Information On Virgin Indian Hair Extensions

By Janine Hughes


For many, looking their personal best is always important. Often this means wearing the latest trend or showcasing a unique style. To complete the look, especially for women, looking their best includes an attention getting hairstyle. Widely popular in Los Angeles, CA virgin Indian hair extensions are both high-quality and long lasting.

Depending on the manufacturer, the wefts are tied either by machine or hand. Hand-tied wefts give the most realistic look. They are thinner as well as lay flatter. Unfortunately, because they are not as durable as machine-tied wefts, they cannot be cut. To compensate for this, a bundle of hand-tied wefts contains four or five pieces. Machine-tied bundles contain one continuous track.

There are several ways to determine the authenticity of the natural hairs. For example, the root is darker than the rest of the strand. The color difference comes from the women in India working under the influence of the sun. Chemically treated wefts also have an odor. The lack of silicone coating leaves the chemical-free hairs without an artificial shine. Using small amounts of Argon oil will add shine and prevent dryness. At night, before going to bed, make sure the extensions are completely dry. Sleeping on wet extensions may cause them to tangle or develop an odor.

Although many types of weaves are marketed as chemical-free, their are several ways to determine actual unprocessed weaves. Hairs that have been processed are acid washed. This strips the cuticles of their split ends. After the sulfate is applied, the end result is a shiny smooth strand. Not only does processing leave an unnatural look, the strand have an odor. Unprocessed hair from India is the opposite. These strands are soft, odorless with a natural luster.

There are several ways to detect authentic chemical-free wefts. Processed pieces are acid washed. The follicles are stripped and cuticles are damaged. Chemically processed hair is also shinier because it is coated with sulfate. Since it is natural, unprocessed hair will pass the split end test. This means a person will feel ridges along the follicle when it is ran between two fingers from tip to root.

The number of bundles required depends on the hairstyle. On average, a full-head sew in requires up to two bundles. Generally stylist recommends clients to purchase at least three bundles of hair when using lengths longer than 18 inches. Since the bundles are sold by weight, bundles with longer lengths have shorter widths.

Generally, the cost of the bundles depends on the length of the weft. For example, an 20-inch track costs about $100. Shorter lengths cost less. Lasting up to 12 months, they are reusable. The life of an unprocessed extension lasts up to three times as long as the average $20 bundle at the beauty store. Their longevity also cuts back on the installation costs.

Due to the nature of the hairs, no two bundles are identical. However, this is considered normal. It's true, they are more expensive than the typical beauty store weaves, but their longevity is between 6 and 12 months. That's nearly three to four times longer than other chemically-treated weaves.




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