When you're sourcing hair extensions at wholesale volume, the words "virgin" and "processed" appear on nearly every supplier listing. They're used inconsistently, and sometimes interchangeably with terms like "raw" or "Remy." Understanding exactly what each term means before you place an order saves you from getting inventory that doesn't match your client base or your salon's standards. What Virgin Hair Actually Means Virgin hair has never been chemically processed. No color, no bleach, no relaxer, no perm. The cuticle layer is intact and aligned in one direction because the strands come from a single donor (or a tightly curated group of donors from the same region). The natural pigment …
Double Drawn vs Single Drawn Hair Extensions: What the Difference Means for Your Salon
When you order hair extensions from a supplier for the first time, the term "double drawn" shows up in almost every product description. It sounds premium. Most suppliers use it as a selling point without ever explaining what it means in practice. This post breaks down exactly what single drawn and double drawn refer to, why the difference matters when you're buying in volume, and how it affects your client results. What Single Drawn Actually Means Raw human hair collected for extension manufacturing doesn't come in uniform lengths. When someone donates or sells their hair, the individual strands vary in length - shorter hairs near the nape, medium-length hairs in the mid-sections, and …
Double Drawn vs Single Drawn Hair Extensions: What the Difference Means for Your Salon
When you order hair extensions from a supplier for the first time, the term "double drawn" shows up in almost every product description. It sounds premium. Most suppliers use it as a selling point without ever explaining what it means in practice. This post breaks down exactly what single drawn and double drawn refer to, why the difference matters when you're buying in volume, and how it affects your client results. What Single Drawn Actually Means Raw human hair collected for extension manufacturing doesn't come in uniform lengths. When someone donates or sells their hair, the individual strands vary in length - shorter hairs near the nape, medium-length hairs in the mid-sections, and …