What is Virgin Hair Weave?

You would think that in this age and day, that just about everyone will have a clear cut understanding of the term “virgin hair weaves”. The truth, however, begs to differ because as much as people have become somewhat savvy about slapping on a cosmetic upgrade that makes their hair look better, not very many really understand what virgin hair weaves are!Oh! And if you think you know, this blog post will probably surprise you. So read on!

In a bid to provide consumers with their desired hair color, texture and fullness, lots of manufacturers have established their brands globally, with one primary goal. No! It’s not to make you look beautiful – it’s to make money!It is really easy to get confused in the jumble of all the fancy names that have been slapped around by manufacturers in their bid to “redefine”, “standout” and whatever else their brand marketing department cooks up. Hence, the subject of “virgin hair weaves” leaves a lot of room for confusion. So, as your favorite hair attorneys, we have put this article together to get all the junk out of the way and tell you what virgin hair weaves are! Oh, plus we also discuss why you might want them instead of other hair options like human hair or synthetic hair.

Ready? Set? Let’s get started!

Virgin hair is a chemically unprocessed human hair from a single donor. This simply means that this hair is gotten from a real human being and it isn’t tampered with chemically. It is Remy hair that is free from dyes, perms, bleaches and hard washes. The hair is gathered from the heads of donors using a method designed to keep the hair cuticles in proper alignment. Donors could be Indian, Malaysian, Brazilian, and Peruvian, and they are preferred because they are thought to have the most amazing hairs in the world.

Difference between Remy and non-Remy hair

Remy hair is gathered from the head of donors/producers in a method that keeps the hair cuticles well put with regards to its neighboring hairs. The hair is useful in producing higher-quality wigs, extensions and hairpieces. Remy hair is not necessarily virgin hair, since it may be colored or permed. Its defining features are intact cuticle and the way it was harvested.

Non-Remy hair is the left-over hair that in most cases is gathered from the floors of temples and salons which are then recycled to make a weft. The hair cuticles are usually facing various directions, and this makes the hair tangle and matte quite easily. A lot of vendors know about this, so, they often deep the hair in a silicone coating to disguise the hair. These extensions are often found in beauty supply stores and are less likely to be used for more than one install.

 

Features of the different types of virgin hair weaves

Peruvian hair: Obtained from Peru villages, they are straight, thick and a little wavy in texture. They are coarser than most hair types and generally come in darker colors like deep brown or jet black. Virgin Peruvian extensions can withstand a good degree of heat and they don’t require a lot of maintenance.

Malaysian hair: They are initially very shiny and lustrous but loses their shine after a couple of washes. These hairs can retain their waves for the lot of 24 hours, and they are softer than Indian and Brazilian hair. Anyone crazy about fullness and thickness might want to patronize Malaysian hairs. One more thing, they require less washing when compared to other hair types because of their density.

Indian hair: The extensions of Indian hair are easy to curl and straighten but they loosen a little bit in a damp or humid climate. A co wash is a must to change the hair from its raw state to a real one.

Brazilian hair: This hair is shinier than Indian hair and available in various textures. Brazilian hair weave type is quite popular across the world especially among the ebony people of West Africa. Brazilian hair weavesdonot require special maintenance, just a little wash here and there.

Why you should choose virgin hair weave over synthetic extensionsIt is pretty obvious the reason why, virgin hair weaves present you with the quality and characteristics that synthetic hairs cannot give you. Even though they are quite pricey, you get your money’s worth because they will last fora while if well taken care of. Synthetic hair would not do for more than a couple of installations.