💎 How to Recognize Real Raw Hair vs. Treated Hair
Introduction
In a market saturated with offers and promises, it becomes difficult to tell the real from the fake.
Many brands claim to sell “natural hair,” but behind the word often hide chemical treatments, artificial textures, and mixed donors.
At Velvety Paris, our mission is simple: to give you back the power to choose quality.
Here’s how to recognize real Raw Hair — pure and authentic — the kind that guarantees softness, longevity, and shine… without compromise.
1. Texture: the first sign of purity
Real Raw Hair has a living, slightly irregular texture.
Each strand reflects the nature of real human hair: neither too shiny nor too smooth.
In contrast, chemically treated hair is often too perfect, too “plastic,” as if it came straight out of a factory.
✨ Velvety tip: run your fingers through the strand.
If it feels soft but keeps a slight natural resistance — that’s a good sign.
Our Indian Raw Hair comes in three natural textures (Straight, Wavy, Natural Curly), sourced directly from donors, with no additions or modifications.
2. Smell and feel: the truth at your fingertips
Raw Hair has no chemical smell. It simply smells like “clean human hair,” with a light exotic (Indian) scent.
Industrial extensions, on the other hand, often give off a silicone or plastic smell due to chemical baths and steam treatments.
The feel is just as revealing:
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Raw hair is dense and flexible at the same time.
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Treated hair feels dry deep down, even if it seems soft at first touch.
At Velvety, each batch is hand-inspected by our teams and medically certified before shipping — no compromise on quality.
3. Reaction to heat: the ultimate test
Run a flat iron or curling iron over a small section.
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If the strand keeps its original texture, with no smell or structural change → it’s raw hair.
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If it gives off a burnt smell or becomes “plastic-like” → it’s treated hair.
Our Velvety Indian extensions withstand all styling temperatures and retain their natural shine without deteriorating.
4. Lifespan: a truth that never lies
Real Raw Hair lasts a long time. A very long time.
Up to 10 years with proper care — compared to just a few months for treated hair.
This is the result of a unique process:
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Hair from a single donor (single donor)
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Intact and aligned cuticles
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No transformation
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1-year guarantee at Velvety
A smart investment: better one durable purchase than a series of disposable extensions.
5. Color: natural, never artificial
Velvety Indian Raw Hair reflects the real palette of Indian women: from 1B (deep brown) to luminous chestnut gradients.
No dye is applied — it’s simply their natural color.
Hair that is “too black” or overly uniform often reveals a surface dye meant to hide mixed hair sources.
At Velvety, each shade is authentic and unique, so every client gets hair that truly looks like her.
6. Price: a truth indicator
Real Raw Hair cannot be “cheap.”
A 100% raw, ethical, certified, and durable product has real value, tied to rarity and the selection process.
“Low-cost” offers often hide:
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Mixed hair from multiple donors
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Chemical treatments to uniformize
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Durability of just a few weeks
With Velvety, you invest in a noble material designed to last for years — accessible luxury, not disposable.
Conclusion
Recognizing real Raw Hair means rejecting standardization, false promises, and illusions of shine.
It means choosing purity, durability, and respect for human hair.
At Velvety Paris, every extension is a celebration of authentic femininity — the kind that doesn’t apologize for being beautiful, strong, and confident.
Because a Velvety woman doesn’t shine for just one day.
She radiates over time. 🌹
👉 Discover the Authentic Velvety Paris Raw Hair collection and feel the difference at your fingertips.