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We have gotten some emails from customers asking us which hair is better for certain hairstyles (i.e. re-rooting; perm, and straightening).
As re-rooters, we understand that other people have different preferences in which hair they choose to work with. We use all kinds of hair for different re-roots, but our favorite hair to use is Nylon. It comes in a variety of colors and we love the texture and results you get ;).
Saran: has a waxy feel and it's weighted more heavily. It's somewhat resistant to curling, so if you're going to curl it, I would suggest overcompensating by about 50% by using smaller curlers and smaller sections of hair than you want the final result to be. It can be boil permed. Saran hair is used primarily by Mattel (Barbie) and Tonner (Tyler, Sydney, etc.)
Nylon: it's less heavily weighted than saran hair and it doesn't have the waxy feel that saran has. It is extremely strong and it's less prone to breaking than the other kinds of hair. It takes a curl very easily, and can just as easily be straightened again, if need be. Nylon hair is used primarily by Hasbro (My little Ponies, Corn Silk Cabbage Patch Kids, etc.) and by the Ashton-Drake company (Gene, Madra, etc.)
Perming: saran hair should be boil permed with water that is at a rolling boil, but nylon should only be permed with water that is at a mild simmer, otherwise, the hair can melt and frizz. In case people don't know what a mild simmer is, it's when the tiny bubbles on the bottom of the pot just barely begin rising to the surface of the water.
If the nylon hair frizzes it is because the water is too hot.
More info could be found at www.dollyhair.com or send us an email to famaka@cox.net if you have any questions.
Thanks!