How to tell the difference between human hair and synthetic hair?

        Distinguishing between human hair and synthetic hair can be essential, especially when you're dealing with hair extensions or wigs. Here are some tips on how to differentiate between the two:

Burning Test: 

• Human Hair: When you burn a strand of human hair, it will turn to ash, which can be easily crushed into powder when pinched. Human hair will emit a foul, somewhat natural odor when burned, similar to the smell of burnt hair. It also produces white smoke.
• Synthetic Hair: Synthetic hair, on the other hand, will not turn to ash but instead forms a sticky ball or bead when burned. The smoke produced is typically black, and the smell can be quite unpleasant, often like burning plastic.

Appearance:

• Human Hair: Human hair may have some imperfections like very minimal gray hairs or split ends. These imperfections are natural and not indicative of poor quality. 
• Synthetic Hair: Synthetic hair is usually very consistent in color and texture, with no natural variations or imperfections. 

Texture and Feel:

• Human Hair: Human hair tends to feel softer, smoother, and more natural to the touch. It can be styled with heated tools and has a more realistic movement. 
• Synthetic Hair: Synthetic hair may feel coarser and less natural. It often has a noticeable shine and can melt when exposed to high heat.

Price: 

• Human Hair: Human hair tends to be more expensive than synthetic hair due to its quality and versatility.
• Synthetic Hair: Synthetic hair is more budget-friendly but may have limitations in terms of styling and longevity. 

Heat Resistance: 

• Human Hair: Human hair can withstand heat from styling tools like flat irons and curling wands without melting. 
• Synthetic Hair: Synthetic hair can melt when exposed to high temperatures, so it's important to avoid using heat styling tools on synthetic extensions or wigs unless they are specifically designed to be heat-resistant. 

By using these methods, you can usually determine whether hair is human or synthetic. Keep in mind that it's essential to know the type of hair you're working with to care for it properly and achieve your desired hairstyle.