The Truth About Where Hair Extensions Come From | Shady | Refinery29

This week on Shady, our host, Lexy Lebsack, takes us into the underground world of human hair trafficking. Wigs and extensions are often made of real human hair, but have you ever questioned how that hair was sourced? Watch this episode of Shady to learn where hair really comes from! http://remyny.com/ Check out the full article here: https://r29.co/2sXkJsC ABOUT SERIES Shady is the side of the beauty world you haven't seen. Hosted by Refinery29 Senior Beauty Editor, Lexy Lebsack, the series swivels between the unexpected and uplifting, dives deep into the dark underbelly of beauty, gives a voice to those trampled by this quickly growing industry, and questions what it’s all worth. From counterfeit makeup to skin trafficking for cosmetic procedures, we go there. ABOUT REFINERY29 Refinery29 is a modern woman's destination for how to live a stylish, well-rounded life. http://refinery29.com/ RELATED CONTENT Why Fake Kylie Jenner Lip Kits Could Be Dangerous    • Why Fake Kylie Jenner Lip Kits Could Be Da...   What Beauty Is Like Behind Prison Bars    • What Beauty Is Like Behind Prison Bars | S...   How To Get A Nose Piercing With Brian Keith Thompson Of Body Electric    • How To Get A Nose Piercing With Brian Keit...   SEE MORE REFINERY29 VIDEOS http://refinery29.com/video SUBSCRIBE TO REFINERY29 Subscribe to the Refinery29 channel: http://bit.ly/subscribe-to-r29 For the latest trends and videos, visit: http://refinery29.com Like Refinery29 on Facebook:   / refinery29   Follow Refinery29 on Twitter:   / refinery29   Heart Refinery29 on Instagram:   / refinery29   TALENT Follow Remy NY on Instagram:   / theremyny   Follow Lexy Lebsack on Instagram:   / lexylebsack   Follow Refinery29 on Instagram:   / refinery29  

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