Straight weave in South Africa: types, lengths and cost
A straight weave is straight hair sewn onto a braided base. A single 12 inch straight bundle cost R269 to R600 across eight stores on 6 Oct 2026. Straight hair shows its full length, so a 20 inch bundle looks 20 inch.
The main straight textures at a glance
Straight weave types, and what they start at
A sleek look at its true length
Silky and sleek, says Hair City
R180
Leave-out that has to blend with natural hair
Textured, like a blowout
R499
A very smooth look with full ends
Glass-smooth, says Silky Hair
R220
Length, bundles and heat
- True lengthMayvenn says curly and wavy hair wears shorter than its measured length. Straight hair, which it says shows length honestly, does not need that top-up.
- 2, 3 or 4Volure Hair says 2 bundles for 10 to 14 inch, 3 for 16 to 22 inch and 4 for 24 to 30 inch.
- 3 to 4 bundlesHermosa Hair's figure for straight hair in a full sew-in, against 2 to 4 for curly.
- 120 degreesHair City's heat advice for its straight bundles, in Celsius (250 Fahrenheit). Mayvenn says flat irons stay between 350 and 375 Fahrenheit. Use the lower.
How to choose at the shop
- Ask for the texture by name: straight, yaki straight, kinky straight or bone straight.
- Check the bundle weight. Virgin Human Hair lists 100 g, plus or minus 5 g.
- Check the length against the picture on our weave length guide.
- Check the listing says human hair and what heat it takes.
- Ask for light products, because Mayvenn says heavy ones make straight hair look greasy.
Straight bundle prices, 12 inch
Checked 6 Oct 2026Cheapest first. No store pays to be listed or ranked here.
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Straight weave, explained
What a straight weave is
A straight weave is straight hair sewn onto a braided base, the way any sew-in is done. Mayvenn, a US seller, describes straight hair as bone straight from root to tip, which shows length honestly. That matters for buying: Mayvenn says curly and wavy hair wears shorter than its measured length, so a straight bundle is the one where the number on the pack is the length you get.
In South Africa stores sell it as straight, silk straight, bone straight and kinky straight. On 6 Oct 2026 a single 12 inch straight bundle cost between R269 and R600 across eight stores, from a Takealot Joedir bundle at R269 and Virgin Human Hair's 13A straight at R279 to Silky Hair's brown Vietnamese bone straight at R600. Virgin Human Hair lists its 13A straight at 100 g a bundle, plus or minus 5 g, and Hair City says its straight bundles are double wefted for fullness.
Straight, yaki straight, kinky straight and bone straight
Mayvenn defines yaki straight as a pressed-hair grain that blends with relaxed hair, and kinky straight as a blown-out 4-type body that is best for leave-out. Hair City's Brazilian 10A kinky straight bundle is described as blending beautifully with natural hair for an authentic natural blowout look, and is listed as 100% virgin Brazilian human hair that can be dyed, bleached and styled. At 12 inch it was R549 on 6 Oct 2026. Virgin Human Hair sold kinky straight from 14 inch (R499) to 24 inch (R799).
Bone straight is the sleek end. Silky Hair lists its Vietnamese super double drawn bone straight bundles as 100% raw human hair with a glass-smooth finish and full ends from root to tip. Its natural black bundle ran from R220 at 6 inch to R2,050 at 26 inch, so the length you choose moves the price a long way.
How long a 10 inch or 20 inch straight weave looks
Luvme, a US seller, says 10 to 12 inch bundles fall between the chin and the shoulder, 14 to 16 inch between the shoulder and upper back and 18 to 20 inch at mid-back. Charts place lengths slightly differently, and our weave length guide shows a picture for a wearer of 1.65 m.
A 10 inch straight bundle cost R189 at Takealot, R232 at Virgin Human Hair, R280 at Remore Hair and R404 at Hair City on 6 Oct 2026. A 20 inch one cost R379 at Takealot, R542 at Virgin Human Hair, R854 at Hair City and R859 at Hair Majesty. At Virgin Human Hair a 20 inch bundle costs about 2.3 times a 10 inch one (our division).
How many bundles
Volure Hair says 2 bundles for 10 to 14 inch, 3 for 16 to 22 inch and 4 for 24 to 30 inch. Hermosa Hair gives 3 to 4 for straight hair in a full sew-in. Kendra's Boutique gives straight 4 at 24 to 26 inch and 4 to 5 at 28 to 30 inch. Mayvenn says 2 bundles up to 14 inch and 3 from 16 inch when you add a closure or frontal, which needs no extra bundle. Sources differ by a bundle, so ask your stylist for a number before you buy.
Straight weave hairstyles, and heat
Hermosa Hair says a bob can be done with your natural hair, a bob wig, a sew-in weave or a quick weave, and its list of 32 bob styles includes a sleek bob with a middle part and a symmetrical blunt straight bob. Hair City says its straight bundles can be curled, straightened and dyed, and Virgin Human Hair says its 13A can be straightened, curled, dyed and bleached.
Heat limits differ. Hair City recommends 120 degrees Celsius (250 degrees Fahrenheit) or lower with a heat protectant spray. Mayvenn says a flat iron should stay between 350 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat protectant. Use the lower figure.
Cost and care
Two 12 inch bundles of Virgin Human Hair's 13A at R279 each come to R558 (our multiplication). Fresha sew-in fittings read R450 to R700 in most listings we opened on 6 Oct 2026, with closure installs higher and some listings excluding the hair. See our weaves guide for the city by city ranges.
For care, Mayvenn says to comb from the ends up, sleep in silk or satin, never store hair damp and take the install down at 6 to 8 weeks. It adds that heavy creams, butters and mineral oil do not absorb into extensions, and that the thing that makes straight hair look greasy is the same thing that makes curly hair look alive. Choose light products.
Straight weave: questions
What is a straight weave?
A straight weave is straight hair sewn onto a braided base. Mayvenn describes straight hair as bone straight from root to tip, which shows length honestly. SA stores sell it as straight, silk straight, bone straight and kinky straight. Virgin Human Hair lists its 13A straight at 100 g a bundle.
What is kinky straight hair?
Kinky straight is straight hair with a blown-out body. Mayvenn calls it a blown-out 4-type body that is best for leave-out, and Hair City says its kinky straight bundle blends with natural hair for a natural blowout look. At 12 inch it cost R549 at Hair City on 6 Oct 2026, and Virgin Human Hair sold it from R499 at 14 inch.
How much does a straight weave cost in South Africa?
On 6 Oct 2026 a single 12 inch straight human hair bundle cost R269 to R600 across eight stores. Virgin Human Hair's 13A straight ran from R180 at 8 inch to R1,150 at 30 inch. Fresha sew-in fittings read R450 to R700 in most listings, and some listings exclude the hair, so ask what is included.
How long does a 10 inch or 20 inch straight weave look?
Luvme says 10 to 12 inch bundles fall between the chin and the shoulder and 18 to 20 inch at mid-back. Straight hair shows its length honestly, per Mayvenn, so it looks as long as it measures. A 10 inch bundle cost R189 to R404 and a 20 inch one R379 to R859 across the stores we checked on 6 Oct 2026.
How many bundles do I need for a straight weave?
Volure Hair says 2 bundles for 10 to 14 inch, 3 for 16 to 22 inch and 4 for 24 to 30 inch. Hermosa Hair says 3 to 4 for straight hair, and Kendra's Boutique gives 4 for 24 to 26 inch and 4 to 5 for 28 to 30 inch. Ask your stylist for a number before you shop.
Can I colour or flat iron a straight weave?
Store pages say yes for human hair. Hair City says its bundles can be curled, straightened and dyed, and Virgin Human Hair says its 13A can be straightened, curled, dyed and bleached. Hair City recommends 120 degrees Celsius or lower, while Mayvenn says flat irons stay between 350 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a heat protectant.
How long does a straight weave last?
A sew-in is meant to stay in for 6 to 8 weeks, per Mayvenn, Hermosa Hair and Honest Hair Factory, and Mayvenn says to take it down in that window. A well-cared-for virgin set can be reinstalled three or four times. The American Academy of Dermatology says to remove a weave immediately if it hurts.
Which hairstyles suit a straight weave?
Hermosa Hair lists a sleek bob with a middle part and a symmetrical blunt straight bob among its 32 bob styles, and says a bob can be done with a sew-in weave. Longer looks need longer bundles and more of them. We found no sourced guidance on parting or braid patterns, so ask your stylist to show examples.