- Virgin Hair: This is 100% human hair that is cut off of a single hair donor in one ponytail and has never been chemically processed. All of the cuticles are intact and lay in the same direction just like the hair on your head. It is the highest quality natural hair available on the market, hence it’s super spendy, but with proper care it can last a long, long time. Basically this is the gold standard in extensions.
2. Remy Hair: This is natural hair that is collected from several different hair donors and is processed to align all of the cuticles in the same direction to mimic the hair on your head. This process eliminates tangling problems that are common with synthetic types.
3. Non-remy Hair: This is natural hair that is collected from random suppliers, resulting in the cuticles lying in all different directions which can lead to tangles and matting. To combat this, non-remy hair is chemically treated to remove the cuticle and then dipped in silicone to add shine, this adds weight to the hair and over time the silicone washes away and the hair loses its luster. It also cannot tolerate heat or hair dye, so styling options are limited.