Braiding Hair

Shop soft, lightweight braiding hair made with 100% Japanese Afrelle Kanekalon. Every pack is pre-washed with a custom apple cider vinegar rinse, pre-stretched, and ready to braid, with no extra soaking or feathering needed before your appointment. 

Choose 16 inch or 26 inch hair in natural, blond, burgundy, fashion, and ombre shades for knotless braids, box braids, twists, feed-ins, and more. Each pack includes eight 90 gram bundles, giving you enough hair for most full installs in one pack.


1 million+ bundles sold

Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 80,000+ customers

60-day itch-free guarantee

Independently lab tested

 

What Makes This Braiding Hair Different

ACV pre-rinsed and ready to install

Every bundle is washed with a custom apple cider vinegar rinse before it reaches you. This removes residual manufacturing substances that can contribute to itching, irritation, and the strong chemical smell common with untreated synthetic hair. You can open the pack and start braiding without a time-consuming soak at home.

Independent lab results you can read

Gyal Braids tested four samples: the raw fiber, the finished braid, the ACV rinse, and the rinse water. Lead, cadmium, arsenic, and formaldehyde were not detected in the published results. 

Read the full braiding hair lab results.

100% Japanese Afrelle Kanekalon

The hair is made with Japanese Afrelle Kanekalon, a soft synthetic fiber designed to mimic the feel and movement of natural hair. Its consistent fiber length helps reduce tangling, shedding, flyaways, and hand fatigue during longer installs.

Pre-stretched for faster braiding

The ends arrive tapered and ready to feed into the braid. There is no need to pull, feather, or manually stretch the hair before installation, helping your stylist work faster and create a cleaner finish.

How Many Packs of Braiding Hair Do You Need?

One Gyal Braids pack contains eight 90 gram bundles. Three to four bundles are enough for many styles, so one pack usually covers a full install. Use the table as a starting point, then adjust for head size, natural hair density, braid length, section size, and the fullness you want.

Braid style

Suggested Gyal bundle range

Planning note

Jumbo or large knotless braids

2 to 3 bundles

Use less hair per braid to keep the finished style light and flexible.

Medium knotless or box braids

3 to 4 bundles

This is the most common starting point for a full install.

Small knotless braids

4 to 6 bundles

Smaller sections usually need more feed-in pieces and greater overall density.

Feed-in braids or cornrows

2 to 4 bundles

The total depends on the number of rows, braid thickness, and added length.

Twists

3 to 5 bundles

Longer or fuller twists may need more hair.

Boho or goddess braids

3 to 4 base bundles

Buy the curly leave-out hair separately. Gyal Braids does not currently make crochet or curly bulk hair.

Hypoallergenic Braiding Hair for Sensitive Scalps

Gyal Braids is made for people who want synthetic braiding hair without the usual week-one itching, burning, flaking, or chemical smell. The fiber is pre-rinsed, sealed in hypoallergenic packaging, and backed by a 60-day itch-free guarantee.

People often search for non-toxic or chemical-free braiding hair, but synthetic hair is still a manufactured fiber. A more useful way to compare options is to look for transparent materials, pre-rinsing, published testing, and a clear guarantee. Gyal Braids provides all four.

Skin sensitivities differ from person to person. If you have reacted strongly to braiding hair before, test a small section against your skin before completing a full install.

See the independent braiding hair lab results

What Is Kanekalon Braiding Hair?

Kanekalon is a synthetic fiber made for wigs, extensions, and braiding hair. The quality and processing can vary widely between brands. Gyal Braids uses 100% Japanese Afrelle Kanekalon rather than a mixed-fiber blend.

Japanese Afrelle has a soft, natural texture with enough grip for knotless feed-ins and box braids. It holds color well, separates cleanly, and can be finished with hot water or a curling iron on low heat. Avoid direct high heat so the fiber stays smooth and fresh.

Ready for Braids Without the Week-One Itch?

Choose your length and color, then order one eight-bundle pack for your next install. Your hair arrives pre-washed, pre-stretched, and ready for your stylist, with a 60-day itch-free guarantee.

Braiding Hair FAQs

What is the best hair for braiding?

The best braiding hair is soft, lightweight, pre-stretched, easy to separate, and comfortable against the scalp. For sensitive scalps, look for pre-washed hair with transparent fiber information and published testing. Gyal Braids combines an ACV pre-rinse with 100% Japanese Afrelle Kanekalon and eight bundles per pack.

Is Gyal Braids hypoallergenic?

Yes. Gyal Braids is sold as hypoallergenic braiding hair for sensitive scalps. The hair is ACV pre-rinsed to remove residual manufacturing substances and is sealed in hypoallergenic packaging after washing.

Is this non-toxic braiding hair?

Gyal Braids does not rely on a vague chemical-free claim. The brand publishes independent lab results for four tested samples. Lead, cadmium, arsenic, and formaldehyde were not detected in those results. The hair is still a manufactured synthetic fiber, so the testing and pre-rinse are more useful than an absolute non-toxic label.

Do I need to wash Gyal Braids before installing it?

No. The hair arrives pre-washed with a custom apple cider vinegar rinse and ready to use. You do not need to soak, shampoo, dry, or stretch it before your appointment.

What does pre-stretched braiding hair mean?

Pre-stretched hair has tapered ends that have already been feathered for braiding. Your stylist can separate and feed it into the braid without manually pulling the ends, which saves prep time and creates a more natural finish.

How many packs of braiding hair do I need?

One Gyal Braids pack contains eight 90 gram bundles and is enough for most full installs. Many styles use about three to four Gyal bundles, leaving extra hair in the pack. Very small, extra-long, or high-density styles may use more.

Can I use Gyal Braids for knotless braids, box braids, twists, and feed-ins?

Yes. The pre-stretched texture works for knotless braids, box braids, twists, feed-in braids, cornrows, and boho braid bases. Gyal Braids does not currently make crochet hair or the curly bulk pieces used for goddess braids.

Can I dip the hair in hot water or use a curling iron?

Yes. You can hot-water set the ends or use a curling iron on low heat. Test a small section first and avoid direct high heat to protect the fiber.

Braiding Hair Guides

Learn how to choose, prepare, install, and care for braiding hair with practical guides from the Gyal Braids library.