Okay, so remember when I spent THREE HOURS trying to pluck a synthetic frontal to make it look natural, only to have it look like a bad Halloween wig? Girl, that's when I knew I needed to invest in quality frontals. This Afro Kinky frontal? Completely different story. The hairline already looks so realistic that my sister asked if I grew out my edges overnight.
Specifications
Feature | Details |
---|---|
Hair Type | Virgin Brazilian Human Hair |
Texture | Afro Kinky |
Color | 1B Natural Color |
Length | 14" |
Weight | 2.5 oz |
Lace Size | 13" x 4" |
Coloring Capability | Can lift up to #27 |
What Makes This Special
Not gonna lie, finding a good kinky frontal that actually matches natural 4C texture is HARD. Most of them are either too loose or that weird synthetic-looking kink that nobody's hair actually grows like. This one though? The coils are tight but soft, and they actually respond to products the way real hair does.
Here's what really sold me: you can actually customize this frontal without it falling apart. The virgin Brazilian hair means you can lighten it to that gorgeous honey blonde #27 if you want. I've seen so many people destroy their frontals trying to bleach them, but this one can handle it because it's actual virgin hair. My colorist friend was shocked when I told her the price point for this quality.
The 13x4 size gives you real options too. You get those full four inches of parting space, which means you can do a deep side part for that asymmetrical vibe, rock a middle part, or even pull it back into a puff. Most people don't realize how limiting those smaller frontals are until they try to switch up their style and realize they're stuck with one look.
The Real Details
Here's the thing about kinky frontals: installation is everything. This transparent lace? It's already doing half the work for you. You still need to tint it to match your exact skin tone (I use a little foundation mixed with alcohol), but it blends so much better than those thick HD laces that look like a bandaid on your forehead.
The 2.5 oz weight is perfect. Heavy enough that it doesn't look sparse at the hairline, but not so heavy that you feel like you're wearing a helmet. When I first started wearing frontals, I made the mistake of getting the super dense ones thinking fuller was better. Nope. This weight moves naturally and doesn't give you that wiggy shelf look.
For styling, I keep it simple. Spray bottle with water and a little leave-in conditioner to refresh the curls. Sometimes I'll do a twist-out on it for more definition. Since it's virgin hair, it takes product like your natural hair would. No weird coating that repels moisture like some processed frontals have.
Girl, Just Try It
If you've been scared to try a kinky frontal because you think it won't match your texture or you're worried about it looking fake, this is the one to start with. Virgin Brazilian hair, proper weight, transparent lace, and it can even handle color if you decide to switch things up later. Your protective style dreams are literally one install away.