Myths You Shouldn’t Believe When Buying Hair Extensions

Everyone loves long, thick, curly hair. Nowadays, hair extensions have become less odd and more commonplace where girls wear them to prom, weddings, formal events.

Extensions hair are a luxury that many women enjoy today. They started to get popular in the 20s when movie stars began wearing them. Anyone you see with hair longer than their own could be wearing hair extensions.

So, what do you need to know? What questions should you ask or avoid asking while buying extensions for your hair? Here, you can take a look at some myths associated with purchase-worthy information for buying hair extensions.

Myth 1: Quality Depends on the Price You Pay

It is believed that if you spend more money on your hair extensions, they will last longer because they are of better quality. The truth is the quality of hair extensions depends on the materials used to make them and how they’re attached to your hair.

You may think that the more expensive the hair extension, the better quality it is. The prices of hair extensions will vary depending on the length, weight, and density of hair. If two companies’ human hair extensions cost $100+, one may only give you 10 ounces, while another could give you 14.

Of course, the longer or thicker your hair is, the harder it’ll be to manage them, so always look at reviews before buying anything.

Myth 2: Synthetic Fibers aren’t Right

According to Forbes, while some customers opt for synthetic hair made of plastic fiber blends but not recyclable or biodegradable, human hair is ideal for many.

It is believed that human hair means good quality/okay to buy. Synthetic hair is terrible/not worth buying.

Earlier, all hair fiber was tested before it could be sold as human hair. However, synthetic fibers like Kanekalon and other plastic-based fibers can also be tested and labeled human hair.

Always research your specific brand or product before buying anything. Most often (but not always), good-quality synthetic hair is made with 100 percent human hair.

Myth 3: You Have to Choose from the Same Brand

Many think they have to buy the same brand of extensions for hair as the person whose hair it came from. The truth is human hair can be sourced from different places depending on the company selling them.

Just because you get a particular brand’s name doesn’t mean every extension in their line was created equal. If you don’t believe this, take a peek at your local beauty supply store and compare some brands next to each other.

You may find that they are two different textures. Also, if you’re buying online, make sure that your seller states what kind of hair extensions they are selling (human or synthetic). If it doesn’t say anything about this detail, proceed with caution.

Myth 4: You Can Dye Them at Home

You may think that you can dye your extensions easily with regular box dye at home.

It is easier to ruin good quality virgin (natural) Remy (cuticle intact) human hair from a professional salon. For your first time, it may seem easy to apply for hair extensions yourself with an old box of dye, but then they don’t match the color you wanted, or worse, damage or dry out your natural hair.

Professional hair extensionists have been trained and certified at their craft.

Myth 5: Synthetic Extensions Can Ruin Your Natural Hair

People believe that if you buy synthetic extensions, the real ones will be damaged from them being mixed.

The truth is synthetic fibers can serve as a protective barrier to your hair. When curling them, it helps maintain a heat temperature and doesn’t allow excessive amounts of heat from straightening irons to reach your natural locks.

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