Society suggest that hair has symbolism
to power and sexuality.
Hair stories date back to the biblical
story of Samson's vanishing strength
when Delilah clipped his flowing mane.
Early Egyptian paintings depict pharaohs
and queens exchanging hair locks as
tokens of love. Hair was used into
bracelets during Victorian times.
What hair is used in making wigs?
Around the world, hair is regularly collected through temples,
governments or hair salons, then processed and sold to companies that make
wigs.
In most cases
human hair is collected in Asia, principally India, China, and Indonesia.
Indian hair is preferable in texture and appearance being softer hair.
Indian hair comes from Indians that have
their heads shaved as a religious
offering. pilgrims offer their hair at
their temple regularly, during special
religious events. Hair brokers are
sitting outside collecting the hair for
wig production.
Another area in the world that hair is
collected but in much less quantaty is
the Eastern European block countries
such as Russia, Kroatia and
Estonia.
Russian continue to be a strong supplier
of hair exportation.
Russian hair is the most sought after
hair quality, being fine, similar to
most Westerner hair.
How hair is
prepared for use in making wigs?
The raw
hair is
dipped in acid to remove the outer
cuticles.
The
hair is
then dyed, and processed for use in
wigs.