How to have a head of luxury hair

Buying good quality hair extensions can be extremely confusing, difficult and time-consuming, and buying the wrong type or overly processed or treated hair can prove to be a very costly mistake.

With more and more women around the world loving and sometimes needing the help of extensions, I felt it more important than ever to explain the fundamentals of having a head of a luxury with their hair extensions and also to help women be more informed and able to understand the hair extensions industry.

hair extensions
hair extensions

Having great Hair extensions is incredible and can even be a life-changing one with the luxurious beauty it gives to anyone wearing the perfect one for them.

To start with, there is little information a hair extension user should be firsthand aware of to avoid making a very bad choice.

CAN I VISIT THE SUPPLIER?

Do you know much about your supplier/extension artist?

Be sure your hair extensions provider/artist has an ‘open door’ policy. Even if they are too far away to visit, do they allow the public to see the hair before they buy it?

Can they show you the different types of hair before you buy them?

Do they have examples of Non-Remy and real Remy hair to show you so you can be 100% sure the product they are selling is the real thing?

Yes, I know all of this effort seems like a lot but it is important especially if you intend on purchasing or having the best and quality hair extensions.

before and after
before and after

WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF THE HAIR?

European and Russian Hair

European and Russian grade hair can originate from any country where the desired hair structure can be collected. It is simply impossible for all of the European and Russian hair supplies to come from one or two regions, for this reason, the words European and Russian hair which may once upon a time have been more country exclusive is now a loose term for human hair that is compatible with the greater hair extensions industries consumers.

European hair comes in a host of textures, from straight, to wavy to curly. Because of the difference in texture, the hair is compatible with most people but may not work with other hair textures such as African or Asian.

Asian Hair

Asian hairs are normally thick, straight, and coarse. Because it is quite strong and straight it can be quite difficult to manage and get it to hold a style, for this reason, Asian hair can be stripped in an acid bath to make the cuticle smaller so the hair is finer. This however greatly damages the hair structure, requiring the need for silicone to coat the exposed cuticle. However once the silicone washes off after a few short washes the damaged cuticle is exposed again and the hair tangles, matt and loses its shine, soon after becoming impossible to manage and therefore requiring removal of the hair additions. As synthetic hair fibers are often manufactured in Asia we are finding the rise in heat resistant synthetic fibers being mixed with human hair… this is becoming a far greater practice than ever before resulting in matting and tangling and problems when trying to straighten the hair.

So where possible it is much better to buy 100% human European or Russian hair if you have a European texture.

If you are of Asian descent always choose 100% Asian hair which has not been processed – you will need to, therefore, ask for “virgin’ Asian hair. You will notice the cuticle is quite thick and this means it is intact and has not been acid stripped.

IS THE HAIR REMY?

The first step in determining if Remy hair extensions are truly Remy, with cuticles and prepared root to tip, is to examine the roots, mid-shaft and ends of the hair fiber. It is fairly normal for cuticles to be missing or worn down near the ends of the hair strands, but thick and healthy near the roots.

You may be on a budget and think… well this hair is super cheap and probably isn’t Remy, but it should be OK… you will just brush it a bit more… right?… wrong!

Non-Remy hair is a girl’s worst nightmare and something you NEVER want to deal with.

Initially, before the silicone coating has worn off, you may find it easy to manage, but after a few washes, the real state of the hair reveals itself. It will tangle and matt terribly.

After the silicone coating comes off you will NEVER be able to make it look nice, maybe if you don’t move an inch. As soon as there is any movement, it will catch like Velcro and become a knotty mess. Now you understand you should never buy Non-Remy hair.

Unlike Uniwigs, most of the hair extension sellers today, simply have NO IDEA what they are selling and have not themselves been directly involved in the complex hair trade world.

The seller often has little or no experience in hair extension care, application and processing methods and little knowledge of the true origin of the hair itself. Untrained and inexperienced companies believe selling human hair is like any other product.

This could not be further from the truth! extensions are not like any other manufactured product, every head of hair is different and with the array of processing methods, origins of the hair in and of itself, the textures, lengths, grades and coloring methods. Hair extensions are an incredibly complicated and complex subject.

One would require many years of understanding of the compounding structures of human hair and of the world’s hair trade itself to successfully ensure the human hair they sell is are soft, naturally shiny and ultimately provide a hassle-free experience while installed within the recipients own hair.

For all the aforementioned reasons, you must find out how much experience your seller really has.

Unfortunately, though, not very many companies sell 100% Remy hair extensions because it is not only luxurious raw hair but very expensive to manufacture. Real Remy hair extensions that are properly kept in the Remy state are also very expensive for the buyer and cannot be purchased cheaply. With the rise in competition within the industry, many sellers in their haste to offer the “cheapest” extensions, will secretly buy cheap, non-Remy or mixed Indian or Chinese hair and forward it as a genuinely high-quality product on to the unknowing customer.

If the hair is truly 100% Remy human hair, it is a worthwhile investment otherwise essentially you are throwing your money away.

For beautiful 100% Russian and European Grade extensions please purchase from Uniwigs

HOW TO STYLE AND WEAR A LACE FRONT WIG

Wigs provide so many benefits to the wearer, not to mention the huge increase in self-esteem and improved appearance. When it comes to the most natural-looking wigs, there is no doubt that the lace front wig is where it is at in terms of providing maximum participation and activities. It is quite possible that many people you know are actually wearing lace front wigs without you realizing due to their extremely natural appearance.

The main thing that you have to consider when you are looking for wig styles is the shape of your face. The shape of your face should always dictate your hairstyle. You may think that a hairstyle looks great on another person, such as a friend or a celebrity, but you have to take into account your own face shape style.

Face-shapes
Face-shapes

Everyone has a different face shape. There are those with oval-shaped faces, square-shaped faces, long faces, round faces, and even heart-shaped faces. Take a look in the mirror and decide which type of face shape you have. The type of wig that you purchase should complement your face shape.

Clearly with this level of realism choosing a lace front wig is an easy decision. The challenge lies with putting it on properly so you achieve a natural-looking hairstyle all day long. Once you learn a few tricks and techniques you will be able to successfully apply your wig without the assistance of anyone else.

There are two kinds of lace wigs: lace front wigs and full lace wigs. The front lace wig mainly covers the front area of the head with lace and the back is machine weft, and the full lace wigs are constructed entirely with lace. Lace fronts can be way easier to apply due to the nature of the cap construction; however it restricts style versatility, unlike full lace units.

The ever-growing popularity of lace wigs; whether used in the fashion industry or obviously in the medical field to treat hair loss conditions, has worked its way in the homes of ordinary consumers. Maybe one of your co-workers in the office is wearing one; the beauty of it is that you may never notice it. In addition, the people during your daily routine could perhaps be wearing one too. It’s non-detectable as well as tangible, so you can style it to your preference and mood. One of the advantages of styling lace wigs is that you don’t need to alter or even fiddle with your natural hair.

Maintaining your unit is quite crucial. Therefore you should aim to wash it on a regular basis with moisture-rich shampoo and conditioner. Also, using Kapenzo lace wig serum and lightly combing and brushing it regularly will also prevent tangles and preserve your wig longer. You must keep in mind that, the better maintenance the longer the product will last you and the less money you will spend to maintain it regularly.

One of the keys to the successful positioning of your wig and make sure it stays in the correct place all day regardless of temperature and perspiration is finding the adhesive that suits your skin the best. The last thing you want is for your wig to slip out of place at an inopportune moment. Most people find the best option is specially designed adhesive or alternatively double-sided tape. This will hold the wig in place very well however if you don’t use the correct type you may run into trouble trying to get it off your scalp before retiring to bed. Additionally it could cause you discomfort with itching and chafing. The lesson here is to ensure you purchase adhesives specifically designed for adhering works and that they are also of high quality. This way your wig will look great, no one will know the adhesive is there, and you won’t run into any mishaps.

lace front
lace front

If you choose to use the glue to secure your wig, the best approach is to lift the edge of the wig and pull it back approximately 1 inch. Then apply the adhesive and even fashion to get the best results. Make sure you apply the adhesive directly onto the wig as this will allow it to blend in with the cap of the wig. Once it is in place on your head it gives the appearance of the hair growing naturally from your head rather than the fact that you are wearing a wig. That of course, is what you are aiming for.

A slightly trickier option is using double-sided sticky tape, however once you are familiar with the process and have had some practice you will find this also to be quite simple. Cut the double-sided adhesive tape into 3-inch strips. Place these on the tape strip of the wig starting in the front hairline. Second, continue to place the strips along the front pressing it onto your scalp until you have the front properly secured. As the front hairline is the most seen part of your head, it’s essential you start fitting it along the front first to get a natural look. Once you have the front of the wig well secured, continue around the rest of your head until you feel comfortable it won’t move.

With practice, the process of cutting and securing the tape will become very natural and easy. As mentioned above, the easiest approach is to get all the tape cut first as once you start applying the wig, you won’t be able to cut the tape (unless you have an extra pair of hands!).

Before you know it, applying and wearing your lace front wig will be an automatic part of your day which you won’t even have to think about. Not only that, you’ll feel great and your confidence will be boosted with your new hairstyle.

Lastly, an array of selections of colors, lengths, styles, and textures are available to suit your desired style. Consider a hair color that is suitable for your skin tone and lifestyle. When choosing the hair length, consider your lifestyle and availabilities, for it takes much more time to maintain longer hair than it does shorter. Hairstyle preference may vary from one person to another; just ensure that the one preferred compliments your overall appearance.

What hair color are you suitable for?

Sometimes choosing a hair style is the same as matching clothes. We will choose the clothes that suit our color according to our skin color. Also choosing a good-looking and suitable hair color based on your skin color on the hair dye will make you more beautiful.

It’s important to find your skin tone. You need to determine if your skin tone is warm, cool or neutral.

The international practice is that you can first make a rough judgment according to the color of your wrist vein. People with blue or purple blood vessels will be fine-tuned; Those with green or olive blood will be yellowish; if both are, it is netural.

In addition, you can judge the skin color according to the color of the jewelry you wear and the color that suits the makeup. Most people who are more suitable for silver accessories and partial pinkish purple makeup are cool skins; those with golden accessories and brownish-yellow tones are warm skins. For those who are not well-adapted, they are neutral.

Choose hair color according to skin color
After you have judged your skin color accurately, you can study the hair color.

Cool skin:
Cool skin gives people a cool feeling, so the skin is cool and even pink. For cool-skinned women, low-saturation, low-saturation hair color is preferred, such as cold gold, gray-green, fog purple, and so on.

Warm skin:
Most of the warm skin gives a gentle feeling, the skin color is white but warm, suitable for some hair color with pink or red, such as orange pink, orange red, maroon and so on.

Neutral skin:
If your skin is neutral, congratulations! You are suitable for all hair colors. With a little attention to the overall mix, you can easily create a sense of style.

At last, if you are still curious about hair color, buy some colored wigs is a good choice. Synthetic wigs are perfect for you. They have many types of hair color and much cheaper than human hair wigs. I recommend you to choose synthetic wigs made by heat friendly fiber. High quality heat friendly fiber looks and feels like natural hair; plus it can be styled with heat tools.

WIG 101–Wig Hacks/Tips You Need To Know

If you don’t wear wigs always, you may need these hacks to play with it. Let’s get started.

Some people don’t like the shiny and oily hair, you could use the baby powder to remove that. This really does much help.Take a brush and brush it down. If you don’t have the baby powder, the dry shampoo is also a good choice. You just comb out and it will take all oil out.

WIG 101--Wig Hacks
WIG 101–Wig Hacks

The next hack is for baby hair. So if you are the person who doesn’t have so much edges, or you just don’t want to damage your own hair and you don’t want to have any leave out, then get a wig with baby hairs will be your best choice. At UniWigs.com, we could offer the baby hair service for you if you prefer. Just remark when you place the order.

Next, let’s talk about washing the wig. When you wash your wig, make sure you will wash down the hair, otherwise it would be easy to tangle. When you dry the wig, we suggest you to air dry it with a wig stand. But if you don’t have a wig stand, you could just use the hanger and put the wig on it. Leave it for over night and it should be dry. Don’t use the blow dryer since it really damage the hair.

WIG 101--Wig Hacks tips
WIG 101–Wig Hacks tips

This hacks is for lace front or full lace, and the lace color doesn’t match with your own skin. Basically, what you can do is to take the eye powder or bronzer which is exactly your skin color, and use the brush to put some powder on the lace part. This will make the parting line more natural.

How to keep your wig feeling super soft this season

So, it’s still a little chilly outside, and all we want to do is cosy up indoors under snuggly blankets until the sun properly returns. When we do have to leave the comfort of home and brave the outdoors, cold weather, harsh winds and snow can be damaging to our skin, our hair… and our cherished wigs! Until Spring arrives, protect your investment by considering these methods.

Use a pH Balanced Shampoo
Our skin and hair’s natural pH balance is on the acidic side, so acidic based shampoos are very good for hair! (these shampoos are the opposite to regular alkaline based shampoos which can be very drying to hair). Acidic based shampoos close the cuticle shaft of hair and keep moisture in the hair, as well as not stripping off all of the hair’s oils. Any shampoo bottle that says it is pH balanced is going to be acidic based. So, wash your wig with a pH balanced shampoo to protect it from drying out.

human hair wig
human hair wig

Condition
This may sound obvious, but conditioner makes hair soft! It protects hair from dryness. If you want to protect your investment apply a generous amount of conditioner to your wig after washing. Let the conditioner sit for 15 minutes to an hour before rinsing in mild water for a deeper condition. A hair serum applied after styling or leave-in conditioner will also give your wig long-lasting protection and shine.

uniwigs human hair wigs
uniwigs human hair wigs

It’s how you brush
Brush through your wig gently to avoid the hair becoming frizzy or ripping the hair from the wig tracks. Start brushing from the ends of the hair and work your way up. If possible, try and separate the tangles with your fingers as this is very gentle. After brushing, a light oil sheen can be sprayed onto the wig to restore lustre, this can be done on synthetic and human hair wigs.

blonde wigs
blonde wigs

Dry naturally
To let your wig air dry after a wash rather than blow drying is much better for your wig’s condition. Also make sure that the hair is completely dry before going outside in cold weather or it could freeze! Wigs are more suspectable to freezing and this can cause brittle hair and breakage. Make sure you allow plenty of time for your wig to dry, letting it air dry over night is always a good way to know it will be dry in time.

hairstyles
hairstyles

Limit heat
Heat tool styling depletes your hair of moisture. We know, we know, heat tool styling provides hair with the most sleek and flawless looks! But consider cutting down during the cooler months to notice a difference in the softness of your wig. Of course, many synthetic wigs are not able to withstand any heat styling, so be sure to double check if yours is heat-friendly.

Cover up
Cover up and protect your wig! Always check the weather before you head out the door, and if there’s any chance of rain, snow, or generally bad weather, wrap your hair or wear a hat (silk lined is best to retain the hairs moisture) or grab an umbrella.

So that is how you keep your wig protected from the cold weather until the sun returns for spring! We can’t wait!

Hair Pieces For Thinning Hair On Top

Significant hair thinning
When did you start noticing your hair loss? We lose hair everyday and it’s normal when it’s not too much. But there are signals of hair thinning you should be aware of. When your hair coming out in the shower start to progress, or you start to see your pony tail becoming thinner and thinner, it’s an alarming rate. Continuing with this, you will find a true extremity of what is going on. With all these experiences, you are beginning with hair loss.

A lot of people will madly searching for hair loss information on google, visit hair clinics, take pills and seek for other solutions.
Whatever you did, it turns out that you are not alone in this. On Instagram @lavivid.uniwigs, there are over 3 thousands of hair loss followers. They like and comment on what they post including information about thinning hair.

Hair Pieces for thinning hair
There are so many solutions for thinning hair. For beginners, the instant way to keep your secret is to wear hair pieces which contains hair toppers and hair extensions.
At the first stage, people will find thinning parting line or thinning front hair line or thinning hair on whole.
People could have more hair by using different hair pieces for different thinning hair part.

Molly No Track clip in hair piece for thinning front hair line.
There are two sizes of Molly hair pieces: 1.3*3 inch and 2*3.5 inch. People choose it according to their thinning area.


Customer review:
“As per my hair condition at the moment I will a need a little bit of touch up in the front to hide the baldness completely but this hairpiece truly creates the wonder I needed. Now I can make ponytails with confidence…” by Amy.s

3″*4″ Mini Human Hair Topper
It is perfect for women with a thinning part or a small part of hair loss.  


Customer review:
“Love my new topper. I only thinning out my front of crown area. This topper is perfect for me. Just wish the back of hair is more long.. like 16inch is perfect for me. But still looks so natural.” By sono

5″*2.75″ Upgrade Charm Remy Human Hair Topper with Bangs
Perfect for adding fullness, concealing thinning, hair at the parting area


Customer review:
“I love the bangs design which makes my hair line very natural and easy to part. The Y-22 color matches well with my bio hair. No one can see that I am wearing a topper. What pleased me most is its quality. The mono base is very soft and light. I wear it every day and it is also in a good condition. Thanks for UniWigs! “ by Emily

5.25″x4.75″ – Pear Remy Human Hair Topper with Bangs
Top hair piece Collection is the perfect solution to hair that is thinning or lacking body. Especially designed to provide fullness, our top hair piece can be attached at various angles, vertically or horizontally to match flow of any hairstyle. 


Customer review:
“It is the perfect color, density & style for me! I cut bangs into it and I feel great when I am out! Thank you for bringing me back to life! “ by Rose

How to restyle a grey wig?

Today we want to talk about how to restyle a grey wig. As fashion changed, grey wigs is not so hot than before, but there are still many girls who want a grey hair color. Grey hair color can give you a much unique look even without restyle.

All of these pictures are all from UniWigs Customer Show. There are two wigs among them: Thunder cloud and Star Synthetic Lace Front Wig.

How to restore a tangled, dry matted and frizzy wig?

Have you ever run into these kinds of situation?

I couldn’t help wearing my favorite wig to swimming and it tangled afterwards! I wear this wig daily and for almost a year and I really love it but it become tangling badly. I am not sure why but it just gets tangled very easily…

I am sure you have! Hair growing on the head can get natural conditioning from the human body continuously, while for the human hair on a wig, it has lost the source of natural conditioning. Thus it will tangle and this is normal.

No worries! Let me guide you to detangle the wig and bring it back to life step by step:

How to restore a tangled wig
How to restore a tangled wig

1.Combing (a mannequin head, spray bottle, and a wide-tooth comb)
Put the matted wig onto a mannequin head and use needles to secure it. Prepare a spray bottle filled in with 1:20 fabric softener and water.
Spray a little water onto the wig and comb all the knots and tangles through strand by strand. Brush the wig starting at the ends and working upwards to the scalp area until the whole wig is tangle free.

2.Washing
Put some mild temperature water in the sink and cupfuls of sulfate free shampoo. Don’t use hot water for curl wigs because hot water will remove the curls. Soak it in the water for 10-15 minutes. Gently wash the wig to remove all the extra oil or dirt off. Rinse the wig with the water flowing in the direction the hair is laid.

3.Deep Conditioning
Saturate the unit with deep conditioner and put it in a plastic bag to make sure each hair get moistured. Microwave for 30 seconds or let it sit for an hour or more.

4.Rinse the conditioner. Use a towel to absorb the water and let it air dry.

5.Style it as you like.

When you have wig tangling problem, try these steps and you will be amazed when you bring your favorite wig back to life!

I am new to wigs. How should I pick a wig that suits me?

People choose to wear a wig for various purposes. Some people wear a wig to change up a look, while some some do so for covering hair loss. Other people wear a wig for cosplay or other shows, etc.

When it comes to choosing a wig that is suitable or has a natural look, many people feel lost and don’t know where to start.

Today, we will talk about how to choose a wig for people who are looking for covering hair loss.
When a topper cannot cover the hair loss area effectively, then you might think of wearing a wig instead. Let’s choose a wig following the steps below one by one.

1.What new look are you looking for?
Unlike a topper, wearing a wig will bring a totally new look to you. When you are walking on the street, there must be some people’s hair that you admire and you want to have the same hair style. Now you have a target. However, the hair you admire might not suit you and you need to figure out whether the hair color will match your own skin tone. For example, jet-black hair definitely doesn’t suit a person who has a fair skin tone and a blonde hair doesn’t suit a brown skin tone, either. The first thing you need to know is the range of hair colors that will suit you. This will narrow down your choices a lot to this range of hair colors.

What size of a wig do you need?
What size of a wig do you need?

2.What size of a wig do you need?
By measuring the 5 sizes of your head according to the above picture, you will know which size will be yours.

What length are you looking for?
What length are you looking for?

3.What length are you looking for?
From the above picture, you can get a visual idea what length you need.

What cap construction do you like
What cap construction do you like

4.What cap construction do you like?
There are several options for the cap construction including Lace front, Full lace, Glueless full lace, Silk top full lace, and Silk top glueless full lace.
All these cap constructions have a front lace and you need to cut it before wearing. The lace front makes a wig look more natural and helps to blend in with your own skin. You can apply a little glue or hair gel to the front lace and secure it and give yourself a more natural look.
If you are not comfortable with using glue, you can choose the glueless lace wig and use it with combs, clips and a stretch panel for securing the wig.
If you want to wear a pony tail, the full lace wig would be a good option. Since there is no lace at the back for glueless lace wigs, the wig will warp up at the back when you wear a ponytail. With a full lace wig, you can apply a little glue to the back lace to prevent it from warping up.

What texture do you like?
What texture do you like?

5.What texture do you like?
Got an idea about which texture you prefer?

I bet you are clear which wig fits you the most, right?

Giveaway / Free Try-on for Hair Toppers

So, this is the first time we are offering free try-on opportunity in this forum. This giveaway will start on 31st, August, 2018. We will offer 5 hair toppers (SKU:PM1811, Color: G4<medium brown>, Length:12″ or 16″) for lucky women who conform to these rules:

1.You should register on our forum http://hairlossdiscuss.com/.
2.Introduce yourself in the “Tell Us About Yourself” board.
3.Tell us why you want a free try-on hair topper in the board “Try for Free/Giveaway”.
4.Agree to share your reviews and opinions on the board, “Try for Free/Giveaway,” after receiving the product. The most important point is that we will offer 1000 points for women who share their pictures and more than 200-word reviews on this board. Once the review shows up on the board, points will be added to your account in about 24 hours. You can use these points to get more hair toppers or wigs at a much cheaper price.
5.The selected 5 customers will be announced on 15th, September, 2018.

hair toppers giveaway
hair toppers giveaway

This activity will last for a month, from 31st , August to 30th, September, 2018. Take your time to join in on our hair loss community, and to express, share, and help each other! And once you are selected, we will help you place your order on our website, but you should tell us the length you want for PM1811 in your post on the board, “Try for Free/Giveaway”.

All of the PM1811 are in stock, so you can usually receive them in a week. Reviews should be shared before 30th, September so we won’t miss it and can reward your points to you.

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