The best hair for a sew-in is whichever texture most closely matches your natural hair when it is stretched out, because that is what lets your own hair blend seamlessly at the roots and part. For most clients with relaxed or heat-styled natural hair, straight or body wave bundles blend easiest. For clients wearing their natural texture, deep wave or kinky curly bundles blend with far less daily styling. Here is how to compare the four most common textures before you buy.
In this article
- How do you match a sew-in texture to your natural hair?
- Is straight hair a good choice for a sew-in?
- What is body wave hair best for?
- What is the difference between body wave and deep wave?
- When should you choose kinky curly hair for a sew-in?
- Sew-in hair textures compared
- How many bundles do you need?
- FAQ
How do you match a sew-in texture to your natural hair?
Stretch a section of your own hair (finger-detangled or lightly blown out) next to a sample of the bundle you are considering. If the curl patterns look close once both are stretched, the blend will look natural at the leave-out. The biggest mismatch mistake is comparing a dry, shrunken natural curl pattern to a bundle photographed wet, which makes the bundle look curlier than it will look once it is dry and settled.
Is straight hair a good choice for a sew-in?
Straight bundles are the most versatile texture because they can be curled, waved, or worn straight, and they blend easily with relaxed, silk-pressed, or heat-trained natural hair. The tradeoff is upkeep: straight hair shows frizz and reverts fastest in humidity, so it needs more frequent touch-ups between washes than a textured bundle.
Sleek, straight virgin bundles that blend with relaxed or silk-pressed natural hair and can be curled or waved.
What is body wave hair best for?
Body wave has a loose, S-shaped wave that blends well with heat-trained or texlaxed natural hair and gives a soft, voluminous finish without heavy daily styling. It holds a blowout longer than straight hair and stretches to a straighter look with minimal heat if you want to switch up the style mid-install.
A loose, S-shaped wave that blends with heat-trained hair and holds its shape between washes.
What is the difference between body wave and deep wave?
Deep wave has a tighter, more defined S-curl than body wave, closer to a wet-look curl that holds without much effort. It is a strong match for natural hair that has been recently texturized, or for anyone who wants a curlier finish than body wave without committing to a kinky curl pattern. Deep wave also tends to look fuller strand-for-strand than body wave, since the tighter curl takes up more visual volume.
A tighter, more defined curl than body wave for a fuller, low-effort finish.
When should you choose kinky curly hair for a sew-in?
Kinky curly bundles are the closest match to natural 4B to 4C texture, which makes them the easiest texture to blend if you are wearing your own curl pattern out at the leave-out and do not want to flat iron or texturize it to match a straighter bundle. Kinky curly also needs the least daily heat styling of the four textures, since the curl pattern holds on its own with the right moisture routine.
A tight, natural-matching curl pattern for the lowest-heat, lowest-manipulation blend with 4B to 4C hair.
Sew-in hair textures compared
| Texture | Best match for | Styling upkeep | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | Relaxed or silk-pressed natural hair | Highest (frizzes and reverts fastest) | $73.28 to $304.50 |
| Body Wave | Heat-trained or texlaxed natural hair | Moderate | $73.28 to $304.50 |
| Deep Wave | Recently texturized natural hair | Low to moderate | $78.98 to $310.13 |
| Kinky Curly | Natural 4B to 4C texture, worn out | Lowest (little to no heat needed) | $78.98 to $310.13 |
How many bundles do you need?
For a full sew-in with a closure, most clients need 3 bundles at 18 to 22 inches for a natural-looking fullness from root to tip. Shorter lengths (14 to 16 inches) can often work with 2 to 3 bundles, since less hair is needed to cover the same amount of weft tracks. If you are unsure, it is usually safer to order one extra bundle in a shorter length than to run short mid-install, since dye lots and textures can vary slightly between separate orders.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hair texture for a sew-in if I have relaxed hair?
Straight or body wave bundles are the easiest match for relaxed or silk-pressed natural hair, since both textures sit close to a straightened natural texture without needing heavy heat styling to blend.
Is kinky curly or deep wave better for a sew-in?
It depends on your natural texture. Kinky curly is the closer match for natural 4B to 4C hair worn in its own curl pattern, while deep wave suits hair that has been recently texturized or blown out and sits in a looser curl.
How do I know which texture matches my natural hair?
Stretch a section of your own clean, dry hair next to the bundle you are considering. If the curl patterns look similar once both are stretched out, the blend at your leave-out will look natural.
Does the hair texture affect how long a sew-in lasts?
Not significantly on its own. Lifespan depends more on bundle quality, how the hair is cared for, and how it is installed than on texture alone, though textured bundles like deep wave and kinky curly tend to show less visible wear between washes than straight hair.
Can I mix textures in one sew-in?
Yes, some installs intentionally blend two adjacent textures, such as body wave and deep wave, for a custom look. If you try this, buy from the same hair type and vendor to keep the color and quality consistent across both textures.
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