For many of us, hair extensions sound like a novel thing, a new innovation of the modern world. The fact, however, is the practice of wearing fake hair has been around since the days of Ancient Egypt.
In the 1940s, when long hair became the "it" thing to have, the demand for extensions increased even though thoughificial hair in those days is easily damaged and extensions for real hair were more expensive than they are nowdays.
As the technology for making artificial hair has improved - and as more celebrities admit to wearing them - the demand for the product is surging again.
Now there are two types of hair extensions - one is made from artificial fibers while others are made from real human hair. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
Artificial hair is made from a variety of synthetic fibers, most commonly kanekalon, toyokalon, and polyester.
- Kanekalon It comes in more than 100 colors, is flame retardant, and can curled easily using a regular curling iron, using very low heat. It is very light and durable, and looks very natural.
- The main disadvantage of kanekalon is that it tangles easily and is more expensive than toyokalon.
- Toyokalon Also got its name from the Japanese manufacturer, Toyo Chemical. Like kanekalon, toyokalon is also heat resistant. In addition, it has a natural curl at the end.
- It is less frequently used for everyday wear and is more frequently used for costumes.
- Polyester The unlike other artificial hair fibers, which are silky in texture, polyester has a plastic-y feel.
Unlike artificial hair extension fibers, which are generally colored and styled in the factory, hair extensions made from real hair are very versatile: it can be washed, blow-dried, dyed, and curled without much damage to the strands.
Depending on the length, the cost is 3 to 4 times higher than synthetic fibers, so if you & # 39; re not planning to use your hair extensions for a long time, choosing real hair fibers would be impractical.
Younger women use them to emulate their favorite celebrities, or to create a long style, without having to wait weeks for hair to grow. Using older women with thinning hair use it to look better for special Thanks to Victoria Beckham, who was one of the first UK celebrities to wear the fashion trend, hair extensions have become popular and well-accepted fashion accessory that is available to anyone who wants them today.
