Sourcing Wigs & Hair Extensions

--- title: "Sourcing Wigs & Hair Extensions" summary: "Human hair vs. Synthetic. Xuchang and Qingdao factories." category: "guide" date: "2026-04-03" author: "Withyou Trip Sourcing Team" image: "/images/blog/sourcing-wigs-hair-extensions-hero-unique.png" --- # The Hair Market: Sourcing Wigs Phase 3. ## 1. Human vs. Synthetic * **Remy Human Hair:** Cuticles aligned. Expensive. Lasts 1 year. * **High Temp Fiber:** Synthetic. Cheap. Tangles. Lasts 1 month. ## 2. Production Hubs * **Xuchang (Henan):** The largest hair center. * **Qingdao:** Higher end Jewish wigs and toupees. ## 3. Testing * **Burn Test:** Burn a strand. Human hair turns to ash and smells like burnt feather. Synthetic melts into a plastic ball. ## Summary This is a high-value, high-theft item. Start with small sample orders to verify consistency.