How to Identify Authentic Remy Hair Extensions

Most women prefer Remy hair extensions (also spelled as Remi) because they're more durable, natural-looking, and vibrant than artificial ones. To identify genuine Remy hair extensions, a person should inspect the strands and see if they are all facing one direction. Many people often confuse Remy hair with virgin hair, which are similar in some ways but are actually two different things.

Basically, all virgin hair extensions are also Remy hair extensions, but not all Remy hair extentions are virgin hair. The term “virgin” is used on natural hair extensions that haven't been altered in any way or treated with special chemicals to enhance their beauty. Since they're essentially genuine human hair, virgin hair extensions still have their cuticles intact and each strand still face the same direction, which also fitts the criteria for Remy hair.

Determining whether or not the cuticles have been removed can be a bit tricky since these protective layers are practically invisible. A person needs to run her hands across each strand and see if there are any differences in texture. If the strand feels rough when felt upwards towards the scalp and feels smooth when ran through the opposite direction, that means that the cuticles are still intact. Hair extensions that no longer have cuticles are usually messy-looking and dull in color.