Raw Hair vs. Virgin Hair

• Raw hair refers to hair that is completely unprocessed, without any chemicals, dyes, or filters. It is collected directly from a single donor and attached to a weft. Raw hair has a distinct pattern. This type of hair is more costly because it seldom sheds, resists tangling, and absorbs color exceptionally well, allowing it to bleach to a 613 shade.

• Origins refer to the source of the hair. The most popular types are Raw Indian, Raw Indonesian, Raw Cambodian, Raw Vietnamese, and Raw Burmese.

• Virgin hair is hair that has been processed to achieve a specific pattern, such as Body Wave, Deep Wave, Water Wave, Straight, or 613. It is more affordable because it is manufactured rather than sourced directly from a donor, unlike raw hair, which is cut from an individual's head and is more time-consuming to obtain.

• Virgin hair can last for as long as 3 years. It tends to tangle and shed slightly more. Virgin hair appears quite different from raw hair.