Nowadays, hair extensions are a popular beauty trend, offering a fresh look and stunning beauty for many. However, when deciding to get hair extensions, you’ll face a choice between the two most common types: Machine Weft Hair and Hand Tied Weft Hair. These two types are quite similar, which makes them easily confused. Let’s explore the differences between them with Thanh An Hair to help you make the best decision for your hair!
What Are Machine Weft Hair?
Machine Weft Hair is made from raw Vietnamese hair using industrial machinery to weave strands of hair into a horizontal strip. As it’s created by machines, the strands are tightly secured and have a more uniform thickness, resulting in a sturdy strip that prevents hair shedding. Machine Weft Extensions come with both clear advantages and disadvantages.
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Production Process of Machine Weft Hair:
- Selecting High-Quality Hair Material
- Hair origin: To achieve thick and durable extensions, manufacturers often select materials from European or Asian hair, especially raw Vietnamese hair, depending on the customer’s budget and durability needs.
- High-quality hair: Before production, the hair is inspected for intact cuticles, strength, and uniform color.
- Processing and Sterilization
- Thorough sterilization: Hair materials are gently sterilized without harsh chemicals to remove impurities, lice, or dead skin while maintaining the natural structure of the cuticle and hair strands.
- Measuring and cutting hair: The length and weight of each strand are carefully checked and classified to ensure the standard thickness and weight for the final product.
- Machine Weaving
- Single-strand weaving: Hair is evenly aligned and fed into the machine, which weaves the strands into a continuous horizontal strip.
- Securing with adhesive or stitches: To prevent strands from falling out, a drop of super adhesive is often applied at the bonding point.
- Controlling thickness: Machine-wefted hair typically has a standard density, which may not suit customers requiring thinner options. Adjustments are limited.
- Inspection and Trimming
- Cutting strips as needed: After weaving, the hair can be trimmed into smaller segments based on customer requirements. This makes installation easier without affecting hair quality.
- Durability checks: Each strand undergoes rigorous testing to ensure the weft is secure and won’t unravel during use.
For custom requests, such as cutting machine wefts or adjusting specific lengths, Thanh An Hair can accommodate these needs.
What is Hand Tied Wefts Hair?
Hand Tied Wefts Hair is meticulously hand-knotted strand by strand, creating lightweight and natural connections. Particularly, hand-tied weft extensions are very thin and crafted from raw Vietnamese hair using this handmade method, resulting in soft, neat strips that blend seamlessly into your natural hair. This method doesn’t require adhesive and provides a comfortable experience.
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Production Process of Hand Tied Wefts:
Creating Straight Lines from Large Hair Bundles: Begin by selecting a large quantity of natural hair and dividing it into smaller sections.
Cutting to Desired Width and Quantity: Hair is trimmed based on specific customer requirements for width and the number of pieces.
Hand-Knotted Ends: Each strand is carefully tied together by hand, ensuring durability.
Forming Horizontal Strips: Some types of horizontal strips require single rows to be knotted into continuous, seamless pieces, tailored to customer preferences.
Hair Secured to a Small Fabric Base: The base is smooth and tidy, helping to conceal the connection points when sewn into natural hair.
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Comparing Machine Weft and Hand Tied Wefts
Durability
- Machine Weft Hair: Thanks to the machine production process, Machine Weft is highly durable and sturdy. However, its thickness can feel heavy on natural hair over time.
- Hand Tied Wefts Hair: Renowned for its natural feel and softness, its durability depends on the quality of the natural hair used. With proper care, hand-tied wefts can last over a year.
Flexibility
- Machine Weft Hair: Easy to customize and cut to desired sizes, ideal for those wanting uniform strips for convenience.
- Hand Tied Wefts Hair: More flexible due to its handcrafted nature, suitable for various hairstyles, especially for thin or weak hair. Note: Hand-tied wefts should never be cut, as the stitching will unravel, making them unusable. Proper measurements must be provided to the manufacturer to avoid future issues.
Thickness and Weight
- Machine Weft: Thicker and heavier, ideal for those with thick hair but can cause discomfort for sensitive scalps or thin hair.
- Hand Tied Wefts: Lightweight and natural, perfect for fine or weak hair, reducing strain on natural hair and providing a comfortable experience.
Quality and Hair Origin
Both types require high-quality materials with clear origins. Raw Vietnamese hair is the best option, offering strong, durable strands with natural colors and no chemical treatments.
- Machine Weft Hair: Best for thick and coarse hair, providing sturdy extensions.
- Hand Tied Wefts Hair: Made from 100% raw Vietnamese hair, offering softness and natural beauty. Ideal for those seeking lightweight extensions with minimal stress on natural hair.
Price
- Machine Weft Hair: More affordable due to faster, mass production.
- Hand Tied Wefts Hair: Higher cost due to the time-intensive, meticulous manual process.
Should You Choose Machine Weft or Hand Tied Wefts?
Each type has its own strengths and weaknesses, suitable for hair thickness and different needs of each customer, it is important to choose raw Vietnamese hair to achieve the best quality.
>>>Why is raw Vietnamese hair the most popular hair extension worldwide?
- Machine Weft Hair is best for:
- Those with thick hair needing sturdy and durable strips.
- People unconcerned about the weight of extensions.
- More budget-friendly options.
- Hand Tied Wefts Hair is best for:
- People with thin, weak, or sensitive hair.
- Those who want natural-looking, lightweight extensions that are comfortable and discreet.
- Customers willing to invest more in premium quality.
Let Thanh An Hair help you choose the perfect solution! Regular care and maintenance are essential to keeping your extensions smooth, tangle-free, and long-lasting. At Thanh An Hair, Vietnam’s leading hair manufacturer and supplier, we understand hair types and will recommend the best fit for your needs. Every product is quality-checked before reaching you.
For the best results and a harmonious look, contact us today. We’re delighted to assist you in finding your new style. Thanh An Hair is confident in bringing out your beauty!
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