Raw Hair comes from a single donor that is completely unprocessed human hair. Virgin hair also is unprocessed or very lightly processed.
Raw Hair:
Raw Hair is 100% natural human hair that has never been processed, chemically treated, dyed, heat processed or permed. Sourced from a single donor, preserving the hair's natural cuticle alignment, strength and texture. Raw hair is considered the highest quality of hair available. Variations in wave or curl reflecting the donor's original hair pattern.
Virgin Hair:
Human hair as well that is unprocessed with no chemical treatments such as perming, dyeing or bleaching. However, it may be lightly processed with steam or heat to achieve uniform textures or waves that raw hair does naturally. It can also be from more than one donor and the cuticles are intact.
Important differences:
Price:
Raw hair is generally more expensive due to its rarity and longevity. Virgin hair is more affordable while still giving you high quality.
Appearance:
Raw hair gives you a more authentic look, with slight natural variations between bundles. Virgin hair offers a smoother, more uniform appearance due to light processing.
Source:
Raw hair usually is from India, Vietnam and Cambodia, while Virgin hair usually is from Brazil, Malaysia, Peru and India.
Durability:
Raw hair can last 2-5 years + years with the proper care. Virgin hair typically lasts 1-2 years depending on styling and maintenance just take the proper steps.
Texture:
Raw hair retains it's natural texture (wavy, curly or straight) without any variations. Virgin hair may be steamed or lightly processed to create curls or wavy patterns.
Styling:
Raw hair can be curled, dyed, bleached or straightened without damage. Virgin hair can also be styled but continuing chemical or heat treatment may reduce the lifespan of the hair.
Final Thoughts Raw vs. Virgin:
For long term investment and authentic texture Raw hair is the way to go, although it;' more expensive, but you get a higher quality of human hair that will last you years. Virgin hair is suitable and more affordable giving you a nice balance between quality and affordability.