Synthetic vs. Human Hair Disclosure
Synthetic vs. Human Hair Disclosure
A clear, transparent explanation of how we define, label, and verify every synthetic fiber, 100% human hair, and blended hair product we sell — so you always know exactly what you're buying.
One Clear Standard for Every Hair Listing
Your Hair And Wig sells both 100% human hair products — including lace front wigs, weaves, and extensions sourced from documented suppliers — and synthetic fiber wigs made from non-toxic, kanekalon-type material. Many customers tell us the single most important thing they want to know before buying is exactly which type of hair they're getting, what it will cost to maintain, and how long it will last.
This page explains, in plain language, how we define synthetic fiber hair, 100% human hair, and blended hair, and exactly how each category is disclosed on every product listing across yourhairandwig.com. It works alongside our broader Prohibited Items Policy, which covers the categories of products we will never sell.
We ship exclusively to addresses in the United States and Canada, and this disclosure standard applies to every wig, lace front, weave, extension, and hairpiece in our catalog without exception — regardless of price point or supplier.
Governing Laws & Regulations We Apply
This disclosure standard is informed by, and kept current with, the following authorities:
- FTC Act Section 5 (15 U.S.C. § 45) — unfair or deceptive acts and practices
- Country-of-Origin Marking, 19 U.S.C. § 1304 (Tariff Act)
- CPSC Flammability Standard for Clothing Textiles, 16 C.F.R. Part 1610
- Canada Competition Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34), ss. 52 & 74.01
- Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (S.C. 2010, c. 21)
How We Define Our Hair Types
Every product in our catalog falls into one of three categories. Here is exactly what each term means and how we apply it before any listing goes live.
Synthetic Fiber Hair
Man-made fiber engineered to imitate the look and movement of human hair — most commonly kanekalon, toyokalon, or another heat-modified synthetic blend. Synthetic wigs typically arrive pre-styled and are not designed for high-heat styling unless specifically labeled "heat-resistant." We never use the words "human hair" anywhere in a synthetic listing.
100% Human Hair
Hair collected from a human donor, sorted, cleaned, and processed for retail use with no synthetic fiber mixed in. This includes Remy hair (cuticles aligned in one direction for less tangling) and non-Remy hair. We only use the phrase "100% Human Hair" once supplier documentation confirms there is no synthetic content, and we disclose origin whenever our supplier provides it.
Blended / Mixed Hair
A deliberate combination of human hair and synthetic fiber, often used to add volume or reduce cost while preserving some heat-styling flexibility. Every blended listing on our site discloses the approximate ratio of human-to-synthetic fiber — for example, "30% Human Hair / 70% Synthetic Fiber Blend" — directly in the product title or description.
Synthetic Fiber vs. Human Hair
Both fiber types have real advantages depending on your budget, lifestyle, and styling needs. Here is an honest, side-by-side look at how they compare.
| Characteristic | Synthetic Fiber Hair | 100% Human Hair |
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| Composition | Man-made fiber — commonly kanekalon, toyokalon, or heat-modified synthetic blends | Natural donor hair, cleaned and sorted; Remy hair has cuticles aligned in one direction |
| Heat Styling | Standard synthetic cannot tolerate flat irons, curling irons, or hot blow-drying; heat-resistant synthetic tolerates limited heat per the supplier's specification only | Can be heat-styled, curled, and straightened with standard tools, the same as natural hair |
| Coloring & Chemical Processing | Cannot be permanently dyed or chemically processed — color is fixed during manufacturing | Can typically be professionally colored, lightened, or chemically treated |
| Typical Lifespan With Proper Care | Approximately 4–6 months of regular wear | Up to 12 months or longer with proper washing and maintenance |
| Weight & Movement | Generally lighter; fiber holds its pre-set style and resists humidity | Moves like natural hair; style can shift with humidity and weather, just like your own hair |
| Maintenance | Washed less frequently with a synthetic-safe wig shampoo; little to no daily styling required | Requires regular washing, conditioning, and styling, similar to natural hair care routines |
| Price Range on Our Site | Our most budget-friendly wig category | Reflects the higher cost of ethically sourced, hand-processed human hair |
| How We Label It | Listed as "Synthetic Fiber" or by the specific fiber name (e.g., "Kanekalon Synthetic Fiber") | Listed as "100% Human Hair" only once supplier documentation confirms no synthetic content |
What Every Listing Discloses
We do not permit vague or unverifiable descriptions such as "premium blend" or "salon-grade hair" unless the listing can substantiate that language with documented supplier certification. Terms like "Remy," "virgin," and "raw" are only used on a listing once our supplier provides verifiable provenance documentation supporting that specific claim.
Where a product contains any synthetic fiber, that fact is stated clearly in the title or the first line of the description — never buried, never omitted, and never described using language designed to imply a human hair composition it does not have.
What Every Listing Discloses
- Fiber Type — Synthetic, 100% Human Hair, or Blended, with the ratio stated for blends
- Country of Origin — disclosed whenever provided to us by the supplier
- Texture & Density — e.g., Straight, Body Wave, Deep Wave; 150%, 180%, 250%
- Lace & Construction — e.g., 13x4 HD Lace, Glueless, Closure, Frontal
- Basic Care Guidance — appropriate to the specific fiber type sold
Country of Origin Disclosure
Many of our human hair products originate from documented suppliers in regions such as Brazil, India, Malaysia, Peru, and Vietnam, depending on the specific listing. Imported wigs and hairpieces are subject to country-of-origin marking requirements under 19 U.S.C. § 1304 in the United States and equivalent Canada Border Services Agency origin-marking rules. We confirm origin documentation with every new supplier before listing a human hair product.
Claims We Do Not Permit
The following table sets out specific fiber-related claims and exactly how we treat them across every listing on our site.
| Claim or Practice | Why It Matters | Status in Our Catalog |
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| "100% Human Hair" on a wig containing any synthetic fiber | Misrepresents fiber composition to the buyer | Not Permitted |
| "Remy" or "Virgin Hair" without supplier provenance documentation | Unsubstantiated quality and origin claim | Not Permitted |
| Country of origin omitted from a human hair listing | Fails our basic disclosure standard | Not Permitted |
| Blend percentage not disclosed on a mixed human/synthetic product | Buyer cannot assess styling limits or value | Not Permitted |
| "Heat-Resistant Synthetic" without a supplier-verified temperature rating | Unverifiable performance claim | Documentation Required |
| Accurate fiber type stated in title and description (e.g., "Kanekalon Synthetic Fiber") | Meets our core disclosure standard | Required & Permitted |
| Disclosed blend ratio for mixed products (e.g., "30% Human Hair / 70% Synthetic") | Gives the buyer a complete, accurate picture | Required & Permitted |
US & Canadian Regulatory Requirements
Because we ship to both the United States and Canada, our hair-fiber disclosure standard is built to satisfy both federal systems.
- FTC Act § 5 (15 U.S.C. § 45): Prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The FTC's industry-specific Guides for Labeling, Advertising, and Sale of Wigs and Other Hairpieces (formerly 16 C.F.R. Part 252) were rescinded in 1995, but the Commission has confirmed that false or misleading fiber-content claims remain fully actionable as deceptive practices under Section 5. We hold ourselves to that same disclosure standard voluntarily.
- Country-of-Origin Marking, 19 U.S.C. § 1304: Imported merchandise, including wigs and hairpieces, must be marked to indicate the country in which it was manufactured or processed. We verify this marking is reflected accurately in our product listings.
- CPSC Flammability Standard, 16 C.F.R. Part 1610: Applies to wigs and hairpieces as wearable textile articles. Products in our catalog must meet the applicable flammability classification under this standard.
- State Unfair & Deceptive Trade Practices Laws (e.g., California's Unfair Competition Law, Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200): State-level consumer protection statutes that similarly prohibit misrepresenting a product's material composition.
- Competition Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. C-34), ss. 52 & 74.01: Prohibits false or misleading representations made to the public, including representations about a product's fiber composition or origin.
- Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (S.C. 2010, c. 21): Requires that consumer products, including hair accessories and wigs, not pose an unreasonable danger to health or safety.
- CBSA Country-of-Origin Marking Requirements: Imported wigs and hairpieces shipped into Canada must carry accurate country-of-origin information under Canada Border Services Agency rules.
- Textile Labelling Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. T-10) — Disclosure Principles: While this Act's core scope is woven and knitted textile articles, we apply its underlying fiber-disclosure principles to our hair-fiber labeling as a voluntary best practice.
How We Verify & Enforce This Policy
This disclosure standard is not aspirational — it is actively enforced through the following measures, applied on an ongoing basis:
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Supplier Fiber Certification
Before any human hair product is listed, we require written supplier documentation confirming the hair is unprocessed or minimally processed human hair, free of any undisclosed synthetic blend.
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Listing Content Audit
Every product title, description, and image is checked against supplier documentation to confirm fiber type, origin, and blend ratio are represented accurately before publication.
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Periodic Re-Verification
We periodically re-confirm supplier documentation, with particular attention to our best-selling human hair listings, to ensure sourcing standards have not changed.
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Customer Report Response
Every concern submitted via our reporting form or sent to info@yourhairandwig.com is logged, reviewed, and resolved within 2–3 business days, with the outcome confirmed to the customer by email where contact information is provided.
Documentation We Require From Suppliers
- Written confirmation of fiber content — human, synthetic, or blended ratio
- Country of origin or processing location
- Disclosure of any chemical treatment applied prior to sale (e.g., bleaching, dyeing, perming)
- For synthetic fiber: the specific fiber type used (e.g., kanekalon, toyokalon, heat-resistant blend)
External Regulatory Resources
If you believe a listing requires regulatory attention beyond what we can address, you may also contact:
US FTC Consumer Reporting: reportfraud.ftc.gov
Competition Bureau Canada: competition-bureau.canada.ca
Canada Border Services Agency: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
How to Report a Mislabeling Concern
If you believe a listing on our site misrepresents its fiber type, omits its country of origin, or fails to disclose a synthetic blend, please report it. We investigate every report promptly.
Identify the Listing
Note the exact product name, the URL of the listing, and the specific fiber claim you believe is inaccurate.
Submit Your Report
Complete the form below or email us directly at info@yourhairandwig.com with your findings.
We Investigate & Correct
Our team reviews supplier documentation against the listing within 2–3 business days and corrects or removes any listing that does not meet this standard.
Contact Your Hair And Wig
Questions about a specific listing's fiber content, this disclosure standard, or anything else on our site? Our team is here to help during business hours.
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