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Human hair that is sourced for alternative hair systems goes through extensive processing in the factory. It is first separated by quantity, length, hair type (origin) and color. It is then sorted by Remy and non-Remy hair; the two are then processed separately after that. It is important to consider certain things before chemically treating human hair. Human hair that is naturally growing on the head can react much differently to chemical processing than hair that is used in alternative hair systems (wigs, partial systems, and extensions). Since most of the hair collected is darker colored, it is gently lightened and then colored with textile-like dyes to produce all different colors. Due to the use of textile-like dyes in the processing of human hair, we DO NOT recommend coloring, lightening (bleaching), or depositing color on any human hair systems,
“Remy” and “Non-Remy” are terms that refer to one of the processing steps in sorting human hair.
Remy human hair is hair that is cut/collected uniforml from one source, with root end and tip end always running in the same direction so the cuticle runs in same direction.
Non-Remy human hair is hair that is collected from multiple sources that cannot guarantee the root and tip ends are running in the same direction. Thus the hair must be treated to partially remove some of the cuticle.If the cuticle is not processed correctly, this can cause severe tangling, as the cuticles will get caught on one another running in opposite directions. Double- draw hair is a term used to describe hair that has been cut at both ends, (generally in a ponytail) so the whole bundle of hair measures at the same length.
Considering the high costs of real human hair wigs, human hair blend wigs are getting more and more popular nowadays. The human hair blend wigs make you can not only get a fashion look but also enjoy the minimal care and maximum styling options.
They can offer the best characteristics of both human hair and synthetic. You can get both the natural look of human hair and easy styling features of synthetic. However, to give the human hair blend wigs even more styling flexibility, heat friendly synthetic fiber is the best option to be mixed in, as it closely resembles human hair and can withstand heat which means it can be curled and flat ironed.
Human hair and synthetic blend wigs create a medium in terms of cost and make those luscious locks are also affordable for the general public. If you are currently deciding which wig to purchase, and do not want to invest too much money but get the utmost natural look, the human hair blend wig will definitely be a good choice.
Wigs are made with a blend of Kanekalon fibers that are designed to hold their style and shape.
Synthetic wigs are a great choice for the following:
- Staying within a limit budget
- Have little time or capacity to provide home care and maintenance to a wig
- Are experiencing temporary hair loss (chemotherapy treatments, stress, etc.)
The major benefits of purchasing a synthetic wig is that they are reasonably priced, the color is permanent, and styling and maintenance are easy. Also synthetic fiber will hold its style through washing, environment/weather, and being stored. If you wish to change the style of the fiber, a steamer can be used. You cannot apply any heat and it will not accept human hair dyes, as it does not absorb anything.
Heat Defiant Fiber is a second generation fiber called “Futura ST.” HD fiber mimics human hair like no other synthetic fiber, giving the wearer benefit and flexibility of styling without the cost of human hair. HD fiber also has style memory, so it will hold better than human hair whatever style is put into it, even its exposure to the environment.
HD fiber can withstand temperatures upto a certain level that the manufactures recommend. But due to its finer denier, using professional styling tools with digital settings is best for the fiber. We recommend to test a small portion of hair inside and use it with a lower temperatures than the manufactures recommend. It is important to use the right tools designated for HD fiber since the fact that other brushes, combs, and picks cause tension on the fiber, leading to stretching and retracting of the fiber (much like a ribbon). This will cause tangling and frizzing and will damage the fiber over time.
If you start to notice some frizzing on the ends from the normal wear (common in the areas that touch the body) you can simply mist with the care products for HD fiber and flat iron slowly in small sections to help remove frizz. If the fiber has extensive frizzing, a steamer can be used by a professional in those areas to help release the frizz.
Cap designs may vary by brands, collection types, items
Midway International, Inc is one of the top hair product distributors with one of the largest facilities in the world. Renown as the leading provider of the most fashionable wigs, extensions and hair pieces in a wide range of selection and uncompromising quality, the reputation in accountability and excellence has been widely recognized throughout the industry. Midway International, Inc is driven to make a difference in fashion for our customers, by continuously staying competitive and innovative. A substantial allocation of investment is put into the research and development department for standing on top of the changing and growing desires of customers and today's vital market. Midway's dedicated R& Department consists of industry professionals with over 35 years of experience and knowledge, closely sharing and exchanging the inspiration and the new technology with the world's largest manufacturers of synthetic and human hair products.
The Bobbi Boss collection is a celebration of today’s ever- independent and self-confident women, opening doors for limitless possibilities of experiencing positive self identity and style. Bobbi Boss wigs invites African-American women to embrace their proud heritage and natural elegance, without breaking the bank. These wigs are designed with the needs of the everyday African-American woman in mind. Made with a refined texture, these wigs offer maximum comfort.
Bobbi Boss wigs are not only of the highest quality, they are affordable too. Bobbi Boss designs wigs meant to showcase the independence, strong spirit, passion and self-confidence of the African-American woman. No two African-American women are the same, and Bobbi Boss wigs celebrate the diversity of the background and culture with dozens of gorgeous styles, from the bold and sassy to the classic and elegant. The Boss name is synonymous with the immense pride and fearless nature of African-American women.
A division of Oradell International Corp. is very pleased to have you as our customer. Your choice ensures, without doubts, your sharing the benefits of 40 years of experience in the wig business as well as receiving the dedicated and courteous expert services our staff can offer for your full satisfaction. Our Business philosophy is to look to the future, and make great new styles just for you, our customer! Each year new selection and styles are made giving our entire customer’s one of the largest selections to choose from.
Motown Tress is the market leader in the Afro-American wigs because we are known by our customers to have the finest quality wigs and weavings. Our team of experts only uses the best materials to construct our wigs such as using fine lace, thin wefts, high quality Kanekalon fibers and extra care in choosing only the very best quality human hair for our wigs and hair pieces giving you a longer lasting beauty. Our quality control staff ensures above standard workmanship and uniformity of each and every wig produced. We make extra effort to satisfy the exacting needs of our customers, this dedication has earned us the recognition and success we enjoy today!!
Sepia Wigs have been designing and creating hair products for more than 30 years. They offer an extensive collection of wigs in a wide variety of European and African American styles. In addition to their popular synthetic styles, Sepia offers a beautiful, affordable collection of human hair/Futura blend and human hair wigs. They offer the best wigs in both style and value.
In 2010 Amekor launched the Vivica A. Fox Hair Collection with a committed team of stylist and hair industry experts. Vivica A. Fox is an actress, producer, and fashion lover.
Amekor Industry was founded in 1979 and is based in Conshohocken, PA. We are the only major company that uses celebrities as the face to our brand. In 1996 Amekor Industries partnered with Beverly Johnson who was the first African American women to be on the cover of Vogue and Glamour magazine.
- Starred in Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, Why Fools Fall in Love, and Kill Bill (1 & 2).
- 1997 MTV Music Award for Best Kiss for Independence Day
- "The 10 Sexiest Women of 2001" by Black Men magazine
- 2003 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards for Outstanding Career Achievement
- 2015 placed top 3 in the Celebrity Apprentice (season 7)
Amekor Industries has a dedicated R&D team vigorously working on the newest trends and quality products to surpass the expectations of our customer base. Worldwide Exposure: Canada, Puerto Rico, UK, France, Africa, Russia, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Guatemala, The Netherlands, Australia, and Brazil.
Our company has a dedicated warehouse team focused on efficiency. Currently offering over 600 items covering 6 major categories.
Definitions to help you understand the benefits of certain wig features.
Elastic straps at the nape area of a wig used for adjusting the circumference fitting/size.
This is an outlined adjustable comb clip assembled with a very strong curved link and a clip that snaps together at the top.
Due to the process of securing a specific color or tone for all wigs, extensions, or hair pieces, several colors of fibers are blended together which finalizes in "hackling" or "blending".
The Butterfly Clip is a comb with the shape of a butterfly that contains teeth which interlock to attach to your own hair.
By squeezing the clip the teeth of the clip proceed to open for easy attachment to your own hair.
The cap construction that uses the three C's. Cool-easy for your scalp to breathe. Comfortable-material is softer and lighter. Capless-open wefting contributes to the cap weighing less.
It provides shape as well as a base for the hair or fiber to be attached.
Capless is most weightless cap. It contains open-wefting in the crown, back and sides. It provides extra ventilation for the scalp.
A measurement of the head or wig, where the edges of the wig sit on the outer perimeter of the hairline around the head.
A clip with two combs interlocking that open when squeezed to attach to the hair.
The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair follicle. Hair has three layers: a cuticle (the outer layer), a cortex (the middle layer, composed primarily of keratin and moisture, plus melanin, which gives our hair its color), and a medulla (the center of the hair shaft).
Monofilament top with 100% hand-knotted base - Designed with the hair loss client in mind, this construction is uniquely crafted to offer this most discriminating woman the ultimate in wig fashion and comfort. In addition to the benefits of those styles constructed with a monofilament top and machine-made base, the rest of the wig is hand tied for the maximum in quality and light, cool comfort.
Wig fibers are tied to the cap by hand. You can brush or comb the hair in any direction you choose.
Hand-tied wig caps are made with a thinner, flexible material which fits the shape of the head properly for a secure fit. The cap is also lighter.
A term used to describe a type of wig or hairpiece where the wearer can pull their down hair through the base and integrate with the fiber.
The Kanekalon Fiber is an acrylic fiber that goes through a specialized process to better resemble human hair.
Natural Hairline/cool, comfortable cap. Length of lace front can vary & can be trimmed if needed.
Featuring the latest in unique, state-of-the-art wig technology, the Raquel Welch Memory Cap replaces the wide stretch lace used in most of today's wigs with a thinner, more resilient stretch material that actually molds to the shape of the head for a lighter, more secure fit.
A fine poly-silk mesh base which fibers are hand tied to this thin breathable fabric is placed at either the hairline or from the front to the crown.
Flexible material that allows ear tabs to adjust and contour to the face at your temple. Ideal if you wear glasses.
Optimum Cuticle Hair has been treated yet not compromised to achieve the best performance with neat identical cuticle status. Optimum Cuticle Hair is the complete hair strand (including the cuticle) that retains its ability to remain tangle-free and more of its original luster. It is referred by many as "Remy", "Virgin" or "Cut hair". We are the only company to offer you and your clients finely crafted 100% Optimum Cuticle Hair in wig and hair solutions.
New creations which are both an ultra comfy cap as well as a new combination of fibers those are soft, light, and vibrant. The cap construction is cool, lightweight and secure. The fiber mix is new, but thoroughly tested, and feels as soft as real hair. Yet, it has enough body and memory to keep its style.
Backcombing provides body and fullness to your wig styles.
Crimping at the base adds hair volume to your wig style without adding weight.
The comfort and versatility is hard to believe, but so easy to achieve with Sheer Indulgence With a wide variety of looks to satisfy any woman's fashion needs, all styles in this collection offer some form of monofilament construction.
Our newest SHEER INDULGENCE cap features a wide monofilament part with Memory Cap construction and our exclusive Vibralite synthetic fiber. Providing a true-to-life scalp-like appearance, the wide monofilament part allows the wearer to style a conventional part or the popular zigzag part featured in many of the latest salon styles.
Featured in the majority of SHEER INDULGENCE styles, the SHEER INDULGENCE Top cap offers a Monofilament top with machine-made base and our exclusive Vibralite synthetic fiber. Made to exact specifications, the hair in the entire top area of the Sheer Indulgence Top wig is hand knotted, one by one, providing forward movement and the look of natural growth. This feature allows the flexibility of parting the hair on the left or right or in the center. A polyurethane front rim has been added to accommodate tape attachment for added security, if needed. Luminous, hand blended colors provide the look and highlights of natural hair.
SHEER INDULGENCE Sheer Lines cap includes 100% human hair with a monofilament top. Our new Sheer Lines monofilament front and machine made base. In addition to the features offered in the Sheer Indulgence top, our Sheer Lines front includes fine human hair is individually knotted on 1/8" wide, ultra-sheer netting that goes from ear to ear along the polyurethane front rim of the cap resulting in a low density, natural looking hairline. You would swear the hair is growing right out of the scalp for amazing off-the-face styling versatility.
Refers to the length of hair within a weft that has been cut from one end on ly which means there will be varying lengths of hair (i.e. 16" hair my have 12", 14" and 16")
A skin part means the wig is parted in a fixed location, and gives the illusion of skin where it is parted. Wigs with a skin part are more affordable than a full monofilament and still give you a very natural look.
A standard cap is the most common and most affordable cap design. The layers of hair are open-wefted in the back and sides to allow for ventilation and have a closed lace layer at the crown. The hair at the crown is often lightly teased or crimped so you cannot see down through the cap. This type of cap often gives the hair a natural lift at the crown for volume.
Allows the wig to conform to the shape of your head, giving you a secure, comfortable fit.
Every synthetic wig has its "Style" baked into it, whether it is curled or straight.
a small section of hair used as a sample for color, texture, and/or fiber
An elastic loop attachment that acts like a ponytail holder to attach the hair piece.
A revolutionary technique that allows hair to be more evenly distributed so your wig is much more comfortable to wear and easier to style.
The process of forming a base (or track) along the scalp to attach wefted hair.
Strands of hair fibers are sewn together at one end to make a curtain of hair. These wefts are sewn onto the cap to simulate natural hair.
Strong combs that have teeth evenly spaced so that when pushed together the teeth hold and interlock in and under your own hair.
A relaxed texture for ethnic weave styles. It has a crimped, course look.
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