What does Great Lengths use?

Great Lengths utilizes 100% human hair of the best quality. This is Indian silky hair and in virgin condition. Genetically, Indian hair is very similar to Caucasian hair in its basic structure. It is of extraordinary quality since it has never been exposed to harsh chemical treatments. Indian hair is optimal for the manufacturing of hair extensions.

Great Lengths utilizes only remy hair which means that the cuticle layers are all facing the same direction from root to end and, therefore, do not tangle.

This also ensures that the extensions behave exactly like your own hair, blending in superbly with yours and looking super natural.

European Hair - Unsuitable for hair extensions!

European hair is very fine and can be found on the market only in very small quantities. Few European women would be willing to give up their hair to hair companies and, if they did, it would be necessary for their hair to never have been chemically treated. very unlikely…!

Chinese Hair - Unsuitable for hair extensions

Even though Chinese hair can be found in large quantities, this type of hair is not compatible with ours because it has got a round cross-section as opposed to the oval shape of Caucasian hair, making it too thick and rigid to be compatible with European hair.

This kind of hair is acceptable for the preparation of wigs and toupes, since these are dry cleaned only, allowing the silicone layer to stay and the hair to remain shiny.

Brushed Hair - Unsuitable for hair extensions

Hundreds of thousands of Indian women gather the hair that is collected in their brushes, hair of different lengths, thickness and color. This method of collection results in balls of yarn where the hair lies unorganized in all directions.

Because of the different directions the hair is lying in, and in order to be able to use it, it is necessary to submit it to an aggressive acid treatment to strip it of its cuticle layer and prevent it from tangling.

In order to thin it out and give it a softer texture, this mixed hair must undergo an aggressive chemical treatment that destroys the hair’s cuticle layer, leaving it opaque and fragile.

This is what happens when hair is treated with chemicals, it becomes opaque and fragile.

The hair is covered with a silicon layer which gives it a healthy look. But this protection has a short life.

In the beginning the hair seems shiny and beautiful, but after a few washes the silicone layer starts to wash away and the hair becomes dull and brittle again, thus resulting in serious matting and discomfort.

This kind of hair is acceptable for the preparation of wigs and toupes, since these are dry cleaned only, allowing the silicone layer to stay and the hair to remain shiny.

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In order to obtain excellent quality without variations as well as a vast range or colors, the hair is subjected to a special process of pigmentation. When not subjected to dye or bleach, virgin hair has the same texture and quality of dark hair. We treat our hair like cashmere.

Great Lenghts Pigmentation

The new pigment has a clean, empty space to occupy. This ensures that the molecules sets firmly in place and thus the color will not fade out… just like your cashmere sweater!

Traditional Dying

The traditional dye does not manage to cover the molecules, remaining only on the surface. This means that after several washes the color will fade away.