Curly Bulk Human Hair for Braiding - Wholesale from Vietnam

Curly bulk hair starts quoted on request, factory-direct from Vietnam. Minimum order is 500g. This page tells you something most raw curly hair vendors will not: whether the curl you are buying grew that way, or was set in a factory. That difference changes what you pay, and it changes how the hair behaves after the first wash. Full pricing by order volume is further down this page.

This page covers curly bulk hair specifically. For straight, wet-and-wavy, and afro kinky bulk textures, see the full Bulk Human Hair for Braiding collection.

What Is Curly Bulk Hair?

Curly bulk hair is loose human hair with a defined curl pattern. It is supplied without a weft and sold by weight - that is what separates it from our wefted raw human hair bundles. Braiders and stylists use bulk hair for boho braids, curly ends on knotless braids, crochet installs, and curly ponytails.

Unlike afro kinky, which is a dense coil built to grip, curly bulk hair holds a visible spiral. That spiral is what clients are paying for. It is also the hardest property to preserve. Most of this page is about how well the curl holds, not just how it looks in the bag.

Natural Curl vs Steam-Set Curl: What Are You Actually Buying?

“Vietnamese curly hair” comes from two completely different sources. Most listings never tell you which one is in the box. Here is the difference - and why it changes both the price and what your clients get.

Natural curl - the curl grew that way

Some Vietnamese and Cambodian donors have a naturally wavy or curly pattern. On these strands, the cuticle layer - the hair’s outer layer, which is what holds a curl in place - does not lie in one uniform direction. It sits in an uneven pattern set by the donor’s own DNA, and that unevenness is what creates the curl. Nothing is added and nothing is reshaped - the hair is cut from the donor already curled.

• It holds its pattern through washing, the way your client’s own curly hair does.
• It has more natural body and movement than a set curl.
• Supply is limited. Only a small share of donors have this texture, so lead times are longer and the price is higher.
• It is very hard to tell apart from a well-made steam curl by eye. That is exactly why you should ask your supplier which one they are selling you.

Steam-set curl - straight hair reshaped into a curl

Most Vietnamese donor hair grows straight, while demand for Vietnamese curly hair is high. That gap is why most of the “Vietnamese curly” hair on the market today is steam-set rather than naturally curly.

Steam-setting reshapes the cuticle layer of straight hair into a curl. A softening agent goes on first, followed by controlled steam heat. Because the process uses steam rather than dry heat, the strand keeps its moisture and finishes soft and glossy. It still looks and behaves like human hair, because it is human hair.

• You can order almost any curl pattern, in the length and colour you want.
• Supply is steady, so you are not waiting on a rare donor texture.
• The price is more competitive. That is why most wholesale curly bulk hair buyers stock it.
• The pattern is set into the hair rather than grown into it, so it needs more care to hold through repeated washing.

Which one does Govihair sell?

We supply both, and we tell you which one you are getting before you pay. If a supplier cannot answer that question about their own stock, that itself is your answer.

That gap is one of the fastest ways to separate a real factory from raw curly hair vendors who are simply reselling someone else’s catalog.

For a fuller look at natural versus processed Vietnamese hair, see our Vietnamese curly hair guide.

Curly Bulk Hair Pricing: Steam-Set vs Natural Curl

All prices are per 100g, factory-direct, for natural black. Both figures in each row are standard Double Drawn quality. The range reflects the grade surcharge below, not a “basic vs. double-drawn” split - order Double Drawn as-is at the lower figure, or add Luxury quality (+quoted on request) for thicker, more uniform ends, priced toward the higher figure.

Standard orders (from 1kg):

Wholesale pricing is quoted on request, per specification and destination. Price moves with length, grade, texture and the volume you commit to, so we quote against your actual spec rather than publishing a rate card. Colour work and texturing are priced as add-ons. Minimum order is 500 g.

VIP orders (from 5kg) - lower per-100g rate at volume:

Wholesale pricing is quoted on request, per specification and destination. Price moves with length, grade, texture and the volume you commit to, so we quote against your actual spec rather than publishing a rate card. Colour work and texturing are priced as add-ons. Minimum order is 500 g.

Because 500g falls under the 1kg threshold, a quoted on request-per-100g surcharge applies at MOQ. Ordering a full 1kg or more removes it. Colour and lengths above 24 inches are quoted separately.

MOQ is 500g. Pricing steps down twice: once at 1kg, and again at 5kg VIP orders.

Natural curl pricing

Natural curl is quoted per order rather than listed at a fixed price. That is not us holding the number back. It is because natural curl depends on how many donors with that texture we have sorted that month, not on how much we can produce. Tell us the length and weight you need. We will confirm current availability and the exact premium before you commit.

Request your tier quote - tell us your curl pattern, length and total weight, and we’ll send your exact price within one working day.

How Is Curly Hair Made in the Factory?

This is the steam-setting process, step by step, on our own production floor in Da Nang:

1. Wash the sorted raw material and remove any remaining impurities.
2. Apply a softening treatment so the cuticle can be reshaped.
3. Set the shape by hand, using forming tools. This step is 100% manual - no machine does it.
4. Steam at 70-80°C for one to two hours to lock the pattern in.
5. Rinse again and inspect the curl bundle by bundle before packing.

What that process does and does not involve

The raw hair itself is never chemically treated before curling. It arrives at the factory as collected. The curl-forming step is different: every curl pattern is set using a softening agent, followed by controlled steam heat.

Softer, looser patterns need only a light treatment. Tighter patterns, such as pixie curly or kinky straight, need a stronger chemical step, because steam alone cannot hold a curl that tight on human hair.

Ask our team which process applies to the pattern you are ordering. We would rather tell you now than have you discover it after the first wash.

Can Bleached Hair Hold a Curl?

Not as well - and you should know that before you order bleached curly bulk hair.

Bleaching lifts and damages the cuticle layer. The curl pattern in steam-set hair is held by that same cuticle layer. Once it has been stripped, the hair has less structure to hold its shape. The curl loosens faster, and it does not always come back fully after washing.

This is not a Govihair problem. It is a property of human hair, and it applies to every supplier. What differs is whether they tell you.

A thicker, higher-grade tier generally holds bleach and curl longer than a lower tier does, so clients come back sooner and the reorder margin holds. If your client needs both a light colour and long-lasting curl, order Raw Type 1 material. Keep the target shade darker than the lightest, most heavily bleached tiers where possible (the #60-and-above “white colour” range).

Set expectations that a curl at those lighter shades will need reviving more often than a dark-tone bundle would.

Why the Curl Varies Between Batches

Curl pattern is not identical from one production batch to the next. Any supplier telling you otherwise has not made this product in large volumes.

Three things cause the variation. The shaping step is done entirely by hand, so there is natural human variance. The humidity in the air during setting and drying affects how tightly the pattern locks. And time in storage relaxes a set curl slightly.

A modest difference in tightness between batches is normal. It is not a defect. A pattern that is visibly a different curl type from what you approved on video is a defect, and we will replace it. If you are reordering to match an existing install, tell us. We will note the original batch and match as closely as the process allows.

Opening Your Shipment and Reviving the Curl

Curly hair cannot be pressed flat and vacuum-packed the way straight hair can, without ruining the pattern, so we pack it loosely. It still arrives flatter than it left, and that is expected.

1. Separate the bundles by hand. Do not brush or comb dry curly hair - it will pull the pattern out.
2. Mist with cool water, or rinse with cool water and a little sulphate-free conditioner.
3. Scrunch gently upward with your hands to encourage the pattern back.
4. Let it air dry completely. Do not apply direct heat to revive curl - heat is what costs you the pattern permanently.

The curl should come back within one cycle of this. If it does not, stop and send us photos before installing.

How to Test the Curl When Your Order Arrives

You do not have to take our word for how the curl performs. Here is how to check it yourself, on a small section, before you commit the whole order to an install.

1. Take one bundle and separate a small test section.
2. Wash it with cool water and a sulphate-free shampoo - the same way your client would wash it.
3. Let it air dry completely without heat and without brushing. Give it the full drying time; a half-dry curl tells you nothing.
4. Compare the dried section against the rest of the bundle and against the video you approved.

What you are looking for: the pattern should still look like the same curl type, with some loosening. Heavy loosening on a bundle that was not bleached is worth raising with us. A completely dropped pattern is not normal.

Very few suppliers will tell you how to test their own product. We would rather you find a problem on one test section than on forty heads.

Five Questions to Ask Any Curly Hair Supplier

Whether you buy from us or not, these are the questions that separate a factory from a reseller. Every one of them is answered on this page.

1. Is this natural curl or steam-set curl?
2. If it is steam-set, what process is used, and at what temperature?
3. What material tier is it, and how light can that tier safely be taken?
4. Has the hair been bleached before the curl was set?
5. Will I see a video of my actual order before I pay the balance?

A supplier who cannot answer these about their own stock is buying it from someone else and passing it on. That is not automatically a reason to walk away - but among curly hair resellers, it is a reason to know exactly what you are paying for.

Minimum Order, Lead Time and Shipping

The minimum order is 500g, about five bundles. You can mix lengths and curl patterns within it - it does not have to be one single length or pattern. Pricing steps down at 500g, 1kg and 3kg.

In-stock lengths ship two to three days after production, plus roughly three to five days transit to the US. Custom curl patterns, and lengths above 26 inches, take about five to seven days to produce. Natural curl lead time depends on current donor availability and is confirmed per order.

Freight is quoted to your exact city by weight. Express runs 3-5 working days and the economy service 5-9 working days, tracked door to door by DHL, UPS or FedEx.Bulk Human Hair for Braiding page.

How Do We Verify Your Order Before Payment?

Before dispatch, we film your actual order - the real bundles, not a stock video - showing length, weight, curl pattern and colour. We send it to you for approval. The balance is due only after you confirm.

Returns and Replacements

Returns and replacements follow the same policy across every Govihair bulk texture - see the full return policy on our Bulk Human Hair for Braiding page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between natural curly and steam curly hair?

Natural curl grew that way on the donor. It comes from an irregular cuticle arrangement set by their DNA. Steam curl is straight hair reshaped with a softening agent and controlled steam. Natural curl holds better through washing but is scarce and costs more. Steam curl is available in any pattern and is what most wholesale curly bulk hair buyers stock.

How is curly hair made in the factory?

Wash the raw material, apply a softening treatment, shape by hand using forming tools, steam at 70-80°C for one to two hours, then rinse and inspect. The shaping step is entirely manual.

Can bleached hair hold a curl?

Less well. Bleaching damages the cuticle layer that holds the curl pattern, so the curl loosens faster and may not fully return after washing. This applies to every supplier, not just to us.

What is curly bulk hair?

Loose human hair with a defined curl pattern, supplied without a weft and sold by weight. It is used for boho braiding hair styles, curly ends, crochet installs and curly ponytails.

How much does curly bulk hair cost?

Steam-set curly starts quoted on request at 16 inch on 5kg VIP orders, or quoted on request at standard 1kg orders, and runs up to quoted on request at 24 inch double-drawn plus Luxury. Natural curl is quoted per order based on availability.

What is the minimum order quantity?

500g, approximately five bundles, and you can mix lengths and curl patterns within it. Pricing steps down at 500g, 1kg and 3kg, then again at 5kg VIP volumes.

How much is shipping to the US?

From quoted on request for 0.5kg. Rates include fuel surcharges but exclude peak-season surcharges and import duty. The full rate table is on our bulk braiding hair page.

Contact Govihair

Govihair (BAP GLOBAL) is a hair manufacturer and export supplier based in Da Nang, Vietnam. We produce for wholesale buyers in Europe, the USA, Africa, Latin America and Asia, and have done since 2016.

Factory: 292 Phu Dong Street, Hoa Xuan Ward, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam

US warehouse: 301 E Buckingham Rd, Suite 10, Garland, TX 75040

WhatsApp / Phone: +84 795 746 986

Email: [email protected]

Working hours: Monday to Saturday, 07:30 - 17:00 (GMT+7)