How your Hair Piece is made
So much effort goes into making your hair piece, it is impossible to contemplate it all when browsing – but it is this craftsmanship that will determine the life of your hair system, so it is always good to have the knowledge behind you.
There are various different procedures used when fixing the hair strands to a base for hair pieces, which, once you are aware of them, can make you the master of detection for every piece you see.
One process used is hair knotting. Within hair knotting there are many different techniques used, but the general process is strands being tied in to the membrane. This is generally done in Asia, as hair knotting is labour intensive and requires a high standard of workmanship, therefore making it cheaper to do so elsewhere.
One branch of hair knotting is single hair – this is considered the best method of knotting, as the result hair system allows much more movement and many different partings to be worn. Single knotting is pretty self explanatory – tiny knots are made between each individual strand and the base membrane, which is practically undetectable and flat.
Double knots can also be used. Although the knot produced is stronger and more durable, the knots are much more noticeable as they are bulky, consequentially producing a much more noticeable wig.
Either way, the base that the hairs are knotted onto should always be a flesh tone, lace material, as this will merge with the wearers natural scalp colour and hairline. When knotting the hair on to the base, knots can be noticed under close scrutiny if they are not bleached to match the base. Ensure you check before purchasing, as unbleached hair will limit the wearers use of the hair in terms of brushing and parting.
More recently, hair injection has been used to fix the strands to the base. This is when a group of hairs are inserted through a thin polyurethane layer. They are then coated with a single layer of liquid polyurethane to set the hair, trapping them in between two transparent layers. Getting rid of the knotting system altogether ensures a further natural finish.
Aftercare is imperative when it comes to <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:ga('send', 'pageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/5279758');" href="/links/?u=http://www.bloomsburyoflondon.com">wigs and hairpieces.</a> It is common for hair to fade or become dry after exposure to UV, natural sunlight and oxidants. It is impossible to avoid this from happening, but it can be slowed down and helped. Always check before purchasing your hair system that the piece you are buying is virgin, unprocessed hair. This is hair that hasn't been styled and coloured for commercial purposes, and lasts longer providing the wearer treats the hair well with good maintenance and grooming regimes using high quality, colour protection products.
<a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:ga('send', 'pageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/5279758');" href="/links/?u=www.onlinewigstore.co.uk">Hair extensions and hair pieces</a> are prone to shedding. Like natural human hair, brushing it when wet will cause hairs to fall out, so when the hair has been hand tied, the knots will inevitably weaken after washing and brushing, therefore care must be taken. However, if hair sheds earlier than advised by the supplier, the clinic should add hair to the base – make sure that this is a term in the guarantee of your hair piece. This guarantee should also cover premature discolouring, which can be fixed using colour corrections.
There are various different procedures used when fixing the hair strands to a base for hair pieces, which, once you are aware of them, can make you the master of detection for every piece you see.
One process used is hair knotting. Within hair knotting there are many different techniques used, but the general process is strands being tied in to the membrane. This is generally done in Asia, as hair knotting is labour intensive and requires a high standard of workmanship, therefore making it cheaper to do so elsewhere.
One branch of hair knotting is single hair – this is considered the best method of knotting, as the result hair system allows much more movement and many different partings to be worn. Single knotting is pretty self explanatory – tiny knots are made between each individual strand and the base membrane, which is practically undetectable and flat.
Double knots can also be used. Although the knot produced is stronger and more durable, the knots are much more noticeable as they are bulky, consequentially producing a much more noticeable wig.
Either way, the base that the hairs are knotted onto should always be a flesh tone, lace material, as this will merge with the wearers natural scalp colour and hairline. When knotting the hair on to the base, knots can be noticed under close scrutiny if they are not bleached to match the base. Ensure you check before purchasing, as unbleached hair will limit the wearers use of the hair in terms of brushing and parting.
More recently, hair injection has been used to fix the strands to the base. This is when a group of hairs are inserted through a thin polyurethane layer. They are then coated with a single layer of liquid polyurethane to set the hair, trapping them in between two transparent layers. Getting rid of the knotting system altogether ensures a further natural finish.
Aftercare is imperative when it comes to <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:ga('send', 'pageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/5279758');" href="/links/?u=http://www.bloomsburyoflondon.com">wigs and hairpieces.</a> It is common for hair to fade or become dry after exposure to UV, natural sunlight and oxidants. It is impossible to avoid this from happening, but it can be slowed down and helped. Always check before purchasing your hair system that the piece you are buying is virgin, unprocessed hair. This is hair that hasn't been styled and coloured for commercial purposes, and lasts longer providing the wearer treats the hair well with good maintenance and grooming regimes using high quality, colour protection products.
<a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:ga('send', 'pageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link/5279758');" href="/links/?u=www.onlinewigstore.co.uk">Hair extensions and hair pieces</a> are prone to shedding. Like natural human hair, brushing it when wet will cause hairs to fall out, so when the hair has been hand tied, the knots will inevitably weaken after washing and brushing, therefore care must be taken. However, if hair sheds earlier than advised by the supplier, the clinic should add hair to the base – make sure that this is a term in the guarantee of your hair piece. This guarantee should also cover premature discolouring, which can be fixed using colour corrections.
