Top 5 Picks For Inexpensive “Natural" Weaves

There will constantly be a fuss about why us kinky*, coily, nappy haired women have no true to texture weave out there. Don’t get me wrong, they exist, but they are crazy expensive! A variety of brands are completely accurate when it comes to blending their products with 4a-4c hair textures. Hallejuah to that! The concern is, why so costly?

Most of the best brands will tell you they use 100% human hair which might explain the price, but help a sista on a budget out, will ya? We need inexpensive hair.

Well maybe that won’t happen soon enough, and the only solution to that is to settle. You see, there are inexpensive hair extensions* out there that can be easily matched to kinky* hair. The problem is knowing what to pick. So let’s just come up with a brief list and all you have to do is find one to match!

1. Beshe Lady Lace Deep

This one is a WIG*! It comes in the box curly, but combing it out will give if that frizz we can manipulate and play with. It is only $30 online, and it also comes in several ombre and solid colors. Search this wig on YouTube to see the different ways YouTubers have manipulated this exact wig

2. Outre Indian Baby Soft Wave

Many women have a love and hate relationship with this hair. It comes in a wide variety of colors, and one pack could only cost you around $15-$30. This human hair is shockingly soft when first installed. As it ages, its softness lingers. The beauty of this hair is it that it is wet and wavy and in the pack and it is pre-curled.

To match it to a 4 texture, grab an afro pick and comb the curls out, this will leave it somewhat curly but frizzy. If you dislike the frizz, add water and the curls will come back. This hair can be tweaked to match any texture 4 hair, but be careful because it can get really big really quick!

On the other hand, there are complaints about the amount of hair shedding, but hey, you get what you pay for, right? Commonly, this hair is used by wig* lovers because it is perfect for making a wig. The older this hair gets, the more natural it looks and only two packs of this will do, unless you are going for a more bigger style.

3. Marley or Jumbo Braid Hair

Yes, this hair can be manipulated and inserted so many ways. A great method to deal with this bulk hair is to crochet it in. That’s right, this style can actually look realistic due to its texture. Depending on which brand you get, it can cost you around $4.99-$6.99 a pack for Marley hair.

Jumbo braid hair is much cheaper but not as natural looking in comparison to Marley hair. Of course, Marley hair comes in many colors, but I suggest sticking to the natural colors if you want it to be believable.

Braid your hair back, with hair left out in the front and back, then crotchet the rest with this hair. Whether you want a short fro style or a long bush, this style can be curled despite the fact that it is kanekalon (synthetic) hair.

Perm rod the entire head of hair and dip it into boiling water and you will get amazing results! The amount of packs needed depends on the style and size of head – the max is probably 8 packs. YouTube has several tutorials on this style. Check them out!

4. Milky Way Jerry Curl

Now, this hair is for those of us with loose curl textures. This is another wet and wavy weave, and if you are not feeling the curly look, feel free to grab a pick or comb to comb the curls right out; This hair gets big once it is combed out.

Milky Way Jerry Curl is claimed to be 100% human hair, so products can be applied to this hair. Pillow Soft Curls Moisturizer is said to work like a charm on this hair.

You’ll be paying $30-$50 a pack, and if you get a longer length, of course it will be more money – but that’s with any hair. If you want to blend kinkier hair with this weave, just simply do a twist out or braid out on the hair you left out – and do this wet. When completely dry, take it down carefully to avoid frizz, unless the weave* is in its frizzy state. Oh, and remember to add water to the hair (weave) if you are not satisfied with the frizz.

5. Vital My Style Latin

The Vital My Style (Latin) is another great option. It is synthetic hair and its curl pattern is more coily than curly; basically, it is a curly-coily weave. This is another weave* commonly used to make a handmade wig*. It comes with 6 pieces of 8 inches, so this is very ideal for a fro. The curls resemble a typical twist out.

We often fight with our shrinkage, and are looking for ways to make our hair appear thicker and longer. Well, this hair is it! If you are getting this hair sewn in and have leave out, a twist out will definitely help to blend.

Purchase this hair from a local BSS.

What about you? Are there any reasonable brands out there that you prefer? Please comment below, so we can have a complete list.