Pattern matched European hair
Prepared hair selected around your colour sample, required length and texture, supplied in manageable 25-gram tied bundles.
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Banbury Postiche · Prepared Hair Department
Specialist pattern matched hair for wig makers. Bespoke hair test swatches for research teams. Bring us your sample or specification, and let’s discuss the colour, length and finish your project needs.
More than a century of experience in the wig-making industry.
Expertise, prepared for you
The right hair is the starting point for a convincing wig, a carefully developed hairpiece or a well-planned product test. Our Prepared Hair Department brings specialist preparation and personal service together, helping independent wig makers and research and development companies source hair for their particular requirements.
Whether you are seeking European hair to match a sample, a specific curl or made-to-order test swatches, speak directly to our team about your project. We will discuss the specification, available options, quotation and delivery time before you order.
Prepared hair selected around your colour sample, required length and texture, supplied in manageable 25-gram tied bundles.
Discover pattern matching →Explore different curl strengths with a permanent curling process that uses no chemicals.
Explore curling options →Specify the weight, length and binding for swatches used in cosmetic product and hair-appliance research.
Plan your test swatches →For wig makers & hairpiece specialists
Colour is rarely just a single shade. A useful reference sample helps our technicians understand the appearance you want to achieve, while your length and texture requirements guide the preparation of your European hair.
For the best result, provide a good-sized sample of hair. We can also work from a shade chart, aiming for the closest possible match. As this is a natural, bespoke product, an exact match cannot always be guaranteed and shades may vary between batches.
Our aim is to supply the required texture and curl naturally. Where that is not possible, our curling service offers another option to discuss with the team.
Shape, texture & movement
When naturally available hair does not provide the finish you need, ask about our specialist curling service. Our process produces a permanent curl without the use of chemicals, with different curl strengths available.
Tell us how you want the finished hair to look, including the strength of curl and the length needed for your project. This gives the team a clearer starting point when discussing suitable preparation.
Specialist material options
Naturally white human hair has become more difficult to source. Where it is appropriate for your project, belly yak hair offers an alternative worth discussing with our department.
Yak belly hair can be supplied in white or black, in lengths up to 25 cm. Its properties allow it to be blended with European hair, and it can also be curled. It is animal hair, so please tell us if your specification requires human hair only.
For research & development
When your work involves testing cosmetics or hair appliances, the swatch itself is part of the test setup. Our bespoke hair test swatches let you specify the length, weight and finish needed for your project.
We prepare swatches to your requirements, with standard sizes starting at a hair length of 15 cm and a weight of 1 gram. Whether you are developing a new product or arranging a programme of comparative tests, share your intended use and the quantities you require so we can discuss a suitable specification.
Choose from a range of binding options to suit how your swatches will be handled or secured during testing. Please include any particular mounting or handling requirements in your enquiry.
A straightforward start
Tell us whether you need prepared hair, curling or test swatches. Describe the intended use, colour reference and desired finish. Contact us to arrange the details before sending a sample.
Work out your required length, total weight and quantities. For swatches, include the weight per swatch and your preferred binding. For curled hair, explain the finished length you want to achieve.
Our team can provide a quotation and delivery time on request. Confirm the details for your bespoke order, allowing for the full quantity needed for your project.
A little more detail
It is hair prepared to match a supplied colour reference as closely as possible, taking account of the required length and texture. Our European pattern matched prepared hair is supplied in 25-gram tied bundles for use in wig-making and related projects.
A good-sized sample gives our technicians the best reference for matching. We can also work from a shade chart, aiming for the closest possible result. Please contact the department to discuss your reference before sending it.
The amount depends on your project. Calculate the total weight and hair length required before ordering, and allow for the complete project where possible. Because this is a bespoke natural product, shades may vary between batches.
Yes. Where the required natural curl is not available, we offer a permanent curling service without chemicals. Different curl strengths are available. Curling affects the apparent length, so discuss your required finished look with us.
Yes. Swatch length and weight can be prepared to your requirements, with standard sizes starting at 15 cm and 1 gram. Binding options include round or flat wax, epoxy resin, rubber and cotton. Tell us your intended use and quantities when requesting a quotation.
Quotations and delivery times are available on request. They should be confirmed with the department for your particular specification before placing an order.
Let’s talk about your project
Speak to our Prepared Hair Department about European pattern matched hair, curling or bespoke test swatches. We’ll discuss your requirements and provide a quotation and delivery time.
debbie.boscott@banburypostiche.co.uk
