What Hair Do You Need For Boho Braids?
Written by the team at Sashé Amari, specialists in boho braid hair extensions.
Who This Guide Is For
Most people don't realise that the reason boho braids fail is not the style, it's the hair. You can have the neatest install, the most precise partings, and still end up with curls that tangle within days, frizz that won't settle, and braids that look worn by week one.
This guide is for the woman who wants an install that survives a vacation — chlorine, salt water, the gym, the heat, and still looks as good on week six as it did on day one. Getting the hair right is non-negotiable.
The good news is the answer is straightforward once you know what you're looking for.
The Two Types of Hair You Need for Boho Braids
1. Pre-stretched braiding hair
Used for the actual braids, the standard option used by most professional braiders is synthetic, pre-stretched braiding hair. The yaki texture grips the natural hair better, keeps the braids neater for longer, and holds up through multiple washes, daily brushing, and weeks of wear. Human pre-stretched braiding hair is available as a premium alternative for those with allergies or sensitivities to synthetic hair, or for a human-only install.
2. Bulk human hair
Used for the curly attachments. Bulk human hair is used for the curly pieces added between the braids and at the ends to create the boho look.
This is where quality matters most. The hair should always be high-quality human hair; not all 100% human hair is of the same quality.
What To Decide now that you understand the two hair types
The remaining decisions are about your final look:
- Texture (Natural Wave vs Soft Wave) — What Texture Hair Is Best For Boho Braids?
- Length (how the hair translates to your final look) — What Length Hair Do You Need For Boho Braids?
- Quantity (bundle counts and fullness levels) — How Much Hair Do You Need For Boho Braids?
- Quality (how to spot high quality hair) — How To Spot High Quality Human Hair For Boho Braids
Most professional braiders use synthetic pre-stretched braiding hair for the base, and that is intentional, not a compromise. It grips well, stays neat, and holds up over time. Boho braids are a premium style. Your hair quality should reflect that.
- Boho braids require two types of hair: pre-stretched braiding hair for the braids, and bulk human hair for the curls.
- The standard pairing is synthetic pre-stretched braiding hair for the braids, paired with 100% human hair for the curls.
- Synthetic for the braids is the standard for a reason: it grips, it holds, it lasts.
- The curls are where quality shows up, so the bulk human hair must be good quality.
- Match the colours of the two hair types for a cohesive, natural-looking install.
Two Types of Hair. One Premium Finish.
Boho braids look beautiful when the hair is right. Get the braids right, get the curls right, and the rest is execution. Sashé Amari stocks both, in matching colours, sourced and proven to last — so the full install can be built from one trusted place.
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