Questions & Answers About the Hair Used in Hair Systems and Lace Front Wigs

Palace Wigs offer 3 Types?

Indain, European, Asian.

What are the different types of human hair used in Lace Front Wigs and other systems?
There are three main types of human hair used in hair systems – European, Indian and Asian. Of course there are many variations of each category, but for this discussion we’ll stick to the basics.

What kind of hair does Palace Wigs use?
In our continued search for the highest quality human hair, our buyer makes frequent trips to India and hand selects each bundle of Indian hair. The hair is then brought to our China factory where it is processed, root turned and cuticle removed.

Can Palace Wigs get European Hair?
Yes

What Kind of Knots should I order?
Knotting for hair systems is extremely technical and is in itself a vocational discipline. It is wise for the consumer to allow the experts to make these choices. The specific ventilation and knotting technique can vary greatly depending on the style requirements.

What are bleached knots and why are they used?
For each single hair that is tied to the lace material, the pigment is removed from the knot to make them less visible.

Can you match my very fine hair?
You bet! At Palace Wigs, we always try to choose the closest texture and disposition to your own growing hair, although it is not always possible.

What is Remy hair?
Remy Hair is human hair, but it is handled and processed much differently. First, Remy uses only the finest quality and most beautiful human hair in the world. Secondly, Remy hair is cut from the head and specially tagged "root end first" and throughout the entire manufacturing process, the hair is carefully kept in order. This process eliminates common problems normally associated with all other human hair systems such as tangling, matting, dullness, feel, and especially strength.

With the traditional manufacturing process the cuticle layer (outer layer) of the hair is the cause of the above problems. When the hair is examined under a microscope the cuticle layer looks like the bark of a palm tree and when the hair gets wet the shaft swells and the cuticle opens creating "horny barks."

Through the normal manufacturing process the hair is blended, hackled, and ventilated. This process leaves the hair cuticle going in opposite directions and unless the it's removed through an acid bath it will tangle and matte when wet.

The acid bath which cannot totally remove the cuticle degrades the hair shaft and leaves it weaker and brittle, which eventually causes breakage and hair loss. Without the cuticle layer the hair will reflect light slightly different than growing hair with the cuticle layer in tact. Also, hair without the cuticle layer intact will oxidize (change color) faster than hair with the cuticle.

With your own natural, growing hair all the cuticles are facing up, in the same direction, which prevents the tangling and matting problems when the hair is wet.

The cuticle layer of the hair will be left in tact and all cuticles will be lying in the same direction when the hair system is complete.

Can you put highlights in my hair system?
Absolutely, highlights are a standard rather then the exception at Palace Wigs. We recommend color graduation in every hair system for a more natural look. If you really examine most people’s natural growing head of hair you’ll notice that only rarely does a person have the exact same color throughout their head. Most times there is some level of natural color graduation.

What should I do when the hair in my system gets dry?
Because the hair in a hair system is not continuously wicking nature’s oils from the sebaceous glands, it will eventually become dry and brittle. We offer a variety of products to help alleviate this problem. Unfortunately, science has not yet developed protection for the hair as good as your own natural sebum. Shampoos have a tendency to burn dry, brittle hair. We recommend from time to time instead of using shampoo to cleanse the hair system, use a deep conditioning treatment, followed by shampoo on your own growing hair.

How can I style my new hair without damaging it?
Heat and friction are two of the most damaging elements. We highly recommend not blow drying but rather allowing the hair to air dry. Remember, the drying process is the setting process. After the hair is blotted by the towel simply direction it in the desired style and allow it to dry naturally.