HOW MANY HAIR EXTENSIONS DO I NEED?

Most resin tipped extensions sold on Ebay are categorized by how much each extension weighs, and some sellers seem to think that the more hair in each extension the better they are. This unfortunately is not always the case, as an extension that is bulky will not blend into your hair as easily as a finer extension.
Think about when you most notice someone has hair extensions. It is usually because the extensions sit separately in the ends of the wearers Style and pop out unnaturally from their head, this is because they are too bulky.
At Starlight wigs we believe It is better to have resin tipped extension that have a lower density per extension, as this will not be as bulky and allow more air to travel to the wearers scalp. It is better to have the same amount of hair distributed over more extensions and over a wider area than to have less extensions that are bulkier spread out over your head.
When using a bulkier extension you usually need about 100 extensions and with finer extensions you may need more but it's well worth it to achieve a more natural evenly distributed look.
This is why where our competition may sell in the 100's we sell in the 110's.
Don't be fooled by anyone claiming that having more hair is each extension is a better deal it just mean's you will have to chop them up to get a finer finish and you may not have enough resin to keep them attached for long enough.

Anyone selling goods via the Internet can only rely on good clear photography and product descriptions to let the purchaser understand what they are getting.
The possibility of judging hair quality by the feel is obviously not an option, and even if it were possible to touch the hair you intend to buy, you may be fooled by the many finishes and processes that can make even the lowest grade hair feel good.

So how can you tell what type of hair you’re buying and whether or not it’s worth the price? If you had an electron microscope at home it would be easy to see what the hair fiber has gone through, but who does?
Many unscrupulous hair sellers know that it is very difficult for the buyer to descern what they are actually buying. Most of the time it’s not until a month or so later that it becomes clear that what you have paid for your new hair was worth the price.
By then the seller has your money and if you need to, its usually too late to complain!

All hair types have their uses. It’s when the price paid doesn’t match the intended use that it becomes a problem.

Here we have supplied electron microscope pictures that clearly illustrate what the different hair types have been through. By comparing the hair’s surface texture up close it should become clearer why certain types of hair behave in a particular manner.
Also I have described what the individual hair types are good for.
Once you know what will suit your needs best, and understand why a particular hair type has a particular price tag, then becomes easier to find a supplier that charges the correct price and you wont ever fall victim to paying more than necessary for your hair ever again.

virgin Hair

Virgin Hair – or cuticle hair as it is sometimes called is hair in its natural state that has never been chemically treated while still attached to the human scalp or after collection.
Virgin hair can be sourced from any location Asia, India, Europe etc

Image 1 shows the cuticle as rough scales that run up the hair shaft. The cuticle gives hair its shine and holds in the moisture content of the hair fiber.

Ideal for = People needing an exact match to their own naturally un-processed hair.
But keep in mind it may be difficult to find your exact shade due to the fact that natural human hair comes in such a wide variety of colours and textures.
It’s very long lasting! a good quality wig made of this hair type could last for years and years!
Individual hair extensions can be re-used by simply adding new resin and re-applying.

Care requirements- Due to the fineness of this hair type the hair may tangle slightly.
This is not due to condition issues just the natural tendency for softer hair types to behave this way. Generally this hair is the easiest to deal with, the usual methods of dealing with natural human hair need to be taken.

Remy Hair

Remy Hair- The term Remy refers to hair that still retains its cuticle layer and has not been re-textured (straightened or curled in any way) though it will be artificially coloured.
Similar to the previously mentioned “Virigin hair” with the main differnce being that Remy hair may have been collected from many donors and possibly manually sorted to keep the cuticle traveling in one direction.
Depending on where the hair was collected from, it could be curly to wavy if collected from India or Malaysia, or Straight if the hair is of Asian origin. However this cannot be guaranteed as human hair will have textural differences that can occur in all cultures.

In picture 2 - notice how the cuticle is visable but is sealed flat, this make the hair less likely to tangle.

Great for = Remy hair is a good choice for most people as it can handle vigorous styling.

Processed human hair, also known as Yaki, Sliky Straight, European Silky, European Textureized....

Processed human hair - Can be very confusing due to the many names it goes under. Sometimes known as “Silky Straight,” “European Silky” or “European Textured” Many sellers of this hair type choose these names to imply that it is hair of European origin, however this type of hair is almost always collected from Asian countries like China .
The Tag “European” needs to be considered carefully after all it is not necessarily a lie, the hair has been re-texturezed to appear like a “European Type” of hair!
The processing this hair has received is to have the cuticle layer removed, this process makes the hair a finer texture, super smooth and glossy. However this hair type may not particularly last very long as the absence of the cuticle layer makes the fiber dry out very easily if the hair is not treated in the correct manner.
This hair type is also very heavily coloured and can come in most shades (even very blond).
As this hair is collected from Asian countries like China it is safe to say the chances of it being very straight is quite high. Another interesting fact about this hair type is that Yaki textured hair is almost exactly the same. However instead of smoothing the hair out a fine crimped texture is added to simulate the look of processed Afro hair.

This hair type should be the cheapest type of hair for wigs and extensions.
As there is no cuticle the odd hair could be traveling in either direction without creating problems as there is no cuticle interlock.

In picture 4 - Notice the total absence of the cuticle layer! Which depending on how you look at it can be a good or bad thing. It does not really matter if you have paid the correct price for it!

Great for= people needing straight textured hair and anyone wanting a very fine texture. Also good for people with a limited budget.

Care requirements - Not such a good idea to over heat this hair type. And if used for hair extensions they will need to be replaced after approximately 3 months.