Okay, so straight tape-ins? Girl, I am OBSESSED. Not gonna lie, the first time I applied these myself, I spent way too much money at a salon for the same thing. Then I discovered you can literally do this at home with the right hair. These raw tape-ins are exactly what I've been using for the past two years because they're actual virgin hair that hasn't been processed to death.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Hair Type | 100% Raw Virgin Human Hair |
| Texture | Straight |
| Processing | None (completely raw) |
| Weight | 3.50 oz (100 grams) |
| Pieces | 40 pieces (20 sandwiches) |
| Color Capability | Can lift to any color |
| Installation Time | 6-8 weeks per install |
| Reusability | Up to 3 times with retaping |
What Makes These Special
Real talk, I've tried those processed tape-ins that claim to be virgin hair but smell like chemicals when you open the package. These raw ones? Completely different story. When you open the pack, they smell like... nothing. Maybe a tiny bit like clean hair. That's how you know you're getting the real deal.
Here's what sold me though. Remember when I tried to bleach those "virgin" tape-ins I got from that random beauty supply store and they turned orange and basically melted? Yeah, learned that lesson. These raw ones can actually handle color processing because they've never been chemically treated. My colorist friend tested these for me and got them to a perfect platinum blonde without any breakage. The hair stayed soft and bouncy even after the whole bleaching process.
Not gonna lie, 100 grams is that sweet spot amount for tape-ins. If you've got fine to medium hair like me, one pack gives you that natural fullness without looking like you're wearing a helmet. For my girls with thicker hair who want serious volume, grab two packs. The 40 pieces means you get 20 sandwiches, which is enough to go around your whole head with nice spacing between each sandwich.
The Technical Stuff That Actually Matters
Here's the thing about raw hair tape-ins. Since they haven't been stripped and recoated with silicone (that's what gives cheaper hair that fake shiny look), these might seem a little dry when you first get them. That's actually a good sign. Just wash them with a good sulfate-free shampoo and deep condition before your first install. They'll come to life and match your natural hair texture way better than those plastic-looking ones.
The tape bonds on these lay super flat, which is crucial if you have fine hair that shows everything. I can wear my hair in a high pony and nobody sees the bonds. My pro tip? When you're applying them, keep the sandwiches about a pinky finger width apart. Too close together and they'll slip. Too far apart and you'll see gaps when your hair moves.
Also, that whole "can lift to any color" thing? It's legit. But please don't try to bleach them yourself unless you really know what you're doing. I learned that these take color differently than your natural hair because they don't have the same porosity. Start with a strand test on one piece before you commit to the whole set.
Girl, Here's the Bottom Line
If you're tired of buying new tape-ins every few months because the quality sucks, these raw ones are worth it. Quality virgin hair that actually acts like hair, not synthetic nonsense. They move naturally, style easily, and if you take care of them properly (which honestly just means washing them like you'd wash your own hair), they'll last through multiple installs.
The investment pays off when you're not constantly replacing crappy extensions or dealing with tangled messes every morning. Your morning routine becomes so much easier when your extensions actually behave like real hair. Trust me on this one.
