WHAT IS VIRGIN HAIR?

Virgin hair is simply unprocessed hair, similar to the hair we were born with. It refers to strands that have never undergone any sort of chemical or color treatment. To be more precise, it’s hair that has never undergone any kind of perm, bleaching, coloring, or dyeing procedure.

Hair that has been colored or processed cannot be restored to virginity. That’s correct; once you’ve dyed your hair, even just once, you’ve permanently lost all of your virgin strands. Virgin hair is a hair colorist’s dream because it is much simpler to dye hair that has not yet been dyed. Because virgin hair has never been harmed by chemicals, colorists are also excited about it because of its strength. This is also the rationale behind the widespread use of virgin hair in expensive hair extensions.

You may have heard the term virgin hair used in reference to hair extensions and weaves, and we’re here to clarify a few questions you may have.

1. What is considered virgin hair?

   When it comes to extensions, the definition of virgin hair is the same as we listed above—hair that hasn’t been color-treated or chemically processed! That said, most extensions and weaves don’t fall under this category. Speaking of…

2. Can virgin hair be used for weaves and hair extensions?

   No and yes. Virgin hair won’t match your hair color as well as non-virgin hair options, but it will typically last longer because it’s in a healthier state from never having been colored in any way. Having said that, those who have natural hair should look into virgin hair extensions and weaves because they will be in better condition and be a perfect match for your curly mane’s texture.

3. What distinguishes virgin hair from human hair?

   As previously stated, virgin hair is hair that has not undergone any chemical processing. In light of this, although not all human hair extensions and weaves are created with virgin hair, virgin hair extensions will always be made of human hair. You can have human hair extensions and weaves that have been previously colored and processed.

4. How durable is virgin hair?

   As we previously stated, virgin hair typically outlasts chemically processed extensions and weaves. The specifics will, of course, depend on how well you take care of them. Remember that maintaining wigs and extensions requires slightly different maintenance than maintaining virgin hair on your own head.