How to Spot Fake “Raw Hair” Online — Vendor Red Flags Every Stylist Should Know

Let’s be honest — the internet is flooded with vendors claiming they sell “raw hair.”
But 90% of what is marketed as raw hair is actually:

  • processed

  • acid washed

  • steam-curled

  • silicone coated

  • multi-donor hair

Here’s EXACTLY how to identify fake raw hair every single time.

1. Too-Perfect Curl Patterns

Raw hair does NOT come in:

  • deep wave

  • body wave

  • loose deep

  • exotic curl

  • 613 pre-dyed curls

These are all steam-processed textures.

Raw hair comes naturally in:

  • slightly wavy

  • loose wave

  • natural straight

  • sometimes loose curly

Perfect curls = processed hair.

2. Every Bundle Looks Identical

Raw hair varies because it comes from real people.

If every bundle looks:

  • same curl

  • same color

  • same shine

  • same pattern

…it’s not raw.

3. Prices Under $150

Real raw hair is expensive to source and process correctly.
Any “raw hair” under $150 per bundle is a lie.

4. Too Shiny in Photos

Silicone = fake shine.
Raw hair has a natural, soft luster.

5. Shipping Times of 24–48 Hours

Real raw vendors need time to:

  • source

  • hackle

  • wash

  • bundle

Instant shipping usually means warehouse hair from China.

6. 613 Raw Hair

There is NO SUCH THING as naturally blonde raw hair.

613 = heavily processed.

Red Flag Breakdown

If you see:



❌ glossy shine
❌ cheap pricing
❌ 613 raw

It’s NOT raw hair.

Let’s be honest — the internet is flooded with vendors claiming they sell “raw hair.”
But 90% of what is marketed as raw hair is actually:

  • processed

  • acid washed

  • steam-curled

  • silicone coated

  • multi-donor hair

Here’s EXACTLY how to identify fake raw hair every single time.

1. Too-Perfect Curl Patterns

Raw hair does NOT come in:

  • deep wave

  • body wave

  • loose deep

  • exotic curl

  • 613 pre-dyed curls

These are all steam-processed textures.

Raw hair comes naturally in:

  • slightly wavy

  • loose wave

  • natural straight

  • sometimes loose curly

Perfect curls = processed hair.

2. Every Bundle Looks Identical

Raw hair varies because it comes from real people.

If every bundle looks:

  • same curl

  • same color

  • same shine

  • same pattern

…it’s not raw.

3. Prices Under $150

Real raw hair is expensive to source and process correctly.
Any “raw hair” under $150 per bundle is a lie.

4. Too Shiny in Photos

Silicone = fake shine.
Raw hair has a natural, soft luster.

5. Shipping Times of 24–48 Hours

Real raw vendors need time to:

  • source

  • hackle

  • wash

  • bundle

Instant shipping usually means warehouse hair from China.

6. 613 Raw Hair

There is NO SUCH THING as naturally blonde raw hair.

613 = heavily processed.

Red Flag Breakdown

If you see:

❌ steam-curled
❌ perfect patterns
❌ glossy shine
❌ cheap pricing
❌ overnight shipping
❌ 613 raw

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