How to Tell If Your Hair Extensions Are Truly Remy Hair

How to Tell If Your Hair Extensions Are Truly Remy Hair

✨ Why Remy Hair Matters
When shopping for human hair extensions, you’ll often see the term Remy hair. But not all “human hair” on the market is truly Remy. Understanding how to identify real Remy hair ensures you get long-lasting, silky extensions that blend naturally.

1. What Is Remy Hair?

Remy hair means that all the hair cuticles are intact and aligned in the same direction. This prevents tangling, keeps the hair silky, and makes the extensions reusable.

2. The Touch & Smoothness Test

  • Remy hair: Feels smooth when you run your fingers down from root to tip.

  • Non-Remy hair: Feels rough or snaggy because the cuticles are misaligned.

3. The Cuticle Test

For natural color hair, you can gently scrape a strand with a blade or fingernail.

  • Remy hair: Produces a slight white residue (from the cuticle layer).

  • Non-Remy hair: Often coated with silicone, so it feels slippery at first but loses shine after a few washes.

(Note: On dyed hair, this test may be less visible since coloring can affect the cuticle.)

4. Tangle & Shedding Check

  • Remy hair: Minimal tangling when combed properly.

  • Non-Remy hair: Tangles quickly, especially at the nape area, because cuticles face different directions.

5. Longevity in Use

  • Remy hair: Can last 6–12 months with proper care.

  • Non-Remy hair: Usually starts to look dry, frizzy, or unmanageable after just a few weeks.

6. Why Choose Remy Hair from CND Dream House?

At CND Dream House, we guarantee that all our extensions are made from 100% Remy human hair:
✔ Cuticle-aligned for smoothness
✔ Heat-styling safe
✔ Reusable with proper care
✔ Long-lasting and natural-looking

✨ Shop with Confidence
Knowing how to tell Remy from non-Remy hair helps you make a smart investment. When you choose CND Dream House, you’re choosing premium quality that looks and feels like your own.

👉 Explore our Your Dream Collection today.

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