The Truth About Hair Extension Manufacturing: Luxury vs. Premium Hair Extensions

Hair extensions have become one of the most sought-after beauty services in the industry. But when clients sit in our chair asking for “the best hair,” what does that actually mean? With terms like luxury, premium, and remy tossed around, it can get confusing quickly. The truth lies in how hair extensions are manufactured—and the difference between luxury and premium hair extensions.

Are you looking for the best hair extensions in Salt lake city, Let’s break it down why Amanda Moncur Salon is serving up the best hair in town. 

How Hair Extensions Are Manufactured

All human-hair extensions start the same way: from a donor, hopefully paid. But what happens after the hair is collected makes the biggest difference in quality, longevity, and how the extensions perform once installed.

1. Collection Process
- Ethically sourced hair is gathered directly from donors, usually in a ponytail or braid. This keeps the cuticle aligned. Luxury Hair extensions are ethically sourced.
- Bulk collected hair is swept up from salon floors or purchased from multiple donors. This often leads to mixed cuticle directions, tangling, and a need for heavy chemical processing. Premium Hair extensions are bulk collected.

2. Processing
- Lower-quality hair often goes through an acid bath to strip the cuticle. This makes it smooth at first but weakens the strand, shortens its lifespan, and requires heavy silicone coating.
- Higher-quality hair is carefully cleaned and gently processed (if colored), and left with its natural cuticle intact.

3. Coloring & Finishing
- Cheap extensions are dyed with harsh, fast heated methods that can dry out the hair, and shorten the life span.
- Luxury extensions are slow-processed, sometimes taking weeks to lift and tone the hair without damaging it.

• Textile dyes are used to color hair extensions to prevent fading. We all know hair color fades in about 6-8 weeks. The textile dyes is why the hair extensions dont fade as quickly as our natural hair. 

4. Sorting & Binding 

• At the end of coloring  the hair goes through a sorting process. The hair is sorted by quality and given a quality ranking before being made into a type of extension. 
• Hair extensions are then made into their application type and shipped accordingly to distribution based on what quality they have ordered. 

What Are Premium Hair Extensions?

Premium hair is high-quality, salon-grade hair that lasts a moderate amount of time (around 3–6 months with proper care depending on the install method).

• Usually Remy hair (cuticles aligned). May have been floor hair, remy quality won’t be 100%
  - May have been chemically processed to achieve certain colors or textures.
  - Often has a silicone coating for added shine, but this wears off after a few washes.
  - Great option for clients who want beautiful hair for a shorter commitment or lower price point.

Think of premium extensions as a “ready-to-wear” garment—gorgeous, but not built to last forever.

What Are Luxury Hair Extensions?

Luxury hair extensions are the highest tier of extensions, designed for longevity, natural blending, and minimal damage to your own hair, built to last. 

- 100% Remy hair extensions, cuticle-intact hair—never acid-stripped.
- Sourced from single donors to ensure consistency in texture and color.
- Processed slowly and carefully, preserving the integrity of the strand.
- No heavy silicone coating—what you see is the natural, true quality of the hair.
- Can last 6–12 months or longer with proper care depending on installation method. 

Luxury hair extensions behave like your own hair—they can be washed, styled, and treated with heat without breaking down quickly.

Why the Difference Matters

Choosing between premium and luxury hair isn’t just about cost—it’s about lifestyle, maintenance, and results.

- Premium hair extensions works well for special events, shorter wear, or those testing out extensions for the first time.
- Luxury hair extensions is ideal for long-term wearers, clients who want the most natural look and feel, and those who are serious about protecting their investment.

At Amanda Moncur Salon we only use Luxury Hair extensions so that you can have the best service and continued wear at home. 

Final Thoughts

Not all hair extensions are created equal. What separates luxury from premium is not just the label, but the care, sourcing, and manufacturing process behind the hair. At the end of the day, the best extensions are the ones that give you the confidence and results you are dreaming of—without compromising the health of your natural hair. 

Book your hair extension consultation today to experience the luxury at Amanda Moncur Salon today!

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