Difference Between Raw Hair And Virgin Hair

If you are new to the hair extensions industry, you will be confused when learning about Raw Hair and Virgin Hair. What makes it confusing is that there is no exact definition or standard. So, in this article, N Hair will help you have the most straightforward view of this issue and how to choose the right hair type you want. (Note, this is not the industry standard definition, but it is the way most people use it).

 

1. What is Raw Hair?

After researching and analyzing the answers from many experts in the industry, we concluded that most people say: Raw hair is human hair, has not undergone any processing, both heat and chemicals, and is collected directly from a donor. It can be expressed in the following formula: Raw Hair = Human Hair + Unprocessed (heat+chemical) + 1 donor collected

2. What is Virgin Hair?

In the same way, we give a general definition of virgin hair as follows. Virgin Hair is human hair that has not been chemically processed but can be lightly heat-treated to create curls or waves. And the hair is collected from many people, from many different sources such as: salons, combs, towels,… Represented in formula form: Virgin Hair = Human hair + Unprocessed(chemical) + multiple donor/source collected

3. Compare Raw Hair and Virgin Hair

After learning about the commonly used definitions of the two types of hair, Raw and Virgin, we can somewhat understand the similarities and differences between these two types of hair.

3.1. Similarities

Both of these hair types are human hair and have not undergone any processing that changes the hair structure. Therefore, the hair cuticle is intact and aligned in the same direction, giving the hair a natural shine and preventing tangles.

3.2. Difference

– The Origin:

• Raw Hair: Cut directly from a donor and wrapped immediately in a bundle to preserve the hair texture. Supplier only washes with shampoo and conditioner before selling to buyer
• Virgin Hair: Collect from one or more donors, or hair is taken from salons, combs, towels, floors, etc. After collection, hair will be cleaned and sorted to ensure uniform quality in 1 bundle.

– About Length:

• Raw hair: Because it is collected directly from a single donor, the length of the hair bundles will typically be uneven from top to bottom. Since natural human hair tends to thin out at the ends, raw hair is less varied in length, typically ranging from 10-25 inches.
• Virgin hair: has a more uniform and varied hair length than raw hair because it is combined from many sources, so it can be easily adjusted to the desired length.

– About Bleached Ability

• Raw Hair: Raw hair has not been processed in any way, has the best quality, so it can be easily dyed to any color, can even be bleached to 613, 60 while still maintaining its strength.
• Virgin hair: has not undergone any chemical treatment, can still be bleached and dyed well, however, this hair can only be bleached and dyed to about 27 shades.

Note that regardless of hair type, after dyeing, it will be slightly damaged and will no longer retain its original good quality.

– About Lifespan:

• Raw hair: If properly cared for, it can last up to 2 or 3 years.
• Virgin hair: has a slightly shorter lifespan, about 1-2 years if also properly cared for

– About Price

• Raw hair: With better quality and a more scarce supply, raw hair is often very expensive, especially from 25 inches onwards.
• Virgin hair: has a lower price, suitable for the budget of most customers and still ensures quality.

4. How to Choose the Right Type of Hair?

Because there is no exact standard in the market, and it is also difficult to check which hair is raw and which is virgin, it will be difficult for buyers to know what kind of hair they have bought. Therefore, when talking to suppliers, you should tell them whether you are buying hair from 1 donor or multiple donors. Or, more simply, do not pay too much attention to raw or virgin. Tell them directly that I want to buy hair that can be bleached to color 613 because only the finest raw material could be bleached to this color.

Conclusion

Through this article, N Hair hopes to help you have a clearer, easier-to-understand view of the two types of raw and virgin hair, as well as how to find and buy the right type of hair you want.. Thank you