5 Things to Know Before Buying Hair Extensions

Before you want to buy a wigs or hair extensions I think the 5 Things you should know below.

1.Is it single or double drawn? Single or "natural" drawn hair extensions are ok, but they aren't the best. With single drawn hair there will be full length and short length hairs, meaning 50% of a pack of hair will have shorter length hairs. So if you want 20 inch hair extensions and they are single drawn, half of the pack will be 20 inches and the other half will be 14 inches. If you are new to hair extensions you probably won't notice a difference. The single drawn hair will have tapered ends (thin and wispy). Some women prefer that look. However, if you are looking for the best hair extensions you want double drawn hair. This means that the entire pack of hair will be the entire length, meaning the hair will be thick from top to bottom.

2.Where is the hair originally from? European and specifically Russian hair is the best hair on the market. However, it is very rare and very expensive. Most hair extensions come from India and this is a GOOD QUALITY hair extension. However hair from Asia is just as good because Asian hair is thick and strong and blends well.  

3.Is the hair coated in silicone? If they need to coat the hair in silicone that means that they are coating the extensions to cover something up. Good quality hair extensions do not need to be coated in harsh chemicals. Unless a hair extensions company states they DO NOT coat the hair in chemicals, they most likely do.  

4.What is the manufacturing process? Most hair extension companies do not disclose their manufacturing process. Ask all about it if they do not disclose this information. The best hair extension companies are those that are transparent and open their doors. When buying hair extensions be sure to know all about the hair you are buying. 

5.What is the listed life span? Good hair extensions should last 9 months to a year. 

The problem is that everyone sells hair extensions and it's really hard these days to discover the best type of hair extension. Bad hair extensions are those that are low quality remy (yes there is such a thing), have artificial shine, and are coated in chemicals that get stripped away after a few washes. Remember when buying hair extensions that not all hair extensions are created equal. Be sure to read reviews, ask a friend, and find the best remy human hair extensions on the market.