What Texture Hair Is Best For Boho Braids?
Written by the team at Sashé Amari, specialists in boho braid hair extensions.
Who This Guide Is For
This guide is for the woman trying to decide between Natural Wave and Soft Wave for her boho braids and is unsure which to pick.
The good news is that with high-quality human hair, both textures are equally beautiful and easy to maintain. The decision is purely about the vibe you want and the maintenance routine that suits your lifestyle.
What Texture Actually Affects
A common worry: "Will I get a better install with one texture than the other?"
With good quality human hair, the answer is no. Both Natural Wave and Soft Wave perform the same. Both wash well, last well, and look beautiful when installed correctly.
What texture does affect:
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The visual finish (defined curls or softer waves)
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How it's styled day to day (curl products and brushing for Natural Wave, mostly brushing and a light oil for Soft Wave)
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The overall vibe of the install
Natural Wave
The more curly of the two textures. A defined, bouncy curl pattern with more visible coil.
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Visual: Defined, bouncy curls. More volume and texture in the install.
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Styling: Versatile. Worn curly with a spray bottle and curl products, or brushed out for a softer, wavier look. The same hair gives two distinct finishes depending on the routine.
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Who it suits: Anyone who wants flexibility, or who prefers a defined curl pattern.
Soft Wave
The looser of the two textures. Closer to the body wave. Slight movement, less defined curl.
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Visual: Flowy, beachy waves. Closer to a relaxed, almost-straight finish.
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Styling: Typically worn dry, with brushing and a little oil. The wave pattern stays consistent without needing to be activated. The routine is closer to caring for a body wave or straight weave.
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Who it suits: Anyone who wants a softer, more sleek look and a simpler styling routine.
How To Choose Between Them
Two questions cut through the decision:
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What look do you want? Defined curls (Natural Wave) or flowy waves (Soft Wave)?
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Do you want flexibility, or a single consistent look? Natural Wave can be worn curly or wavy, depending on the styling. Soft Wave stays a soft wave, whichever way you wear it.
Visually, the two textures are unmistakably different when seen side by side. The right one usually becomes obvious within seconds.
A Note On Texture Names In The Market
You'll see texture names like deep curly, loose curly, and Burmese curly across boho hair brands. Most of these are marketing language, not technical distinctions. They often describe very similar curl patterns sold under different names.
At the luxury end, two textures are recognised standards: Natural Wave and Soft Wave.
- With good quality human hair, texture doesn't affect performance. The decision is purely about preference.
- Natural Wave is the more curly, defined option. Versatile: worn curly with curl products, or wavier when brushed out.
- Soft Wave is the looser, body-wave option. Typically worn dry, with brushing and a little oil.
- The two questions to ask: what look do you want, and do you want flexibility or a single consistent finish?
- Most other texture names on the market (deep curly, loose curly, Burmese curly) are marketing variations of similar curl patterns.
Two Textures, One Premium Finish.
Boho braids look beautiful with either Natural Wave or Soft Wave. The right one for you is the one whose look you love and whose maintenance routine fits your life. Sashe Amari stocks both at the luxury end: 100% raw, single donor human hair, in matching colors. Choose your vibe.
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