Okay, so remember when I spent THREE HOURS trying to blend a closure that just wouldn't cooperate? The lace was showing, the texture didn't match, and I basically looked like I was wearing a hair hat. That nightmare ended when I discovered quality closures like this Raw Vietnamese piece. Not gonna lie, the difference between a good closure and a great one? It's literally everything.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Hair Type | 100% Raw Vietnamese Human Hair |
| Texture | Body Wave |
| Lace Type | Swiss Lace |
| Closure Size | 5x5 inches |
| Color | Natural Black (1B) |
| Processing | Can lift to #613 |
| Lengths Available | 14" & 18" |
| Weight | 35 grams / 1.2 oz |
What Makes This Different
Girl, let me tell you about Raw Vietnamese hair. When I was doing hair professionally, Vietnamese hair was what we recommended for clients who wanted their installs to last months, not weeks. This isn't your regular processed hair that tangles after two washes. Raw Vietnamese hair keeps its pattern, stays soft, and actually gets better with each wash.
The 5x5 Swiss lace is honestly the sweet spot for closures. You get enough parting space to switch up your style (middle part Monday, side part Friday, you know the drill), but it's not so big that installation becomes a whole production. I've installed these on clients in 30 minutes flat. The Swiss lace? Way more durable than HD lace. Yeah, HD might disappear more, but I've torn two HD closures just from being rough during installation. Swiss lace can handle real life.
Here's what sold me though: the body wave pattern on Vietnamese hair holds differently. It's not that super tight S-pattern that screams "this is a weave." It's more like... if your natural hair had perfect beach waves every day. The waves loosen slightly over time but never completely fall out, which means you're not constantly re-curling.
The Technical Details That Matter
Real talk, this closure can handle being lifted to 613 blonde. But here's the thing about coloring raw hair: go slow. When I was training, we learned that Vietnamese hair has a tighter cuticle pattern, which means it processes differently than Brazilian or Indian hair. Start with 20 volume, not 30 or 40 like you might with other textures. Trust me on this one.
The natural 1B color is actually perfect for most people. It's not that jet black that looks unnatural indoors, but it's dark enough to blend with relaxed or natural hair in the 1B-2 range. And those 35 grams? Just right. Any heavier and the closure starts looking bulky at the parting.
For installation, this Swiss lace works with any adhesive method. Got2B Glued spray, Bold Hold, or even those new glueless bands everyone's using. The lace isn't too thick where it won't melt, but not so thin that it tears when you're removing it.
Girl, This Is Your Sign
If you're tired of closures that only look good in pictures, or you're ready to stop fighting with hair that tangles every time you blink, this Raw Vietnamese piece changes everything. Girl, this humidity has been putting everyone's installs to the test, and this closure passes with flying colors. Your morning routine just got 20 minutes shorter. You're welcome.
Maintenance That Actually Makes Sense
Listen, I've destroyed enough good closures to know what works and what doesn't. First up - night protection is mandatory. Girl, get yourself a silk scarf or satin bonnet and actually use it. I know, I know, it's not cute. But neither is waking up with your waves looking like you stuck your finger in an electrical socket. Just wrap it loose before bed, nothing tight that's gonna leave marks on your lace.
For the knots, here's the tea: you've got options. If you're feeling professional, grab some lace tint spray or bleach those knots lightly. But honestly? When I'm being lazy (which is often), I just dab concealer that matches my scalp on the lace. Takes literally 30 seconds, looks natural, and you can change it up depending on where you part. Why make life harder?
Hydration is where people mess up. You don't need to drown this hair in products. A leave-in mist or lightweight serum - and I mean lightweight - is all you need. Two pumps max, focus on the mid-lengths to ends. The Swiss lace doesn't need oil buildup making it look obvious.
Style It However You Want
The beauty of this texture? You can literally wake up and go. The body wave holds whether you air dry or blow dry. Want more defined waves? Twist sections while damp. Want it straighter? One pass with a flat iron on medium heat. This isn't that temperamental hair that needs a whole routine just to look decent.
This 5x5 gives you all the parting options - middle part for that symmetrical look, deep side part for drama, zigzag if you're feeling 2000s nostalgic (no judgment). And when you pair it with the Raw Vietnamese Body Wave bundles? Girl, the blend is so seamless, your own mama won't know where your hair ends and the install begins.
