What Is Remi Hair?
Remi hair, which is more commonly spelled "Remy hair," is the highest quality of hair available for hair extensions. It is made from human hair and sewn into a "weft," or a long strip of hair, in a way that most naturally replicates the way hair grows on the head. Wefts of Remy hair are then attached close to the scalp, and can be treated and styled just like natural hair. Does this Spark an idea?
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Cuticles
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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
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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.
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Single or Double Drawn
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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.
Indian Hair
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Remy hair is most commonly collected in India. The best Indian hair is "temple hair." Indian women cut off their hair as an offering to their gods, and the hair is then purchased by extension-makers and turned into Remy hair wefts. Indian hair is thicker than fine-stranded European hair, but thinner than coarser Chinese hair, which is what makes it so popular for extensions.
Other Locations
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Remy hair is also available from Brazil, Europe, China and, ostensibly, Russia. However, hair suppliers can easily lie about the origin (or quality) of their hair. Hair can be dyed to resemble the hair of another race, or coated with silicon to disguise damage. Ask for paper proof of the origin of your hair extensions, and be suspicious of "Remy" hair that is considerably cheaper than normal, or that feels rough when you run your fingers through it (a sign that the cuticles aren't aligned).
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