Human Braiding Hair
100% human hair in bulk, no weft — for boho, knotless and goddess braids.
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Color 27 Honey Blonde Bulk Human Braiding Hair
Color 27 Honey Blonde Bulk Human Braiding Hair
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Which texture is right for you
| Human braiding hair | Synthetic braiding hair | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Higher per pack | Lowest |
| Reusable | Yes — typically 3+ installs | No |
| Heat styling | Curl, press, blow-dry | Hot water setting only |
| Finish | Matte, moves like your own hair | Shiny, holds a set pattern |
| Itch | None | Common; often needs a vinegar rinse |
| Best for | Boho, goddess and knotless braids with loose ends | Dense, uniform box braids on a budget |
Buying guide (read before you buy)
Human braiding hair is sold in bulk, which means loose hair with no weft: nothing stiff to hide at the root and nothing to cut off before you start. It goes into boho braids, knotless braids, goddess braids and crochet installs, and because it is real human hair it behaves like yours from the first day to the last.
That is the whole argument for it over synthetic braiding hair. No itch, no plastic shine that gives it away in daylight, no melting under a flat iron. You can wash it, straighten it, curl it, take it down and put it back in.
How to choose your texture and length
Match the texture to the finish you want at the ends, since that is where bulk hair shows. The wave family covers beach wave, ocean wave, body wave, loose wave, latin wave, water wave and deep wave. That is what most boho and goddess braids use, because the pattern falls out of the braid and does the work. Silky straight, yaki straight and kinky straight give a sleeker, blown-out end. Kinky curly, afro kinky and Burmese curly blend with unrelaxed 4-type hair and are the ones to reach for when you want the added hair to disappear into your own.
Lengths run 16, 20 and 24 inches depending on texture. Bulk hair gets folded at the root, so a 20-inch bundle gives you roughly ten inches of hanging length if you fold it in half. Buy noticeably longer than the length you want to see, and longer again on a curl pattern that will shrink.
Questions people ask about braiding hair
What is braiding hair made out of?
Either human hair or synthetic fiber. Synthetic braiding hair is plastic fiber, extruded and heat-set into a texture. Everything on this page is 100% human hair, which is why it can be shampooed, flat ironed and reused instead of thrown out after one install.
How many packs of braiding hair do I need for medium box braids?
Two to three bundles for a full head of medium box braids. Longer lengths, smaller parts and denser looks push that to three or four. A partial install, where the added hair sits only at the ends, can be done with one or two.
Does braiding hair help your hair grow?
Braids protect length rather than create it. Your hair grows at the same rate either way; what braids do is stop the daily manipulation, heat and friction that break the ends off before they get long. That only holds if the braids are not installed tight and come out on schedule. Tension at the root causes traction alopecia, and no hair type is exempt.
What is the best braiding hair for boho braids?
A wave pattern in human hair, left loose at the ends. Beach wave, ocean wave and body wave are the three that give the soft, undone curl boho braids are built around, because the pattern falls out of the braid instead of fighting it. Human hair matters more here than anywhere else, since the loose ends are the part everyone sees.
How do you wash braiding hair?
Wash the scalp, not the braids. Dilute a sulfate-free shampoo, work it along the parts with your fingertips, rinse thoroughly and let everything dry fully before you sleep on it, because damp braids at the root are how mildew and itch start. A satin bonnet or scarf at night keeps frizz down. Take braids down at six to eight weeks.
- Bulk hair, no weft, for boho, knotless, goddess and crochet braids
- Wave textures: beach, ocean, body, loose, latin, water and deep wave
- Straight and coil textures: silky straight, yaki straight, kinky straight, kinky curly, afro kinky and Burmese curly
- Lengths: 16", 20" and 24" depending on texture
- Colors: natural black, #4 medium brown, #27 honey blonde, #30 auburn, #350 copper, 99J burgundy and #613 blonde
- 100% human hair, so it washes, flat irons, curls and reinstalls
Taken out gently and washed between wears, the same hair goes back in two or three more times, which is where the gap against single-use synthetic starts to close. If you want the same human hair already separated into feather-tip strands for miracle knots, see feather crochet hair. For a sew-in instead of braids, start with virgin bundles, and read 15 protective styles worth wearing all summer if you are still deciding on a look. Braiding hair comes 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
Why choose human braiding hair over synthetic?
It can be heat styled, washed and reused across several installs, it does not itch, and it has none of the plastic shine that gives synthetic away. For boho and goddess styles, where the loose ends are the whole look, that difference is the point.
How much braiding hair do I need?
Three to five bundles for boho or goddess braids where human hair is fed only into the ends. Six to eight for a full human-hair braid install. Longer braids and denser coverage both push the count up.
Is this hair wefted?
No. Bulk braiding hair comes loose with no weft, so it feeds into a braid the same way synthetic hair does. If you want wefted hair for a sew-in, shop the bundles instead.
Bulk hair or pre-made crochet braids?
Bulk is loose hair that you or your stylist feed in, which gives more control but takes longer in the chair. Pre-made crochet braids arrive already braided with the curly ends attached and cut hours off the install.
Can I reuse human braiding hair?
Yes, and that is most of the reason to buy human. Take the braids down carefully, wash with a sulfate-free shampoo, detangle while wet and air dry. Three or more installs from one set is normal.
Will human braiding hair hold a curl?
Yes. Because it is human hair it takes a rod set, a flexi-rod set or a curling iron and holds the result until it is washed. Synthetic braiding hair only holds the pattern it was manufactured with.