Remy, virgin and raw hair,what the labels mean.

Remy hair is human hair collected so that every strand's cuticle runs in the same root-to-tip direction. That alignment is what stops it tangling and matting. Remy describes how the hair was collected, not whether it has been coloured or permed — remy hair can still be processed.

Virgin hair is remy human hair that has never been chemically processed — never dyed, bleached, permed or chemically straightened. Because the cuticle is untouched, it takes colour predictably and holds a curl. Our virgin hair bundles run $33 to $143 per bundle.

Raw hair is virgin hair sourced from a single donor and left completely unprocessed, including the texture. Because it all came from one head, the pattern and colour stay consistent through the whole bundle. Our raw hair bundles start at $49.

Both are unprocessed and both are remy. Virgin hair may be blended from several donors and its texture is usually steam processed into a pattern. Raw hair comes from one donor in that donor's own natural pattern, so texture is more consistent and it lasts longer. Raw costs more.

Raw hair lasts longer and has more consistent texture, so it is better if you reinstall the same hair repeatedly. Virgin hair is unprocessed too and costs less, which makes it better value for most installs. Neither is chemically treated — the difference is sourcing, not quality of processing.

Run the hair between your fingers from root to tip and then in reverse. Remy hair is smooth one way and slightly resistant the other, because the cuticles all face the same direction. Non-remy hair feels identical both ways because the cuticle has been stripped off with acid.

Nothing standardised. Letter grades are marketing language invented by sellers, and there is no body that certifies them, so a 12A from one vendor is not comparable to a 12A from another. Judge hair by whether it is remy, virgin or raw, and by the reputation of the seller.

Usually not. In the extension trade those names describe a texture style rather than a verified country of origin. Treat them as a description of how the hair looks and behaves, not as a sourcing claim.

Yes. Because neither has been chemically processed, both take colour far more predictably than treated hair, and raw hair generally holds tone best. Lifting to a light blonde is still chemically demanding — have a professional do it, or buy a pre-coloured option.

With proper care, 100% human hair can be reinstalled across many months. Raw hair lasts longest because the cuticle is fully intact and the hair came from a single donor. How you wash, seal the wefts and store it between installs matters more than the label.

No. Displayed prices are retail, which is what any customer pays. Wholesale pricing is a separate program that stylists, salons and businesses apply for — see our wholesale hair vendor page.

Our own warehouse in Atlanta, Georgia, Monday through Friday. Orders placed before 12pm ET typically ship the same business day, US orders over $99 ship free, and every order carries a 30-day return policy. We also have retail stores in Atlanta and Tucker, Georgia.