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Indian Hair- General Questions
Indian hair is highly regarded in the hair industry primarily because of its flexibility, durability, and rich texture. Indian hair is naturally thick and full bodied, so it gives the best possible styling and installation options for extensions. The hair is also naturally dark, so it works very well with most braiding and weaving applications for women of color.
Virgin Authentic Indian hair, as the name implies, comes from India. Because of the large Hindu population that practices Tonsure, there is a relatively large supply of human hair originating from India. Tonsure is the act of cutting the hair from the scalp of devotees as a symbol of their renunciation of worldly fashion and esteem. Ironically, the temples that collect this hair then auction the hair to local Indian companies who then process and sell it for its fashionable use. While some may question the ethics of this practice, the proceeds of the hair are invested in the local temple community. More importantly, this religious tradition has been going on long before the hair in India was actually sold. Devotees make a completely voluntary donation for personal and spiritually motivated reasons.
Virgin Indian hair is simply hair that has not been chemically processed or altered in any way. This includes use of pigments, bleach, or any substance that changes the cellular composition of the hairs cuticle or inner wall. Washing the hair with a ph balanced shampoo is not considered to be a composition altering process. The hair may also be styled using moisture and low temperature techniques and still be considered virgin hair.
Bulk hair is loose unwefted hair that is commonly used for braiding or to create unique hair extension styles. World Hair Extensions offers bulk hair on a special order basis.
Choosing the right weft for your virgin Indian hair is very important. There are primarily two types of wefts used for human hair weaving: Machine Wefts & Hand Tied Wefts. A hand-tied weft uses a weaving method for human hair by which strands of hair are hand tied using a fine thread to the top row of the weft. Hand-tied wefts are thinner, more flexible, and generally considered to be a better weft than machine wefts since they are less prone to shedding and are less detectable than machine wefts. Hand tied wefts lay flatter on the head, which allows for a more natural look.
Machine wefts are made using an automated stitching process that sews the Indian hair onto a single and continuous track. For some stylists, machine wefts are the practical choice for installation as they are simpler to work with and also may be cut by bonding the end of the track. Indian hair on machine wefts, provide a wonderful way for customers new to Indian hair weaves to become acquainted with process. Contrary to uninformed opinions on the internet, the actual hair used with machine wefts is not lower quality. World Hair Extensions uses the same exact beautiful Indian Remy Hair for both our machine and hand tied wefts.
The hair can last over 12 months assuming it was well installed and maintained. Maintenance also means visiting the stylist for periodic adjustments. Many of our clients use their hair numerous times over the course of a year because they change hair-styles frequently. The hair care be removed and reinstalled so long as your stylist exercises care and patience during the removal process. If you wear the weave full time, then we recommend getting replacements after 6 months. If you are concerned about cost, learn more about our Customer Loyalty program. You will earn points on every purchase!
It is important to know that there are variations in the texture of all Virgin hair. Because the hair is Virgin, which means it is mostly untouched, it is only gently washed with low intensity shampoos and air dried before shipment. As such you may notice some variance in the lengths at the end, as well as some static build up from shipping. While there is a length variance, we guarantee the length to be equal to or above what you ordered within a margin of 10% (very precise). With regards to any static build up or atypical curl patterns, once you wash your new hair with a quality moisturizing shampoo and conditioner you will see the radiance of the hair. We suggest using a protein enriched formula for the first washing.
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Indian Hair − Extensions & Weaves Questions
Because the virgin Indian hair is completely natural, we can guarantee a specific shade. You can request a shade of either Off-Black, Dark or Medium Brown and we will do our best to match that request. For a guaranteed shade, you may either special order with us or order our pre-colored hair.
Yes, all of our virgin curly and colored Indian hair can be straightened.
Our Virgin Indian hair is hair that has been treated only with steam and water vapor. No chemicals are used in the process of creating the various textures.
We recommend washing your hair at least once a week, but it is important that you not sleep on wet hair.
When shampooing and conditioning the hair we recommend using products with a moisturizer. We sell products here on the website that are well suited for Indian hair.
The hair can last over 12 months assuming it was well installed and maintained. Maintenance also means visiting the stylist for periodic adjustments. Many of our clients use their hair numerous times over the course of a year because they change hair-styles frequently. The hair care be removed and reinstalled so long as your stylist exercises care and patience during the removal process. If you wear the weave full time, then we recommend getting replacements after 6 months. If you are concerned about cost, learn more about our Customer Loyalty program. You will earn points on every purchase!
It is important to know that there are variations in the texture of all Virgin hair. Because the hair is Virgin, which means it is mostly untouched, it is only gently washed with low intensity shampoos and air dried before shipment. As such you may notice some variance in the lengths at the end, as well as some static build up from shipping. While there is a length variance, we guarantee the length to be equal to or above what you ordered within a margin of 10% (very precise). With regards to any static build up or atypical curl patterns, once you wash your new hair with a quality moisturizing shampoo and conditioner you will see the radiance of the hair. We suggest using a protein enriched formula for the first washing.
Indian Hair − Colored Hair Questions
Most hair color disasters are due to the lack of understanding the basic hair coloring principles and how they apply to coloring hair. Read these FAQs to avoid making expensive mistakes with your new indian hair weave.
This is a yes and no answer. Hair coloring is best executed when you are with your stylist since you will have the opportunity to do a strand test and also you will be able to see how the color truly looks in hand. The reason people order colored hair from us is that they know what they are getting. Our colors are incredibly consistent every time and so customers who have already worn our colors can expect the same result from future purchases. The best way to be sure if you have never ordered from us is to order a color swatch. Alternatively, we can custom color your Indian hair using our special order system. Click here to view colored hair options.
Hair color is a very dynamic. Color, as we see it, is a reflection of light which comes off of the colored pigments in the hair at a certain wavelength. This reflection can differ based on the frequency and intensity of the light hitting the hair. That is why your hair color can look different in outdoor sunlight vs indoor fluorescent lighting. Looking at colors online is very deceiving. The reason is everybody monitor is different and so is the software and hardware that are used to generate color on screen color. Therefore, to be sure of what you are getting you should order a color swatch from us. Click here to do so.
Levels are the degree of lightness or darkness†of a color that is reflected. Hair color is assigned a level number from 1 to 10 with 1 being black and 10 being the lightest blonde. So black reflects very little light and the lightest blonde reflects the most light. This system of levels applies to all colors and almost all brands of pigment. Click here to see our hair color chart.
- Indian hair is particularly good for coloring because of its composition, however, because of its strength it also likes to hold onto its pigmentation. Before coloring conduct a strand test. This is the safest way to experiment without ruining an expense hair piece or extensions. Always use a clarifying treatment to remove buildup in the hair before doing any coloring. With Indian hair and most hair, the ends are more porous than the rest. Apply color to the mid lengths and then to the ends. The stylist may also want to do this one section at a time.
Remy colored Indian hair is the highest quality colored hair you can purchase. With the Remy colored hair the cuticle layer is completely intact and flowing in the same direction as all the hair. Non-remy colored hair may or may not have a full cuticle layer or if it does, it may not be flowing in the same direction. While the Remy colored hair is more expensive, if you plan on a long term style it is worth the extra money. You can see our Remy colored hair by clicking here.
