Here's the thing nobody tells you: texture matching isn't about finding your exact curl pattern. It's about choosing what blends with your leave-out OR what gives you the style you actually want. I keep Brazilian Body Wave on deck because it's literally the Switzerland of bundles. Versatile enough to straighten for work meetings, but holds a curl for weekend shenanigans.
Quick Texture Breakdown:
- Straight: Zero maintenance but shows every track if you don't install properly
- Body Wave: That perfect S-pattern that forgives installation sins
- Loose Wave: Beachy vibes without the beach prices
- Deep Wave: Drama and volume, but needs proper nighttime care
- Kinky Curly: Gorgeous texture that requires dedication (and the right products)
Real talk? I rotate between Malaysian Straight Bundles for my corporate weeks and Brazilian Deep Wave when I'm feeling myself. The key is knowing your maintenance threshold.
The Truth About Choosing Bundles (From Someone Who Learned the Hard Way)
Not gonna lie, walking into a beauty supply store without bundle knowledge is like grocery shopping while hungry. You either leave with nothing useful or way too much of the wrong thing. I spent YEARS buying bundles based on how pretty they looked in the package. Spoiler alert: that's not how this works.
The real secret? Understanding your install type and lifestyle. Need bundles for a quick protective style that'll last 6-8 weeks? Virgin hair has you covered. Planning to bleach them blonde and wear them for a year? Girl, invest in raw bundles. Trust me, I learned this after my virgin bundles turned into a matted mess post-bleaching. Never again.
Virgin vs Raw: The Bundle Breakdown Nobody Gave Me
Listen, I used to think all human hair was the same. Then I installed raw bundles for the first time and suddenly understood why my stylist kept pushing them. Virgin bundles are amazing (I still use them!), but raw bundles? That's relationship material.
Virgin bundles come from multiple donors but get processed to look uniform. They're perfect for:
- Your first few installs while learning maintenance
- Temporary styles you'll switch up every 2-3 months
- Testing new colors without the investment stress
Raw bundles like our Brazilian Body Wave Raw Hair or Indian Wavy Hair Extensions? Single donor, zero processing, pure luxury. The difference hits different when you're on install number three and they still move like day one.
Why Choose Locks of Hair Bundles?
After years of buying bundles everywhere from beauty supplies to Instagram vendors (including that one disaster from a parking lot popup), I've learned what actually matters. Our bundles come with the receipts: aligned cuticles, proper weight per bundle, and that quality you can feel before you even install them.
But honestly? It's the longevity that sold me. Proper bundles shouldn't shed like a golden retriever or tangle when you breathe wrong. Every bundle ships from our facility (not overseas), which means you're getting fresh hair, not something that's been sitting in a warehouse since 2019.
Ready to Build Your Bundle Collection?
Girl, whether you're planning a sleek bob with our Vietnamese Straight Bundles or going full glam with Brazilian Kinky Curly, quality bundles change everything. No more strategic photos to hide thin spots. No more praying your tracks don't show in the wind.
Just gorgeous, full installs that make you cancel plans just to play in your hair. Browse our bundle collection and find your perfect match. Your future install will thank you.
