What Is Remy Hair? Remy vs Non-Remy Human Hair Explained
Almost every human hair listing uses the word Remy, but few explain what it means. If you have wondered what is Remy hair and whether it matters, this guide explains it in simple words, along with other terms you will see when shopping for bundles, wigs and extensions.
What is Remy hair?
Every strand of hair has a cuticle, a thin outer layer of tiny overlapping scales. In Remy hair, the strands are collected and kept so that all the cuticles face the same direction, from root to tip. Because the cuticles lie the same way, the strands slide past each other instead of catching, which helps the hair stay smoother and tangle less.
What is non-Remy hair?
In non-Remy hair, the strands are mixed, so the cuticles face different directions. To stop it from tangling, the cuticle is often stripped or coated. It can look smooth and shiny when new, but it usually tangles more once the coating washes out. Non-Remy hair is often lower in price.
Remy vs non-Remy compared
| Remy hair | Non-Remy hair | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuticle direction | All the same way | Mixed |
| Tangling | Less, with good care | More, especially after washing |
| Feel after washing | Stays closer to how it felt new | Can feel rougher as coatings wear off |
| Price | Higher | Lower |
Other words you will see in listings
- Human hair: real hair, which can usually be heat styled.
- Synthetic: man-made fiber. See human hair vs synthetic.
- Double weft: the hair is sewn along the top with two rows of stitching, which makes the weft stronger and fuller.
- Bulk hair (no weft): loose hair, not sewn onto a weft, used for braiding and some wig making.
- Brazilian, Peruvian, Mongolian, Burmese: trade names for textures and styles. Use them to compare texture, not as a guarantee of quality.
What to check before you buy
- Read the listing to see whether the hair is listed as Remy human hair.
- Check the weight of each bundle, as weights vary.
- Look at the texture, length and colour options in the photos.
- Read the care instructions and the refund policy before you order.
Need to know how much hair to buy? Read how many bundles do I need.
Shop hair listed as Remy
- Brazilian Straight Hair Bundles – Remy Human Hair, Machine Double Weft
- Straight Human Hair Bundles – Natural Black Remy Weave
- Bone Straight Bundles – Brazilian Remy Hair Weave
- Straight Bundles Human Hair – Remy Weave, 3 or 4 Bundle Sets
- Straight Human Hair Bundles – Brazilian Remy Weave, 16 to 34 Inch
- Body Wave Human Hair Bundles – Natural Black Brazilian Remy, 10 to 42 Inch
- Loose Wave and Body Wave Bundles – Brazilian Human Hair
- Deep Wave Bulk Human Hair for Braiding – No Weft
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Frequently asked questions
Is Remy hair real human hair?
Yes. Remy describes how human hair is collected and aligned, with the cuticles facing the same way.
Is Remy hair worth the extra cost?
If you plan to wear and wash the hair many times, Remy hair usually stays smoother for longer with good care.
Does Remy hair tangle?
Any hair can tangle without care. Remy hair tends to tangle less because the cuticles lie in the same direction.
What does double weft mean?
Double weft means the hair is stitched with two rows along the top, which makes the weft stronger and the bundle fuller.