WHAT IS RAW HAIR?
Chiuin Hair is a company that has specialized in Raw Hair for the past 13 years. First, let's delve into what Raw Hair entails. Raw Hair refers to unprocessed hair sourced from a single donor. It is meticulously cut from the donor and promptly wrapped to preserve the cuticles in their natural state and alignment. It's important to note that there is no universal "Industry Standard" in the hair industry that categorizes hair grades, identifies the origin of each strand, or ensures consumers aren't overpaying for subpar quality.
To determine if hair is indeed raw, we typically consider the following characteristics:
Raw Hair Origin
The world's largest exporters of raw hair are predominantly Asian nations. The mountainous regions of Southeast China, particularly Yunnan Province, along with Southeast Asia, are the prime sources of long hair. These areas boast numerous hair trading markets where local hair traders can provide valuable insights into distinguishing raw hair from virgin hair.
Many individuals are duped when it comes to hair origins. It's crucial to understand that labels like Brazilian Hair, Malaysian Hair, and Peruvian Hair do not denote raw hair origins. The authentic origins of raw hair encompass Indian Hair, Vietnamese Hair, Burmese Hair, Chinese Hair, and Cambodian Hair.
Our research revealed an abundance of hair vendors from China, Vietnam, and India on Google. However, we couldn't find a single Brazilian vendor selling hair on Google. This underscores that Brazil is not a raw hair origin; in fact, some Brazilian clients even purchase hair from us.
Raw Hair Cuticle
Raw hair must have cuticles that are aligned and sourced from a single donor. As illustrated in the images, it's essential to maintain the cuticles intact and facing the same direction. This alignment is a key criterion for judging raw hair quality. Properly maintained raw hair remains tangle-free.
Well-preserved raw hair cuticles are characterized by their smoothness and lack of tangles, and they can be styled into wave or curly patterns. The alignment of raw hair cuticles facilitates easier hair management with the use of shampoo, conditioner, and natural drying. This process ensures your hair remains smooth and soft over time. Additionally, the lifespan of your raw hair cuticles is significant. Since the cuticles of raw hair are intact, with proper care, your raw hair bundles can last between 2 to 4 years.
The Hair Patterns
It's crucial to understand that raw hair is untreated and free from chemicals or acids. Typically, raw hair bundles come in three patterns: natural straight, natural wavy (resembling a loose body wave), and natural curly (resembling a water wave).
It's worth noting that most raw hair from Asian countries falls into these three patterns, albeit with slight variations. For example, you'll find that 80% of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Cambodian hair tends to be naturally straight, with only a small portion being naturally wavy. It's also noteworthy that Burmese people generally have a higher proportion of naturally curly hair.
There is a misunderstanding
Typically, when one wishes to purchase raw hair, they will find a variety of styles and patterns available at the hair factory. I often hear discussions about hair textures, with many people insisting that only virgin hair should be considered. They also argue that all single-donor hair should retain its natural pattern. Hair bundles should resemble their natural state to be considered raw hair.
As a client, it's important to note that the factory's process of creating textures can yield results that appear very natural. It's quite easy for someone to take a virgin hair bundle, convert it to a natural wave, and persuade clients that it's raw hair with its natural pattern. In conclusion, remember that raw hair or virgin hair should not be judged solely by its texture!
How to wear raw hair?
Undoubtedly, the restriction lies in selling raw hair solely based on its three natural patterns. Some individuals inquire about the rationale behind purchasing these high-quality bundles of raw hair and the benefits they offer. The answer is straightforward: high-quality bundles are superior in quality, stronger than other types of hair, and crucially, they endure longer than low-quality options.
Understanding that top-notch hair enables the creation of various textures and retains its quality over an extended period is also vital. Another advantage of high-quality hair is that wearing it boosts our confidence, allowing us to embrace our weave as if it were our own natural hair. The ultimate benefit! Furthermore, feel free to style your weave as desired. Only through personal experience can we fully appreciate the significance of top-quality hair and understand why it commands a higher price than virgin hair.
Dyeability and hot oil treatment
Typically, the dyeability of bundle hair largely depends on the donor from whom the raw hair was sourced. Before discussing dyeability, it's crucial to understand hair treatments with hot oil. Generally, many individuals recognize the significance and prevalence of hot oil treatment. By using hot oil treatment, one can achieve fuller, shinier, and more radiant hair than ever before.
As illustrated in the image below, there's a striking difference between hair that has undergone a hot oil treatment and hair that hasn't. Generally, the fundamental principle of hot oil treatment is to open the hair cuticles when exposed to high temperatures. When the cuticles open, the hair conditioner penetrates deep into the raw hair, enabling effective hair repair. This process enhances the appearance of natural hair. However, hair treatments often result in varying degrees of permanent damage to the hair cuticles. We typically differentiate between healthy hair and damaged hair based on factors such as an intact cuticle, an 80% intact cuticle, a 60% intact cuticle, a damaged cuticle, and so forth.
Raw Hair VS Virgin Hair
As the popularity of using hair extensions continues to rise, consumers of hair extensions are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about the types of hair they purchase, including prices, quality, and variety.
In the market, a wide range of hair extensions are available for customers to choose from, including wigs, bundles, raw hair, and virgin hair. Regardless of whether you are new to hair extensions or an expert, there are key fundamentals you need to understand about human hair weave extensions.
Firstly, the degree of hair cuticle damage will always impact the dyeability of your hair. For example, if you conduct a test using a light-colored hair dye, you will observe that high-quality hair is easier to dye with a light color. This is due to the intact cuticles of raw hair, which are preserved when high-quality hair is cut from donors to make bundles, ensuring longer durability. It's worth noting that hair that has undergone a hair mask treatment is not fully considered raw hair. Additionally, it's important to recall the hair origin we discussed earlier.
Individuals residing in the mountainous regions of Yunnan Province, China, and Southeast Asia have never used hair masks throughout their lives. Therefore, I conclude that their hair possesses the best quality in the world.
