Kaneka Corp. is one of the largest company in Japan for materials of Hair, which is Kanekalon fiber.
Kanekalon has existed over 60 years in the hair industry covering Europe and USA markets; and over 25 years in the African market.

Since the introduction of Kanekalon in African markets, Darling is the only brand licensed to use kanekalon fiber in Africa to date.

Blended fibers for braids

Kanekalon has more than 15 different types of fiber for braids.Each one has its own characteristics.

Most darling braids have mentioned on the label “100% Kanekalon fiber from Japan”. This is to show the high quality of the item.

Some darling braids only mention “Hot Water Use” and not “100% Kanekalon” because it is blended with a small percentage of Kanekalon® and other fiber to ensure affordability for all.

Darling products from Kanekalon do not droop or frizz and will not become unmanageable and are more durable and easier to work with.

Benefits of Darling producs from Kanekalon fiber:

• They are lighter in weight and very comfotable
• Do not cut your fingers or cut your skin while braiding, due to its great quality.
• Kanekalon fiber wears longer and shampoos more easily.
• Kanekalon fiber is flame retardent hence will never drip or splatter when you seal the ends.
• Kanekalon fiber is available in a wide ranges of human hair-like  colours and textures hence the wide wide range of Darlking hair products.