Raw hair is 100% natural human hair collected from a single donor and never chemically processed: no dyeing, no perming, no silicone coating. The cuticle on every strand is intact and runs in one direction, from root to tip.
Remy hair is also natural human hair with the cuticle kept aligned, but it is usually collected from several donors and then processed (a light acid wash, dyeing to even out the colour, and sometimes a silicone coating that adds temporary shine).
In short: all raw hair is Remy, but not all Remy hair is raw. The real difference is the source and the level of processing, and that decides how long an extension lasts and how it looks after months of washing and styling.
Virgin means the hair has never been dyed or processed. It does not necessarily mean single-donor, so virgin hair can still be blended from several sources.
Hair that was never chemically treated cannot be chemically damaged. Silicone-coated Remy looks great for the first few weeks, then the coating washes away and dryness and tangling show up. Raw hair starts structurally sound, so it can be washed, styled and coloured safely, and it stays healthy for 1 to 3 years with proper care.
Proper care means sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, gentle brushing from the ends upwards, a heat protectant before blow-drying or flat-ironing, and never sleeping on wet hair. See our hair extension care guide.
If you want an extension that lasts, looks completely natural and can be coloured and styled freely, raw hair is the smarter choice. If you need a short-term solution for a single occasion on a tighter budget, Remy may be enough, as long as you expect a shorter life.
Since 2018 HAIR STARS has specialised in Russian and European raw hair, and we do not sell Remy hair. You will find raw hair across our whole range:
Torn between clip-ins and tape-ins? Read our clip-in vs tape-in guide. For colour or style advice, message us on WhatsApp at +966557098987 before you order.
Yes. Because it has never been dyed or processed, it takes colour very well. We recommend having it coloured or lightened by a professional.
Raw hair lasts 1 to 3 years with proper care; processed Remy lasts roughly 6 months to a year.
Because it comes from a single donor and is never blended or processed, which makes it rarer and more costly to source. It is cheaper in the long run because you replace it less often.
No. Remy is also 100% human hair, but it is processed, so the word "human" alone is not enough. Always ask about the source and the processing.
Yes. With no processing or coating it blends naturally with fine hair. For thin hair we suggest invisible clip-ins or H6 extensions, because their base is very thin.
