Burmese Curly Bulk Human Braiding Hair

Burmese curly hair is a rounded, full curl with more body than kinky curly and more definition than deep wave. It holds its shape dry and clumps into ringlets when wet, which is why it is requested by name for boho braids with dramatic ends.

1B braiding hair is natural black, a soft off-black with a slightly warm cast rather than a flat jet black. It is the shade closest to most natural hair, which is why 1B is the default color for braiding hair and the easiest to blend.

Yes. Because this is virgin human braiding hair it takes color, and it will lift to about a #27 honey blonde. Lifting past that risks the integrity of the hair. For a lighter shade with no processing, start from our color 613 blonde braiding hair.

Yes. Mayvenn bulk braiding hair is 100% virgin human hair, not synthetic and not a human-synthetic blend. Virgin means it has not been chemically processed before it reaches you, which is why it takes heat, holds a curl and washes like your own hair.

Bulk braiding hair is hair sold loose, with no weft or track sewn along the top. Because there is no weft to cut away, bulk hair feeds straight into a braid, which is why it is the standard format for boho, knotless and goddess braids.

Most full-head boho braid installs use 3 to 5 bundles of human braiding hair. Use 3 bundles for shorter or lighter sets and 4 to 5 for waist-length or very full ends. Stylists often add one more for extra density through the back.

Boho braids made with human braiding hair usually last 4 to 6 weeks. The braids themselves hold longer than that, but new growth at the root is what decides the timing. The human hair can then be washed and reused for a second install.

Yes. Human braiding hair can be washed and reused, which is its main advantage over synthetic. After takedown, shampoo and condition gently in the direction of the strand, let it air dry fully, and store it loosely braided or in a satin bag.

Boho braids tangle least when the loose curly ends stay moisturized and covered at night. Wear a satin scarf or bonnet to bed, apply a light leave-in every few days, and finger-detangle the ends from the bottom up instead of brushing from the root.

Boho braids and goddess braids both leave loose curly pieces out of the braid. Boho braids place those pieces along the full length for an undone look, while goddess braids concentrate them toward the ends. Both use the same human braiding hair.