Our hair textures – find your match

The right hair texture is the most important choice when you buy hair extensions or get an extension installation – often more important than colour. If the texture is wrong, the transition between your own hair and the extensions will show, however good the colour match. That is why we have real hair extensions in six textures: straight, wavy, curly, Deep Wave, Yaki and Kinky. Here we go through the differences between the textures, how to choose the right one and what to think about when it comes to quality, colour, method and care.

Straight extensions
Straight extensions are completely sleek from root to tip and give a classic, glossy and polished look. They suit you if you have naturally straight or slightly wavy hair, and they are the easiest texture to care for. Because it is real hair, you can wear it sleek, curl it with a curling iron or colour it, just like your own hair.

Wavy extensions (Body Wave)
Wavy extensions, also called Body Wave, have soft waves with a long wavelength and a light, lively movement. This is our most versatile texture: it blends into straight, wavy and slightly curly hair, and it can be straightened or enhanced. If you straighten the hair, the waves come back the next time you wash it.

Curly and Deep Wave extensions
Curly extensions have defined curls and spirals, sometimes called corkscrew curls. They give volume and character and suit you if you have curly hair of your own, or if you would like a curly ponytail or clip-in. Deep Wave extensions have deeper and tighter S-shaped curls than curly and give maximum volume and a pronounced texture. So the difference lies in the size and density of the curls: curly has larger, looser curls, while Deep Wave has deeper and more defined curls.

Yaki and Kinky for Afro hair
Yaki is straight but with slightly coarser strands, a more matte shine and more body than regular straight extensions. The texture mimics relaxed or blow-dried Afro hair, where silky straight extensions often look too sleek. Kinky is a dense, springy curl pattern with small curls that mimics natural, unrelaxed Afro hair. Kinky is available in selected products, so check the collection for what is in stock right now.

How to choose the right texture
The simple rule is to match how your own hair looks when it air-dries without styling. If it turns out completely straight, choose straight; if it dries softly wavy, choose wavy; and if you get clear curls, choose curly or Deep Wave. If you have Afro hair, the choice depends on how you wear your hair day to day: if you blow-dry or relax it, Yaki suits you; if you wear it natural, Kinky or Deep Wave suits you. Also think about how you want to style it. Real hair can be straightened and curled just like your own, so many people who switch between sleek and curly choose wavy, which sits in between and needs the least styling in either direction. You can also mix textures, for example straight extensions with naturally wavy hair of your own, as long as you have a plan for how to style them together.

Quality and colour
We have real hair extensions in the qualities Classic, Premium and Luxury. Luxury is our best quality and lasts the longest with the right care, and both Premium and Luxury are Remy hair. The range of qualities, lengths and colours varies between textures and products, so check each product page for what is available right now. All colours share the same colour chart regardless of texture, which makes it easy to find the right shade. Real hair can also be coloured both darker and lighter, and we recommend having a stylist do it to preserve the quality and curl pattern.

Methods for every texture
All textures work with our hair extension methods: tape, keratin, micro rings, micro weft, butterfly weft, invisible weft and sew-in. Curly and Deep Wave textures are often installed with sew-in, micro weft or micro rings because the attachments then blend naturally into the curls, while Yaki is often sewn in with a lace closure or lace frontal. We choose the method based on your own hair and your everyday life. You can see what each method costs on our hair extension prices page.

Care by texture
Straight and wavy extensions are the easiest and need the least moisture and styling. Curly, Deep Wave and Kinky need more moisture, leave-in and gentle handling – comb them when damp and avoid brushing them dry, so the curls keep their shape. Whatever the texture, use heat protection when you heat-style, and ideally braid the hair loosely or wear a silk bonnet at night.

Shop online or visit us
You can order real hair extensions in every texture from our online shop with delivery in 3–5 days. If you would like help with installation, we do it at our salons in Stockholm by Odenplan and in Uppsala. If you are unsure, send us a photo of your hair or book a free consultation online or in person, and we will match texture, colour and method together with you. We have worked with hair extensions since 2009 and support you all the way – from choosing a texture to aftercare advice.