If you are considering wearing hair extensions, you don’t necessarily have to spend a ton of money. There are hair extensions on the market that can suit any budget. What you choose depends on your income, how much you’re willing to spend and how long you plan to wear your hair extensions. However, if you want to save money, synthetic hair extensions may be the right choice for you.
Synthetic hair extensions are much lower in cost than 100% human hair extensions simply because the process used to create them is fairly simple. It does not involve having to scout out top quality hair from India, but rather the hair is created in a factory using synthetic fibers. Although it can look just like human hair and have textures like wavy, straight, curly, there are some things you need to consider first before purchasing this hair type. So, let’s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of investing in synthetic hair.
Disadvantages of Purchasing Synthetic Hair
- Unlike human hair, synthetic hair can sometimes feel stiff and rough on the skin, making it very uncomfortable to wear. Although there are many new manufacturers using very advanced techniques to improve the feel of the hair, now you can often purchase synthetic hair that is much softer and less irritating. But just be aware that the feel of synthetic hair may not be as soft as you may expect it to be upon purchase.
- Heat cannot be used on this hair type because it will melt upon contact with any heating device like a curling iron or flat iron.
- You have to stick to the hair texture you’ve purchased simply because the hair texture cannot be manipulated i.e., if you’ve purchased curly hair extensions, you cannot straighten the hair because any heat from a flat iron will melt the hair causing major damage to your hairstyle.
- Synthetic hair does not last as long as human hair. So you can only wear it between 2 – 6 weeks without your hairstyle looking unkept. Human hair extensions can last much longer – for up to four times and often longer!
- Synthetic hair can tangle more easily unlike human hair extensions.
- Often times the shiny look of synthetic hair is lost when the hair is shampooed.
- The shiny look will sometimes look fake hence making blending with your own hair problematic.
- Synthetic hair cannot be colored.
Advantages of Purchasing Synthetic Hair
- Synthetic hair is much lower in price than human hair, making it a great option for those on a tight budget.
- Synthetic hair extensions come in a wide selection of textures giving you some variety but then so does human hair! Often times you can find unlimited supplies of any one hair type simply because it can be manufactured quickly and easily! You don’t usually have this unlimited supply when it comes to purchasing human hair since it is uniquely sourced, processed and shipped.
Overall, synthetic hair can be a great investment since many new manufacturing techniques have now allowed this hair type to have versatility in styling options available to the customer. But not only that, manufacturers have began to listen to their customers who have made requests for the hair to feel more like human hair. By fulfilling their customer requests, this allows them to supply even more hair to their hungry market of customers eager to receive their next order!
Always consider your lifestyle in order to decide if synthetic hair extensions are the right option for you. Since the hair is inexpensive, it’s a great way to test out various brands, manufacturers, hair textures and styles. Not only will this allow you to find the hair that you’re most comfortable wearing, but now you have a ton of style options available to you that don’t eat into your budget!
