Okay, so remember when I spent what felt like half my rent on my first professional tape-in install and the stylist was like "these are premium raw extensions" but never explained what that actually meant? Girl, I'm about to save you that confusion. These Body Wave tape-ins are raw hair, which basically means nobody's touched them with chemicals before they got to you. Like, virgin virgin. Not "virgin but we secretly bleached and re-dyed it black" virgin.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Hair Type | Raw Virgin Hair |
| Texture | Body Wave |
| Processing | None (completely unprocessed) |
| Weight | 3.50 oz (100 grams) |
| Pieces | 40 pieces (20 sandwiches) |
| Color Capability | Can lift to any color |
What Makes These Different
Not gonna lie, when I first started working with raw hair tape-ins, I didn't get why people were so obsessed. Then I colored a set. These babies lifted to a perfect honey blonde in ONE process. One! My processed "virgin" extensions? Three bleaching sessions and they still looked brassy.
Here's the thing about raw body wave texture too. It's not that super uniform S-pattern you see in processed hair. Each weft has its own personality, which sounds weird but actually makes them blend so much better with your natural texture. Back when I was doing installs professionally, raw hair was what we saved for clients who wanted that "is it yours or isn't it" blend. The waves hold up through washing, they bounce back after straightening, and they don't get that weird stringy thing that happens with over-processed hair after a few months.
And honestly? 100 grams gives you options. You can do a subtle install with all 40 pieces for fullness, or if your hair's already pretty thick, use half and save the rest for your next move-up. I've had clients stretch one pack through two full installs by being strategic about placement.
The Real Details
Here's the thing nobody mentions about raw tape-ins: they're gonna feel different at first. Not bad different, just... real hair different. They might have a slight natural scent (goes away after first wash), and the texture might vary slightly between pieces because, hello, it's actual untouched human hair.
For installation, these 40 pieces break down to 20 sandwiches, which is enough for a natural-looking full install if you have fine to medium density hair. The tape tabs are standard size, so any stylist familiar with tape-ins can work with these. But since they're raw, you get to customize the color exactly how you want. Leave them natural, go blonde, add highlights, whatever. They'll take it.
Girl, Just Trust Me
If you've been wanting tape-ins that actually last through multiple installs and can handle whatever color dreams you have, these are it. Raw hair costs more upfront but saves you from buying new extensions every few months when processed hair starts looking crispy. Plus that body wave pattern? Perfect for adding movement without the commitment of actually curling your hair every day. Trust me, your move-up appointments are about to become something you actually plan around, not postpone.
