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\"i-am-not-my-hair<\/p>\n

Hair. The multimillion-dollar business that is not going anywhere. Women love options and, when it comes to hair, there are no exceptions.<\/p>\n

They are not defined by the hair they wear, but rather the person they are inside.<\/p>\n

Changing your hairstyle is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Many women are forking out thousands of rands to get precisely what they want.<\/p>\n

With sew-ins, weaves, clip-ins or wigs, the hair extensions<\/a> industry has made it easier to change women’s hair entirely, without changing its texture.<\/p>\n

At Darling, we have a range of synthetic hair extensions to suit different preferences. You can find your beauty through our vast range of specialised hair weaves, wigs and braids.<\/p>\n

Think all hair extensions<\/a> are the same? Here’s how to differentiate hair extension and useful tips to help you choose.<\/p>\n

First thing\u2019s first, what are hair extensions?<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Hair extensions<\/a> refer to human or artificial additions to one’s natural hair. They aim to enhance a woman’s hair by making it voluminous, adding length and giving it colour.<\/p>\n

All this without the damage of chemicals or changing of its texture.<\/p>\n

Types of hair extensions<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Synthetic fibre<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A variety of different materials are used to make this hair, which excludes human hair. It comes in the form of bulk single strands and a weft.<\/p>\n

The bulk single strands are used to install braids, and the weft is used as a weave or a wig.<\/p>\n

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An example of a weft.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Curling, flat or straightening combs should never be used as these may damage the fibre.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are modern fibres currently available on the market that are more resistant to heat at a specific temperature (200-degree Celsius). Plus they look like real hair.<\/p>\n

Futura fibre<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Futura, also known as a human hair blend, can outlast human hair. This fibre can withstand temperatures of up to 200\u00b0C, giving women a versatile style.<\/p>\n

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Futura is the best of both worlds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like human hair, it has a natural sheen, and it\u2019s tangle-free. The only thing you can\u2019t do is change its colour, so ensure that you get the fibre in your ideal shade.<\/p>\n

Human hair – a quick guide<\/strong><\/h4>\n

All human hair is made up of keratin, which is dead, hard protein.<\/p>\n