"Raw hair" and "virgin hair" are terms commonly used in the hair industry, particularly in the context of human hair extensions and wigs. While they are related concepts, they refer to slightly different qualities of hair.
Virgin Hair:
- Virgin hair refers to hair that has never been chemically processed in any way. This means the hair has never been dyed, permed, bleached, or chemically treated in any other manner. Virgin hair is prized for its natural qualities, including its strength, softness, and ability to be styled. It retains its natural color and texture, and because it hasn't been chemically altered, it tends to have a healthy shine and appearance. Virgin hair is often considered the highest quality of human hair available for extensions and wigs.
Raw Hair:
- Raw hair, on the other hand, refers to hair that has been cut directly from a donor's head and has not undergone any chemical processing. Like virgin hair, raw hair is free from chemical treatments such as dyeing, perming, or bleaching. However, raw hair may include hair that has been naturally colored or gray. It is essentially unprocessed hair in its natural state. Raw hair is valued for its authenticity and can offer a diverse range of textures and colors, reflecting the diversity of human hair.
In summary, while both raw hair and virgin hair are unprocessed and free from chemical treatments, the distinction lies in whether the hair has been cut directly from a donor (raw hair) or if it has never been chemically processed (virgin hair). Both types of hair are highly prized for their quality and are commonly used in the production of high-end hair extensions and wigs.