By Noemie Marchenay

Due to our understanding of beauty, the billion-dollar business of hair extensions is flowing. Many women use extensions to make their hair appear more thick, full and shiny. But less people are really thinking about the origin of these extensions which are often made of real human hair. People are not actively reflecting the business behind this fashion and cannot imagine what all this has to do with the Indian understanding of beauty.

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