Virgin Water Wave Hair Bundles
Loose, irregular waves for an undone, just-out-of-the-water look.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Wave | Loose, irregular wave | Undone, tousled looks | Type 2C–3B |
| 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 |
| 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)
Water wave hair moves in a spiral rather than an S. A deep wave folds back and forth in one plane; water wave turns around itself, which is why it reads wet and full when it is dry, and why it holds volume without being set.
This page holds one bundle: Brazilian virgin water wave, 100% human, 10 to 22 inches in natural black. The pattern is steamed in rather than chemically set, so it springs back after a wash instead of loosening over a few weeks.
How to choose length, bundle count and a lace piece
Order longer than you want to see. Length is measured with the hair pulled straight, and a spiral gives up more to shrinkage than a wave does — a 20-inch water wave bundle can hang closer to 15 inches once it dries. Three to four inches over your target is the right allowance on this texture.
Three bundles cover a full sew-in at 18 inches and under. Past 22, buy four. The pattern takes up space that would otherwise read as density, so a water wave install looks fuller than a straight one at the same bundle count — and thinner at the ends if you buy short.
Water wave comes as a 4x4 and a 5x5 closure in both HD and transparent lace, and as a 13x4 frontal in both. Buy the piece in the same texture. A wave that does not spiral, sitting right at the part, is the first thing anyone notices.
Questions people ask about water wave hair
Deep wave vs water wave: what is the difference?
Deep wave is a flat S, water wave is a spiral. Run a finger down a deep wave strand and it zigzags in one plane; do the same on water wave and it turns like a ribbon. In wear, water wave looks looser and wetter and swells more as it dries, while deep wave holds a tighter, more uniform pattern. Water wave also shrinks more, so order it longer.
Which is better for volume, water wave or deep wave hair?
Water wave, at the same length and bundle count. The spiral occupies more space in every direction, so it fills out a sew-in with less hair. Deep wave gives you more visible definition and a more repeatable pattern after a wash. Buy water wave for body and movement, deep wave for a defined curl that stays put.
How do you style 14-inch water wave curls?
Wet, in sections, with your hands rather than a brush. Soak with water or a leave-in from a spray bottle, work product through in four sections, scrunch upward, then air dry or diffuse on low. At 14 inches the spiral sits near the collarbone once dry, with little weight pulling the pattern down, so it reads fuller than the measurement suggests. Dry combing is what turns a spiral into frizz.
How long does a sew-in last?
Six to eight weeks. After that the braids underneath loosen, tension moves to your edges, and new growth starts fighting the tracks. Take it down on schedule and the same water wave bundles go back in three or four more times.
- Brazilian virgin water wave, 6A grade, 100% human hair
- Lengths 10" to 22", natural black
- Texture steamed in, no chemical processing
- Double machine wefted to limit shedding at the seam
- Medium maintenance — the spiral wants detangling wet and drying without a brush
- Matching 4x4 and 5x5 closures and a 13x4 frontal, in HD and transparent lace
Care
Detangle wet only, in sections, slick with conditioner, with a wide-tooth comb from the ends up. Wash with sulfate-free shampoo, condition mid-shaft to ends, and scrunch the water out rather than rubbing. A leave-in and a little light oil on damp hair keeps the spiral defined. Between washes, refresh with water and leave-in from a spray bottle. Keep an iron at 350 and below with a protectant — high heat straightens a spiral permanently. Pineapple or bonnet it at night, because friction at the nape is what mattes a spiral first.
For a defined S instead of a spiral, see deep wave bundles; for much softer movement, body wave. Water wave also comes as bulk human braiding hair for boho braids. Heading somewhere humid in it? Read how to keep a weave fly on vacation. Returns run 30 days from delivery — untouched hair for a full refund, worn hair for store credit, return shipping paid by you; see the return and exchange policy.
Frequently asked questions
Water wave or deep wave?
Deep wave is uniform and tight, every strand following the same spiral. Water wave is looser and deliberately irregular, which is what gives it the undone, just-out-of-the-water look. Deep wave reads fuller; water wave reads more natural.
How do I style water wave?
It is at its best air-dried with a curl cream scrunched in and then left alone. Diffusing tightens the pattern, brushing it out loosens it into a soft wave, and the original pattern comes back with water either way.
How many water wave bundles do I need?
Three for a full head through 22 inches, four past 24 inches, and two for a shorter install.
How much does water wave shrink?
One to two inches, similar to loose wave. Less than deep wave, because the pattern is looser and does not coil as tightly when wet.
Does water wave hold up in humidity?
Better than most textures. Because the pattern is already irregular, frizz reads as part of the texture rather than as damage, which makes it the easiest texture to wear in a humid climate.
Can I swim in water wave hair?
You can, though chlorine and salt dry out any virgin hair. Rinse with fresh water as soon as you get out, follow with a deep conditioner, and never let it dry with salt or chlorine still in it.