Nowadays, the trend is towards 100% natural, ethical and sustainable hair extensions. Among the different types of natural hair that exist, Raw Hair represents the premium option and the supreme quality. But what exactly is Raw Hair?
1. Definition of Raw Hair
The term "Raw Hair" comes from the English "raw" meaning "raw", "raw" and "hair" for "hair". It therefore refers to completely natural hair, not chemically treated, taken directly from the source from a single donor. Raw Hair strands are made up of 100% virgin hair that has not undergone any chemical process such as coloring, bleaching or perms.
The hair is simply washed with natural shampoos after collection in order to maintain its natural texture, shine and strength. Thanks to their intact and aligned cuticles, Raw Hair strands benefit from a fluid and harmonious movement, recreating a perfectly natural result once applied.
2. Differences with Virgin Hair
Unlike Virgin Hair which is made up of strands from multiple donors who may have used chemical treatments, Raw Hair comes from a single donor. In addition, Virgin Hair is often mixed, sometimes coming from unsavory sources such as salon scraps or morgues.
Virgin hair can be colored or bleached up to a maximum of dark blonde, while Raw Hair allows all types of colors even platinum blonde. Virgin Hair has a lifespan of about 6 months to 1 year, while Raw Hair will be your hair for 2 to 3 years with proper maintenance.
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3. Origins and types of Raw Hair
The best Raw Hair comes from Asia, especially Vietnam. This Asian hair is renowned for its incomparable resistance, shine and softness, even after bleaching. Its high quality is explained by genetic differences, but also by the ancestral harvesting and preparation methods used.
In Asia, the harvesting of hair for extensions is done ethically and respectfully, from consenting donors who are fairly paid. The hair is then detangled, softened and washed with natural products upon arrival, before being carefully sorted by type, length and thickness.
This traditional method, passed down from generation to generation, helps preserve the integrity and vitality of Asian hair. Renowned for its suppleness, density and silky shine, it is the ideal raw material for making high-quality Raw Hair Hair.
Categories according to sorting
There are different categories of Raw Hair depending on the degree of sorting of the strands:
Raw Hair Single Drawn (SD) : The shortest strands have been removed for a uniform medium thickness.
Raw Hair Double Drawn (DD) : Additional sorting of the finest strands for increased density.
Raw Hair Super Double Drawn (SDD) : Careful sorting process keeping only the thickest strands for maximum volume.
This classification system allows us to offer strands with the volume and density adapted to each type of hair and desired pose. Lighter SD extensions for a natural look or ultra-voluminous SDD to recreate a dream mane.
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4. Maintenance and benefits of Raw Hair
Like natural hair, Raw Hair requires some special care to maintain its beauty and integrity over time. It is recommended to use shampoos and conditioners without sulfates or silicones, which are too aggressive for virgin hair.
To preserve their shine, nourishing treatments based on vegetable keratin or natural oils such as argan or coconut can be applied regularly. Warming oil baths, ultra-repairing masks and the use of a limited steam straightener are also beneficial.
In return for this semi-natural maintenance, Raw Hair extensions offer many advantages:
A sublime and natural appearance thanks to aligned cuticles
Great ease of styling without knots or frizz
Unfailing strength with an exceptional lifespan
The possibility of being dyed in all shades, even the lightest
Ultra-silky softness, movement and touch
5. How to recognize real Raw Hair?
To qualify as Raw Hair , the strands must imperatively respect strict criteria: unprocessed virgin hair from a single donor, intact cuticles, no blends or synthetic fibers. A real Raw Hair, like those used to make our beautiful Bob Wigs , will have a natural appearance with variations in color, texture and thickness from one strand to another depending on the donor.
The safest method is to buy from trusted specialists who offer certified Raw Hair extensions of controlled origin. A careful inspection of the strands can also help to detect counterfeits, thanks to obvious differences in quality, shine and natural movement.
To conclude, the Raw Hair collection represents the excellence of natural hair extensions. This 100% virgin and chemically untreated hair offers exceptional quality and longevity thanks to its intact cuticles for a perfect natural look. Available in several textures such as bohemian waves or straight hair , they are easily colored and very resistant with a lifespan of up to 5 years minimum. Offered in individual strands or in practical lots, these rare and ethical extensions embody the quintessence of natural hair for superior quality Raw Hair wigs.
