French curls hairpiece in South Africa: types, packs and prices

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French curls hairpiece in South Africa, explained

What a French curls hairpiece is

A French curls hairpiece in South Africa is a pack of pre-curled synthetic braiding hair. It is sold for boho braids, goddess braids, twists and crochet, and it is not a wig or a topper. Be Beautiful Hair describes its Mzansi Curls as pre-stretched French curl braiding hair made from synthetic fibres, soft, lightweight and bouncy. Clicks lists Ruby Love French Curl RL2 as synthetic fibre with soft, defined curls.

The name is used loosely. Be Beautiful Hair sells Lushy Curls Long as a loose curl French braid texture. Takealot lists Loose Braid French Curl as pre-curled fibre, and lists Darling Bonjour Curls Long with a defined French curl pattern for long braids, twists and crochet looks. French curl braids are the boho and goddess styles these packs are sold for.

French curls and Italian curls in South African shops

People search for both names, and shops use Italian curl in two different ways. The first is braiding hair. Universal Dealers lists Angels Italian Curls in colours #1, #1/27, #1/30, 1/27/613 and 1/33, and a product called ITALIAN CURL under its braids and faux locs. Takealot lists Italian Curls Pre-Curled Braiding Hair for boho, bohemian and goddess braids and twists, and says it has a human hair like feel. That wording describes the feel and does not name the fibre, so ask the seller what it is.

The second is human hair. The San Hair describes its Italian Curl Double Drawn 13x4 as a premium human hair wig. The Wig Factory sells an Italian Curl set of 3 bundles and a closure as 100% virgin human hair, and Clicks lists The San Hair Italian Curl Pony 16 inch as 100% virgin human hair. Those are wigs, bundles and ponytails, so we do not price them on this page.

We did not find a retailer or maker that defines how an Italian curl differs from a French curl in size or shape, so we do not claim a difference. Compare the product photos and ask the seller about the curl size before you buy.

French curls hairpiece price

On 6 Oct 2026 single listings in the table cost from R90 for Be Beautiful Hair's Mzansi Curls to R169.99 for Universal Dealers' Angels Italian Curls and ITALIAN CURL. Clicks lists French Curl RL2 at R110. Universal Dealers lists French Curl at R129.99 to R149.99 and Meisha French Curl at R150. The 8 inch Meisha minis start at R157 on Takealot.

Takealot sells bigger sets. Meisha French Curly Braid Hair in 28 inch with 6 bundles was R230, Darling Bonjour Curls Long as a 2 pack was R355, and Loose Braid French Curl 18 inch as a pack of 4 was R360. Takealot's Italian Curls Pre-Curled Braiding Hair was R380. Check the pack size on each row before you compare, because one pack is not the same amount of hair at every store.

How many packs for a full head

The listings do not agree, because packs are not a standard size. A Meisha 28 inch listing says one pack of 6 bundles suits a full head, depending on fullness. A second Meisha 28 inch listing, sold as a pack of 2, recommends 2 packets. Loose Braid 18 inch says 4 packs are usually enough, and counts them as 8 bundles. Darling Bonjour Curls Long comes as 2 packets of 60 cm hair, and the listing does not say how many make a head.

A US crochet hair seller's table puts curly boho braids at 5 to 6 packs for 12 to 16 inch hair, 6 to 7 for 18 to 22 inch and 8 to 9 for 24 inch and longer, with a pack or two more for light density and one fewer for high density. Its packs are not the same size as the SA packs above, so use it only as a sanity check. We did not find a pack weight on the French curl listings we read, so count bundles, ask your braider, and keep one pack unopened until they confirm.

Hot water and curl care

Several listings say the curls can be refreshed with hot water. The Meisha mini listings call the fibres hot water friendly and say you can refresh or redefine the curls. The Loose Braid listing says hot water use to revive curls is optional. Only use hot water if the pack or listing says the fibre allows it.

Where to buy

Be Beautiful Hair sells Mzansi Curls and Lushy Curls on its own site. Clicks lists the Ruby Love French Curl range. Universal Dealers, at 14 Strand Street, Central, Gqeberha, lists French Curl, Meisha French Curl and the Italian curl packs, delivers across South Africa and offers in-store pickup. Takealot has the multipacks and the longer lengths. We have no verified list of hairpiece shops by suburb yet, so phone a store before you travel.

Keep the tension low

Curly boho and goddess styles are still braided or crocheted into your own hair. The British Association of Dermatologists lists tight braids, and weaves or hair extensions, among the hairstyles often associated with traction alopecia, and says stopping tight hairstyles is the most important step to stop hair loss getting worse. Ask your braider for a looser install, and take the style out if your scalp is sore.

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