The Hair We Use
Great Lengths hair extensions utilises only the best 100% human hair of the highest quality. The hair is ethically sourced from Indian temples in virgin condition- meaning that the hair has never been chemically treated, bleached or coloured.
Great Lengths hair extensions uses only 'Remi hair' The word ‘remi’ in french is derived from the latin word ‘Remix’ and originally from the Proto-Indo-European word for ‘root’
In the context of hair extensions this means that the "root" of the hair shafts in a bundle are all at the same end. This means that the cuticle is all facing the same direction which stops human hair on your head from tangling.
Great Lengths hair is also double-drawn. This is a laborious manual process the hair goes through to remove all the unwanted short hair. Great Lengths perform this process twice- hence the term "Double Drawn" which ensures that the volume and thickness of the Great Lengths hair extensions strand is consistent all throughout its length. These important processes are only a small part of what Great Lengths does to safeguard its legendary quality. Great Lengths ensures that you receive hair extensions that look and behave exactly like your own hair; completely natural.
Why is Great Lengths Hair Superior?
The fact that Great Lengths uses ethically sourced Indian virgin Remi hair as well as the process it goes through to get to the salon makes it the highest quality hair extension on the market.
Many other hair extensions companies use European or Chinese brushed hair which is proven to be unsuitable for high quality hair extensions because it easily tangles due to the cuticle layers not being aligned.
Most European hair has been chemically treated and therefore is not in its virgin state. Virgin Remy European hair is available in very small quantities on the open market and many companies pass off non-remy European hair which has been treated with chemicals as remy hair for a fast dollar. The majority of European hair is also sourced from unfavourable origins. With various news articles highlighting the stories of hair buyers preying on poor Russian, Spanish and Ukrainian women who are forced to sell their hair as a way to make ends meet. Traders go to poor parts of Russia to buy locals'hair for markets in West Cash in hand, they pay small sums for a head's worth of tresses sheared from women who often have few economic alternatives.
''Some women cut their hair to change their style, others need the money,'' said Sergei V. Kotlubi, a buyer. Excerpt from the NYTimes.com
Chinese hair is available in greater quantities, yet it is not structurally compatible with Caucasian hair. Its round cross-section differs from the oval shape of Caucasian hair, making it too thick and rigid. In order to make it suitable for hair extensions, Chinese hair must undergo an acid process which completely destroys the cuticle layer. The hair is then covered with a silicon layer which gives it a healthy look, but this protection has a short life span and therefore of poor quality. After a few washes the silicone layer starts to wash away and the hair becomes dull and brittle.
All Great Lengths hair is 100% traceable and sourced directly from these temples.
Great Lengths© was founded in 1991 in Rome, Italy and has established itself in 25 countries around the world!! By having its own sophisticated laboratories and warehouses, Great Lengths© can guarantee the highest quality hair.
