Not All Hair Is Created Equal - What Your Local Beauty Supply Store Isn't Telling You

by LaQuanda Rubin

You know the phrase "you get what you pay for"? Well, I hope we all know by now that not all hair is created equally, Amazon hair is not good quality, and the "100% virgin human hair" from your local beauty supply store isn't 100% anything ... but fake. Be careful of where you purchase your hair. As a hairstylist and wig maker, I have heard and witnessed far too many horror stories. Stop wasting your money on lackluster wigs and hair extensions. Find a trusted company, build a relationship, and stick with them. Educate yourself on what the different types of hair are and what is the best fit for you.

 

Virgin Hair Vs. Raw Hair ... What is the difference?

Raw hair texture is completely unprocessed and naturally derived whereas Virgin hair has been processed to achieve the texture pattern in efforts to mimic a particular hair style or pattern. There are two different processing styles, chemicals and steam. Virgin hair on the market is typically silky, medium to high luster, and sourced from multiple donors. Raw hair varies in pattern, and tone, and is typically lower to medium luster because it is not processed and is cut from the same donors. Hint: this is why Raw Hair Extensions are typically more challenging to maintain than Virgin Hair Extensions. Raw hair will match your natural texture, and respond to elements, manipulation, and care just like your real hair would!

 

 

 

Features of RAW Hair Extensions

  • The purest form of Virgin Hair on Today’s Market

  • Rare (this is why we sell out fast).

  • 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

  • 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 Quality Is Better?

Determining the superior quality between raw hair and virgin hair depends on factors such as donor quality, sourcing methods, and production processes. But what quality is the best option for you and your hair needs, that will depend on you and your lifestyle. Yes, Raw Hair may be the best as far as what matches your texture the best, but Raw Hair also comes with a little more maintenance and if you don't want to have to deal with that then Virgin hair will be best for you! If you have never had extensions our Luxury Virgin Hair Extensions are beginner friendly! But I will always suggest finding a professional hairstylist to help you every step of the way.

 

Crown Me Wig Collection has 100% Virgin Human Hair; I promise it is the REAL DEAL! We have done all the work for you by putting the hair through a detailed test. Our hair proves to be some of the greatest hair that our customers and clients have ever experienced, lasting 2+ years with proper care. The quality of our hair is very important to us and we strive to provide top-quality hair that exceeds your expectations.

 

Note: Crown Me Wig Collection's Luxury Brazilian Virgin Hair Extensions are only steamed processed to maintain the integrity of the hair and cuticles. This collection has not been chemically processed in any way.

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