Not all hair extensions are created equal. The difference between a set that blends beautifully and lasts for months and one that tangles and dulls after a few washes comes down to quality. Here is exactly what to look for when choosing hair extensions in Australia — from Nicole Zerafa, founder of Original Diva and a specialist of over 25 years.
First, check whether the hair is genuine 100% human hair. Synthetic and “blended” extensions can’t be heat-styled freely, don’t move naturally, and rarely colour-match well. Premium 100% human hair can be washed, blow-dried, straightened, curled and toned — so it behaves like your own hair. All Original Diva extensions are 100% human hair.
Within human hair, quality varies enormously depending on how the hair is collected and processed. Premium hair is carefully selected and gently processed to stay strong, smooth and natural-looking, with minimal chemical stripping. Cheap hair is often over-processed, which is why it feels dry and breaks down quickly.
This is the big one most shoppers don’t know to ask about. A lot of “human hair” extensions are coated in silicone so they feel glossy and smooth in the packet. After a few washes that coating wears off — and the hair underneath turns dry, dull and matted. Original Diva hair is silicone-free, so what you feel is the true quality of the hair, not a temporary coating that washes away.
Good extensions are an investment, not a disposable. Quality hair can be re-used across multiple application cycles when cared for properly — so a premium set works out far more cost-effective than repeatedly replacing cheap hair.
Quality also means choosing the right application for your hair type and lifestyle — clip-in, tape, weft or micro ring. Our Hair Extension Bible compares every method, and our free colour matching service helps you get a flawless blend.
Original Diva supplies premium quality, silicone-free 100% human hair — available to shop online or to have professionally installed at our private Hunters Hill salon in Sydney. Whether you choose clip-ins or permanent extensions, you get the same luxury hair and 25+ years of expertise.
Premium quality, silicone-free 100% human hair — it can be styled and coloured like your own and lasts far longer than synthetic or silicone-coated hair.
Silicone coatings make cheap hair feel smooth temporarily, but wash out within weeks, leaving the hair dry and matted. Silicone-free hair shows its true, lasting quality.
With proper care, premium human hair can be reused across multiple application cycles, making it more cost-effective than replacing cheaper hair frequently.
Yes — Original Diva offers free online colour matching and in-person matching at the Sydney salon, with custom colouring available.
Original Diva has supplied 100% human, silicone-free hair extensions since 2006 — online Australia-wide and in our private Hunters Hill salon.
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