Remi, Virgin and Unprocessed Hair: What the Terms Mean

Bohyme Birth Remi model and Classic hand-tied product photographs accompanying explanations of hair terminology.
Bohyme Journal · Updated November 9, 2026

Remi, virgin and unprocessed describe different aspects of human hair. Remi concerns cuticle alignment; virgin relates to processing history; an unprocessed description should identify the treatments the hair has not undergone. None of these words specifies the weft construction, installation method or amount of hair in a pack.

A useful comparison keeps the material description alongside the finished product details. Ask what a term means for the exact collection and item, then confirm color, texture and care rather than inferring every detail from a single label.

Remi describes the direction of the hair

The cuticle is the outer surface of the hair fiber. The central idea behind Remi hair is maintaining root-to-tip alignment. Bohyme uses Remi® in its hair descriptions to identify this characteristic.

Alignment does not establish whether a product is Hand-Tied, Machine-Tied, a tape-in or a removable piece. It also does not answer every question about color and texture processing. Our Remi® explanation provides the brand context.

Understand the hair in each collection

Bohyme collection Hair description
Ethos and Luxe 100% Remi® Virgin Human Hair
Private Reserve 100% Virgin Remi® Human Hair
Classic 100% Remi® Human Hair

For instance, Luxe Hand-Tied Silky Straight and Classic Hand-Tied Silky Straight share a construction and texture name but belong to different collections. Classic’s material designation is 100% Remi® Human Hair.

A collection’s virgin description should be read together with its finished product information. Bohyme offers colored and textured products, so the label alone should not be taken to mean that every finished item retains an unaltered natural shade and texture. Ask about those processes separately.

Birth Remi: Bohyme’s least-processed collection

Birth Remi is Bohyme’s least-processed collection, with virgin, unprocessed hair that has not undergone depigmentation with bleach or ammonia. It is offered in 18-inch Natural, giving the consultation a specific starting shade and length.

Explore Birth Remi Textured Silky Straight and Birth Remi Textured Wet and Wavy as different starting textures. Read the specific product description and confirm the order details with the seller; a natural shade is not a promise that every individual bundle will appear identical.

Choose the Birth Remi texture that suits the way you wear your hair, then plan the blend, amount and care with your stylist. Its natural color and material quality are part of that complete product choice.

Look beyond an unexplained grade

A grade number without a defined standard does not provide a clear comparison between suppliers. Ask what is measured, which product it describes and how the measurement is made. Likewise, shine in a photograph reflects lighting and styling; it cannot document the full processing history.

Geographic texture names should also be read carefully. Names such as French Refined, Brazilian Wave or European Body Wave describe Bohyme styles. They do not independently establish the donor’s country of origin.

Turn the language into an exact order

  1. Record the collection and its stated hair description.
  2. Confirm the construction or removable format.
  3. Choose texture, full shade code and listed length.
  4. Check actual pack contents and have the stylist determine quantity.
  5. Review care and alteration guidance before opening or installing the hair.

Use the Bohyme Collection Comparison and Hair Care Guide as supporting references. Where two listings use similar language, compare the complete specification rather than assuming the products are interchangeable.

Hair terminology questions

Is all Remi hair virgin?

No. Alignment and processing history describe different characteristics.

Does virgin mean Hand-Tied?

No. Virgin describes the hair; Hand-Tied describes seam construction.

How is Birth Remi different?

Birth Remi is Bohyme’s least-processed collection, supplied in 18-inch Natural. Its hair is virgin and unprocessed, without depigmentation using bleach or ammonia.

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