When it comes to sourcing the best human hair extensions, nothing beats 100% raw hair. Whether you're a salon owner, hair business startup, or an international distributor, understanding how to identify real raw hair extensions is crucial to avoid synthetic or processed fakes.

At SBF HAIR, as a global raw hair extensions manufacturer, we’ve helped clients in over 10 countries find reliable and premium-quality raw hair. Let’s break down the top 10 ways you can check if your raw hair is truly 100% natural and unprocessed.

✅ 1. Smell Test

Raw hair has no chemical smell. If the hair has a strong fragrance, it might have been steamed, dyed, or chemically treated. Genuine raw hair smells like clean natural human hair.

✅ 2. Natural Texture

Raw hair retains its original texture – whether straight, wavy, or curly. No two bundles are exactly alike. If all bundles look too uniform, they may be processed or synthetic blends.

✅ 3. Cuticle Alignment

100% raw hair has aligned cuticles from root to tip. Rub the strand gently from bottom to top – if it feels rough, the cuticles may be misaligned or removed, which shortens hair lifespan.

✅ 4. Shedding Test

Take a few strands and gently comb or run your fingers through. Minimal shedding is normal. Excessive shedding could be a sign of poor wefting or low-quality hair.

✅ 5. Color Variation

Raw hair isn’t colored or bleached – it comes in natural tones like off-black, dark brown, or medium brown. If the hair has a uniform jet black color, it may be dyed.

✅ 6. Tangle-Free & Soft

Raw hair should feel soft, silky, and tangle-free with proper care. It reacts to humidity and climate naturally – just like your real hair.

✅ 7. Burn Test

Take a few loose strands and burn them. Raw human hair burns with a distinct odor like burning feathers. Synthetic or mixed hair burns differently and often smells like plastic.

✅ 8. Bleaching/Coloring Test

Raw hair can be safely bleached to a lighter tone or dyed into different shades without damage. Processed hair often breaks or becomes dry during chemical treatment.

✅ 9. Longevity

High-quality raw hair can last 2–5 years with proper maintenance. If you're replacing hair extensions every few months, it's likely not raw hair.

✅ 10. Vendor Transparency

Always buy from a trusted raw hair manufacturer who can explain their sourcing process. Ask if the hair is collected from single donors, and whether it’s chemically treated.

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