RAW vs VIRGIN-- What's the difference?

If you are a newbie to the world of Human Hair Extensions it is easy to be overwhelmed by the options on today’s market. Truth is, becoming well versed on what to expect from all types of Human Hair Extensions offered will help you make the best decision and leave you stress-free!

Let us break down the RAW facts to you. Yes, class is in session, and we will be answering frequently asked questions (FAQ) about these popular hair extension types with UNFILTERED information.

 

What are Virgin Hair Extensions?

Virgin Hair is human hair that has been chemically altered or mechanically manipulated to achieve desired textures and/or colors and usually sourced from more then one donor. 

 

What are RAW Hair Extensions?

Raw Hair is ... *drum roll* the best quality hair you will ever wear. It is the purest hair extensions on the market today. Raw Hair is 100% Natural Human Hair that is chemically unprocessed in any way and usually sourced from single donors. 

 

What are the main differences between RAW hair and Virgin Hair in today's market?

Raw hair texture is naturally derived whereas Virgin hair has been processed to achieve the texture pattern in efforts to mimic a particular hair style or pattern.  Virgin hair on the market is typically silky, medium to high luster, and sourced from multiple donors. Raw hair varies in pattern, tone, and is typically lower to medium luster due to the fact that it is not processed and cut from same donors. Hint: this is why Raw Hair Extensions are typically harder to maintain than Virgin Hair Extensions. Raw hair will respond to elements, manipulation, and care just like your own hair would! It is the most natural hair and will also blend in with your natural hair better.

 

Features of RAW Hair Extensions in Today's Market?

• Purest form of Human Hair on Today’s Market
• Rare 
• Every bundle has a unique appearance
• Full cuticle hair
• Mainly sourced from one donor.
• Available hair textures are limited to natural hair patterns (I.e. natural wave, curly, straight)
• Lasts longer (5+ years) because it gets better with every wash.
• Typically more maintenance
• Available only in natural blacks, browns, grays, reds (rare), and blondes (rare)

 

Features of Virgin Hair Extensions in Today's Market?

• Quality varies depending on distributor; more margin for false advertising
• Every bundle is uniform due to hair being processed
• Available hair textures are “endless”
• Lasts up to one year with exceptional care
• Cuticles may not always be in tact.
• Hair feels good at first glance and may feel hard after 4th to 5th wash. Mostly the case when poor quality hair is used to produce hair.
• Available in array of colors

 

What are the texture differences?

Raw Hair on the market today typically has Straight, Natural Wave and Curly options as its’ standard patterns due to it being unaltered in any way.  However, Virgin Hair comes in an array of options such as Body Wave, Deep Wave, Kinky Straight, Water Wave, and various other popular patterns that are meant to mimic how one's hair would look from a specific region.

 

Which quality is better?

Raw virgin hair is the highest quality hair you can get on the market, without a doubt. What makes it so special is that it comes exclusively from single donors and has not undergone any chemical processing. That means no perms, no dyes, and minimal heat styling if any at all. Luxy Life's Raw Hair is just such an example of premium quality hair you can trust. While raw hair is more expensive, the investment and maintenance is worth it.

 

Which RAW and Virgin Textures does Luxy Life Offer ?

 At Luxy Life our Virgin Collection consists of our most popular Body Wave texture. We also have Natural Straight as well as Deep Wave and Exotic Curly. Our RAW Vietnamese Collection consists of our Natural Wave, Bone Straight and Burmese Curly textures. Our RAW and Virgin collections will state their classification on the  title or product description. Our RAW Hair can last up to 5 years and our Virgin hair can last up to 1-2 years with proper maintenance.

 

Which human hair extensions is best for me?

The best way to discover your favorite texture, is to try them! If you are a first time Luxy Girl we suggest our RAW Natural Wave texture. We have to warn you.. Luxy Life's Hair Extensions is highly addictive.  Once you start you won't stop!

Have any more questions about our Raw Hair or Virgin Hair collections? Feel free to email us at support@shopluxylife.com