If you are researching in the hair industry, you must have heard or seen the phrase “virgin hair” many times. There is no exact definition for this phrase, however, N Hair has compiled and summarized it in the most general and easy-to-understand way for everyone to grasp.
1. What is Virgin Hair?
– If defined correctly, the name of this hair says it all. Virgin hair is human hair that has not undergone any chemical treatment or heat styling. The hair still retains all its original characteristics. It can be collected from many people and many different places such as combs, towels, bathrooms,…
– However, in the hair market, virgin hair is used to refer to hair that has been lightly processed to achieve the desired texture and color. So when you go to buy hair in the market, unified with the supplier what is virgin hair if you do not want to be disappointed.
– To put it simply, virgin hair consists of three elements: human hair, unprocessed (or lightly processed), and collected from many sources. Therefore, in terms of durability and price, it will be lower than Raw Hair.
2. Benefits of Virgin Hair
To become the most popular used hair type in the hair extension market, Virgin Hair has outstanding advantages over other hair types such as:
-Natural, authentic feeling: because it is unprocessed, the hair still retains its natural structure and shine. It looks like it really grows from your scalp
– Durable and long-lasting: if properly cared for, it can last up to 1-2 years
– Less tangled and friendly to your hair: because the cuticle is aligned, virgin hair rarely tangles. This makes it easy to care for, style and does not harm your natural hair
– Easy to style and color: because it has not undergone any structural changes, virgin hair is very easy to process chemicals, dye or use heat to style. What is special is that even when going through the process of straightening, curling, bleaching, dyeing, the hair still retains its shape and quality very well.
3. Care tips for Virgin Hair
Because it is also human hair, virgin hair extensions have similar characteristics to your natural hair. Therefore, caring for virgin hair is similar to caring for your own hair.
– Limit the use of high temperatures: when using a dryer or straightener to dry or style your hair, you need to pay attention to the time and level of heat applied to your hair. If overused, the hair texture can be affected, leading to dry and brittle hair
– Moisturize and use the right shampoo: do not wash your hair too many times and use a shampoo/conditioner suitable for your hair porosity
– Use the right comb: this depends on the hair texture. If your hair is curly, you should use a wide-toothed comb and brush from the roots to the ends of your hair.
Conclusion
Virgin hair is a good quality hair, very suitable for making high quality hair extensions. Hair extensions made from virgin hair are often diverse in style, length and type. In addition, these products also have a significant lifespan that can last from 1-2 years if properly cared for. However, you should research and choose reputable suppliers to ensure quality because virgin hair is difficult to determine the origin.
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