What Is Remy Hair and Why Do We Love It?

DEFINITION: Remy Human Hair has all the cuticles aligned in one direction. Minimal processing is the key difference in making Remi hair soft, beautiful, silky, and tangle-free. Special processes ultimately allow better preservation of the hair cuticles.

Remy human hair is a term that is often misunderstood in the wig world and hairpiece industry. There is a big difference between Remy human hair and other human hair wigs.

Our latest guide explains what Remy human hair is, how it is manufactured and why we love Remy human hair wigs (and hopefully you will too)!

What Is Remy Human Hair?

Remy human hair has all the cuticles aligned in one direction.
Minimal processing is the key difference in making Remy hair soft, beautiful, silky, and tangle-free, while special processes ultimately allow for better preservation of the hair cuticles.

Why do we love Remy Human Hair?

As the hair cuticles all follow a single direction, the hair follicles remain undisturbed. This allows the hair to be much more durable.
Preserving the hair cuticles and aligning them in a unilateral direction accurately imitates a natural hair growth appearance, so you have all the movement and swish style of natural locks.
The manufacturing process of Remy hair means that the hair remains silky, shiny and soft. If the hair isn’t Remy, the cuticles often face multiple directions, which means the hair is prone to tangling and can become difficult to keep smooth, especially when wet.

How Are Remy Human Hair Wigs Made?

Remy human hair requires an extremely careful collection of hair from a hair donor. The unique cuticle preservation makes this process different from other human hair wigs. The unilateral direction of the cuticles in Remy human hair means that every single hair follicle follows a single direction.

This painstaking process of collection ensures that every strand of hair remains in the same direction as it did when it was growing naturally from the scalp.

How Can You Identify Real Remy Hair?

There are two easy ways to know if the wig you are considering buying is a 100% Remy human hair wig.

For those with a particularly discerning eye, you may also be able to look closely at the colouring in a wig – Remy hair can have a more consistent colour difference between the root and tips. Otherwise, these are the two main things you should consider.

COST – The process of collecting Remy hair is a time-consuming and expensive one, and that is usually reflected in the higher price of the final wig. Although Remy human hair wigs are costly, we do believe they are investment pieces and are often considered the finest human hair on the market, so are well worth the price if you want to treat yourself to a long-lasting and luxurious wig. With that in mind, be aware of fraudsters and scammers – if you see an allegedly Remy wig being sold for very cheap, it is likely either a blend or a fake. This leads us to our second point…

ASKING THE SELLER – If you have any questions when you are buying a Remy wig, you can always ask the seller if the wig or hairpiece is 100% Remy human hair or a blend. At Simply Wigs, we pride ourselves on our stellar customer service, and we’re happy to answer any questions you might have before you purchase!

Many fraudulent wig companies are difficult or impossible to get in touch with, and that should be a red flag when buying an investment piece like a Remy human hair wig!

Caring for your Remy Human Hair Wig

If you choose to invest in a Remy human hair wig, it’s important to give it the TLC it deserves and care for it properly. There are two simple rules to follow to give your Remy human hair wig a long and happy life:

1) Always use a good wig brush or wide-toothed comb when combing or brushing your Remy hair, as this prevents any strain on the hair cuticles. We suggest regular, gentle brushing to carefully tease out any naturally occurring tangles caused by everyday wear.

2) In your wig care routine, we always advise using a good quality wig shampoo and wig conditioner, specifically designed for wigs, to preserve its silky softness and shine. Our top tips on wig care get down to the finer details of a good wig care routine so you can wash, dry and style your favourite wig like a pro.

We hope you now feel a bit more confident about what Remy human hair is and how to know you’re getting the real deal!

If you need any help finding the right style for you, or have any questions, contact our experienced and super-friendly team who will be more than happy to help you find the right wig for you. We love to impart our wig wisdom to all our lovely customers whenever we can so you can achieve a salon-worthy style at home and feel fabulous every day of the week!

We also have a beautiful collection of human hair wigs, including several made from Remy human hair, so all that’s left to do is grab a coffee and browse our lovely range.