At Chroma, we only work with premium raw hair: but even within that category, not all textures feel the same. We offer two signature raw types: Raw Silky and Raw Lush.

They’re both unprocessed, high-grade, and long-lasting. But they behave differently depending on what you want from your install.

This guide breaks down how they feel, how they style, and how to choose the one that fits your vision.

Raw Silky: Movement and Flow

Raw Silky is made from finer individual strands, giving it a light, airy feel without sacrificing fullness. It’s soft to the touch and has that subtle, natural movement that mimics freshly washed, untouched hair.

This texture blends easily with naturally straight or fine hair types and holds moisture beautifully. It’s often chosen for sleek styles, flowing installs, or looks that lean into effortless realism.

What it does well:

• Natural drape and fluidity

• Seamless blends with silkier hair types

• Moisture retention

• Movement without stiffness

• Soft, low-frizz styling

Raw Silky is especially popular among clients who want a lived-in look with minimal structure — hair that behaves like their own, but fuller, longer, and more consistent.

Raw Lush: Shape and Volume

Raw Lush is made from slightly thicker strands, giving it a fuller and more structured presence. It holds shape longer, carries more volume through the mid-lengths, and has a denser hand-feel without feeling heavy.

This texture blends beautifully with medium or fine hair types, especially European textures. It also holds curls and waves well and takes to heat styling with control and staying power.

Because it’s denser, Raw Lush may take longer to air dry than other textures — especially in longer lengths. But that density also gives it a more sculptural quality that shows up beautifully in layered styles.

What it does well:

• Defined waves and curls

• Volume that holds its shape

• Blend with fine to medium strands

• Heat styling that lasts

• Bold silhouettes with bounce

Raw Lush works well for clients who want a polished finish with body — something you can mold into a look and trust to stay in place.

How to Decide

Both textures are raw, unprocessed, and sourced to last. The difference isn’t about quality. It’s about behavior.

Raw Silky gives you softness and flow.
Raw Lush gives you structure and volume.

Ask yourself how you want your hair to feel — light and loose, or full and sculpted — and start there.

If you’re not sure, you can always request a texture match or start with bundles in each to compare. The beauty of raw hair is that it grows with you. Once you find your rhythm, you’ll know exactly what your texture of choice looks and feels like.