Every woman knows that buying quality hair weaves, which are super soft and very durable, is important, and as expected, there is a craze for them in the market.
However, before you make that move to spend your hard-earned money on an expensive wig, let us tell you a few things to look out for as you buy your next hair weave.
1. Pay close attention to quality
Although human hair is quite expensive and high-maintenance, a lot of people still buy it. In Nigeria, possibly because the sellers import in large quantities, the price of these human hairs is way lower than what you may find online. However, some tricky companies, while packaging these human hairs, mix them with synthetic fibers or processed hair so as to make more profit.
This usually gives an uneven and tacky result when styling. It is therefore important to read reviews to know which brands are most trustworthy and then look out for them in the market. Also, watch out for unnatural hair colors, as that is a sure sign that the hair has been altered or is not original human hair at all.
2. Be careful of the price
If the selling price of the hair seems too good to be true, it most certainly is not a quality product. Everyone likes to have a good bargain, but with human hair, keep in mind that a vendor will never sell an original at the same price as you would get other synthetic or fibre strands, no matter how short the length is or what promo the business is running.
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Vendors usually factor in the cost of importing it, caring for it, and packaging it. Invest wisely. Ensure you compare prices before making a purchase; chances are the most expensive is usually more original.
3. Check the hair texture
If you are making your way to Nigeria and looking to buy a good one, check its texture. How soft is it? Does it feel like real textured hair? As is common with businesses around the world, most vendors in Nigeria key into the idea of human hair being the ultimate premium virgin hair with the perfect texture and luster and sell all sorts to unassuming customers, attaching its origin to faraway countries.
While there are different kinds of human hair, bear in mind that they all have one thing in common, and that is their texture; they are never too coarse or too shiny. They have the texture and feel of permed natural African hair. Ensure there is a certain bounce to it, and it should not feel coated or silky smooth like synthetic hair.
4. Check for shedding and bulky wefts
Some processing companies buy the hair in its original form and take on the task of processing the hair, either chemically or by steam, so as to achieve a desired wave or curl pattern and a luster that will blend with textured hair. In the process, however, sometimes the original texture of the hair is tampered with, and the hair is not properly sewn, leading to eventual complaints of shedding and bulky wefts from patrons.
The good thing is that most original human hair comes in bundles and is not packed. Run your finger through them, shake them, and if possible, put a brush through them before you buy. Check the wefts to see if they are unusually swollen and if the seams are tight. Otherwise, you are in for a bad hair experience.
