What is Remy Human Hair extensions?

Human hair is made up of protein called keratin. This protein makes the hair very strong and provides high quality Remi
hair extensions. It also protects the hair from the environment. It can with stand some abuse such as extreme weather, chlorine, perms, colors and hair dyes. Not all human hair is the same. It is very unique in every way. If you are thinking about applying hair extensions you should look for something that closely matches your hair and looks natural.

All remy human hair extensions are aligned properly from root to end and can have slightly tapered ends. Extra care is involved to make sure that the root of the human hair extensions and ends do not mix. Remy sometimes spelled remi can last a long time up to several years and it is very durable and expensive. It has a natural shine because it has keratin protein in each strand and is covered with microscopic cuticle scales that run down the shaft of the hair to protect it. This is the most expensive type of hair extensions along with virgin human hair. Maintenance of high quality conditioner will keep it looking great. You can purchase remy hair extensions that have been permed, colored or dyed. This type is good for quality wigs.

What is non Remy Hair Extensions?

It is often collected as fallen hair or brush hair. The roots and ends are mixesd up. It has the problm of tangling becuase the cuticles are not in the same direction or aligned properly. This type of hair is not expensive. Most hair extensions sold today is non remy hair it is easy to produce and cheaper. To produce this type of hair some of the keratin protein and cuticles have been removed to thin out the hair or make it lighter in texture or color and smoother. This non remy hair is than coated with a special bond of silicones to make it shiny and soft. It does not last long and needs to be replaced in 1 or 3 months. www.malaikashair.com does not sell this type of hair.

What is virgin hair extensions
Virgin hair extensions sometimes called remi, remy, reme, raw, cuticle hair extensions is human hair that is unprocessed with dyes, perms etc. The hair extension strands has a proper balance of keratin protein and its cuticle scales are intact and aligned properly from root to end of each strand. Virgin hair is washed and allowed to air dry mostly. This is the healthiest type of hair and can last up to several years based on proper care and maintenance and is the most expensive. It is collected or donated by tieing hair in a pony tail and cut from the head. You can color perm or dye. Make sure to use extra conditioner. You can shock the hair so gentle processing is recommended. This type of hair is good for making quality wigs and remi hair extensions.

What is a Hair Weft? Human Hair weft or hair weaving is hair extension that is sewn at the top by a sewing machine or sewn by hand. Machine hair wefts are thicker than handtied hair wefts, or hair weaving. Hair sewn by hand is refered to as hand made weft or handtied hair. It is a micro fine weft great for clients that have thin hair, or making wigs. This type of hair can be sewn onto a clients hair or small hair clips are sewn onto the weft and attached to the clients hair. Hair wefts or machine wefts can be reused after removal providing the weft is not damaged.

What is bulk human hair?

Bulk human hair extension is not machine sewn at the top or handtied. It is loose human hair. You can braid it into your hair, apply keratin glue to make prebond I-tip, or U-tip hair extensions. It can be used to apply micro rings or micro tubes. Bulk hair can be inserted into lace to make lace fronts, all lace human hair wigs, lace frontals, hair closures, toupees or any other strand by strand hair extension technique.

Hair Weaving Techquines:

There are many ways to apply premium remy human hair extensions. One of the oldest methods is called cornrowing. This involves braiding the clients hair very close to the scalp and sewing the hair wefts or hair extensions to the cornrows using thread and a weaving needle. This technique can be used for all types of hair textures. If you have very silky or fine hair you will need to reinforce by sewing over the wefts several times to make sure it stays put. Cornrow hair weaves can last 1 to 3 months with monthly retightening using thread and weaving needle. This technique of applying hair extensions is loved by many and used alot because it allows your own hair to rest and grow from constant heat styling and chemicals. When your hair is properly weaved you can acheive almost any color or style without damaging your own hair.

Washing your sew in Remi Hair Extensions:

It is recommended that you wash your weave and scalp every 3 to 5 days. If it is new wait a little longer so you dont loosen the cornrows too soon. Take a medium applicator bottle with a pointed tip. Make sure bottle is empty and clean and add half shampoo and water. Shake until well mixed. Part your hair wefts and squeeze shampoo water solution between wefted hair onto your scalp. This is good to eliminate excess of shampoo stuck into braiding. Apply conditioning shampoo on ends of hair. You can lift hair extensions and gently brush scalp with a soft baby tooth brush to loosen any buildup and it stimulates the blood flow to the scalp. Rinse several times. Once clean dry with handheld dryer on medium heat. Make sure you lift hair wefts and dry well. You can sit under hooded dryer. If you stick your finger under the hair weft and it is still wet you need to stay under dryer longer. Be prepared to sit for at least 2 hours to dry your hair under your weave. When you throughly dry your hair weave it will last longer and look beautiful. Spray leave in conditioner or few drops of light natural oil like joboba or olive etc to moisturize scalp and hair extensions. Style as desired. Never use petroleum based products on scalp or hair as it leaves heavy buildup.