Multi-Donor Hair Explained: How It’s Collected and Processed

Multi-Donor Hair Explained: How It’s Collected and Processed

Multi-donor hair is collected from various sources such as cutting room floors, hairbrushes, and gathered loose hair. Because the cuticles face different directions, the hair must undergo processing to prevent immediate tangling.

This processing typically includes:

  • acid baths to strip or smooth cuticles

  • color processing

  • silicone coating to add shine and slip

Silicone makes the hair feel soft initially, but once it washes away, any remaining cuticle irregularities can cause matting and tangling. Some factories are highly skilled at minimizing this issue, but the process requires precision.

Multi-donor hair is generally best suited for short-term wear or budget-conscious buyers who understand its limitations.

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