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When shopping for hair extensions, quality is key to ensuring a natural look and long-lasting use. Whether you’re buying clip-ins, tape-ins, or wefts, knowing how to test the quality of hair extensions can save you time and money. Here’s a guide on how to do it:
The Feel Test
High-quality hair extensions should feel smooth, soft, and silky to the touch. Run your fingers through the hair to check for roughness, tangling, or any stiffness. Real human hair extensions should feel similar to your natural hair, while synthetic extensions might feel plastic or rubbery.
The Shine Test
Good-quality extensions have a natural, healthy shine. They shouldn’t appear too shiny or greasy, as this is often a sign of synthetic materials. Hold the extensions under natural light to see if the shine looks authentic or overly artificial.
The Burning Test
This is a quick way to determine whether your extensions are made from real human hair or synthetic fibers. Cut a small strand from the extensions and carefully burn it. If it’s human hair, it will burn like natural hair and produce a smell similar to burning a piece of fabric. Synthetic hair, on the other hand, will melt and smell like plastic.
The Tangle Test
Good-quality hair extensions should not tangle easily. Gently comb through the hair with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. If the hair tangles or sheds excessively, it could be a sign of poor-quality extensions.
The Weight Test
High-quality hair extensions feel dense and thick but not too heavy. Low-quality extensions can feel overly light or too thin, making them appear unnatural when worn.
The Washing Test
Good hair will be fluffy and straight after washing, while poor-quality hair will be frizzy and dry after washing.
By following these simple steps, you can ensure you’re buying the best quality hair extensions that will blend seamlessly with your natural hair.
