Remy hair is considered the finest quality of human hair since the cuticles are kept intact unlike most other non-remy hair extensions. Aligning and preserving the hair cuticles in a unilateral direction ensures the natural look and feel of hair extensions.
Is Remy hair real human hair?
Remy hair is a hairpiece or wig that is also made of real human hair with the cuticle still intact. So if a product is described as ‘Remy’ you can be assured it is not synthetic. The main difference between Remy hair and human hair wigs is that when Remy hair is collected the cuticle is still intact.
What does it mean if hair is Remy?
Yes, Remy hair is real human hair. The term Remy means that the hair comes unprocessed and with a cuticle layer that is still in-tact. Meaning that it’s very healthy, soft, shiny, and ultimately very high in quality!
Does Remy hair tangle?
Remy is hair collected and sorted from various sources with the root and tip traveling in the same direction to ensure the cuticle does not tangle or matte. The cuticles are not stripped and remain aligned in one direction. This hair feels amazing even after multiple times being washed.
Can you color 100% Remy hair?
Because virgin Remy hair extensions have not been chemically processed in any way, they can be dyed with minimal damage to the hair. While it’s best to avoid overly harsh chemicals, virgin Remy extensions can be lightened or darkened as natural hair.
Does Remy hair bleach?
Yes. Remy extension are 100% human hair and can be bleached and colored just like regular human hair. Quality human hair extensions should be virgin so there wouldn’t be anything to strip. If they are colored, you can remove the dye with the same process you would use on regular hair.
Can Remy hair be washed?
It’s crucial that you wash your extensions at least once a week to keep them free of odors, pollution and styling residue. When you do wash your remy hair extensions, its best to agitate your locks in a downward motion using the palms of your hands. This will help keep your remy extensions moisturized and shiny.