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Raw Indian Hair Wholesale in Lagos & Accra: How to Spot Real Raw Hair Before You Buy

Lagos, Abuja and Accra are home to some of Africa's most successful hair vendors, and customers there know quality when they see it. If you sell or install hair in Nigeria or Ghana, buying real raw Indian hair wholesale is what protects your reputation. This guide shows how to spot real raw hair, avoid fakes and buy direct from a manufacturer.

Raw, virgin, remy, or processed: what's the difference?

  • Raw: single donor, cuticle aligned and completely unprocessed. This is the top grade.
  • Virgin: never coloured, but it may be multi-donor and steamed into a pattern.
  • Remy: the cuticles are aligned. This describes how the hair is collected, not its grade.
  • Processed (non-remy): acid-washed and silicone-coated. It looks good in the pack, then tangles fast.

6 ways to spot real raw hair

  1. Natural variation: small colour differences between bundles are normal for raw hair.
  2. Burn test: human hair burns to a fine ash and smells like burning hair. Synthetic fibres melt into a hard bead.
  3. Wash test: raw hair keeps its pattern and softness after washing.
  4. Cuticle feel: it feels smooth going down the strand and slightly rough going up.
  5. Bleach test: raw hair lifts evenly.
  6. Ends: look for natural tapering, not blunt and overly full ends on long lengths.
Raw Indian curly hair bundles for Lagos and Accra hair vendors

Buying wholesale: practical tips for Nigerian and Ghanaian vendors

  • Always start with samples before you order in bulk.
  • Ask for videos of your actual bundles before they ship.
  • Agree on payment terms in writing (for example, a deposit and then the balance before dispatch).
  • Use a tracked courier like DHL or UPS.
  • Factor in customs duties and clearing costs when pricing your hair.

Textures that sell in West Africa

Gaurash Hair: direct from our factory to your business

Gaurash Hair manufactures raw Indian hair in our own factory in Delhi and supplies vendors across West Africa. See our pages for Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Accra and Kumasi.

  • 13A raw Indian single-donor remy hair, cuticle-aligned and unprocessed, in straight, natural wavy and curly textures from 8" to 30"
  • Bundles, HD lace closures and 13x4 frontals, wigs, bulk hair, and I-tip, tape-in, clip-in and nano ring extensions
  • No minimum order: wholesale prices apply from your first piece
  • 10% off your first wholesale order, plus extra discounts on larger bulk orders
  • Samples available, and private-label packaging for your own brand
  • Photos and videos of your actual order before dispatch, shipped by DHL or UPS

Get our wholesale price list through our wholesale enquiry form or on WhatsApp +1-437-993-3917.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell if raw Indian hair is real?

Real raw hair has slight natural colour variation, keeps its texture after washing, burns to ash like human hair and lifts evenly when bleached. Processed hair loses its shine and tangles after a few washes.

Is raw Indian hair good for Nigerian customers?

Yes. It's durable, reusable for several installs and can be coloured and styled, which suits customers who expect long-lasting, premium hair.

Do you ship raw hair to Nigeria and Ghana?

Yes. We ship by tracked courier. Customs duties and clearing costs are paid by the buyer.

Is there a minimum wholesale order?

No. Wholesale prices apply from the first piece, and first-time wholesale buyers get 10% off.

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