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Custom hair replacement and stock hair replacement; sometimes it can be difficult to decide which type of hair replacement will best suit you. There are many differences between the two. People are always attracted to stock hair replacement because of the low cost and quick delivery time.

Custom hair replacement and stock hair replacement; sometimes it can be difficult to decide which type of hair replacement will best suit you. There are many differences between the two. People are always attracted to stock hair replacement because of the low cost and quick delivery time. They also like the feeling of not having as many “strings attached” to their hair replacement. For example if a stock hair replacement gets torn or badly tangled, or hair begins to fall out, the hair wearer at least has the option of simply discarding the hair piece and purchasing another one.

Those are all benefits of stock hair replacement. Of course there are disadvantages as well. Stock hair replacement systems can often be very poor quality which causes them to break down quickly and can ultimately cost the consumer even more money over time as they may have to replace their hair system frequently. Another issue is appearance. While stock hair replacement systems are designed to look great on the majority of consumers, for some people it just won’t be a 100% fit. This is a situation when custom hair replacement becomes a more viable option.

The great thing about custom hair replacement is that the customer can have it exactly how they want it. If they want a system that will last for 3 years, it can be done. If they want a system that uses the finest lace in the world, it can be done. If they want 100% virgin hair, it can be done. So really with custom hair replacement, the ball is in the court of the consumer so to speak.

If you’ve found that your frequently compromising appearance, size or comfort with your hair replacement, it may be time to consider going custom. Although it may cost more up front, and take longer to produce, with a full custom hair replacement you’ll be sure to have a hair system that looks and feels 100% natural – assuming you’ve found a good hair replacement company… But that’s another story!

Among the most interesting and often important services provided by hair stylists are hair weaving and hair extensions.

Hair loss in either men or women can create feelings of vulnerability, self-consciousness and a loss of self-esteem.  Imagine every day being a “bad hair day”.  This is what people who are balding or have suffered any significant hair loss experience every day of their lives. 

With hair weaving techniques that add more hair, these people can regain their confidence, self-esteem and youthful appearance.

Aging, chronic hair pulling (Trichotillomania) and incomplete hair re-growth after chemotherapy are some of the factors that can create partial hair loss. 

For those of you new to the area of hair weaving this article will provide some basic information on hair weaving to attach a hair replacement system or full wig, and introduce you to the electric hair weaving machine.  This device helps the stylist create the exact look desired and shortens the time it takes to create the weave track.

First, here are some basic terms. 

Hair weaving is where either synthetic or human hair is cornrow braided or woven into the person’s existing natural hair at the scalp.  An extension weft or custom made hair system is then sewn on the created track.

A hair extension is the synthetic or natural hair that is attached to the existing natural hair.

Natural human hair used for weaves, wigs and extensions comes mainly from the continent of Asia and to some smaller degree from China, India, Eastern Europe and Russia.  This human hair comes in a wide variety of grades.  The highest is pure human hair from young donors that has been gently processed leaving the cuticles intact.  This is called “Remy” hair.  Human hair can also come in lower grades included those diluted with animal or synthetic hair.  High quality unprocessed 100% European human hair is of course more expensive than hair mixed with animal hair or synthetics.

Synthetic hair can be made from a variety of synthetic fibers including Kanekalon, Toupelon, wool, alpaca, mohair, rayon, goat, nylon and yak.  Synthetic hair comes in wefts and single strands for braids.  This type of hair is best used for braids since using heating appliances such as straightening combs or curling irons is not recommended.   For the obvious reason of supply synthetic hair is cheaper than natural high-quality human hair.

Corn rowed hair refers to a traditional style of African origin in which the hair is made into small braids starting close to the scalp.  These can be made in simple rows or very complex patterns.

Human hair extensions can also come in higher Cuticle Remy or unprocessed Caucasian European grades as well as lower grades including those diluted with animal or synthetic hair. 

One of the most innovative recent inventions in the world of hair replacement is the electric hair weaving machine.  A hair weaving machine takes the place of traditional cornrow braids and is used to help the stylist create the track for attaching natural or synthetic hair extensions to the head.  By using this machine the stylist saves time while keeping the track extremely small as well as less detectable, typically the size of a pencil lead. With it you can attach several different types of hair additions to the head such as Integrations, wefts, wigs, and partial hairpieces giving the client an extended wear ‘prosthesis’ that can be slept with and showered in. 

Hair replacement systems have been a part of society since the early Egyptians.  With current advances such as the electric hair weaving machine we can make hair extensions and custom hairpieces look more natural than ever before and so help our clients get exactly what they are looking for.

To see a fun, informative and entertaining video on hair weaving and hair replacement from Cindy Lee go to http://www.hairreplacementsystem.com/info-beyonce-lace-wigs.html

For many years synthetic fibers were the mainstay of the hair replacement industry. In the 1980â??s the trend started to shift to human hair for hair systems and the demand started. In the 1990â??s we began to see a huge trend for human hair for hair extensions and as that demand grew into the 21st century the supply began to wane. With the huge demand for more and more quality human hair there will come a time very soon that we will see the use of synthetic fibers for hair replacements and extensions. Fortunately there have been huge technological improvements in the development of synthetic fibers specifically for the hair replacement industry. The newest High Tech fibers being used have been in the developmental stages for over 10 years and are now being used quite widely in the menâ??s hair replacement and ladies wig production. The High Tech fibers are significantly different from their mod acrylic counterparts with features that make them very palatable for the consumer and stylist friendly. These new fibers are generally nylon or polyester based products. They are stronger than mod acrylic fibers and have a much higher heat retention meaning they can now be styled with thermal styling tools without the fear of melting or frizzing. The heat retention also affords the fiber to better maintain its curl pattern and in most cases the hair replacement systems made with these fibers can hold up for extended periods of time and maintain a fresh look. While the base of the hair system might break down and fall apart, the fiber/hair still looks brand new. There is no doubt that with the increase in demand for human hair and the quickly dwindling supply the new High Tech fibers will become the only way to go. Thanks to the advances in science and technology, new hair products are always being developed and their quality and usefulness is growing rapidly. Just a few years ago, fiber hair replacement was just beginning to take shape, and in just a short time itâ??s quickly becoming a standard in the hair replacement industry. Itâ??s also replacing old synthetic hair that was very commonly used in hair replacement systems for many years. Older synthetic hair looks and feels much less â??humanâ? than newer advanced fibers. It can often be bristly and scratchy in texture and some hair wearers find it quite uncomfortable. Thereâ??s a very strong likely hood that newer synthetic fiber hair will supplant human hair as the â??go-toâ? option for hair replacement in the coming years due to its amazingly human quality and extreme durability. A move to fiber hair in hair pieces could ultimately lead to longer lasting and more natural looking hair replacement solutions and quite possibly lower the overall hair replacement costs consumers are faced with.