Figuring out if cheap human hair bundles contain real human hair can be tough, but there are some simple ways to check. Here’s what you can do:
- Burn Test: Take a few strands and set them on fire. If they burn slowly and smell like regular hair, you’ve got real hair. If they melt, smell like plastic, and form hard beads, then it’s synthetic.
- Texture And Feel: Real human hair is soft and smooth. Run your fingers through it—if it feels too shiny, stiff, or rough, it’s probably not real.
- Roots And Cuticles: Look closely at the roots and cuticles with a magnifying glass. Real human hair has cuticles that are all aligned in one direction. Synthetic hair usually has uneven cuticles or none at all.
- Tangle Test: Real human hair tends to tangle less. Gently comb through it—if it tangles a lot or feels off, it’s likely synthetic.
- Price And Source: Watch out for really low prices. Real human hair costs more to make, so if the bundles are too cheap, they might be synthetic or mixed with low-quality hair.
- Water Test: Dip a small piece of water. Real human hair will soak it up and feel heavier, while synthetic hair will float and stay light.