Yes, how many times have you heard this term virgin hair? We are sure of a lot of time. But what is it? If you have never chemically treated your hair, you have virgin hair, like hair dye or bleach.

The best part is that it is our colorist’s dream hair to work with. It is also great for hair extensions and weaves. The same applies if you want a new weave, and most likely, you have heard of human, Remy, and virgin hair.

We know it gets confusing, but we are here to help you understand the difference.

What Makes Virgin Hair The Best For Extensions and Weaves?

Virgin hair is one of the best choices for a long-lasting style or hair that looks natural and healthy. In extensions and weaves, this type of hair lasts longer than chemically or synthetic hair, as it retains the cuticle and comes from one donor who has not exposed their hair to chemicals.

Virgin hair still comes at a price and is unsuitable if you have a tight budget or only need a short-term solution. The hair type is expensive, and you can choose non-virgin human or synthetic hair for a tight budget.

Neither is it a suitable choice if you do not have brown or black hair, as finding virgin red and blonde hair is difficult. So, if you are not a brunette, the best option is to get Remy hair dyed to match your natural color.

You cannot find virgin hair in different colors, but you can find it in various textures. A fact is that virgin hair bundles to achieve a textured curl go through a steaming process. Still, if you want hair that is not processed or manipulated, your best choice is raw hair, but it is expensive and difficult to find.

Is Human Hair Virgin Hair?

Yes, all virgin hair comes from human hair. But not all types of human hair are virgin. Once you use any chemical process on your hair, it is no longer virgin.

Human hair is known to be of high quality, but this is not always the case. For instance, you can buy a bundle of 100% human hair, but it comes from different people and sources, and can also miss the cuticles.

While we at Haste recommend human hair extensions, they can get tangled if you do not align them correctly from the root to the tip. This brings us to another question asked by our clients:

What’s The Difference Between Remy and Virgin Hair?

Remy is a brand of extensions and weaves made with quality human hair that may or may not have undergone a chemical process. The bundles can comprise virgin or non-virgin human hair.

So, if you are new to wanting to wear weaves, it can be difficult to tell the difference as they look the same. For instance, authentic virgin and remy hair have the cuticles aligned to help prevent tangling.

Still, a warning is that you can find many brands that mislabel their hair. So, if you want authentic virgin remy hair, you must do your research and ask around. Great, but what is yaki hair? Is it the same as remy hair?

The Difference Between Remy and Yaki Hair

These two types of hair are not the same, as Remy refers to the hair’s quality and source. At the same time, yaki is a type of hair bundle or texture. Yaki can also be virgin or non-virgin to synthetic. Other textures are water wave, body wave, and deep wave hair.

How Long Does Virgin Hair Last, And How Do I Care For It?

As with human hair extensions, virgin hair can last a year or more if properly cared for. Like normal hair, it must be washed and moisturized to prevent brittleness.

Furthermore, how you install them also determines how long they will last. When you look at sew-in weaves, they can last longer than your tape-ins.

Aftercare is essential; you must care for virgin hair as you would with your normal hair. Likewise, you must wear protective styles and take added steps to protect your virgin hair from the elements.

So, if you decide to invest in virgin hair, we recommend you follow these tips:

• Always detangle your hair before washing, as it prevents breakage and distributes the moisture.
• Keep your hair washed to remove the sweat, debris, and excess oils.
• Use lukewarm water to wash your hair, as too much hot water strips the natural oil and dehydrates the hair.
• Deep condition your hair or use hair masks to moisturize your hair.
• To protect your hair, wear a protective style, such as braids, twists, scarves, or wraps, once in a while.
• Wrap your virgin hair in a satin or silk bonnet to prevent it from tangling at night.

How Do You Know You Have Virgin Hair?

You have virgin hair if you have never bleached, permed, dyed, or used any chemical process. While you cannot regain your virgin hair, you can still transition back to natural-looking, healthy hair with a couple of steps.

The most significant step is the big chop, which involves cutting your hair short and permanently removing any chemically treated hair. But if you feel this is too drastic, we can help you find other ways to return to your natural hair.

The first step is to stop using heat styling and chemicals on your hair and keep your hair moisturized. The second step is to visit us for regular trims to snip away your split ends.

Wrap-Up: Virgin Hair

If you have virgin hair, you are privileged, and it is a significant investment to have if you do not have it and want to start wearing extensions or weaves.

The important thing is to find a professional extension pro to find the right style for your needs. Here at Haste, we provide a hair extension service and can give you the best tips and bundles to suit your budget.

Let us help you on your journey if you have never had extensions. Book an appointment with us in Medford, MA, today.

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