Remy Hair VS Non-remy Hair: What Are The Differences Between Them?

You might have heard of the two different concepts of “Remy hair” and “Non-remy hair” before, but you don’t have a clear and systematic understanding of them.

This blog will explain these two concepts from 3 different aspects in detail.

After reading this article, you will have a much clearer understanding of these two concepts.

What’s more, you will also learn how to choose between them and save your money.

1. What is Remy hair?

Remy hair is 100% human hair that has all strands of hair running in the same direction, and it is collected from one donor, which makes it provide a natural look and feel.

The hair cuticles making up the top layer of the hair are intact and undamaged. 

What’s more, Remy hair may have undergone slight processing, such as dying or perming, or slight chemical processing.

2. The characteristics of Remy hair:

(1)Remy hair is characterized by its smoothness, lack of tangles, and ease of combing.

(2)The hair strands are strong and resilient, making them suitable for various styles.

(3)It is ideal for dyeing and perming. It absorbs dyes more easily during coloring and maintains an even color distribution, which is especially suitable for ombre, highlights, and other styling.

(4)It doesn’t require excessive chemical treatment and is healthier for people.

(5)It has a long lifespan. If you treat remy hair wigs carefully, they can be used for more than one year.

(6)Its price is relatively high because the production cost is relatively high.

3. What is Non-remy hair?

Non-Remy hair is hair that doesn’t have all the strands running in the same direction, and it is collected from different donors, but it is still real human hair. 

Non-Remy hair is human hair that has had the cuticles removed using chemicals or has cuticles that are intact but are not aligned in the same direction, which makes the hair easy to tangle and gives it a less natural appearance.

The cost of non-remy hair is lower than remy hair. Non-remy hair is a suitable choice for customers with a tight and limited budget.

However, non-remy hair doesn’t look as natural as remy hair, and tends to tangle more often than remy hair. 

To fix the cuticle layer problem, the manufacturer will use a chemical process to remove the cuticles, resulting in the hair a lower moisture. So some manufacturers use lots of silicone to make the hair look healthy again.

However, the silicone doesn’t last long, so the hair becomes dry and frizzy again after several showers.

4. The characteristics of Non-remy hair:

(1)Non-remy hair is prone to tangling because the cuticle layers of it are irregularly arranged, and the hair fibers are disordered.

(2)The hair strands are soft and have poor plasticity, making them have very limited hairstyles.

(3)Non-remy hair needs to undergo chemical treatment. Only after being treated with acid can it be used to make wigs. The process is complex, and the hair quality is easily damaged, resulting in a relatively short lifespan.

(4)Because of the chemical process, some people may be allergic to non-remy hair.

(5)Its price is relatively low, and it’s suitable for making hair extension products.

5. The main differences between Remy hair and Non-remy hair:

(1)Processing method

Remy hair keeps the roots and ends in the same direction after combing, just like the orientation of the roof tiles. It is usually made from real human hair, which requires a complex process and a high cost.

Non-remy hair is hair that has not been combed or has a chaotic combing direction, such as the roots and ends are in opposite directions. It is mostly made from shed hair with roots and has a lower cost.

(2)Lifespan

Remy hair has a long lifespan. If you treat it carefully, it can be used for more than one year.

Non-remy hair has a short lifespan. It can only be used for 1-3 months.

(3)Appearance characteristics

Remy hair has neatly arranged hair strands and a more natural look. It is less prone to tangling or frizzing and is suitable for making high-end wigs.

Non-remy hair has roots and ends that are not in the same direction, which can easily lead to tangling, frizz, and other problems. It is mostly used in low-end wigs.

(4)Price and Usage

Remy hair is expensive and is mostly used for high-end wigs, hair extensions, and so on.

Non-remy hair is cheap and is commonly found in regular wigs and hair extensions.

The following table can help you better distinguish the differences between Remy hair and Non-Remy hair.

6. Target population

(1)Remy hair is suitable for those who seek a natural appearance and diverse hairstyles. Although its price is a little higher, it has a longer lifespan and is a very good choice in the long run.

If you have a sufficient budget, choosing remy hair is a perfect option.

(2)Non-remy hair is suitable for those with limited budgets. If you are a beginner and want to have your first wig, it is a good trial-and-error option for you.

Conclusion：

After reading this article, you must have a clearer and more systematic understanding of “Remy hair” and “Non-remy hair”.

In fact, when choosing wigs, we should make the selection based on our budget and preferences. Remember that the most expensive ones are not necessarily the one that suits you most is the best.

It’s my pleasure if this blog can really help you.

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