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How to choose the perfect kinky hair extensions for your hair type

Posted on by Talia

Despite the initial challenges in manufacturing, kinky hair extensions have increasingly become more and more popular in the extension industry. This also causes some hesitation when people are among so many choices. These guides will explore factors for considering the best extensions for your hair type.

If you are seeking the way to enhance your overall look with kinky hair extensions, let’s jump to comprehensive guides below and get yourself remarkable.

Kinky hair extensions
Kinky hair extensions

What are kinky hair extensions?

Let’s start with understanding kinky hair, which is another name for curly hair with the curl patterns in the range of 4A to 4C. It is related to the tightest and most textured pattern. Kinky locks are commonly found in African women or in people who are naturally curly.

Kinky hair extensions are a type of hair extension that has tight ringlet coils to simulate Afro-textured hair. They are made of human hair or synthetic fiber to increase length and thickness of the user’s hair. These extensions give various choices of lengths, colors and curl patterns, which helps people change to different looks easily without harming the natural one. 

The extensions with tight ringlet coils to mimic natural African women’s hair
The extensions with tight ringlet coils to mimic natural African women’s hair

There are several popular sorts of kinky designed for people to apply in many versatile ways:

  • Kinky clip-in hair extensions
  • Kinky tape-in hair extensions
  • Kinky sew-in hair extensions
  • Kinky micro-link hair extensions
  • Kinky Lace Closure

How to choose the best kinky hair extensions

Nowadays, it is no longer difficult to find kinky hair extensions nearby, as there are more and more manufactured to meet the increasing demands. However, the variety in choices may make you confused when considering the right ones. These following tips can helps you choose the suitable kinky hair extensions:

  • Understanding your natural hair type

Before getting into the hair extension world, it is necessary to assess your hair condition precisely. Knowing how your curl pattern is helps you to pick the right range from 4A to 4C and determining whether your hair is fine, medium or thick helps you to ultimate the volume extensions needed for the desired look. Besides, the overall health of hair like dry, oily or damaged shows which sort (clip-in, tape-in, sew-in,…) it can endure. Understanding your hair type is the first step guiding you to select the kinky hair extensions seamlessly.

Kinky texture is categorized in the range from 4A to 4C (Source: Hairfair)
Kinky texture is categorized in the range from 4A to 4C (Source: Hairfair)

  • Considering the right length of extensions

In choosing extension length, it is largely related to the original length of your hair. You need to remember that your own curls must be long around the chin (about 4 – 6 inches long), so extension roots are surely covered well and naturally. If you have short hair, the recommended length of extensions had better stick to 14 – 16 inches.

Which reaches your shoulders, not to affect the overall look. To those with long hair, there are more choices for kinky hairpieces. Longer hair people can pick from 20 – 26 inches to achieve an ideal length that reaches below chest or even waist and hips, based on your height.

In addition, curly hair extensions are measured straight. Therefore, when you choose kinky hair extensions, you should get a bundle that is 4 inches longer than the target length.

  • Matching with natural hair color

To have a natural and seamless blend with your own hair, choosing the suitable color for extensions is a crucial consideration. You should take notice of detail for color matching. Remember to compare the extension to the mid-lengths and ends of your hair rather than the roots. A shade slightly lighter than the original color is a safe choice for achieving a good blend if you do not know much about the matching principles.

  • Getting on well with personal style

Hair is one of the main elements that reflects your style. Let’s choose the kinky hair extensions that carry suitable texture, type, length, color,… and bring ease to you to style them the way you like.

Read more:

  • What is 4C hair? Is 4C hair high maintenance? How to Recognize
  • What is Single Donor Hair? Characteristics and How to Identify It
  • 100+ Authentic, High-Quality Bulk Hair for Your Styling

Celebrities with kinky hair that inspire fabulous hairstyles

  • Nathalie Emmanuel

We are no longer strange to The Game of Thrones star’s signature off-kilter curls. The dark Afro locks are personalized with such a side part cut through. That enhances her angularity in a soft style.

Nathalie looks both angular and soft in her signature off-kilter curls (Source: USmagazine)
Nathalie looks both angular and soft in her signature off-kilter curls (Source: USmagazine)

  • Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita Nyong’o’s twisted curls really bring an outstanding and cool look. It is a great recommendation for ones who have natural texture like that. 

Lupita Nyong’o appeared effortlessly chic with her natural curls and minimal jewelry (Source: Desiree Navarro)
Lupita Nyong’o appeared effortlessly chic with her natural curls and minimal jewelry (Source: Desiree Navarro)

  • Yara Shahidi

Yara Shahidi recalls “80s effect” with the triangulated chop hairstyle, coming to a side part and a coiled bang. The hairstyle builds both an alluring and strong appearance.

Yara Shahidi elegantly styled her retro hair with aqua eyeshadow and geometric accessories (Source: Frazer Harrison)
Yara Shahidi elegantly styled her retro hair with aqua eyeshadow and geometric accessories (Source: Frazer Harrison)

  • Malaika Firth

Malaika’s shoulder-length hair leaning to dark brown, especially the out-of-place curls make her look carefreely attractive. 

Malaika Firth show up carefreely but still alluring in almost natural hair look (Source: David M. Benett)
Malaika Firth show up carefreely but still alluring in almost natural hair look (Source: David M. Benett)

  • Beyoncé

Striking caramel-colored strands are separated at the center and cascading down Beyoncé shoulders. The wealthily textured and endlessly volumed hair creates Queen’s chic elegance.

Luxurious look with caramel-colored curls and blink accessories made Beyonce always signature and standout (Source: Stephen Shugerman)
Luxurious look with caramel-colored curls and blink accessories made Beyonce always signature and standout (Source: Stephen Shugerman)

FAQs

How long can kinky hair extensions last?

The lifespan of extensions hair can last from 3 to 12 months, depending on these factors:

  • Quality of extensions: high-quality natural hair extensions may last longer than ones made from synthetic fiber.
  • Applying method: micro-link extensions offer the best longevity, come after are sew-in and tape-in ones and the last are tape-in extensions, which are a daily temporary solution.
  • Maintenance: if we take care of the extensions properly by regular washing with sulfate-free shampoo and conditioning or avoiding styling with so much heat, the lifespan can be extended.

What are popular kinky hairstyles for ladies?

These are styles with kinky hair that will never go out of trend:

  • Wooly kinky Afro: the name describes itself because the hair just looks like wool. This can be styled with many colors such as black, brown, blonde, caramel, etc.
  • Kinky Afro: a chic and the oldest hairstyle for African ladies.
  • Large-sized kinky ponytail: the style with a front tidily-lay hair and a kinky ponytail builds a gorgeous look.
  • Crochet kinky locs: it mentions a method of crocheting locs on braided hair to make it last longer.
  • Reggae locs: another style not only helps to wear long but also creates a unique and edgy appearance.

Can users swim with kinky hair extensions?

People can surely  swim with kinky hair extensions if we pay attention to several precautions: 

  • Before swimming: you should wet all of your hair first, then apply conditioner to the extensions, tie and cover them carefully with the swim cap.
  • After swimming: when you finish your swimming, wash them immediately with shampoo and conditioner. After all, do not forget to comb and detangle the extensions gently.

Kinky hair extensions come in various sorts and offer people with convenience in upgrading your appearance. Understanding the features of these extensions will help you a lot to pick the precise option. 

If you are looking for high-quality kinky extensions, check out JenHair right now. Our products are available in a variety of options that meet what you are seeking. Check out our collections and start shopping!

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Talia

Talia is a hair expert of JERA Vietnam Company Limited and has 5 years of experience in the hair industry. She works at many different brands and has worked at professional salons in New York, USA. She start to work as a hair specialist from 2019. She has participated in major hair fairs in Moscow, Russia ( International Hair Fair), New York, USA and São Paulo, Brazil.