What is Remy hair?

You hear this term thrown around, rather loosely I might add, but do you know what "Remy" means? Remi hair, which is more commonly spelled "Remy hair," is the highest quality of hair available for hair extensions. It is made from 100% human hair. Remy hair can be treated and styled just like natural hair.

Cuticles
The biggest characteristic of Remy hair is that the cuticles are kept intact. This means that all the roots are at one end of the weft, and all the tips are at the other. Keeping the cuticles in the same direction not only replicates the natural growth of hair, but also prevents tangling. In non-Remy hair, tangling and frizz are common, because the cuticles rub against each other. The sleek look of Remy hair is part of what makes it so desired, expensive and natural-looking.

Virgin or Non-Virgin
Remy hair is divided into two initial categories: virgin and non-virgin. Virgin Remy hair has never been colored, permed, straightened or chemically treated in any way. This is the most desired type of hair, as it is stronger and healthier. Non-virgin Remy hair has undergone some sort of chemical treatment, usually coloring.

Single or Double Drawn
After being categorized as virgin or non-virgin, Remy hair is divided into two further categories, based on how the wefts are made. A single drawn weft of Remy hair has hairs of all different lengths. These wefts replicate the natural growth of human hair and look very realistic. The hair in double drawn wefts is all the same length. Because of the time and effort required to sort hair into the same length, double drawn wefts are the most expensive type of Remy hair.

Geography
Remy hair can be found in many portions of the world. The most popular type is Indian remy hair. Its texture and color can be easily matched to the majority of ethnic groups in the world. Remy hair also comes from South America, East Asia and Europe. The origin of the remy hair an individual purchases is not as important as the kind of care that was given to the hair when it was first collected from the donor.

Benefits
Remy hair extensions doesn't matt and tangle. Remy hair also gives a more natural appearance than regular human hair extensions. Remy hair has a smoother, shinier, and healthier appearance than regular human hair. When washed, it will not mat and tangle. Virgin remy hair has not been chemically processed; this hair is raw and natural in other terms. Non-virgin remy hair underwent some sort of chemical processing in order to achieve another texture/color.

At Couture Hair Shop offer the finest 100% Remy Virgin Indian human hair extensions. No synthetic additives- just naturally beautiful hair. We only use the finest and most beautiful human hair, throughout the entire manufacturing process.

* Pictured above is our Indian Curly hair.