FAQ

PREMIUM QUALITY RAW HAIR EXTENSIONS ETHICALLY SOURCE FROM TEMPLES OF SOUTH INDIAN

REMY & VIRGIN hair extensions are unparalleled because as the name says, the hair is REMY (has cuticle layers facing the same direction from root to end) & VIRGIN (Untouched by any chemical and texture unaltered by any perming Process).The Hair is 100% as PURE and Natural as it is taken from the Donor. This ensures that the extensions behave exactly like your own hair and guarantees natural wave, fullness, luster and remarkable usability. Our hair is light in weight and supple which gives it natural flow and movement. Chemically free, our hair will enhance the length, color and texture of your natural hair leaving you with a flawless and refined weave or hair extension style. Our hair can be reused up to 3 year with Proper care and Maintenance. It can be washed, blow dried, curled, flat ironed, colored and permed while still maintaining its original beauty and vitality.

TOP-OF-THE-LINE QUALITY ASSURANCE FROM START TO FINISH

REMY & VIRGIN knows the human hair industry is very unregulated. While many other companies simply sell a private labeled product available to be sold by anyone, we own and operate our own overseas factories and domestic operations to ensure total control of the process from start to finish. Once the raw hair is sourced from the Temples of South India, it is thoroughly inspected, cleaned and manufactured into our trademark collections of products. The quality assurance process continues with a complete washing and inspection to identify any imperfections through out the  long journey to our production before it reaches our fulfillment facility located in New Jersey United States, . Our hair is then shipped out in its final form to our loyal clients across the United States and around the world. This full control of the production process allows us to create unique products that you won't find anywhere else.

TEXTURES: AVAILABLE ONLY IN 3 NATURAL TEXTURES

Our premium hair extension products are available only in 3 Natural Textures (Natural Straight, Natural Wavy & Natural Curly), a standard set to meet our Unique selling proposition to provide only the finest selected, top-notch quality Authentic Indian Hair Extensions as pure and divine as possible to those who enjoy and appreciate the luxury experience and high quality that caters to people of all ages, ethnicities and hair types offering unmatched longevity.

 

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions we get from customers. If you cannot find your query here, simply contact us and we'll be happy to assist.

About Hair

• Our Hair are sourced directly from temples in South India and no where else.
• Our Hair is 100% REMY - Meaning Cuticles intact and cuticle ligned Raw Indian Human Hair.
• OUR Hair is 100% Virgin - Meaning the hair is untouched by chemicals, Textures Unaltered or Permed.
• Our Hair can be bleached and colored. It can also be heat styled to achieve any desired look.
• Texture of Hair: Natural Wavy, Natural Straight and Natural Curly's.
• Color of Hair: Natural Black and Natural Brown
• Lengths of Bundles: 14 inches to 32 inches. 34 inches & up are stocked based on availability or as custom orders.
• Weight of hair bundles: 100 grams (3.3 - 3.5 oz) minimum.

Any hair that is 100% REMY + 100% VIRGIN are also called RAW HAIR.

Raw hair is another word used in USA to denote the quality of the hair that has both 100% Remy(hair cuticles remains intact and aligned) & 100% Virgin(hair that is untouched by chemicals and unprocessed).

Raw hair is exactly as the name applies; Raw, unprocessed, 100% cuticle intact human hair. When you think about unprocessed, this means it has not undergone ANY chemical, heat or steam processing.

Raw hair is the purest and natural form of hair available on the market. Raw hair is great in that the quality is top-notch and can literally last you years. Raw Indian hair is most extremely popular and favored by stylists as they come in natural lighter and darker browns, which is good for bleaching and coloring the hair into desired colors.

The Raw Indian hair comes in all 3 Natural textures only like natural straight, natural wavy and natural curly and can be heat styled into a desired style and the hair hold the styles good as the cuticles are intact.

Raw Hairs textures and colors varies from one bundle to another as like how the real donor had it by nature. Raw hair is always pure and expensive.

Our Hair is not graded.It is Raw and uprocessed hair.Only processed hair is graded.

The Quality of Any hair is determined by 2 main factor one is its cuticle alignment and the second is how pure it is.

What is REMY HAIR?

- REMY HAIR is the term that denotes whether the Cuticle of the hair is intact and the cuticles are aligned unidirectional from root to tip completely right from collecting the hair from the donor till its wefted.

Now a days processed Non-REMY hair is labelled as REMY HAIR and sold cheap for marketing purpose which makes you think REMY hair are cheap hair, but ideally thats not the case. Real REMY hair is the highest quality hair.

What is VIRGIN HAIR ?

-VIRGIN HAIR is a term used to denote the hair that has never been color-treated or chemically processed in any way, in other words, the hair that is completely free from perms, bleaches, color treatments, and dyes.

Now a days processed Texture altered hair is labelled as VIRGIN HAIR for marketing purpose which makes you think all steam processed hair are VIRGIN HAIR, but real VIRGIN HAIR should be untouched by chemicals and unprocessed or texture unaltered.

What is RAW HAIR ?

Any hair that has is both, 100% REMY and 100% VIRGIN are also called RAW HAIR. Since the hair is as pure as it is taken from any single donor. Its just cleaned washed , conditioned and sold as pure as it is.

Since we sell only RAW INDIAN HAIR all our hair is both REMY & VIRGIN that makes it the top-notch in quality.

Raw hair is another word used to USA to denote the quality of the hair that has both 100% Remy(hair cuticles remains intact and aligned) & 100% Virgin(hair that is untouched by chemicals and unprocessed).

Raw hair is exactly as the name applies; Raw, unprocessed, 100% human hair. When you think about unprocessed, this means it has not undergone ANY chemical, heat or steam processing.

Raw hair is the purest and natural form of hair available on the market. Raw hair is great in that the quality is top-notch and can literally last you years. Raw Indian hair is most extremely popular and favored by stylists as they come in natural lighter and darker browns, which is good for bleaching and coloring the hair into desired colors.

The Raw Indian hair comes in all 3 Natural textures only like natural straight, natural wavy and natural curly and can be heat styled into a desired style and the hair hold the styles good as the cuticles are intact.

Raw Hairs textures and colors varies from one bundle to another as like how the real donor had it by nature. Raw hair is always pure and expensive.

More about REMY & VIRGIN Hair:

If the cuticle is intact, the hair will not tangle. The cuticle to the hair is like our skin to the body. It keeps the moisture in and retains the natural texture. Remy Hair is more expensive and looks more natural as it is tedious and takes a lot of effort to protect the integrity of the hair that has the cuticle intact.

Remy hair is a smoother, shinier, and healthier appearance than non-remy. This hair feels amazing even after multiple times being washed. Most of our clients can get two or three years of wear with our hair still looking great. The investment is great but well worth it.

Educate Yourself:

if not educated properly you can get scammed and lose out on thousands of dollars and end up with jacked up hair. 

Most brands are using Non-REMY hair stripping off the cuticles and chemically process it and coat it with silicon and call them a REMY HAIR or a VIRGIN HAIR which is not true.Those are the Hairs that doesn't lasts long once the silicon are washed off they will start to tangle. So Know what hair you are buying.

We only sell Raw Indian Hair in its natural texture, With Proper care and Maintenance our hair will last more than 2 years.Remember that you have purchased RAW human hair. This means that it will cooperate the same as your natural hair would! It was grown from a human scalp and will need to be treated as such. Please check our hair care and maintenance Guide.

All our Raw hair in natural black/natural brown can be colored to 613. Since all hair is natural and can vary, some hair may be harder to lift than others. Always remember you can only go 2 to 3 levels lighter with virgin #1B hair. To go lighter will require bleaching, which should be left to licensed professionals. Colored hair should not be colored. Since the hair has already gone through one chemical process to achieve the color, treating it again could lead to undesirable results.

Our advice is always to have your hair colored by a licensed professional or hair colorist. If you decide to color your hair on your own, we always recommend performing a strand test on a small section of the hair. If you need advice, give us a call or contact a professional for more help. Please keep in mind, once hair has been colored, your return or exchange is void, and we are limited in how we can help if a problem arises.

'Ethically Sourced,' means that all of our hair is procured with the highest integrity from the most transparent and reputable methods possible. In the industry of natural hair extensions, many companies do not disclose or are not aware of how human hair may be taken or forcefully influenced by women in third-world countries.

At Remy & Virgin, we are the source; all of our hair is willingly donated as part of India's daily religious temple ceremonies. The temples then auction the hair, and the money are recycled back into the same communities for betterment.

Ethical sourcing is the only way to ensure the most humane and high-quality products. Learn more about the importance of ethically sourced hair extensions.

The bundles are double wefted and glue reinforced using 3 headed sewing machine ensure that the wefts are thin and the hair does not shed.

Please read our Hair care guide to understand how to avoid shedding

No. Our hair products are completely natural and pure, just like the hair on your head. All of our hair is triple quality checked, shampooed and conditioned at our unit in India and sold across the world.

The primary reason, we are Indians, Born and raised in south India Chennai. We procure hair from the south Indian temple ourselves and manufacture ourselves. We have complete control over the quality of all our products from start to finish, that helps us in providing the finest selected Indian hair to our customers. Indian hair has proven to be the anchor in an industry flooded with so many interpretations and variations of hair. In fact, most hair is actually Indian hair masquerading as other hair. Research more to learn the truth.

The hair comes from the temples in South India. Every day more than 50,000 women and men from various parts of India visit the temple to donate their hair as a religious experience. The hair is then auctioned with the proceeds going back into the temple and communities of India. Once the raw hair is sourced from the Temples of India it is thoroughly inspected, cleaned, washed and manufactured. The quality assurance process continues to identify any imperfections before it shipped to USA and supplied to all our loyal clients in its final form. This helps us to have full control over the complete production Process.

Our products are made at our Small facility in Chennai, India. We have a team of workers who have an impressive combined experience of 6-12 years in the industry. After manufacturing and quality check, our products are sent to our facility in New Jersey and sold across the USA after further inspections.

No, colored hair is no longer Virgin. To achieve colored hair, we color our Raw hair using our unique ammonia-free coloring process. When shopping on our site, If the color you select is not Virgin Natural Black or Natural Brown, then the hair has been colored and is not Virgin.

All hair offered on our website are Semi Double drawn with natural variations of lengths, Special drawn with to have naturally tapered ends more fuller than single drawn.

Yes, Each Bundle is from a single donor.

All our hair are cuticle intact unprocessed real high-quality human hair that hasn’t been processed nor altered. As you go higher in human hair quality there will be some frizz. But the coarser the hair the higher the frizz.

To avoid frizzy hair, start with clean wet strands. Apply conditioner and comb through before rinsing with cool water. Once your hair is completely dry, use a leave-in conditioner for protection and Styling extension air-dry. Manipulating the extensions while drying will cause them to frizz again.

This is very normal , especially for those who may be new to hair extensions. Your scalp is going through an adjustment period before getting used of the hair extensions, which are typically heavier that your natural hair. The added weight can cause a mild strain on your scalp, which is the reason the itchiness occurs after you've installed extensions.

You may also experience itchiness from the beard of the weft - its small spiked hairs that may prick the skin, causing the sensation of itch.

Split ends are a natural occurrence in Human Hair. Hair grows from root to tip, ends are the oldest part of any hair. Though we try to remove hairs with split ends, a minimal amount of hair with split ends are possible to be seen in a few products. Since the hair is raw and pure in nature.

ORDER PROCESSING, SHIPPING AND RETURNS

We ship worldwide using FedEx. You will see various shipping options based on your zip code, state, or country at checkout.

FAST! You can receive your order the very next day if you need it! We offer standard overnight shipping option.

If you are not in a hurry you can choose 2-3 business days shipping option.

but please keep in mind that our shipping cutoff is 12 PM EST. That means you need to get your order in by 12 PM EST for it to be shipped the same day. orders places after cut off time will get shipped the next business day.

This applies to all orders placed Monday through Friday, excludes Saturday/Sunday.

Sometimes! Keep an eye out for our latest sales and promotions. We occasionally offer free shipping on all orders over a certain $$. Delivery times may vary for free shipping.

Please allow up to 48 hours after you receive your shipping confirmation email to see movement on the carrier's website. If you do not see movement after 48 hours, please email us at contact@remyandvirgin.com

credit cards : We do accept Paypal & shop pay.

(Buy now, Pay Later) : We do accept Klarna, Afterpay , Affirm and Shoppay Installments that you can see in checkout.

KLARNA, Afterpay & shoppay Installment is a financing alternative to credit cards and other credit payment products. Both offers instant financing for purchases online. You can buy and receive your purchase right now and pay for Split your entire online purchase into four interest-free payments over six weeks with no impact to your credit.

Please read our full return policy.

Order processing begins as soon as an order is submitted. As a result, order modifications are not permitted after an order is submitted. This includes changes to the product, shipment methods, addresses, cancellations, etc.

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Once an order is placed, discount codes maybe not applied afterwards. We will not issue a refund or apply the said discount code after your order is submitted. Although rare, advertised discount codes may not be used towards previously purchased or future purchases.

No.

Don't fret. This just means your package has not been scanned by our FedEx pick-up guy. The email is sent when the label is created, but you'll only see the tracking status update after it's scanned into the system.

GENERAL QUESTION ABOUT HAIR EXTENSIONS

We've put together a hair care guide that help you understand how to take care of your hair properly. This is very important, and please read our guide!

Absolutely! The shipping process sometimes flattens the hair, and a gentle wash or co-wash can really bring it back to life.

We've put together a hair care guide to help you understand HOW TO CO-WASHING YOUR  EXTENSIONS BEFORE INSTALLING. This is very important, and please read our guide!

At REMY & VIRGIN™ Hair Extensions, we maintain a very high level of quality assurance. All our hair goes through a rigorous triple-point inspection to make sure you are receiving the best quality product possible. All hair orders are thoroughly inspected before shipping. Hair problems like tangling and matting are usually related to a maintenance issue or hair care regimen. Since all hair is natural and can vary from batch to batch, it's important to use the right hair care products.

Contact us via email at contact@remyandvirgin.com to notify us of any issues you are experiencing. We will reply to you with suggestions and solutions based on the situation and issues.

Please read our Return Policy for more details.

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Absolutely. If you are a Licensed Stylists or a registered business entity interested in participating in our wholesale program. please fill out the wholesale form .We will reply you back with our Wholesale details of our Hair.

For a full install, we recommend two packs if you are trying to achieve 18 inches and under. For 20 inches and over, we may recommend a 3rd pack for a full installation.

We only recommend high-quality hair care products. Always choose sulfate-free products. Avoid using cheap products found at your local drug or grocery store. These products contain chemicals that can dry out the hair. Besides, your local stores often stock old products, which can cause certain chemical agents within the product to be deactivated.

We recommend shampooing and conditioning the hair at least once a week using professional-grade products. If you have Clip-On extensions, this will be about every fourth wear. Since the hair is no longer attached to a live root, properly cleansing and conditioning your extensions is crucial.

Over shampooing (more than 3-4 times a week) will dry out the hair.

Under shampooing (less than once a week) can lead to building up, which will cause tangling and matting.

Leave-in conditioner is the best accessory for your hair after shampooing and conditioning. Leave-in conditioner gives your hair the perfect blend of moisture and UV protection without weighing it down. This will also help keep the hair hydrated and manageable between shampoos.

Co-washing is short for conditioner-only washing. Some people prefer co-washing because using shampoo can sometimes strip the hair of its natural oils, leading to dry and brittle hair. Co-washing is recommended for all textures to help keep the hair hydrated and less frizzy. Always remember to use the high-quality sulfate-free product.

Avoid product that contains sulfate, ammonia, parabens, or harmful chemicals that can dry out your hair.

Don’t use any products that contain SLS, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Alcohol Denat, SD Alcohol 40, Propanol, Isopropyl, or Propyl.

below are five reasons commonly associated with itchy hair extensions:
1. Adjusting to the extensions
If this is the first time you’ve had hair extensions and you are dealing with irritating itchiness, do not worry. Your scalp is going through an adjustment period before getting used to the hair extensions, which are typically heavier than your natural hair. The added weight can cause a strain on your scalp, which is the reason itchiness occurs after you have installed the new extensions. Over time, as your scalp gets used to the new extensions and the added weight, the itchiness will eventually subside.
2. Sensitive scalp
Usually, if you have a sensitive scalp, the itchiness will occur even if it’s your first time having hair extensions. If you have never dealt with dandruff and the extensions are installed properly, then it’s just your sensitive scalp adjusting to the additional strain on your head. Normally, the itchiness is just mild and will subside after a few days. Also, make sure that you are using the appropriate aftercare routine for your hair.
3. Product build-up
When you have hair extensions, you must properly wash and rinse your hair to get rid of all the products. In doing so, you help prevent product build-up on your hair extensions and scalp.
4. Excessive sweating
If you regularly go to the gym or exercises a lot, you may notice that your head gets itchier as you sweat. This is due to the amount of sweat that sits on your scalp and gets trapped on your hair extensions. The extra weight from the extensions produces additional heat, which contributes to more sweating. The itching can be annoying if you wait too long between washes, which is why it is recommended that you wash your hair more frequently than usual.
5. Allergic reaction
While this is rare, allergic reaction still happens.
Dealing with the itchiness due to hair extensions
Wash your hair thoroughly before installing the hair extensions and follow the rigid aftercare routine recommended by your stylist or dermatologist. Regular and washing, conditioning, and rinsing after the installation will make sure that your scalp is clean and prevent any itchiness. Light itchiness that occurs a few days after the installation is normal, so there is no need to panic. However, if itchiness persists and other remedies do not work, contact your hair specialists or a dermatologist to help you assess and solve the situation.

A variety of factors determine whether you can swim with hair extensions. These factors include how you look after your extensions, the environment where you’ll be traveling, and the type of water your extensions will be in. 

In Sea Water

Can you go swimming with hair extensions in seawater? Unfortunately, no. This goes for all kinds of hair extensions. Ultimately, excessive exposure to saltwater can damage your hair extensions and cause matting. 

In Chlorine

You can swim in chlorine water with hair extensions. This means that you won’t need to worry much about your hair extensions if you’re traveling abroad for a typical “pool holiday”. However, this doesn’t mean that you don’t have to keep on top of your hair care maintenance.

Making sure your hair extensions are conditioned before swimming is the first and most crucial step in caring for them while you swim. Use a conditioner made specifically for hair extensions because regular conditioners can lead to build-up and a tangled mess, which is something no one wants. 

In Fresh Water

Swimming with hair extensions in fresh water follows the same rules as swimming in chlorine: condition, condition and more conditioning!

A good tip to know is that braiding or tucking your hair out of the way is a great way to protect your extensions whilst still jumping in and out of the pool. We recommend keeping hair braided or in a low bun while swimming to help avoid tangles But not in a ponytail, as this only adds extra tension on the Hair Extensions“.

Here are 3 ways you can protect your hair extensions when swimming.

Wear a Swimming Cap

It may not be the most fashionable option, but it is certainly the most effective. Your hair will be out of reach of water in a swimming cap, meaning you won’t have to worry about what to do to ensure your extensions remain healthy.

Tie Your Hair Up (Not in a Ponytail)

Braids or a low bun are the ultimate go-to for swimming with hair extensions. This is because, unlike a ponytail, your hair will be completely out of the way and won’t be at risk of getting wet. Additionally, unlike high hairstyles, low hairstyles do not tug on your extensions.

How to Look After Your Extensions After Swimming

Thoroughly Dry Your Hair Immediately After Swimming

it’s essential to completely dry your hair after swimming to avoid any damage. Remember to blow dry your extensions with a hairdryer rather than letting them air dry. 

 Address Any Knots Straight Away With the Correct Brush

After you’ve had a few laps of swimming, address any knots right away to avoid any further entanglement. Use a paddle brush or a comb with looped bristles to brush your extensions. When working with damp hair, these brushes will help prevent hair damage. Always firmly grip the lengths of your hair whilst you detangle.

 Use a Cleansing Shampoo

A quality cleaning shampoo will clear your extensions of debris, dead skin cells, body oil, and dirt. Don’t use any products that contain SLS, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Alcohol Denat, SD Alcohol 40, Propanol, Isopropyl, or Propyl.