Frequently
Asked Questions
What are hair extensions?
Hair Extensions is the term used when you fuse, lock, weave, braid
or bond human or synthetic hair to your own. Hair Extensions are
considered semi-permanent, as opposed to say a wig, which you can
take off at night. Clip-in extensions can be taken off at night,
but are still considered extensions.
A Lot of Sites Say 100% Human Hair, and Virgin Remi, What
does all this Mean?
Human hair is the most often sought out, because it looks the most
natural, however not all human hair is the same. There is very cheap,
non-cuticle hair that will dry out after one wash and is a relative
waste of money. This hair is typicall Chinese and may say 'Remy"
on the pack, but will be a non-cuticle hair drayed with a silicon
that will tangle after 3-4 washes.There are so many other companies
on the internet claiming ‘virgin’ hair for many hundreds of dollars,
when what they really have is nice quality European hair that has
been dyed and processed, therefore not virgin. True virgin hair
has never been dyed or chemically altered, so you can only get it
in the shades it comes in-for Virgin Russian hair, mostly medium
browns-which doesn’t make it very viable to sell online unless you
buy in bulk. The hair is virgin and is either single drawn or double
drawn. Single drawn hair is cheaper, but has the normal look of
breakage and shorter hairs, double drawn means every single hair
in your bundle is exactly the same length, and looks healthier and
glossier. It’s also much more expensive. Remi or cuticle hair means
that the healthy covering of the hair shaft hasn’t been stripped
to bleach and dye the hair in a cheaper way, which lengthens the
life and reusability of the hair to a year or more.
At Goddess Hair, we recommend Indian cuticle hair (Our 'Deira™
line) of Indian and Chinese double drawn Indian or Chinese Remi
because we work directly with our own manufacturer and are very
specific about the quality we get. We are experts in the extensions
field, and have thousands of clients because of our insistence to
receiving quality hair.
What is the Difference Between Hand-Tied, Bulk and Weft
Hair?
A weft of hair is hair that is folded and sewn for easy application
in weaving and other track applications like braided tracks, bonded
tracks or taped tracks. The hair can also be cut from the weft into
smaller pieces for custom tracks or tiny pieces (20 hairs or less)
and tipped with a hot adhesive like keratin for a strand by strand
method like fusion or locs. Hand-tied hair means the sewn seam is
very tiny and looks better on people with thinner hair. Bulk hair
has the look of a cut ponytail, and has to be handled carefully
so that the hair lengths stay even.
How are extensions applied?
Fusion (Strand by Strand)- This is a process done
strand by strand in even rows (if done properly) leaving a generous
perimeter, so bonds don’t show. Using a variety of adhesives and
heating elements (like fusion irons made for hair extensions), extension
hair is added directly to your own hair. Hair can be bought already
cut, weft removed and pre tipped with adhesive. This is approximately
3 times the cost of buying the hair in bulk or on the weft, and
is usually tipped in a keratin substance we don’t recommend fusing
with due to difficulty in removal. Your own hair must lie over the
very top of the bonds for a natural look. Fusion is ideal for those
with thin hair or hair on the drier side. Goddess Locs (Strand by
Strand) are similar to Fusion. Locs are applied in even rows leaving
a generous perimeter, although locs aren’t as invisible as fusion,
so more hair may need to be left out to cover. Using the Goddess
Loc Loader, hair is looped through and into the loc. Use the color
of loc that matches the hair root color the closest..
Weaving - This is a process in which you create a corn
row or track around the head and close to the scalp. Extension hair
in hand tied wefts or regular wefts are sewn on the braids. Your
own hair lays over the tracks for a natural look. (click
here for supplies)
Hair Taping - This is the hottest new hair extension
on the market! You simply pin up your hair in several sections,
peel and add the desired length of wefted or hand tied hair to the
proflex tape, press firmly, and pull down your own hair to secure.
Easy to do yourself. It lasts for several days to a month, and is
excellent for weddings, Vegas trips, or a fun night out.
What What Color Do I Choose For My Hair? Can I See a Color
Chart?
Internet Colors are very inaccurate, but if you are in a hurry,
go to your local wig supply and ask to see a color ring. We will
do our best to match it. When choosing a color to match your own
hair, choose a color that matches your hair from the middle to the
ends. Never buy hair the color at your roots as that is always darker.
The blending of your hair on the bottom part is the most important,
but you can also do color blending with several shades. We sell
color rings in both Bohyme and our hair replacement systems so you
can get an exact match. Bohyme hair comes in many beautiful shades
to choose from.
How much hair do I need?
Ladies with thin to medium hair wear ¼ pound, or one bag. However,
you may need more than 1/4 pound if:
1)Your hair is thick
2)You have heavy layers or a 'bob' cut
3)You are wearing 22" length or longer
Because hair comes by the ¼ pound, when you order longer hair, you
get more hair in length than in the thickness so you will more than
¼ pound to make it thicker.
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