Many clients, who once think about the issue of hair extensions, begin to receive many questions about this, including how to properly choose hair for extension and buy cheap hair. Unfortunately, there is currently no clear classification of hair in the world. This is due, primarily, to the instability and underdevelopment of this market as a whole.
Constantly there are new players on the market who introduce new brands, names, their own classifications, which add more and more confusion to this question. Based on the information that can be found on this issue on the Internet, there are 2 main categories of hair by race, and this is done for the convenience of the masters themselves, although the name does not always correspond to the country of origin:
- European hair or Asian (mostly, this is India, China),
- Slavic (mainly, this is Russia, Ukraine, Belorussia).
How can we distinguish this hair, which of them is Slavic and which is European (Asian)? We'll figure out…
European (Asian) hair processed in China
Based on our experience, we can say that “European” hair is processed in China. "European" they are called only for marketing reasons. In fact, all this hair is Asian, as in Europe, no one is collecting hair from the population. The treatment is exposed to dark and thick hair. It is believed that this determines their poor quality in the future. Supposedly, in order to obtain blond blond shades from such raw materials, multiple processing and coloring is required, and as a result, the hair is dried and “depleted”. We hurry to assure you that hair quality is determined not their “Asianness” or “Europeanness”, but good faith manufacturer.
Raw Asian hair can include thick, coarse hair from China, and thin, close to the European structure, hair from North India. Many hair manufacturers treat them with silicone. at the final stage of processing, and externally they look very beautiful, shiny, and one must have experience in order to be able to choose good hair. If in the process of processing mistakes are made or certain rules are not followed, the quality of this hair will be very bad, and it will be possible to check this only with a sock. After the first wash, the hair will lose its original luster and silkiness (because it will wash off the silicone with which it was processed). It is important to say about one more important flaw that can be found in the products of unscrupulous manufacturers - the presence of so-called "shifters".
Changeling - This is a hair that was turned upside down as a result of work. And it is very strongly affects the quality of hair in the process of wearing. This is explained by the fact that human hair has scales throughout its length, and if part of the hair is located in the right direction and the other part is wrong, then after washing such hair will become very confused. This happens because the scales begin to cling to each other, causing tangling of hair, which is sometimes very difficult to comb. Asian hair is usually inexpensive. Large American and European companies in the hair market work mainly with Asian hair. But when the product is sold under a serious brand, the requirements for the manufacturer are very high, so their products are less likely to meet the disadvantages that we have already described.
Slavic hair
Slavic hair — it is soft, thin hairwhich are collected in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, they differ from Asian hair in the presence of different colors, including light shades, in the presence of different structures - straight, wavy and curly. When treating these hairs, there is no strong impact on them, and they are much better "behave" in a sock - do not lose their original appearance, can be used to re-buildas well as they can be easily laid, painted and tinted.
The advantages of Slavic hair, as raw materials, in that they are easier to process because of their structure. Based on the foregoing, it would be correct to separate hair into Asian and Slavic types, without tying them to the country of origin, since within the same country (territory) different types of hair can be found - from thin to thick. Not to be unfounded, look around you: you will see people with completely different hair types - from dark and hard to light and silky. And if the country of origin is taken as the basis for the classification, then all of them will have to be called Slavic. Far from it.
For some of our fellow citizens, hair can be attributed to the Asian type without any doubt, although he or she has lived all his life in Russia, their eyes are blue and their skin is light. It is for this reason that some hair sellers have also introduced the concepts of “South Russian hair” and “Russian gold” or “Exclusive hair”. Hair collected on the territory of Russia may have a different structure.. Therefore, darker, tougher and thicker hair is classified as “Southern Russian”, and the thinnest, silky, natural light shades refer to “Russian gold” or to “Exclusive hair”. All these options can be considered as varieties of Slavic hair.
Yes hair structure when choosing hair for extension you can take into account, but then focus on the structure (softness, thickness, waviness etc.), and not on what they are of origin, i.e. from what country. As for the quality of their processing, then there is already a need to focus on the integrity of the manufacturer. Asian hair can also be of excellent quality, and Slavic, if treated incorrectly (discolored), can get tangled even faster than Asian hair. The quality of the hair is very difficult to check, just feeling the new product. This can be understood after you wash your hair. Good quality hair does not change long enough: you can swim in the pool with them, you can wash it every day, especially not caring that they get tangled, etc. Therefore, the main question you have to answer is when choosing hair (after how to decide on the preferred color, length and structure), do you trust this manufacturer!
How to choose the right type of hair before building?
This question is better to reduce to identifying ways to distinguish Slavic hair from others (Asian and European), because this type is universal, and brings much more benefit to the owners. The easiest way is to buy Slavic hair for building immediately in the salon, it is good if it is easy to distinguish Slavic hair from the rest by touch, like any other quality material - for example, Asian hair is much tougher and thicker, and on European hair there are traces of processing.
Secondly, when choosing, one should pay attention to the capsules located at the ends of the curls. With the help of capsules, they are attached to the hair. As a rule, capsules on Asian strands are used silicone - they easily bend, and do not last for a long time. Capsules on European hair are used keratin, which ensures durability up to four months. As a rule, silicone capsules are not the same, and have an incomprehensible shape. Silicone capsules are always yellow. Keratin capsules are the same; they are made in the shape of a scapula. Their color is always the same as that of the strands (transparent), it is even difficult to determine the place of attachment of the capsule to the hair.
A worthy alternative ordinary strands can serve as European tressirovanny hair, the quality of which provides long use. However, their maximum length is no more than 55 cm. Today, there is a great opportunity to offer the best - capsular hair extensions using Italian technology, using natural Slavic strands.
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European hair type
Gather mostly in Italy or in Spain.
It is more soft and docile hair, easy to style. Since the hair is prone to “fluffiness”, it is treated before escalating with special care products. Unfortunately, the funds are washed out quickly enough, and the hair no longer looks healthy and well-groomed.
Slavic hair type
Gathered in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus.
This hair with a silky structure, soft and smooth to the touch. They perfectly withstand three, four or more corrections, while maintaining the natural brilliance. Slavic hair is rich in both its color palette and a variety of structures. Only this type of hair does not require the use of aggressively acting dyes, thereby leaving a large field for your fantasies to change hair color.
The most important thing when building is to pick up hair that is similar in structure to yours. And do not forget to then take care of hair extensions, remembering that the cut hair does not feed from the roots, like your own. Only then the final result will be perfect, and you will get great pleasure from wearing extension hair!
Types of hair for capsular and band building: natural Slavic and other options
In accordance with the method of processing strands are divided:
- Slavic,
- South Slavic,
- European,
- asian
Such a classification does not imply their belonging to any race, but corresponds to a particular method of processing.
Characteristics of each type of strands
Slavic curls, according to experts, the highest quality type, suitable for any type of building. They are not subjected to chemical treatment, therefore, the structure is not destroyed. Coloring of such strands is made in natural colors. In the process of manual processing, they are disinfected, washed and combed, which allows you to use curls for building repeatedly.
As usual, Slavic hair for extensions may have a different structure. Everyone can choose the most suitable for themselves: thin, thick, straight or Slavic curly hair. Despite the greater cost compared to other types, it is better to choose the Slavic type of hair.
For the most demanding ladies, the Slavic type of class "Lux" is suitable. They are of high quality and value. But at the same time gentle, silky, shiny and soft strands are no different from their own, suitable for the second, even the third building, without loss of quality and appearance.
South Slavic strands are dyed with resistant dyes. According to their structure, they are thicker, suitable for dark-haired women, but if necessary, even bleaching of curls is possible. It is pleasant to work with this hair, they have good elasticity and are obedient. To this type are curls collected in the southern regions of Russia, so they are often called the South-Russian.
The European type is inferior in quality to Slavic, since the strands come mainly from Asian countries (India, Bangladesh), after careful thermal and chemical processing they lose their structure. Before building up, European curls are laminated with special compounds to make them shiny and silky. But after 2-3 shampooing procedures, they lose their luster, sometimes they become confused. Such strands can not be subjected to adjustment or build up again. European strands of light shades are of low quality, since dark Asian hair has to be discolored.
Strands for building should be of high quality
Asian curls are often produced more than 60 cm long. This is the cheapest hair of all types. In the production of such strands are not selected in the direction that leads to the fact that they are very confused. During processing, they are carefully watered with silicone, which gives them a perfect appearance. But after 4-5 procedures of washing the hair, the silicone is completely washed away, the strands get very tangled, break and completely lose their luster. Having tried to increase this type of hair once, there is no desire to repeat the procedure.
Some tips
Masters of extension most often use Slavic hair. But regardless of the type, as well as technology extensions required to comply with certain rules.
- Nearby it is better to choose the same color and structure with natural hair.
- You should not build up too much volume, it will look unnatural, like a wig.
- It is better not to wash your hair, with extended strands, dropping it down.
- Comb curls better with a special brush for artificial hair.
- Going to bed, accrued strands are collected to avoid entanglement.
- At least once in two months, you need to visit the master to trim and arrange the hair.
To keep the accrued curls for a long time in excellent condition is required on time and properly care for them.
