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Hair Extensions - Deep Wave Bulk Human Braiding Hair - Auburn (30)
Hair Extensions - Deep Wave Bulk Human Braiding Hair - Auburn (30)
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Pre-Colored Auburn Eliminates DIY Dye Sessions
The #30 shade is deposited under controlled factory conditions before packaging. Skip the mess, uneven saturation, and potential damage from coloring bulk hair at home before a braid install.
Deep Wave Holds Definition Inside Braids
Tight, closely spaced curl pattern maintains its shape even woven into knotless braids or goddess braids. Exposed loops display defined waves rather than undefined frizz looser textures develop.
Dimensional Auburn Tone Shifts in Light
Shade 30 blends natural brown and red-copper pigments. Color shifts between warm chestnut and bright auburn depending on indoor vs direct sunlight, a multitonal effect flat single-process dye can't replicate.
Bulk Format Maximizes Usable Hair
No weft attached. Every inch of the strand feeds directly into the braiding process. No cutting tracks, no discarding machine stitching, no material waste.
Three Length Options Scale to Any Style
Sizes at 16, 20, and 24 inches for mid-back, waist-length, or statement-length braids. Each trimmable after installation.
100-Gram Pack Supplies a Full Set
At 3.5 ounces per bundle, enough curl volume for a complete braid install without combining multiple units. Predictable cost, minimal leftover material.
Virgin Base Beneath the Color Retains Strength
Hair begins as unprocessed stock before receiving its #30 deposit. Cortex maintains original tensile integrity through takedown, washing, and re-braiding across multiple cycles.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Hair Style | Deep Wave |
| Hair Weight | 100 grams / 3.5 oz |
| Hair Grade | Virgin Hair - 100% Human Hair |
| Hair Color | #30 Auburn |
Auburn is the most high-maintenance red in this lineup, and knowing that upfront is the difference between loving it for months and wondering why it turned muddy after three weeks. The #30 shade has enough brown base to keep it from looking orange, and enough red pigment to actually read as auburn in any lighting.
Why Red Fades Faster Than Every Other Color
Red pigment molecules are the largest in hair dye chemistry, which sounds like they should stick around longer. The opposite is true. Larger molecules do not penetrate as deeply into the hair shaft, so they wash out first. Auburn hair, whether it is your natural color or added through extensions, loses vibrancy faster than blonde, brown, or black. Every wash strips a little warmth. Sun exposure accelerates it. Even hard water pulls red tones.
This matters for braiding hair because your extensions are exposed to everything your natural hair deals with, plus the friction of being wrapped in braids. After a few weeks of wear, the auburn will soften. It will not look bad, it shifts toward a warm brown, but if you fell in love with that initial rich red, color-depositing conditioner in a red or copper shade, applied to the loose bulk before installation and rinsed through every week or two during wear, keeps the warmth from drifting. Layering products in the right sequence, serum first to soften, then edge control, followed by oil or texturizing spray sets each braid section with hold and sheen while sealing the color at the strand surface.
How Auburn Deep Wave Catches Light
Straight auburn hair reads as one solid tone. Deep wave auburn looks like three. Using a steam treatment or heat cap during conditioning pushes hydration deeper into colored strands, which keeps the red pigment molecules from drying out and lifting prematurely.
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