There used to be a time when the only hair extensions on the market were for straight hair. The beauty industry then seemed to be sending a very clear message of who was beautiful and who was not. Those of us blessed with curly or wavy hair were pressured every step of the way to straighten our hair instead of learning to find ourselves and our hair unique and beautiful. However that's no longer the case, the beauty and hair industry have finally embraced our unique coils, waves and ringlets (a step after we had already accepted ourselves may we say). A huge part of this movement to accepting curly hair was spearheaded by black women’s natural hair movement. A movement that deserves its own blog post fyi.
Finally instead of being marketed dangerous chemical perms or blowdryers, straighteners, and an army or product to “protect” our hair from heat - shelves are instead filled with products made for curly hair! Curl creams, special shampoos, mouse, gel to define our coils, volumize our waves and bring out our beautiful textures. There's still so much further we need to go in fully embracing ALL curl textures, but we’ve come a long way and Lené is proud to be at the forefront of this hair movement. If Princess Mia Thermopolis had her famous makeover today - we predict her gorgeous mane would have been pampered and properly defined with mousse instead of straightening it down to conformity.
So where does that leave us when it comes to hair extensions for curly hair? The short answer is that curly hair extensions exist (finally!!). Not all curly hair extensions are made equally though, and we’re here to guide you on how to find the best ones for you.
How are human hair extensions made?
Curly human hair extensions are made one of two ways, either by chemically processing the hair or by putting the hair through a heat process to create those curls. Which one is better? Well as any girl that's ever gotten a perm can tell you, chemically altering hair not only changes the pattern but also damages the hair. Chemically processing the hair damages the hair structurally and though your hair might look good when it first arrives, the damage will show itself quickly. Curls created through heat are not only better, they retain their Remy status (the highest quality hair there is).
What about synthetic curly hair extensions?
There are synthetic curly hair extensions on the market, however there is a question of quality. Synthetic hair simply does not last as long as human hair, it cannot be dyed or styled, whereas human hair extensions can be treated like your own hair. Finally synthetic hair is just plastic and harmful to our environment, especially once you’re ready to be done with it (which won’t be long unfortunately). Lené hair extensions are made with premium quality 100% Remy hair (the highest grade hair on the market). The hair is texturized using a heat process, so the hair is still Remy quality and undamaged. We understand that some people look for synthetic hair because of the price point of human hair extensions - however at Lené we believe everyone deserves luxury which is why we offer buy now pay later where you can pay in installments for your hair.
What should I look for when searching for curly hair extensions?
Lené hair extensions are made with 100% premium quality Remy Hair, and we don’t believe in settling.
- When searching for curly hair extensions, make sure that your hair is the highest quality on the market.
- Also make sure that the hair you’re looking for wasn’t chemically altered, which damages the integrity of the hair (and means its no longer Remy).
- What’s the point of getting extensions if they don’t match your curl pattern exactly? Don’t settle for extensions that aren’t an exact match. Lené Hair has 9 different textures from loose waves to 4c coils so you can find your perfect fit!
- Curly hair comes in a variety of thickness, from fine thin hair to dense and thick. To ensure the hair blends with your own, make sure you select the right weight. Lené offers hair ranging from 120g to 535g!
- Finally, luxury doesn’t just stop at the product. Lené prides itself on exceptional customer service - available via chat, email or instagram messaging. 30-day returns and exchanges are accepted hassle-free. You deserve premium quality hair and luxury service.