Is there any type of synthetic hair that is just as good or very similar to human hair?

Hi, my mom found me this lady that's going to do micro braids on my hair. The only problem is she says that the lady only braids with synthetic and that she can't use human hair. I've always gotten human hair in the past because it looks better and is easier to style and stuff. I was going to see if i can find someone else, but I already need to get my hair braided soon and she's doing it this weekend. Is there any type of synthetic hair that is just as good if not better/similar to human hair? I don't want any of that shiny stuff. Like I heard tokyo kanekelon is good, but idk. Please help. I've used synthetic before and I hated it so I'm just trying to see if there is any synthetic hair that is almost like human.

Btw, are the some people who just have difficulty braiding with human hair? Because this is the first time I've ever met someone who didn't want me to bring human hair.

Is there any type of synthetic hair that is just as good or very similar to human hair?

Maybe she's allergic to the fiber??? That doesn't really make sense though, because if she were to be allergic to anything, it would probably be synthetic fiber, as that is the type to generally cause skin reactions if any (not to scare you!). My guess is that she probably finds it difficult to braid with human hair since it is so soft and fine; it takes a bit longer. Since I've made the transition from Synthetic to Human (I braid my hair myself), I've noticed that it is takes a bit more time - synthetic fiber is rougher so it tends to hold easier as opposed to human hair which will slip out easily if your grip isn't just right as you apply each braid. That's probably her reasoning....

Anyhow, on to your real question. The last time I did my hair, I was on a budget. I wanted wet and wavy, but the prices at the store had skyrocketed! Thank goodness the sales girl I was talking to was ALSO on a budget, and showed me what she was currently braiding in her hair.... it was perfect, it almost looked better than wet and wavy. The brand name of the hair is called Freetress. I think somewhere on the pack it says "The synthetic hair that thinks it's human" or something like that, and it also says somewhere that you can curl it. Here is a link I found, but Google 'Freetress' some more, and you may see different stuff. http://store.goldenmartbeautysupply.com/...

I live in Canada, and each pack I bought was $7.99, so if you're Amercian, then you can anticipate it being even more affordable. I bought 7 packs and only used about 4.

When I first saw your question, I also would have suggested "Just Like Human" Hair, which comes from many different brand names, and it's less than half the price of Human Hair............... but for the reason I stated above, the woman probably wouldn't want to braid with that either.

PLEASE do not buy Toyokalon, or Kanekalon fiber. Lordie. No. Especially not for Micro braids, your head will be sooo heavy, and I think that hair just looks tacky, I used to do it when I was back in junior high. And like you said, the shininess of Toyokalon....no. And because you're doing Micro, the neatness of your roots will highly outlast the quality of the hair for so many reasons. That type hair is for average sized braids, and again, it is too heavy (micro braids are dangerous as it is, and the hair will put way too much pressure on the roots) I'm sorry I keep going on, but I can't stress enough, no straight Toyokalon! Kanekalon will just take too much styling (hot water, combing, crying) to keep it in check for that style.

I'm sorry, I understand your dilema. I also understand that you're on time restrictions (I hope this reply didn't come too late). If you could find Freetress though, that would probably be your best bet. Otherwise, I would advise you to just talk to the people in the beauty store (if they're knowledgable; sometimes they're really not)

And just a final word of advice about the microbraids (if you wouldn't have done this) when they start moving away from the roots around the hairline and 'hanging' (especially if it hurts) pull the braid out, mosturize the hair, and try to re-apply it yourself, or get someone to do it. They're beautiful, but not too hot on the ever-so delicate hairline.

Good luck! I hope it turns out the way you want it to..........I'm braiding my hair this weekend too :)

Is there any type of synthetic hair that is just as good or very similar to human hair?

No prob, I'm glad it came on time; I was pretty sure you had already started braiding lol.....good luck ;) Report It