Human hair extensions seem to be the best solution if women want to diversify their daily hair styles. Next, we will discuss the definition of human hair extension, compare between 2 common materials for hair extensions and list out several common types of human hair extensions.
Just like what they are called, human hair extensions are made from real human hair collected from donors. Human hair extensions can add extra volume and length to your original hair to give your hair a seamless look. In addition, it is without doubt that women can be more flexible in their daily hairstyles with human hair extensions because they can change their hair extensions at any time without affecting the natural hair.
In terms of material, hair extensions are categorised into 2 main types: human hair and synthetic hair. Next I will show you how to distinguish between the two.
Human hair extensions provide users with the most natural look and texture. Although they are more expensive than synthetic hair, human hair is way more durable. It can last up to 3 years with proper maintenance. In addition, unlike synthetic hair, human hair can be bleached, dyed and re-shaped into various styles.
On the other hand, if you are looking for a short-term hair solution, synthetic hair can be suitable for you. Synthetic hair extensions are made out of polyester or nylon, which are designed to mimic real human hair. The characteristics of synthetic fibers is that they can lose shape when exposed to extreme heat or washing. As a result, synthetic hair extensions are difficult to be re-styled. Another disadvantage of synthetic hair is that it only lasts for a few weeks.
All things considered, human hair extensions are still considered superior to synthetic ones in almost every aspect, so it is often recommended that users choose human hair extensions to guarantee the finest quality.
In the hair extension market, there are plenty of product types that cater different needs. Typically, weave, tape-in and clip-in hair extensions are among the most popular. Next I will specify those 3 types of hair extensions.
Weave human hair extensions are sewn into a small bundle and are attached directly to the natural hair, adding length and volume to it. Usually, once attached to the original hair, hair weave can last several weeks. Weave hair extensions are more popular to short-hair women, especially ones from Africa, because the natural hair of most African women is thick and has the slowest growth rate.
Tape-in hair extensions can be applied to your hair roots with no heat needed. Unlike weave hair extensions, tape-ins can be removed and reapplied several times without damage to your natural hair. This kind of hair extension often lasts for 6 to 8 weeks before getting adjusted. Besides, when using tape-in extensions, you should avoid direct heat or oil-based hair products to prevent the hair from slipping out.
Clip-in is a hair extension method that small wefts of hair are applied to your natural hair by sets of small clips. Unlike tape-ins and weaves, this hair extension is beginner-friendly, requiring almost no assistance from hair professionals. Because clip-ins are very convenient to remove and install, this hair solution is getting popular in the beauty and fashion field.
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It is a fact that the major sources of human hair extensions are from Asian countries. The texture and quality of human hair depends a lot on which countries the hair donors are from, so is the price. Below are the 3 most famous wholesale hair suppliers: China, Vietnam and India.
China is famous for owning the largest human hair extension legacy, with its large-scale chemical hair factories. Chinese human hair extension vendors collect the raw hair sources not only from their own country but also from other neighboring countries such as Vietnam, India, Indonesia,... If you buy human hair from Chinese vendors, the preparation procedure may not take long because they always have human hair available in stock. With sophisticated chemical processing methods, Chinese hair extension vendors offer a vast array of products with appealing and silky looks. However, these products, originally soaked in chemicals, may show shedding and tangling problems after 5 to 12 months of usage.
In recent years, Vietnam has become the most potential supply market for human hair extensions. Compared to other two huge suppliers that are China and India, Vietnamese human hair extensions are more consistent in the quality. Most Vietnamese raw hair comes from women of ethnic minorities, who live in remote areas like high mountains. Thanks to that living condition, the raw hair is intact from any chemical intervention (usually called virgin hair). Instead, Vietnamese ethnic women use herbs and vegetation-based products to take care of their hair, so it is extremely durable and can last for up to 2 years. As a consequence, Vietnamese hair remains to be one of the premium types of hair in the market. Together with high-standard customer service, Vietnamese hair vendors are attracting more and more business partners from the consumer market, for example, Nigeria, Russia, Europe,...
Best human hair suppliers in Vietnam: K-Hair, 5S Hair,...
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India is famous for the raw hair surplus along with the most competitive price range in the hair extension market. Since Indian people have an age-old ritual of hair shaving, Indian raw hair is abundant and varies a lot in quality, with Indian Temple hair as the hair type with the highest quality. Furthermore, Indian human hair extensions are the cheapest in the global market, so it is apparent that their price goes hand in hand with their quality. On average, Indian hair extension products last for 3 to 4 months because the hair is mixed with other unknown hair sources rather than the authentic temple hair. After that time period, some tangling and shedding problems may occur.
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If you want to make profits in this lucrative hair business, remember to think about your hair import partners. To research and cooperate with the wholesale hair partner can be a time-consuming process with start-ups. Below are several pieces of advice when you start your hair extensions business.
A business plan with clear objectives and risks is indispensable with every human hair start-up. There are several questions to ask yourself before working on the real business:
And last but not least, you should decide on your human hair import partner in the long term.
After picking out the most suitable wholesale human hair distributor for the business, you should work closely with the import company’s representative. The import process can be summarized into 5 following steps:
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