Hair info

How much should come in a bundle of virgin hair?

In a bundle of virgin hair should be approximately 100g – 115g, some suppliers may give you more but be wary, as it may have fillers, synthetic fibers or other animal hair mixed in with it.

200g – 300g of virgin hair is needed to complete a full head weave.

300g – 400g of virgin hair is needed to make the weave look full and bouncy

400g – 500g of virgin hair is needed if you are going for lengths longer than 18 – 20 inches of hair to make the hair look full and not scanty.

So how do I tell whether the hair is real or fake virgin hair?

Ask what color the hair comes in.

Virgin hair should come in a natural color of that country of origin, unless you have specifically asked the supplier to custom dye the hair for you.

Brazilian Hair is the most sought after hair on the market, it is coarse in texture and heavy in density. It comes in styles of naturally straight, wavy or curly. The colors are usually in black or off black to rich brown. Brazilian Hair is good if you want thick, bouncy hair. The hair is good for blending in with Afro-Caribbean and this is why a lot of Afro-Caribbean women go for this hair, not only that it comes in a variety of styles and is very versatile. A point to note anything lighter than color 2 or 4.

Indian Hair is good if you want shiny, straight hair. It is very easy to straighten Indian hair. The hair is thick and coarse. The virgin Indian Hair comes in dark colors and can have extremely long lengths. Indian Hair is good if you want to do straight, sleek and shiny hair styles. Do not use this hair if you want body or bounce.

Peruvian Hair is coarser and thicker than Brazilian hair. It grows naturally straight, wavy or very curly. But when washed becomes more curly in texture. It comes in natural colors of dark or light brown, and sometimes in the less occurring slightly blonde shades.

Peruvian Hair is very difficult to source this is why it is more expensive than other hair on the market. If you like extremely thick hair and lighter brown colors, then Peruvian hair is the hair for you. It will provide you with the strength, body of Brazilian hair with the smoothness of European hair. Be careful to not buy too many packs of Peruvian hair, as it will look overfull and square. The hair lays thick so you will need less bundles to give the desire effect.

Burmese Hair is a cross between Chinese hair and Indian hair. The hair is extremely healthy and resilient and takes heat extremely well compared to other hair extensions. The hair is naturally straight with a slight curl at the end of the virgin hair. The hair comes in dark colors of jet black to dark browns.

If you like naturally straight hair this is the hair to go for. It is extremely hard wearing and lasts for a long time compared to other hair. The only down side is that it only comes straight with a slight curl and can sometimes be quite resilient to curling the hair, when it is curled the curls do not hold for very long.

Malaysian Hair comes in colors of darkest brown to near black. The hair comes in styles of wavy, slight bends to loose body waves. The hair is heavier, thicker and more, dense than Indian hair, as well as being softer and silkier than Indian hair. The hair dries straight with a slight wave. Compared to Chinese hair the hair is thinner and softer. The hair is extremely shiny and silky.

Malaysian Hair is good for relaxed Afro-Caribbean hair and blends in well. If you like naturally wavy or curly hair, this is one to go for. The only downfall is that is only available in the darker colors, but on saying that the hair is extremely soft and shiny. The Malaysian hair is relatively new on the virgin hair market and is priced a bit more expensive than Chinese and Indian hair.

Mongolian Hair is a cross between Chinese and Malaysian hair. The hair is thinner than and not as coarse as Chinese hair, but not as soft as the Malaysian hair. The hair is soft and shiny and comes in a range of different colors beyond the browns to the light blonde’s as well as different styles, straight and wavy.

Mongolian Hair is good if you like lighter colors than brown, due to its diversity. The range of styles such as straight and wavy make the hair extremely versatile. The hair is very expensive due to its rarity compared to other virgin hair extensions. This is a good alternative to Indian or Chinese hair, if you can’t get hold of it. The hair is relatively fine, so won’t give you the body that Brazilian or Peruvian hair will give you, but is slightly coarse and blends in well with Afro-Caribbean hair. This hair is good if you like to interchange between straight and curly hair.

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