WHAT ARE HAIR GRADES ALL ABOUT?

There has been a lot of talk about different hair grades, but for many girls, it has been really confusing what it all actually means. Since hair extensions have become more and more popular over the years and the market was getting bigger with all kinds of extensions, hair suppliers have come up with a hair grading system to determine the quality of the hair. 

 

Not all hair is for the high-class market and of high quality. Some hair is low in quality and lower in price. These extensions are usually sold in the lower-class market and there is nothing wrong with that. What do you do to specify hair-quality? Invent a system! Below we will explain all the differences in simple and easy to understand terms.

 

It’s now much easier to tell whether the hair is high quality, medium quality, or low quality. For example, you’ve got 5A, 6A, 8A, or even 10A hair and that number determines the quality of your extensions

 

 

That sounds pretty simple, but there is a lot of confusion regarding the hair grading system! Let’s get down to some of the more important aspects first.

The grading system has changed over the years. What was once considered high-quality hair a couple of years ago (5A) has since become medium quality hair.Many hair companies are not honest about the hair quality. They will use top hair grades to sell you low-quality hair for a high price.No-one regulates the grading system. You can mark synthetic hair as 10A and sell it. However, you should still get a basic understanding of the whole thing. Just to avoid confusion and save some money in the long run.It’s also important to learn about the different types of hair extensions. This ensures that you do know exactly what is going to come with your order.

Hair Extension Types

Let’s quickly go over the most important hair types. There is 100% virgin hair, Remy hair, 100% human hair, human hair quality, and synthetic hair.

 

This is the most expensive hair you can buy, and it has the highest quality. It is human hair with all the cuticles going in the same direction which hasn’t gone through any chemical or mechanical processing.

 

Remy hair is also 100% human hair with all the cuticles going in the same direction, but it has been chemically or mechanically processed. It is also high-quality hair that will last you for a long time.

 

100% human hair has not been mixed with synthetic hair, but it has been stripped of its cuticles and might be chemically processed. It will not last as long as 100% virgin or Remy hair.

 

Synthetic hair has no human hair whatsoever and it’s completely synthetic and this would be considered low-quality hair that won’t last for a long time.

 

 

A great option to reach the wow factor on budget.

Grade 8A is a high-quality human hair (Remy hair) that has all the cuticles intact, often referred to as “Double Drawn”. Such extensions are thick, strong, and it will last for up to 12 months. Grade 8A hair will shed and tangle much less than the other types and can be dyed on your own. A detangling shampoo is still recommended at least once every three months. You can reach a color that is as light as platinum blonde without causing much damage or dryness.

 

 

Grade 9A and 10A is 100% Virgin Hair, which is pure human hair from a single donor. The hair was never processed in any way and has all cuticles intact. The price of 9A and 10A extensions is high with a lifetime of 1.5 to 2 years.

Please note: if you dye or curl virgin hair, it will no longer be virgin. Any processing will decrease the life expectancy of your hair extensions. Theoretically, you can dye Grade 9A and 10A hair to a completely white colour. It is much thicker than lower grade hair and has fewer short hairs mixed in the hair bundles. Will not tangle as much and is easier to maintain.

 

 

Grade 12A is the highest quality hair that you can buy, and it’s also the most expensive. It’s 100% unprocessed virgin hair from one donor with thick ends and strong structure. You can dye hair up to white colour without much damage. Grade 12A hair will tangle and mat less than your own hair and does not require much maintenance.

Grade 12A extensions will last you for a very long time unless you process them.