Virgin hair has become a must have among many women. However the harsh reality is many women are paying top dollar for hair that is no more virgin then they are. There are companies that have become well known for their quality truly virgin hair. Many celebrities and socialites swear by Bella Dream hair, so in doing my research I reached out to them first. I must admit, they were very helpful and I was able to gain a great bit of information. They even offered to send me some samples which I am waiting to get approved. So there will surely be a part 2 to this blog and maybe even more. The virgin hair market is huge right now and I didn't want to overload you with information because i know.........aint nobody got time for that! No seriously, to much reading could possibly cause me to lose you. So, here are 3 ways to authenticate virgin hair.
1. No chemicals: How can you tell? Well, smell is generally a great indicator. Virgin hair typically smells just like your natural hair. Nothing else. Now, most reputable companies often condition, sterilize, and/or clean the hair, so the hair may smell like a shampoo or conditioner. But you shouldn't smell that Beauty Supply smell on the hair. Nor should you smell any harsh chemicals.
2. Coloring: Virgin hair comes in the natural color of the donor. You shouldn't be able to pick a color for your Virgin extensions. Reputable companies often call this the natural black or natural brown color. Yes, sometimes there will be grey strands in the hair as the donor may have had a few grey strands. Test: Once you receive the hair, place the hair in really hot water... the color of the water should not change colors, indicating that their is no bleeding of dyes on the hair. However, after you receive your hair, you should be able to dye it to your liking. It is recommended that you do this professionally if you don't know how to dye hair. Just keep in mind, that placing chemicals on the hair would most likely strain the hair just as it would your own hair, therefore it wouldn't be virgin after you've colored it.
3. Curl Patterns: Generally, virgin hair does not have a very defined curl pattern when it arrives to your home. If you hair has a very uniform curl pattern could be an indicator that the hair has been slightly chemically treated for curl pattern. This too is not virgin hair. Most of the virgin hair comes in a raw natural pattern and is not a very defined pattern. Keep in mind, some companies will tell you this if you ask. Some companies use extreme heat in order to create certain wavy or curl patterns, however, more defined curl patterns generally have been treated with a chemical of some sort. Tips: Do your research. Check out hair forums, listen to other customer experiences with that particular company. Check for money back guarantees or even a very open return policy. Companies that have been around for a long time and plan to stay have very clear customer service policies that are easy to find on their website. Ask the vendor very specific questions and gauge how they answer them. Use your common sense about hair purchases. If it doesn't seem right, it probably isn't. Because so many hair companies are popping up all over the internet and social networks, you really have to be on your P's and Q's about this kind of stuff. I know its getting more and more complicated. But the best way to arm yourself is to educate yourself.
I hope this has been helpful and I will have more information once I receive my samples.
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