What Is Virgin Hair And Why Is It So Popular?

When discussing 100% human hair wigs, the term “Virgin Hair” always comes up. Yet, many people don’t fully understand what Virgin Hair really means.

This blog will explain Virgin Hair across 7 key aspects. After reading, you’ll have a clear and thorough understanding of this essential hair type.

1. What is Virgin Hair?

Virgin hair refers to hair that has not undergone any perm or other chemical treatment, including dyeing, perming, or bleaching, which is generally considered to be a high-quality wig raw material. 

Virgin hair is hair in its natural state, exactly as originally grown from the scalp. This purity makes virgin hair highly desirable for its healthy appearance and feel.

2. Different classifications of Virgin Hair

(1) Human hair is divided into different types according to different sources: Chinese hair, Indian hair, European hair, Brazilian hair, Malaysian hair, Cambodian hair, Mongolian hair, Peruvian hair, and so on.

Among them, the raw material of human hair from India occupies the largest proportion of land and is also the cheapest.

Russian hair is closest to the hair quality requirements of the European and American markets, and its quality and price are relatively high.

a)Chinese Hair

Chinese hair is currently the largest amount of raw materials used to make wigs. Chinese hair is relatively hard and coarse, so it can be bleached and dyed after acid treatment.

What’s more, Chinese hair can be restyled after being made into wigs. It is more popular in the United States and Europe.

b)Indian Hair

Indian hair is soft and is not as straight as Chinese hair. It has many small wavy curls and the plasticity is not strong. As a consequence, it is easy to break after chemical treatment. 

c)European Hair

The color of European hair is relatively close to the local consumer market, and it is currently the most expensive raw material.

The hair quality of European hair is softer, which is not suitable for bleaching and post-treatment, so it is directly used for hair extensions.

d)Brazilian Hair

It is the hair of European countries, mainly Brazilian hair.

The original meaning of Brazilian hair is children’s hair. It is a product made of the hair of children under the age of 10, which is soft, delicate, and curly.

e)Malaysian Hair

Malaysian hair has a high-shine finish and a heavier feel that makes it lie flat and sleek.

There are many hairstyles that can be suitable for, such as center parts, high ponytails, and straight looks. 

f)Cambodian Hair

Cambodian hair is naturally thick and coarse, resulting in a full-bodied and voluminous appearance. It can withstand many styles of shaping for its strength and resilience.

With proper care, Cambodian hair can be used for more than one year, maintaining its natural luster and thickness.

g)Mongolian Hair

Mongolian hair is soft and slightly coarse, which makes it blend well with African-American hair texture. Besides, it’s durable and maintains its luster.

h)Peruvian Hair

Peruvian hair blends well with relaxed hair, and is suitable for a thicker look without piling on bundles.

Don’t worry if you find it a bit difficult to understand.

The following is a table that summarizes the characteristics of different types of human hair, which can help you better understand the differences between them.

(2) Human hair can also be divided into primary cutting, remy hair, and non-remy hair according to the different grades of hair quality.

① Primary Cutting

Primary cutting is the original haircut from the head of a girl who has never been permed.

It is the most expensive material in the hair industry, retaining the hair cuticle of the hair itself. Besides, the tail tip of it is not reversed.

② Remy Hair

Remy hair refers to human hair that has its cuticles intact and aligned in the same direction, ensuring a smoother look and reduced tangling. 

③ Non-Remy Hair

Non-Remy hair is hair that does not have all the strands running in the same direction. It doesn’t look as natural as remy hair, and it tends to tangle more frequently than remy hair.

3. Some Advantages of Virgin Human Hair Wigs:

(1)In terms of materials, real human hair wigs are made from healthy virgin hair.

It is the same as our own hair. It has been treated with special acids, which are healthy and semi-natural. There will be no allergic reaction when we wear it. 

However, synthetic fiber wigs are produced with chemical raw materials, and some people may have allergic reactions.

(2)In terms of lifespan, real human hair wigs can be used for a long time.

Because of the virgin hair material, the real human hair wig is not easy to frizz. Its appearance and color can remain unchanged for a long time.

The nature of real human hair is relatively stable, and it is easy to make it soft after taking care of it. 

Therefore, a real human hair wig can be used for three or five years as long as its care is proper. 

Synthetic fiber wigs are frizzier than human hair wigs, and their colors are very prone to change. Their lifespan is not as long as that of real human hair wigs.

(3)In terms of hairstyle, real human hair wigs can be styled in a variety of hairstyles.

They can be permed and dyed like real human hair, while the styles of synthetic fiber wigs are relatively limited.

4. Some Common Virgin Hair Textures:

a)Straight:

Straight hair is characterized by its lack of natural curls. A straight human hair wig provides a similar texture and a natural appearance.

The straight human hair wigs are the perfect choice for those looking for a natural and realistic appearance.

b)Body wave:

Body wave hair usually has loose curls that create an S-like shape. This “S” pattern is present throughout the length of the hair extension.

Body wave hair can provide a natural and glorious appearance. It also blends well with most hair patterns due to its loose texture.

Body wave wigs feature a distinctive wave pattern that many people want.

This pattern mimics the look of hair that has been gently curled or air-dried. The natural wave pattern creates a soft and romantic style that many find appealing and attractive.

c)Loose wave:

Loose wave hair consists of tight curls that are huge in size. They have a lot of volume and body, which is a suitable choice for people looking for a fuller look.

While loose wave hair is quite shiny, it isn’t as glossy as body wave hair.

d)Deep wave:

Deep wave hair is a type of human hair that has been chemically processed to create a deep and undulating curl pattern.

This hair texture is popular among those looking to add body, volume, and movement to their natural hair, as well as those seeking a more versatile hair texture that can be worn straight or curled.

e)Water wave:

Water wave hair is a unique pattern of virgin hair that combines the look of curly and wavy hair to create a natural look.

f)Curly:

Curly hair is born deep in the scalp from a curved bulb, and its winding shape is due to the irregularly distributed keratin that makes up the hair.

g)Kinky curly:

Kinky curly hair is known for its tightly coiled and springy curl pattern, which gives it a distinctive look.

This hair type is celebrated for its dense texture, impressive natural volume, and versatility.

h)Loose curly:

Loose curls are characterized by a simple wave pattern with a more flexible curl shape. This hair type tends to be finer in texture.

But it is more prone to frizz, especially in humid weather. Loose curls can be further classified into wavy hair and beachy curls.

5. Major Factors Affecting the Price of Virgin Human Hair Wigs:

(1)Raw materials of human hair wigs

One of the most important factors affecting the price of wigs is the raw materials. At present, there are many kinds of wig raw materials on the market. The quality is uneven, and the classification standards are somewhat complicated.

But for consumers, there’s just one basic rule to remember: the longer the hair, the more expensive it is.

(2)The production process of wigs

In the process of wig-making, the cost of machine production is low, and the cost of manual production is high. 

So the more parts that the machine is involved in making, the lower the price of the wig.

The more parts of the production that are manually involved, the higher the price of the wig.

(3)The production materials of wigs

For example, the lace has good breathability, so it’s relatively expensive.

At the same time, because the wig of the lace part can only be crocheted one by one by the worker with a crochet needle, the labor cost is also relatively high.

The larger the use area of lace in wigs, the higher the production cost of wigs.

(4)Brand premium

Even if different brands of wigs have the same raw materials and the same production process, the final price is different.

The promotion of the wig brand will involve operating costs, and the operating costs will naturally be apportioned to each consumer in the end.

Therefore, for the same wig products, the operating cost of wigs of well-known brands is much higher than that of general brands, and naturally, the price of wig products of well-known brands is more expensive.

6. How to Tell the Quality of A Virgin Human Hair Wig:

(1)Visual: 

Visually, the high-quality wig will look more real and natural.

For example, we can choose to look at the color of the wig. The color of real human hair is uniform. Naturally grown hair is slightly thinner and lighter in color at the tips, without reverse coloration.

At the same time, naturally growing hair will be slightly yellowish in the sun.

Hair that has been chemically dyed black is not recognizable in any detail. Maybe the manufacturers do this to avoid the hair color being too messy.

In addition, we can also judge the quality of the wig by looking at the ends of the wig. The high-quality wig has no obvious hair follicles, meaning there are no small white dots or black dots at the hair root.

Non-remy hair is basically hair that loses nutrients and falls out naturally, and there will be hair follicles at the roots. So wigs made with non-remy hair are likely to have hair follicles at the roots.

However, if the hair is trimmed, the hair follicles will also be cut off and will not be visible, so it is best to look at the untrimmed hair.

(2)Feel:

High-quality wigs have evenly distributed hair strands, which are lightweight and smooth.

However, the hair strands of inferior wigs are rather dry, heavy, and outdated.

(3)Workmanship:

It is normal for wigs to have hair loss, but inferior wigs are particularly prone to falling off and are not easy to care for.

The scalp area of inferior wigs has large needle holes, and crowded hair lines, and the hair strands are prone to falling off the scalp. The internal mesh cap is made very crudely and is not good at dissipating heat.

(4)Burning:

The method of burning has been used to determine whether the real human hair is adulterated. For example, synthetic fiber can also be checked out by fire.

When the chemical fiber is burned, it will emit black smoke and have a pungent smell, and there will be black bumps in the burned place.

Unlike real human hair, it does not emit black smoke or have a pungent smell, and it becomes a powder when you gently pinch it with your hands after burning.

Of course, if there are both black bumps and powder, it is real hair mixed with synthetic fiber hair.

(5)Bleaching:

Judge the quality of real human hair by means of bleaching. Take a strand of hair from the wig, apply hydrogen peroxide, and let it fade.

Observe the uniformity of the hair color after fading. If there is variegation or uneven color, it means that the hair has been mixed, and the quality of real hair is relatively inferior.

(6)Brand:

Generally speaking, the production materials and production processes of wigs are different for different brands, among which the wig-making materials of well-known brands are naturally safer and more reliable.

In order to maximize profits, some small wig manufacturing factories often mix or use inferior hair strands to make wigs, but the inferior hair strands are not flame-retardant and contain chemical toxins.

(7)After using:

The raw materials for human hair wigs are of better quality, and the production cost is relatively high, so the quality of human hair wigs is better, and their lifespan is longer.

If human hair wigs are well cared for, their lifespan usually exceeds one year.

However, the quality of inferior wigs is poor. After three or four months of use, the hair becomes very frizzy and the feel is very bad.

If you comb the hair with a comb, you will also find that the hair is severely tangled.

7. Care Methods for Virgin Human Hair Wigs:

(1)Wigs do not need to be washed every day. Even if you are sweating profusely, there will only be a little sweat left on the bottom of the net.

And you can put the wig on the bracket to dry naturally after you come back from going out. Be careful not to expose it to the sun.

(2)The summer care routine for wigs can be changed from washing once every 30 wears to once every 10 wears.

Washing and caring for the virgin human hair wigs too frequently can lead to the loss of nutrients, which over time can result in problems such as dry, rough, tangled, and easily fading.

(3)If you don’t have time to enter the barbershop, you can occasionally wash and care at home. The following are some things that you should pay attention to.

①The water temperature should not be too high, and it should be controlled within 30 degrees.

②Do not rush directly at the faucet to avoid tripping and fluffing.

③Do not rub to avoid knotting.

④When cleaning, try to choose special shampoo products for wigs to avoid knotting caused by improper washing and care.

Household shampoo is generally a daily chemical product, and its function is mainly to decontaminate and clean. Its alkaline composition is high, and it is not suitable for wig cleaning.

⑤After cleaning, use a towel to absorb the water. No rubbing. Place the virgin human hair wig on a stand to dry naturally, preferably without using a hair dryer.

(4)It is recommended to enter the barber shop for care.

However, if you don’t have time, you can wash it yourself up to 2 times and then enter the barber shop for professional cleaning and care for 1 time.

Conclusion:

After reading this passage, you must have a much more comprehensive and systematic understanding of Virgin Hair.

If this passage can really help you, that would be wonderful!

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

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