Indian remy hair styles
Indian remy hairstyles are the result of creating new looks with the addition of extensions, wigs or hairpieces. Remy Indian hair is one of the most highly regarded hair types in the extensions industry.
There are several types of Indian remy hair, which can lead to some confusion. If you are shopping for Indian remy hair extensions, it helps to know what is available.
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What is Remy?
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"Remy" or "remi" refers to the way the hair was collected from the donor and how it is applied to the extension. Typically cut straight from a donor's ponytail, remy hair is cuticle-aligned, meaning that the hair shafts point in the natural, downward direction. Nonremy hair may involve swept bundles, or different textures of hair that have been bundled even if they don't quite match. In nonremy hair, the upturned cuticles will easily knot and tangle.
The terms "virgin" and "remy" are often used as synonyms, but remy hair is not necessarily virgin, although virgin hair usually is remy. Virgin hair has not been processed for color or texture.
Single and Double Drawn
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Most bundles of extensions hair begin their existence as "single drawn," which is hair that is cut from the ponytail and left as is at the lengths. "Double drawn" describes hair that has length cut. This allows for breakage and naturally occurring layers to be trimmed away, forming a blunt end and a thicker overall appearance. The appearance of draw can differ from one bundle to the next, even if both are labeled as single or double. Some manufacturers will label their Indian remy hair as "3/4 drawn" or a ".75 draw," but these measurements are not standardized throughout the hair extensions industry.
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Natural Texture and Patterns
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Though most virgin Indian hair is considered curly or wavy, within these two types are a range, from nearly straight to a bushy curl. Wave and curl patterns in remy Indian hair vary from donor to donor. Per strand, most Indian hair can be described as softer than the coarse texture commonly associated with Asian hair. While many types of remy hair are called "silky straight," it is rare to find virgin Indian hair that is straight and fine. An Indian woma, however, may, unknown to the manufacturer, have had a natural relaxant or steam treatment before donating her hair.
Processed Remy Hair
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Processed remy Indian hair is also available from hair extensions providers. Usually found under a name brand, Indian hair is processed by the manufacturer to achieve a desired color combination that does not exist in the spectrum of virgin Indian hair. For example, you may find a bundle of virgin Indian hair in a natural medium brown with subtle highlights, but Indian hair does not naturally occur in colors such as a dark brown with platinum blonde highlights.
Along with processing for color, remy hair can be processed for texture. A uniform barrel curl rarely is available in virgin hair, but this is one of the more popular processed looks. Yaki texture, which simulates the look of African hair that has been relaxed, is also popular. The combinations of color and texture processing for remy Indian hair are numerous and allow for many options when selecting your perfect Indian remy look.
Indian Remy Extensions Types
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Indian remy hair and blended remy hair are available different extension types, and each is best for achieving certain styles.
Machine- and hand-tied wefts are used for sew-in track extensions in which your natural hair is braided under. Machine-tied products are sturdier and have slightly more bulk than their hand-tied counterparts.
Pre-tipped strands are used for fusion-style extensions, a method in which a hair extension is attached to your natural hair. This is the best choice of semipermanent hair extension if you are looking to add length or fullness to your natural hair.
Indian remy hair on a weft can be customized into clip-in extensions. These are great for filling out length without a long application process, and you have the freedom to wear them whenever you'd like.
Loose or bulk hair is often used for braiding, though you can use it to fill out an updo or create custom pretipped hair.
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