What is the main difference?

Synthetic hair extensions is not grown from a human head and in fact contains no real human hair. They are made from various synthetic blended fibres which include very fine plastic that imitate Human Hair. Human Hair Extensions on the other hand are made from human hair which is collected from a certified donor. The quality of synthetic fibres is generally stiff and move differently from human hair – they tend to be wiry and coarse to the touch. This is the primary reason they do not blend well with your natural hair.

Price & Quality

Clip in human hair extensions cost more than synthetic extensions. This is because synthetic hair extensions are made from synthetic fibres, which do not last as long as human hair extensions and are easily damaged. The quality of human hair will outweigh the cost difference, and the primary reason is quality and longevity. Sapphire Hair 100% Clip in Remy Human Hair Extensions will last approximately 1 year (with proper care). Sometimes they will last even longer depending on how often they are worn, how they are stored, and cared for. Whereas, synthetic hair extensions last approximately 1-3 months. This primarily depends on the quality of synthetic hair.

Heat Friendly?

Clip in human hair extensions are heat-friendly and can be styled using hot tools. You can curl, blow dry, straighten them just like your own natural hair! This is the biggest upside, the overall natural look. The texture, feel, and colour will seam in effortlessly with your natural hair. On the other hand, synthetic hair extensions will melt when exposed to heat – especially when using high heat or professional grade products. There are a few heat-friendly options available, those which can be styled using low to medium heat.

Clip in human hair extensions are the first choice for professional stylist. They are natural looking, can be applied in various ways, and can be coloured if needed. Sapphire Hair Extensions come in 20 different shades with natural undertones to blend seamlessly with your natural hair color, shop our colours and find your perfect match! 

In summary, clip in human hair extensions can be treated just like your natural hair and looks and feels just like it. It will blend easily and last longer than synthetic hair. Synthetic hair is cheaper than clip-in human hair extensions however, they will not blend, feel, or look natural like your own hair. Further, they will not last as long.