Whether you are brand new to hair extensions or a more seasoned hair pro, the task of selecting high-quality Remy hair extensions can be an exhaustive one. While a lot of suppliers claim they sell authentic virgin hair, many are actually selling chemically processed animal hair. So what is a glam goddess to do? First things first, do your due diligence.  Read on to discover how to tell the difference between human and fake hair extensions.

TIP 1 - LOOK FOR HAIR CUTICLES

Whenever purchasing Remy hair extensions, the first thing to do is inspect for hair cuticles. A real human head of hair would naturally have hair cuticles on the tips, and it should be no different when purchasing your virgin hair. Glide your fingers up and down the hair bundle. When moving your fingers down the hair, the hair should feel relatively smooth. Conversely, if you are moving your fingers in an upward motion, then you should notice some resistance. That resistance is evidence the natural cuticle layer is still present.

TIP 2 - OBSERVE THE COLOR

The easiest way to know if you have purchased authentic virgin hair is if you can dye it.  If you attempt to dye your hair extensions, and it doesn’t change color, then you know you have bought fake hair extensions. Other things to note during the color process - tangle and frizz. Whenever you dye your extensions, the hair should not tangle up. If this happens when you’re coloring the hair, this is a clear indication you have purchased fake hair. You will also know you have purchased fake hair based on the end result. If you attempt to color your extensions blonde, and it turns green or grey, then you know you do not have real human hair.

TIP 3 - LOOK FOR NON-UNIFORMITY

Natural human hair is comprised of a unique mix of color, texture and curl patterns, and it’s never exactly the same throughout. Therefore, when purchasing your human hair extensions, you want to make sure you are seeing a variety of texture, color and hair patterns in your hair bundle. You want to ensure you are seeing varying degrees of colors. If you have a dark hair bundle, for instance, inspect to see that there are a few different shades of brown. Similarly, you’ll want to look for different textures. Curly hair mavens can have upwards to three different textures in their hair. Your human hair extensions should display the same non-uniformity.

If you want heads to turn, let it be for the right reasons! Please do not be the victim of a bad hair weave. Purchasing authentic human hair extensions is an investment. So take your time in selecting the best quality hair. The Brilliance Hair brand prides itself on being a top quality product our customers can trust. Try us out risk-free!