Four ways to tell your human hair is fake
Human hair wigs and weaves have risen in popularity in recent times and though they are usually pricier than their synthetic counterparts, more and more women are opting to buy them because they lasts longer and one can treat them the same as their normal hair.
It is viewed as an investment because one is likely to use it over a long period of time; for years, to be precise.
But, in these streets, you need to be careful when buying them.
As with many other top dollar commodities, fakes have infiltrated the market and there’s nothing as painful as spending so much money on a counterfeit that will not only not look the part, but will also not serve you for the projected period of time that justified you spending all that to begin with.
Here are four ways to know if your human hair is fake.
The texture
Human hair tends to be softer, shinier and more durable than synthetic hair, since it is harvested from real humans. The texture should feel natural and not the same as braids would.
Price
The cost of the hair can also be a huge giveaway; if it kind of costs like human hairs do, but then again unrealistically cheap for what it offers, you need to be weary.
For example, if a 20-inch wig is going for the price of what a 14-inch one would go for – which is still not cheap by the way – think twice. Human hair is expensive, and though the seller may indicate that they are offering you the best price, it could be the proverbial too good to be true.
Bleaching
When you colour/bleach your human hair, it takes fast, depending on the grade. If it is fake, it will most likely burn.
Always ask for surety on if you can colour the hair at the point of purchase, to make sure it’s authentic. This also goes for using heat such as a blow dryer or flat iron, but bleaching is a better test.
It curls
If it’s real, then you’ll be able to curl it. Real human hair can easily curl, especially when wet. The hair should also have some motion and not be stiff.
Does not shed
Human hair tangles, but not as much as synthetic hair. If the tangling is excessive, then you’re obviously not on the right path. It should also not shed too much, meaning, you shouldn’t have balls of hair in your comb.
