Our Hair Under A Microscope

Over the years there has been allot of speculation about whether some companies sell real human hair. To help our buyers feel at ease when ordering from us, we have undertaken a study to view our different hair types under a microscope to see the structure and health of the cuticles on our virgin and dyed hair strands. Here, we share our findings with you. *As with all of the pictures on our website, these images are our own and of the hair we supply*. Here comes the science bit...

A hair strand is a tube with an inner cortex encased in a delicate outer layer, called the cuticle. When the cuticle layer is perfectly closed, hair looks glossy and doesn’t tend to tangle or break. When a cuticle is wide open or raised, the hair strands will look dull and the raised cuticles will rub against each other causing tangles. To avoid this, chemical ingredients should be avoided in hair care (not possible when colouring hair) and cuticles should be closed with a cold rinse after washing. The term virgin refers to human hair that is uncoloured or un-dyed. In its natural genetic state. 

(due to the microscopic nature of these images, this page is best viewed on a computer or tablet screen and is not suitable for mobile)  
Virgin Hair And Beauty Real Human Hair  Virgin Human Hair Strand - A member of the VH&B team (natural black)
Virgin Hair And Beauty Real Brazilian Hair Virgin Human Hair Strand - Our Premium Brazilian Hair Collection (dark brown) 
Virgin Hair And Beauty Real Brazilian Hair Virgin Human Hair Strand - Our Superior Brazilian Hair Collection (dark brown) 
Virgin Hair And Beauty Real European Hair Bleached Human Hair Strand - Our Premium European Hair Collection (blonde) 
Virgin Hair And Beauty Real European Hair Bleached Human Hair Strand - Our Superior European Hair Collection (blonde) 
Bleached Blonde Hair Cuticels This image is referenced from a scientific human hair study online comparing un-dyed human hair cuticles with that of bleached human hair. This can be compared with the images of our superior and premium hair above where the cuticles are intact and visible even after bleaching. 
We hope this study and further information on our website helps you make an informed decision on your purchase.
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