How to Choose the Right Human Hair Texture for Your Style

Straight, Body Wave, Deep Wave, Curly or Kinky Straight? Choosing a human hair texture can be almost as important as choosing the length. The right texture depends on the look you want, how much maintenance you're comfortable with and how you normally style your hair.

At Big Boss Bundles, we carry multiple human hair textures because there isn't one texture that's right for everybody. Some customers want sleek and straight. Others want big curls, soft waves or a texture that blends more naturally with textured hair.

Here's a simple way to decide which one may work best for you.

Straight Human Hair

Straight hair is a classic for a reason. It gives you a smooth, polished look and makes it easy to show off the true length of your hair.

Straight human hair is also versatile. Depending on the hair and your styling routine, you can add curls or waves when you want a different look and then return to a straighter style later.

If you love long, flowing hair or a clean middle-part look, Straight may be the easiest place to start.

Body Wave Human Hair

Body Wave gives you a loose, flowing wave rather than a tight curl pattern. It's a popular choice for someone who wants more movement than Straight hair without going into a defined curly texture.

The loose wave can give your style additional body and volume while still being easy to wear for everyday looks.

Body Wave is also a good option if you frequently switch between straighter styles and loose curls.

Deep Wave Human Hair

Deep Wave has a more defined pattern than Body Wave. The waves are tighter and create a fuller appearance without being the same as a traditional curly texture.

This can be a beautiful choice if you want your hair to already have noticeable texture without having to curl it every morning.

Like other textured hair, Deep Wave generally needs a little more attention to detangling and moisture than Straight hair.

Curly Human Hair

If you love curls, Curly hair gives you plenty of personality and volume. Because the curl pattern creates natural fullness, curly hair can appear very full even when compared with straighter hair of a similar amount.

Curly hair does require maintenance. Gentle detangling, moisture and proper nighttime care can make a big difference in keeping the curls looking their best.

Kinky Straight Human Hair

Kinky Straight gives you the appearance of textured hair that has been stretched or blown out. It isn't pin-straight, and that's exactly what makes it appealing.

This texture can be especially useful when you're looking for additional fullness or want extensions that complement the appearance of straightened or blown-out natural hair.

Kinky Curly Human Hair

Kinky Curly provides a tighter curl pattern with plenty of volume. It's a great option for customers who love a fuller natural-textured appearance.

Because tighter curls can tangle more easily than straight textures, patience and gentle detangling are important parts of maintaining this hair.

Natural Wave Human Hair

Natural Wave falls between straight hair and more defined wave patterns. It gives the hair movement without creating an overly uniform curl.

If you like hair that looks effortless and doesn't appear overly styled, Natural Wave may be a good choice.

Which Hair Texture Requires the Least Maintenance?

Straight hair is generally one of the easier textures to detangle and maintain because there isn't a curl pattern that needs to be preserved.

Wavy and curly textures can require more attention because you want to keep the pattern defined while preventing tangling and dryness.

That doesn't mean you should avoid curly hair. It simply means you should choose a texture that matches the amount of maintenance you're willing to do.

Which Texture Looks the Fullest?

Curlier textures often appear fuller because the bends and curls create more volume. Straight hair falls downward and may appear less bulky even when the amount of hair is similar.

If you're buying a wig, remember that texture and density work together. A 180% Straight wig and a 180% Curly wig can look very different once they're styled.

If you need help understanding density, read our guide to 130%, 150% and 180% wig density .

Does Hair Length Look Different Depending on Texture?

Yes. Curly and wavy hair can appear shorter than straight hair because the pattern causes the hair to bend instead of falling straight down.

That's something to keep in mind when choosing your length. If you're trying to achieve a specific finished length with curly hair, you may prefer a longer option than you would choose with Straight hair.

Which Texture Is Best for a Sew-In?

That depends on your desired style and whether any of your natural hair will be left out.

If you're doing a sew-in with leave-out, choosing a texture that blends well with your natural hair can make styling easier. For a closure or other installation where little or no natural hair is left out, you have more freedom to choose based purely on the look you want.

Not sure how much hair you'll need? Read How Many Bundles Do I Need for a Sew-In? .

How Should You Choose Your Texture?

Ask yourself a few simple questions:

• Do I normally wear my hair straight, wavy or curly?
• Do I want a sleek look or lots of volume?
• How much daily maintenance am I comfortable doing?
• Will I be blending the extensions with my natural hair?
• Do I want to heat-style the hair frequently?
• Am I looking for an everyday style or something more dramatic?

Human Hair in Pflugerville, Texas

Big Boss Bundles is a hair supply store and salon located in downtown Pflugerville, Texas, serving Pflugerville, Austin and surrounding communities as well as customers shopping online.

We offer human hair from multiple origins, including Burmese, Cambodian, Indian Raw, Laos, Vietnamese and our Russian collection, with available textures varying by collection.

We also supply hair to local hairstylists and beauty professionals who need quality hair for their clients.