic
Are you tired of sporting the pixie look? Do you want long locks that can be transformed into spectacular and beautiful hairstyles? If you grow out your hair naturally, this could take you a long time and even then, you may not be able to get the results you desire due to your hair type. Luckily, you have the option of using hair extensions. These allow you to have the gorgeous tresses you want without having to wait. Moreover, there are different varieties available such as Indian, Asian, Brazilian, Mongolian and Malaysian hair and you can easily find one for your ethnicity.
The question is; should you go for human hair extensions or their synthetic counterparts? The best way to make a decision is to learn everything about the two:
- How they are made
Human hair extensions are exactly that; human. Top to bottom, they are made from real, human hair and are given by donors. Remy hair means that the hair cuticles are intact and run in the same direction. This ensures that cuticles flow from the root to tip and there is no tangling. On the other hand, synthetic, blended fibres are used in making synthetic extensions and they have no human hair. The plastic fibres are fine and are manufactured for imitating real hair.
- How they look and feel
You can find human and synthetic extensions in different colors, styles and forms of application. The synthetic fibres can vary in quality and are generally stiff than human hair, which means they don’t move the same way. This can often make it difficult for the synthetic extensions to blend in with natural hair. They can also have a coarse and wiry feel when touched. Human hair extensions are, in contrast, real and can blend with your hair naturally and feel soft.
- How to style and color
It is not possible to color most synthetic hair extensions because most dyes have bleach or ammonia that destroy them. Likewise, they cannot be styled as natural hair because they are damaged by heat, which means styling products such as blow-dryers, straighteners or curling irons cannot be used as the synthetic fibres will be damaged. Harsh hair products, friction and exposure to the sun have the same effect. In comparison, human hair extensions are treated like your natural hair so you can style and color them as you see fit.
- How is the quality and life
As compared to real hair, synthetic options are considerably cheaper, but there is a trade-off. Since synthetic fibers are used, the extensions will not last as long as human hair extensions because they can be damaged. You can use them for a few months, but the natural ones can actually be used for a year or even longer if you maintain them properly.
The comparison indicates that choosing human hair extensions is a better decision, especially for those who want long-term solutions, but it should be remembered that they can be quite expensive.
