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Wig Out on Indian hair-BBC
Friday, 29 June, 2001, 17:11 GMT 18:11 UK
Indian temples provide the world’s best wigs
Human hair is a lucrative business in India. Companies export long hair to the West where it is used for wigs and hair extensions, whilst the shorter hair is mainly sold to Chinese firms who extract amino acids from it.
For large temples, where it is considered auspicious for pilgrims to have their heads shaved, the clippings are a major source of income.
At the Venkateswara Temple in south India more than seventy-five tonnes of hair are sold annually, raising nearly four million pounds for the temple’s charities. Crispin Thorold reports from southern India.
The Venkateswara Temple, at Tirumala in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, is thought to attract more pilgrims than Jerusalem, Rome or Mecca.
Over 18 million devotees visit every year to pay their respects to an incarnation of Vishnu, the God that Hindus believe protects and sustains all that is good in society.
In town large halls, hundreds of barbers work around the clock, tonsuring twelve thousand pilgrims every day.
The hair is collected and sorted into four types. Long women’s hair and grey hair are the most highly sought varities, but there is also considerable demand for short hair at Tirumala’s regular sales.
Mostly it goes to Italy, a lot of wig manufacturers are there. And protein from the shorter hair is primarily used in food preservatives.
Kishore Kumar, Gupta Enterprises hair exporters
According to importers, Indian hair is the best money can buy, and good profits can be made.
One German importer, Werner Diaber, says: “They are the strongest hair and most beautiful hair… It is a very lucrative thing because in the Western World these hair extensions are getting very popular now
Indian is highly desired because of it's durability, and texture, that allows it to be used in a wide variety of styles. The virgin Remy Indian Hair when maintained properly can last years, the virgin Remy hair is attributed with the best hair on the market.
Virgin Hair is the purest natural hair used by many hair styling professionals. It is not Chemically Treated, so it keep's it's natural bounce & volume. When chemically treated it strips away the cuticle, so it isn't Virgin hair anymore. Most hair sold today on the market is not virgin Remy hair.
The hair cuticle acts as a natural protection and is responsible for the shine and resilience of your hair. The hair cuticles found in our Remy Indian hair locks in the hair's essential moisture, protecting the hair against harsh natural elements such as; wind, sun and pollution to which the hair may be exposed
The demand for hair weaves is at an all time high- and Non -Remy Hair is in great supply at much less the price than Remy Cuticle Hair. it is important for consumers to be aware: Non- Remy Hair is a collection of random hairs that has been cleaned out from brushes- or sometimes mixed with virgin hairs that are left as trash once the wefting process is completed.
In order to compensate for this, and to make the hair appear natural; the hair goes through a process referred to as an “acid bath” which completely removes the entire hair cuticle. (This can be equivalent to about ten perms in a row!) After the cuticle removal process, the hair is dipped in silicone to make it shine, and to cover up any other obvious imperfections.
What is Remy Cuticle hair?
Remy hair is hair that is cut form an individual and is currently the highest demanded hair on the market. The hair cuticle acts as a natural protection and is responsible for the shine and resilience of your hair. The hair cuticles found in our Remy Indian hair locks in the hair's essential moisture, protecting the hair against harsh natural elements such as; wind, sun and pollution to which the hair may be exposed.
What is Single Drawn Hair?
Single drawn Remy Hair ranges in different lengths, but cut from one individual ponytail. The very short strands have been removed. If you order a 10-15 in you will only receive hair strands between 10-15in.
What is Double Drawn Hair?
Double drawn hair is hair that is one length. All shorter hair have been removed. This procedure is done in it's entirety by hand. .
What do the terms "bulk" and "Wefted" mean? What is the difference between Bulk & Wefted?
Bulk hair is lose hair typically used for braiding or a wide variety of styles. Bulk hair is used to make a Wefted piece. Wefted hair is bulk hair sewn into a weft buy a machine or hand for weaving into tracks.
What are Machine Wefts
Most wefts sold are machine wefts. It is hair that is sewn together buy a machine, these can be cut to fit someone's head. It has a slightly bigger bulge verse hand tied wefts.
What are Hand Tied Wefts
Hand tied Wefts are custom Wefts sewn by hand. It allows us to make a smaller Weft so it fit's flatter against your head.
What is the best way to cut a weft?
Hand tied wefts are not meant to be cut. We make custom hand tied wefts based of customer measurements. If you need to cut your weft, we recommend using a glue to seal the ends. We do not guarantee that the hair will not shed once cut.
How Much Hair Do I need?
The average head needs 8 ounces of hair which is equivalent to two packs of hair.
Can I color this hair?
Yes you may color this hair. It is Virgin hair so you should not have any issues coloring this hair.
What type of hair care products should I use?
Comb through your hair with shampoo and conditioner starting from the bottom, then working your way back to the top. treat this hair as if it were your own. The more you take care of your hair, the longer it lasts,
Do I have to do anything special in the morning?
Yes, we strongly advise you to comb or brush your hair when first waking up. This will prevent any future knotting.
Do I have to do anything special at night?
Sleeping on damp hair will always damage and tangle hair. NEVER SLEEP ON WET HAIR. Make sure the hair is completely dry prior to wrapping up.
Can I go swimming?
Yes, you can go swimming, however, like with your own hair, one should use a swimming cap in chlorine waters. Chlorine may cause hair to become dry and split after time.
How long does it last?
With he proper care, your hair should last for years. 100% natural Indian Remy tangle free hair is the best on the market.