Nowadays, women prefer to wear wigs than go through the stress of visiting their hair dressers. Firstly, wigs are life savers. On those bad hair days, she can reach for any wig to cover up and still look glamourous. Wigs if properly maintained are durable and can save costs.
There are so many types of wigs. However, the human hair is more expensive than the synthetic ones. Many women desire Brazilian, Peruvian wigs etc. because of their worth. Now that bone straight hair is trending, some women are pressurised to also acquire them to their wig collection. It is one thing to buy wig, it is another to buy original. You shouldn’t buy fake wig so that you get value for your money.
Here is how to differentiate real human hair from fake human hair:
1. Burn test
While human hair burns, synthetic melts. Cut a strand of the hair and put it on a burning flame. If it melts slowly into a ball instead of burning, smells like rubber and produces black smoke, it is not human hair. Human hair immediately catches fire, burns nearly instantly curling into a little ball, and smell like burning hair.
2.Bleaching
If you bleach original human hair, it lightens very fast depending on the grade. But if it is fake, it will most likely burn.
3. Texture
Human hair tends to be softer, shinier and more durable than synthetic hair since they are made from actual human hair. Feel the texture of the hair. The hair should thus be smooth if you rub it downward, but resists and feels different if you rub it upward. Synthetic hair is smooth whichever way you rub it.
4. Colour
If the hair subtly changes its colour and highlights, it is most likely natural. Real hair acquires colour through exposure to natural light, which is different for synthetic hair. If a vendor asks you what colour of hair you want, then that is a sign it is not real. Human hair comes in the natural colour.
5. Price
Original human hair is expensive. If it is unrealistically cheap, even if they call it a special offer, be wary. This, however, does not mean that you go for overpriced hair. Shop around and get the average cost.
6. Tangle
Real human hair tangles a little. The longer the hair, the more likely it is to tangle especially at the back of the neck. Be worried if the tangling is excessive.
7. Shedding
It is not unusual for human hair to shed a few strands when you comb through. The fake ones shed hair excessively. Sealing the wefts of the weave will ensure the hair stays on. Comb the weave with a wide tooth comb from the tips to the roots to reduce shedding.
8. Rely on referrals
There are many dishonest vendors who mix human and synthetic hair so be careful who you buy human hair from. Before making purchases, check the good reviews from people you trust so you make a informed decision.