Remy VS Non-Remy Hair

Real synthetic wigs vs human hair wigs?

The difference between synthetic and human hair wigs is in the raw materials. Synthetic wigs are crafted from man-made fiber while human hair wigs are made out of 100% real human hair and look more natural and feel real. Human hair wigs can be restyled and colored just like your own hair. Actually, High-quality human hair wigs can last a year or more long longevity with proper care.

1. Human Hair Wigs

Real human hair wigs are divided into Brazilian hair, Peruvian hair, Malaysian hair, Chinese hair, Indian hair, Brazilian hair, Burmese hair, Mongolian hair, Vietnamese hair, European hair, etc, according to their original.

Brazilian hair: Real Brazilian hair bundles come from Brazil. The virgin Brazilian hair is typically soft, smooth, and thick.

Peruvian hair: High-grade Peruvian hair is thick, straight, or slightly wavy, usually thicker and coarser in texture than Brazilian hair.

Malaysian hair: Malaysian hair is naturally dark and straight, and does not get wavy when wet.

Chinese hair: China has a large population and the Chinese hair is hard and thick. After acid treatment, it can be bleached and dyed, and it can be styling after being decorated.

Indian hair: Indian hair is softer, not straight than Chinese hair, and has small wavy curls. India Hair is easy to break after chemical treatment, and its plasticity is not strong. Among the above-mentioned original, Indian hair is the cheapest one, since the largest proportion in India.

European hair: The color of European hair is relatively close to the local consumer market, and it is currently the most expensive raw material. European hair is softer, not suitable for bleaching and more directly used for hair extensions.

2. Synthetic wigs are created from man-made fibers using specialized technology to make the overall appearance and feel just like real hair. Synthetic hair wigs are more easily to take care of and normally cheaper than real human hair, but synthetic wigs actually don’t last as long as real human hair wigs, so you might need to replace your wig more frequently with synthetic wigs.

What is Virgin Hair?

Virgin Hair means completely unprocessed hair(Real human hair wigs, never been dyed, colored, permed, bleached, or chemically processed in any way). Virgin hair is collected from a single donor, and all the cuticles of virgin human hair are intact, running in the same direction, which makes it look and feel just like your own hair. If you are searching for hair extensions with long longevity and styling versatility, virgin hair is an ideal option for you. With proper care, Virgin Hair can last at least one year and even be more long-lasting with correct care. Since there’s no damage and no reprocess to the virgin hair. Virgin hair tends to be stronger and last longer than other options. If you care for your virgin hair extensions properly just like your own natural hair, you will have smooth, natural, and healthy-looking hair for a very long time.

Remy Hair VS Non-Remy Hair?

The human hair wig is divided into Remy hair and non-Remy hair.

What is Remy hair?  “Remy” refers to the method that is used in the hair extension process. Remy hair means all the cuticles in the hair remain to stay intact and facing in one direction.

What is Non-Remy Hair?  Non-Remy hair means all the cuticles in the hair are stripped and run in different directions. In some cases, non-Remy hair is collected from the floor of temples, salons, and so on. So the cuticle directions of non-Remy hair are mixed, this makes it easily causing inevitable shedding, tangling problems. Thanks to its lower price than Remy hair, Non-Remy hair is also very popular.

What is the difference between Remy hair and non-Remy hair?  Both Remy hair and non-Remy hair are 100% human hair, the major difference is that the cuticles. The cuticles of Remy hair are intact and facing in the same direction. While Non-Remy Hair cuticles are stripped or run in both directions. The raw material of Remy Hair is human hair collected from one source or donor. While the raw material of Non-Remy Hair is collected in piles and the cuticles of Non-Remy Hair are all misaligned, this is also the reason that Non-Remy Hair or low-quality hair is easily shed and tangled.

You may also be confused that all the human hair wigs look similar smooth and shiny, and it is difficult to make a distinction between Remy hair and non-Remy hair by its appearance. This is because to solve the tangling problem, wig manufacturers usually use a chemical treatment to make the wig appear shiny and smooth, but after you wash it multiple times as soon as the chemicals come off, the non-Remy hair may easily matte into a mess.

Conclusion:

You can determine which type of wig to choose according to your budget.
Real human hair wig is typically more expensive, but they do last longer.
Remy Hair is typically more durable and more expensive than non-Remy hair. 
If you have a high requirement for hair extension, virgin human hair is an ideal option.