That “too good to be true” supplier deal? Yeah, it usually is too good to be true.

The numbers look amazing at first. Then the shedding starts. The color’s off. And suddenly you’re getting those dreaded text messages from clients with photos attached, asking what went wrong. 

That “bargain” hair just cost you a redo, a refund, and probably a few nights of stress-scrolling through your camera roll wondering where it all went sideways.

The hidden price tag

Cheap hair looks totally fine in the packet. What you’re actually paying for is everything that’s not there: proper cuticle alignment, real quality control, any kind of transparency about where it came from. 

A lot of budget suppliers are buying from bulk markets or mixing batches from different sources, then using acid treatments or silicone coatings to make it all look uniform.

So it feels silky for a wash or two. Then the coating rinses out and you’re staring at dry, tangled hair that’s matting up before your client even makes it back for their next appointment.

When saving money costs you more

You’re not actually saving anything when you’re redoing installs. Or when your next order shows up looking completely different from the last one. Or when a bad batch sends a loyal client straight to your competitor.

Cheap extensions don’t just eat your margins - they eat your reputation. By the time you’ve replaced the hair, compensated unhappy clients, and lost the referrals they would’ve sent your way, that initial discount has cost you way more than you “saved.”

The part nobody wants to talk about

The sad truth is some suppliers keep their prices low through seriously questionable sourcing. They’re buying from unverified markets with zero traceability, no fair pay standards, and no quality guarantees. You can’t build a premium business on that kind of uncertainty.

Loxys has worked with the same ethical manufacturer for over a decade. Every strand is traceable, fairly sourced, and processed to actually last 9–12 months with proper care. That kind of consistency is what lets you install with confidence every single time, not just when you get lucky.

Premium hair isn’t an expense. It’s insurance.

It lets you price your services properly, cuts down on redos, and keeps clients coming back instead of ghosting you after one appointment. You shouldn’t have to play guessing games with what’s in the packet.

Every order of Loxys hair is the same: ethically sourced, consistently high quality. Because every strand matters - from the person who donated it to the client sitting in your chair.

Ready to stop playing supplier roulette? Get in touch about opening a Loxys Wholesale account.