A comprehensive comparison of Remy hair, Braided hair, and Virgin cuticle hair
At a time when fashion trends are constantly evolving, women’s hair extensions have become a popular choice for many people to change their hairstyles and add charm. The quality of the hair extension effect and the quality of the user experience depend largely on the raw materials used for the hair extension. In the field of human hair extension materials, Remy hair, Braided hair, and Virgin cuticle hair are the three most common types, each of which has its own unique characteristics. Let’s compare them from multiple dimensions.
- Source of raw materials: Differences in quality foundation
Remy hair is usually collected from the messy hair that falls to the ground in the barber shop. These hairs are processed by the straightening machine to adjust the hair scales to follow one direction. Because the source is more scattered and it is a mixture of hair from many people, there are certain limitations in quality.
Braided hair directly takes the whole long braid of women. This ensures the naturalness and integrity of the braided hair, and is a relatively high-quality hair extension material
Virgin cuticle hair can be called the best of braided hair, which comes from the original hair of a girl. These hairs have never been permed or dyed from the time they grow to the time they are cut, and all the hair scales are kept in the same direction and intact. They are extremely rare, accounting for less than 5% of the total amount of braided hair. - Appearance texture: visual and tactile intuitive experience
From the appearance, the Remy hair is a mixture of hair from multiple people, the hair is of different thicknesses, and the glossiness is slightly inferior to the other two raw materials.
The braided hair is thick and has tension and toughness. It has not been permed or dyed, so its color is mostly naturally brown, and the hair tail is yellower than the hair root. The overall color is relatively consistent, with very few mixed colors.
On the basis of braided hair, the Virgin cuticle hair has raised the gloss, purity and smoothness of the hair to the top level, and it looks as smooth and shiny as satin.
In terms of touch, after being processed, the Remy hair has a certain degree of smoothness, but the texture is not as good as the braided hair and the Virgin cuticle hair, and there will be a slight jam when the hair is twisted; the braided hair feels rough because the hair scales are intact and have not been softened. The scales are obvious when touching the hair against the back, and there will be a sense of catching when the fingers are twisting the hair; the Virgin cuticle hair has an extremely smooth touch, almost no roughness, and is the best touch among the three. - Durability: Use cycle and care difficulty
The use cycle of Remy hair is generally 3-6 months. If it is carefully cared for, it can also be used for up to 1 years. But it is relatively easy to knot, especially after multiple dyeing, perming or washing, the hair quality is easily damaged.
Braided hair is more durable, and the normal use cycle is usually 1-2 years. It is not easy to knot and produce static hair. It can withstand multiple perming and dyeing and daily combing, and it is not easy to break.
The durability of Virgin cuticle hair is even better. Under normal maintenance, the use cycle can reach 3 years or even longer. The intact hair scales enable it to effectively resist external damage. - Dyeability: Possibility of changing styles
Although Remy hair can be dyed and permed, it has a low tolerance and is prone to uneven dyeing and perming. Hair quality deteriorates after multiple dyeing and perming.
Braided hair can be dyed and permed at will. The color and pattern are uniform after dyeing and perming, and the hair still maintains good hardness and elasticity after bleaching and dyeing.
Virgin cuticle hair performs excellently in dyeing and perming. Not only can it be shaped at will, but it can also maintain good hair quality and luster after dyeing and perming, presenting a natural effect. - Price and integration: consideration of cost and beauty
In terms of price, Remy hair is cheaper and suitable for people with limited budgets or occasional hair extensions;
Braided hair is more expensive and belongs to mid-to-high-end raw materials, but because of its high quality and long service life, it is also more cost-effective;
Virgin cuticle hair has the highest price due to its scarce source and high production process requirements, and belongs to high-end hair extension raw materials.
In terms of the degree of integration with one’s own hair, the integration of Remy hair and good hair quality is acceptable, but if one’s own hair is coarse or curly, there will be a sense of difference;
the integration of braided hair and healthy hair quality is good, and it is not easy to see the traces of hair extensions;
the integration of Virgin cuticle hair is perfect, and it connects naturally with one’s own hair, and it is almost difficult to detect that it is a hair extension.
In summary, Remy hair, braided hair, and Virgin cuticle hair each have their own advantages and disadvantages. When consumers choose hair extension materials, they can comprehensively consider many factors such as their own budget, demand for hair quality, desired effect, and care ability, so as to select the most suitable hair extension materials for themselves and create an ideal beautiful hairstyle.