Raw human hair is in its natural state and is not processed in any way. Processed can mean chemical treatments like coloring, chemical cleaning, boiling, and chemical or steam styling methods. After washing, raw hair is sold to consumers in this state.
Where does Raw human hair come from
Raw hair is generally collected from one donor. Most Raw hair is sourced from some Asian countries and some European countries and is considered top quality.
How is Raw human hair cleaned
To prepare them for use as hair extensions, Raw human hair is often inspected for lice and other insects or parasites, washed multiple times with shampoo, and conditioned and then air dried.
Is Raw hair only available in one texture
No. All raw hair starts out in its natural texture which could be straight, wavy, or curly. For raw hair to be considered raw, it is never processed or altered in any way.
How do Raw hair extensions look and feel
- Because each bundle is from one donor, no two bundles will look the same
- Raw hair does not have uniform curl or wave patterns
- It is not completely straight
- The hair’s color may be naturally multi-toned instead of one solid color from root to tips
- It may have some frizz
- The cuticle is smooth and intact
- It may have some split ends
These are all great qualities that tell you the hair has not been processed in any way.
Is Raw hair only available in one color
No. All raw hair starts out in its natural color which could be natural black, natural brown, and sometimes grey.
Because it is in its natural state it tends to be healthier-looking, stronger, and last longer than other options.
Raw hair cuticle alignment
The cuticles of Quality Raw human hair face the same direction which is the direction of natural hair growth (down). This preserves the natural look and feel of the hair.
How much does Raw hair cost
Raw hair is considered quality hair so it is at the top end of the market and has a higher price tag.
Is all Raw hair unprocessed
Yes. If it’s from a quality Raw hair extension manufacturer it should be to be considered unprocessed. In some cases, the word “raw” is most likely being used for marketing.
Confusion ALERT:
- Some manufacturers or vendors may state that their hair is “Raw” human hair.
- Scenario #1: they may be saying the hair was unaltered raw hair when they sourced it and is still unaltered raw hair.
- Scenario #2: they may be saying the hair was unaltered raw hair when they sourced it, but they have now altered the hair in some way.
- Scenario #3: they may be using the word as a marketing tactic to convince you to make a purchase.
Summary
Raw human hair extensions are in their natural state, the cuticle is aligned and has not been processed in any way. They are considered high quality and can last a long time.