Know the words

Raw, virgin and Remy are not the same.

The terms are often used loosely in the hair industry. This is what each one means.

  • Virgin

    Usually means never coloured or chemically treated. Hair sold as virgin may still be steam-textured into a uniform pattern.

  • Remy

    Cuticles run in one direction. Remy hair can still be chemically processed, collected from several sources or silicone-coated.