Virgin Loose Wave Hair Bundles
A defined wave that holds its shape between washes.
- 4.9 stars from 5,500+ reviews
- 100% virgin human hair
- Free US shipping
- 30-day returns
Which texture is right for you
| Texture | Pattern | Choose it for | Blends best with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loose Wave | Tighter, more defined wave | Beachy movement that holds | Type 2C–3A |
| Body Wave | Loose, open S-wave | Everyday volume, least upkeep | Blow-dried natural hair |
| Water Wave | Loose, irregular wave | Undone, tousled looks | Type 2C–3B |
| Deep Wave | Tight, uniform spiral | Maximum volume, wet-and-go | Type 3B–3C |
| Curly | Springy coil | Natural-textured looks, most volume at the root | Type 3C–4A |
| Straight | Flat, no wave | Sleek installs and easy daily wear | Relaxed or pressed hair |
Buying guide (read before you buy)
Loose wave hair sits between body wave and deep wave, which is why people searching for loose deep wave bundles usually end up here. The S is wider and softer than a deep wave and more defined than a body wave: enough pattern to see, not so much that you are managing it every morning.
Four bundles, all 100% virgin Brazilian human hair, steamed into the wave rather than chemically set. The pattern comes back after every wash instead of dropping out over a few weeks.
How to choose your length and color
The natural black bundle runs 10 to 32 inches. That is the full range and the one for a long install. The colored bundles run 16 to 24 inches in #1 jet black, #2 chocolate brown and #4 caramel brown.
Length is measured with the hair pulled straight, so a loose wave hangs about two inches shorter than the number once it settles. Order two inches over what you want to see.
Matching loose wave closures come in 4x4 and 5x5, in HD and transparent lace, and there is a 13x4 loose wave frontal in both laces. The colored 5x5 transparent closures cover the same three shades as the bundles, so a colored install can be finished in the same color rather than dyed to match.
Questions people ask about loose wave
What is loose wave hair?
Loose wave is a wide, open S-pattern with visible definition and a lot of swing. It falls between body wave and deep wave on the texture scale. On virgin bundles the wave is steamed in rather than chemically set, so it survives washing and springs back rather than relaxing out.
Loose wave or body wave?
Loose wave has the tighter, more visible S. Body wave is wider and softer and reads as a blowout rather than a wave. Buy loose wave if you want the pattern to read from across a room and hold up in humidity; buy body wave if you want the least work of any patterned texture.
Is loose wave the same as loose deep wave?
They are the same texture under two names. Loose deep wave means a deep wave that has been loosened, which is exactly where this pattern sits: a deep wave S opened up into something wider and easier to wear. If a stylist quotes you loose deep wave, these bundles are what she means.
How many bundles do I need for a loose wave sew-in?
Three bundles cover a full sew-in at 18 inches and under. Buy four past 22 inches, because hair tapers as it lengthens and three long bundles read thin through the ends. A closure or a frontal does not change that count.
How long does a loose wave sew-in last?
Six to eight weeks. Past that, the braids underneath start to matt at the base and it costs you your own hair. Wash with sulfate-free shampoo, condition mid-shaft to ends, scrunch the water out rather than rubbing, and detangle wet from the ends up with a wide-tooth comb. A leave-in on damp hair keeps the wave soft. Bonnet it at night, and keep a flat iron at 350 and below, because 450 straightens a wave for good.
- Lengths: 10" to 32" in natural black, 16" to 24" in color
- Colors: natural black, #1 jet black, #2 chocolate brown and #4 caramel brown
- Brazilian virgin hair, 6A grade, steam-processed texture
- Double machine wefted to limit shedding at the seam
- Matching 4x4, 5x5 and 13x4 lace pieces in HD and transparent lace
For a tighter, more defined S, look at deep wave. Finish the install with a matching 5x5 closure, or see every texture together in virgin bundles. The same wave comes in bulk with no weft for boho and crochet work in human braiding hair. Bundles come back within 30 days of delivery: untouched for a full refund, worn for store credit, return shipping on you. See the return policy.
Frequently asked questions
Loose wave or body wave?
Loose wave has the tighter, more defined curve and reads as curly hair once dry. Body wave is wider and flatter, closer to a blowout. If you want a pattern that holds without daily styling, choose loose wave; if you want to press it straight often, choose body wave.
How many loose wave bundles do I need?
Three bundles covers a full head through 22 inches, two for a shorter install, and four past 24 inches.
How much does loose wave shrink?
One to two inches once the pattern is wet and defined, less than deep wave and more than body wave. Buy an inch longer than your target length if you plan to wear it in its natural pattern.
How do I refresh the wave between washes?
Mist with water, scrunch in a small amount of leave-in or curl cream, and let it air dry. Do not brush a dry loose wave, it separates the pattern into frizz. Detangle only when wet and conditioned.
Will loose wave hold a curl if I set it?
Better than body wave and about as well as deep wave. Because the pattern is already defined, rod sets and flexi-rod sets hold for several days without much product.
What leave-out texture blends with loose wave?
Naturally wavy to loosely curly hair, roughly 2C to 3A, blends without heat. Tighter natural textures blend well once diffused. Straight or relaxed leave-out will need to be curled to match.