The Different Types of Synthetic Hair Extension

The usage of hair extension has become very popular in the present day world. Now people, especially women have found a solution of their gradually thinning hair in these extensions.

Premium hair is the most commonly available and also the most popular form of hair. This is the most inexpensive type of hair and thus, they are widely popular and have a huge demand in the beauty salons all across the world. The premium hair is of two main types. The regular premium hair is the least expensive but they also tend to get tangled very easily. On the other hand the tangle free premium hair is a more effective hair that has its cuticles removed through an acid bath. A laminate is generally applied to the hair so that the hair gives off the look of a naturally silky and shiny hair.

The hair extension is mainly of two types:

·         Synthetic hair

·         Human hair

From the very definition, synthetic hair extension is made of synthetic material. The problem with this kind of hair is that they are not meant for a long term use since they are prone to getting damaged due to the continuous friction and heat. A lot depends on the quality of the synthetic hair. Depending on the quality, the hair can look perfectly authentic or it might not even look close to natural. However, the normal hair care strategies like heat will never let the hair long. But new and more improved synthetic hair has been introduced in the present age which gives a better service to the users.

Human hair is one of the most expensive kinds of hair extension available. It is a more complex kind of hair made with dead, hard protein called keratin. It has three layers namely the medulla, the cortex and the cuticle. This kind of hair is more expensive and they tend to give a better and more authentic look to the hair. This hair is also called virgin cuticle hair or eve just cuticle hair. Most of this human hair is also used to make wigs or weaves.