Okay, so remember when I spent three hours trying to blend my straight tape-ins with my natural 3C curls? Girl, the struggle was REAL. I looked like I had two different hairstyles happening at once. That's why finding these afro kinky curly tape-ins literally saved my sanity. Not gonna lie, these are exactly what textured hair girls have been asking for since forever.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Hair Type | 3B to 4A Hair |
| Material | 100% Virgin Human Hair |
| Weight | 100 grams (3.5 oz) |
| Pieces | 40 pieces (20 sandwiches) |
| Coloring | Can professionally lift to #27 Honey Blonde |
What Makes These Different
Here's the thing about textured tape-ins... they're super hard to find in quality virgin hair. Most companies either give you that synthetic stuff that tangles after one wash, or they offer "curly" extensions that are really just wavy at best. These? Actually match that springy, defined curl pattern we're working with.
When I first installed these on a client with 3C hair (she'd been wearing clip-ins for years because she couldn't find good tape-ins), the blend was so seamless I had to double-check where her hair ended and the extensions started. The texture holds up through washing, sleeping, working out... all of it. And since it's 100% virgin human hair, you can actually style it with heat if you want to switch things up. Though honestly, the natural curl pattern is so pretty you probably won't want to.
The weight distribution with 100 grams split between 20 sandwiches means each section isn't too heavy on your natural hair. Back when I was doing installs professionally, this was the sweet spot weight we'd use for textured hair. Enough to give you that full look without stressing your edges or causing tension headaches by lunch.
The Technical Details That Matter
Not gonna lie, the fact that these can lift to #27 Honey Blonde professionally is huge. Most textured extensions can't handle color processing without completely losing their curl pattern. But since these are virgin hair (meaning never chemically processed), the cuticles are intact and can handle color if you decide you want highlights or an ombre situation.
You get 40 pieces total, which breaks down to 20 sandwiches. For full coverage on 3B-4A hair, this gives you options. You can do a full install for major volume, or space them out more for a natural density boost. Pro tip from my salon days: start your first row about two inches up from your nape, and work in a brick pattern so the bonds don't stack directly on top of each other.
The tape bonds lay flat even with textured hair, which used to be a major issue with older tape-in systems. These actually flex and move with your curl pattern instead of fighting against it.
Girl, Just Trust Me On This
If you've been avoiding tape-ins because you thought they only worked on straight hair, these are about to change everything. Quality virgin hair that actually matches your texture, enough pieces for full coverage, and the ability to color them if you're feeling adventurous. Your natural curls deserve extensions that can keep up with them.
The maintenance is exactly what you're already doing for your natural hair. Same products, same routine, just more hair to love. And that first wash day when you see how the curls bounce back? Pure magic.
