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Topic: Kanekalon?
Posted By: Naked Eye
Subject: Kanekalon?
Date Posted: December 28 2006 at 2:21pm
Did I spell that wrong? Sorry if I did, but I was just wondering, what exactly is it? I'm assuming it's a name of a fiber, but I'm not really sure.

I always see the big packets of it and it's usually kinky and frizzy, so I have a bad impression of it...

Yeah, just wondering if anyone could clear this up for me, thanks!


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Posted By: donutloose
Date Posted: December 29 2006 at 12:21pm
Hi There, yes its a fibre hair best used for braids or dreads not left loose, i find its the best hair to use for braids as its not shiny or waxy so wont slip out.

Posted By: nursie
Date Posted: December 29 2006 at 1:33pm
i found this site, which lists kanekalon fiber under the category of 'modacrylics':
 
http://reviews.ebay.com/Identifying-Fabrics-amp-Fibers-Details-amp-Burn-Tests_W0QQugidZ10000000000951489 - http://reviews.ebay.com/Identifying-Fabrics-amp-Fibers-Details-amp-Burn-Tests_W0QQugidZ10000000000951489

Posted By: EmmaSkye
Date Posted: December 29 2006 at 6:36pm
Kanekalon is mostly used in wigs also. Most of the wigs I have are made of Kanekalon and they wear very well. The hair is shiny but not "Barbie" shiny and whatever curl it has springs right back after washing. I would not use Kanekalon for extensions tho, except for dreads. A wig you wear and take off and wash once per week, extensions you sleep in and wash more often and Kanekalon dosnt do well under that kind of stress.

Posted By: pooks1
Date Posted: December 30 2006 at 2:16am
I call it Tangleon! LOL!

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Posted By: Naked Eye
Date Posted: December 31 2006 at 7:19am
Thanks everyone, nursie, that really helped, but made me laugh, imitates wool well, it says. That just gave me a funny image.

Posted By: nicey
Date Posted: January 04 2007 at 12:15pm
i use it for braiding hair.
 
altho if you straighten this hair it goes like silk! not to be worn loose tho i wouldnt imagine. xx


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