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• Human Hair - Collected from a host (person), human hair can be curled or styled just like your own hair. While it’s the most expensive fiber used for hair extensions, it looks completely natural. An example is Satin Strands Premium Human Hair Extensions 18”.
• Toyokalon® – Toyokalon brand fiber is more expensive than synthetic and Kanekalon, Toyokalon feels and looks closest to human hair. It has more sheen and tends to be silkier in texture than the Kanekalon and synthetic fiber. Like most man-made fibers used in hair extensions, Toyokalon cannot be heat styled. An example of this fiber is the Vienna Hair Yaki Body.
• Kanekalon® – Kanekalon brand sythetic fiber is probably the most common of its kind, and is made from a material called Modacrylic. This fiber is flame retardant, which means that braids can be finished by burning the ends, but cannot be heat-styled. An example of this fiber is the Sassy Collection 100% Kanekalon Jumbo Braid.
• Synthetic - The least expensive synthetic fiber used for hair extensions is made from Polypropylene. This fiber is non-flame retardant, which means it should NEVER be exposed to heat, either to seal it or style it. One way to finish off the braid is to use an elastic band. An example of this fiber is the Sassy Collection Synthetic Braid.
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