Frequently Asked Questions About Remi Hair Weaves

What is a remi hair weave?

The word "remi" is used to describe high-quality human hair used for extensions. In remi hair weaves, all of the cuticles, or ends of the hair, face in the same direction.

What's the difference between a remi hair weave and a remi hair extension?

"Hair extension" is a catch-all term that includes remi hair weaves. All hair weaves are hair extensions, but all hair extensions are not weaves.

What is cuticle hair?

Cuticle hair is another term for remi hair. It's the same thing.

Will my remi hair weave tangle?

Not if you take care of it as you would your own hair. The hair in remi hair weaves is thoroughly washed, brushed and treated to ensure that it won't tangle.

Is my remi hair weave made of human hair?

Yes - otherwise it wouldn't be called a remi hair weave. Lower-quality hair weaves are sometimes made from synthetic hair, but those are rarely worth the money. If it's a remi hair weave, it's made entirely of human hair.

Where did my remi hair weave's human hair come from?

Your salon professional probably bought wholesale human hair from a supplier like Wagman Hair or Wagman Primus. These wholesalers get their human hair from donors. Most donors come from India or China; hair coming from ethnic groups in Asia and South Asia tends to be more versatile.

So, if so many remi hair weave donors come from India and China, does that mean that all human hair weaves are straight and dark?

No. Your remi hair weave can come in a wide variety of colors, textures and lengths, from wavy brown to curly blond to silky straight.

Do remi hair weaves come from dead people?

No. The chances are good that the donor of the hair that made your remi hair weave is alive and well. It's only a rumor that the hair for hair weaves comes from dead people.

Why would someone give up perfectly good hair by donating it for a remi hair weave?

Companies that sell wholesale human hair pay well for high-quality hair. And human hair is a renewable resource: Every time you cut it, it grows right back.

What does "wefted" mean?

Wefting is a process by which human hair is woven to a mesh that is then secured to your scalp under your own hair. Wefted hair looks a bit like a wig, or a section of a wig. The opposite of a weft is a strand, or a loose extension which is woven into your hair by itself, 20 to 30 strands at a time.

What does braiding have to do with my remi hair weave?

Often, when applying a remi hair weave to a customer's scalp, a salon professional will braid a section of hair in cornrows, then attach the wefted hair to those cornrows.

What are extension tubes?

Extension tubes are a way to attach strands of hair to your scalp. They're small plastic tubes that the hair extension is pulled through. Your salon professional seals the extension in with heat.

Is my remi human hair weave sanitary?

Absolutely. Wholesale human hair providers won't sell hair that isn't healthy and clean.