Human hair extensions comes in various types and are imported from several sources.

There are also many methods used in attaching hair extensions.
Hair extensions are available for different lifestyles and budgets
. This can sometimes become quite confusing to the beginner or even the most experienced extension wearer.

We are happy to offer a little education about the methods used to attach hair extensions as well as the different qualities available, so that you may be able to pick the extensions that will work best for you.

Methods used to attach hair extensions.

Here are some of the most common used worldwide.
Wefted extensions are sewn in, weaved in, braided in or bonded in. Wefted extensions comes on 2 different types of wefts,these are machine made wefts and hand tied wefts. The machine made wefts come in a bundle on a continuous weft that can be cut for proper placement in your head. The hand tied wefts are hand made and tied on micro thin wefts which are barely visible when attached. They are also a bit less bulky to the touch. Hand tied wefts tends to be more costly then machine made weft, since they are more intricate to make. Hand tied wefts should not be cut or they will unravel, they are made to be aprox 10" wide for proper placement in your head. Wefted hair extensions will stay in securely for aprox 6 to 8 weeks if weaved or sewn in, and aprox 3 to 4 weeks if bonded in.

Bulk Hair extensions
are usually braided in and can also be used to make your own pre-tipped hair extensions.

Pre Tipped Extensions
are used with the strand by strand micro links application. The Micro Links Application uses i-tip extensions, also called shoelace tip or stick tip, which is made of several hair strands glued together at the tip, and looks similar to the end of a shoelace. This is a no heat/no glue method where the I-Tip Extensions are attached to your own hair using micro links or micro rings. Micro Links (rings) look like small beads.

The i-tip extension and an equal amont of your own hair is pulled through the micro link to your hair line, where the micro link is clamped securing the extension to your own hair. If done properly, the Micro Links strand by strand method should keep your extensions in securely for 2 to 3 months.

Pre- bonded extensions are used with the strand by strand fusion application.

The Fusion Application uses U-Tip Extensions, also called nail tip, which is made of several strands of hair bonded together at the tip with keratin glue, and looks similar to the end of a long fingernail. The U-Tip has a slight indent (curve) where an equal amount of your own hair is placed on the tip at your hair line, and is then placed in a fusion heating wand. The Heating wand melts the glue securing the extension to your own hair. If done properly, the Fusion strand by strand method should keep your extensions in securely for 3 to 4 months.

Clip-In Extensions are a quick way to have a new look without any permanent attachment. They are easy in/easy out and are great for a night out, vacation, event, etc. They snap into place in minutes, giving instant length and fullness to your own hair. They are just as easily removed.
Hair Quality Remy hair is truly the finest quality used in making hair extensions. It also called cuticle hair, unprocessed hair and sometimes even virgin hair. The hair is from one donor's cut off ponytail. This way all of the hairs can remain aligned in their natural growth pattern and the cuticles can be left in tact.

What is Remy Hair?

Remy hair is not a hair manufacturer or a brand, it is just a name that is used to describe hair that comes from one donor, with the cuticle still in tact and all hairs still aligned in their natural growth pattern.

Remy hair comes from different origins, some of the best being are being imported from Russia and Europe, followed by India and Asia which is the most common and not quite as good.

Unlike other commercially sold hair extensions, which is the hair that you will find in your local beauty supply store, on Ebay, and many websites, Remy hair is created by using youthful hair and processing it in a way that maintains the shine and luster while keeping the cuticles in tact.
The cuticle is the outer protective coating of the hair. This promotes long life and manageability of the hair resulting in natural silky hair with highlights and shading just as your own hair has. Even though most Remy hair will be processed with color, the hair itself is still considered unprocessed and will be left completely healthy, shiny and beautiful. The higher grades of Remy Hair are generally not available for commercial retail sales, so we are proud to offer this hair to you!

You may also find that the cost of Remy Hair varies quite a bit depending on the origin and Grade of the hair. Unfortunately the saying is true, you usually do get what you pay for based on the quality of the hair. Not all Remy hair is the same quality as mentioned in the prior paragraph, so be sure to check the origin and ask a-lot of questions.

Treat Remy hair as you would your own. You can use a curling iron, hot rollers, flat iron, hair blower etc. Keep in mind that we all care for our hair differently, so the life of the hair will vary from person to person. With proper care you will have many months of stunning hair wash after wash.

Non Remy Commercial Hair is the hair you will find readily available because of its economical pricing. Usually the packaging will just say "Human Hair Extensions". Remember as stated earlier, Human Hair comes in many qualities and unfortunately the saying is true, you do get what you pay for.

This hair will look and feel beautiful when you first get it, very similar to the remy hair, however that quality will only last for a short while. Unlike remy human hair, non remy human hair is collected from many donors. Due to this reason the hairs can no longer be aligned in their natural growth pattern. Since the hairs are going in all different directions, the hair will easily get tangled and matted, especially in the long lengths.

To avoid this problem, the hair cuticle is stripped in an acid bath and replaced with a silicone coating which brings back the shine and silkiness of the hair. This is only a temporary fix, because after several washings, the silicone coating will wash off. You will then be left with raw over processed hair that will begin to feel dry, brittle and unmanageable in only a couple of weeks.

It will start to tangle and matt terribly. If you are looking to wear extensions for short term use, a party, holiday, event, etc, then non remy human hair is a good choice and will fit everyone's budget.

You do have multiple choices in finding the right extension to fit your lifestyle, budget and needs. We hope you have found this info helpful, as it has been our pleasure to present it to you.

Bestremywigs are always happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding hair extensions. All inquiries and questions will be answered promptly. Bestremywigs offers a wide variety of Human Hair Extensions and extension . If there is something you need that you do not see, please do let us know and we will gladly accommodate your request whenever possible. It is always our pleasure to help