We at Remy Capillus often mention the high quality of our
hair extensions, and perhaps you even know that we source much of our hair from
India, which is considered to provide the best human hair on the market. But
what is it about Indian Temple Hair that makes it such an in-demand luxury
product?
To start, buying Indian Temple Hair is the very definition
of an “ethical business practice;” not only is Indian Temple Hair given voluntarily,
you could even say it’s given with joy. This is because Indian Temple Hair
comes directly from temples dedicated to the deity Sri Venkateswara, where devotees shave their heads in a
gesture of devotion to the god. According to ancient lore, Sri Venkateswara was
forced to take out a loan to fund his own wedding celebration, which is
traditionally a huge event in Indian culture. He could not pay off his debt,
which was so large that it remains today – and so devotees help his cause by
donating their hair to be auctioned off to the highest-quality hair extension
producers.
All
Hindus are encouraged to shave their heads at least once in their lifetime, and
the process is known as “tonsuring.” The main temple, located in Tirumala,
India, can see over 20,000 pilgrims per day donating hair! Much of the money is
returned to the community in the form of temple upkeep and improvements to
local living conditions.
Aside
from benefiting the people it comes from, what else differentiates our Virgin Remy
Indian Temple Hair from our competitors? To start, the process by which hair is
prepared helps preserve its natural silkiness; without the use of
any harsh chemicals or hair products, the hair is washed, treated and dried under
sunlight. The hair is sorted in a manner that prevents it from
getting mixed up, damaged or turned in the wrong direction. The cuticles of the hair are carefully
handled to avoid damage or stripping, which in turn leaves the hair thick,
shiny and strong. During the sorting, only unprocessed hair is kept, and any multidirectional cuticles that occurred in the handling of the hair by Temple employees is removed through a proprietary process, which helps to keep
the hair tangle-free and behaving as natural hair would.
Any
client who has purchased our Luxury or Premium Collection will attest to Remy hair’s unparalleled softness, shine and durability. Our hair has such an
excellent reputation that the words “Remy hair” are now used by other, less
reputable dealers selling low-quality, questionably sourced hair as a way to
describe the quality of their own product. Not only do these imitation products
not come from voluntary donations that benefit local communities, but they won’t
feel or last like real Remy hair extensions do. For your own “true Remy” hair, be
sure to browse our online collections to find and order the perfect look for
you, in the highest of qualities.
