Loose Wave VS Body Wave: What Is The Difference Between Them?

Loose wave and body wave are two terms that are used to describe the hair textures in the wig market.

You may have heard these two terms many times, but still feel confused about these two different concepts.

The following blog will explain the definitions, features, benefits, and differences of loose wave and body wave in detail, which will solve your concerns and problems about them.

What’s more, you can also learn how to choose between them according to your personal demands and individual preferences.

1. What is loose wave?

Loose wave hair refers to a hairstyle that combines waves and curls perfectly, and it is neither too tight nor too loose.

That is to say, loose wave hair has softer and looser curls than curly hair, and it has more voluminous and more glorious textures than straight hair at the same time.

It can obtain a balance between curly hair and straight hair successfully and perfectly.

Of course, you can consider loose wave hair as a fusion of curly hair and straight hair, which can provide you with a more natural and more voluminous appearance.

When it comes to loose wave hair, some people will mix it up with body wave hair and feel confused about these two different hair textures.

Frankly speaking, loose wave hair has tighter and smaller curls than body wave hair, which is an essential and important element for you to distinguish them.

If you remember this in your heart, you can tell the differences between loose wave hair and body wave hair with your eyes easily and effortlessly.

2. The features of loose wave:

(1)Material.

Loose wave hair is made from 100% human hair, which makes it incredibly soft and unbelievably shiny. 

It is a very worthwhile and suitable choice for you.

(2)Curl pattern.

The curls of loose wave hair are not aligned in the same direction, which makes it have a fuller, thicker, and more voluminous appearance.

All in all, loose wave hair is a suitable choice for those looking for a casual and appealing appearance.

(3)Voluminous and bouncy.

Loose wave hair is tight and soft, which makes it look voluminous and bouncy.

It is a perfect fusion of curly hair and straight hair, which is a suitable choice for people looking for a voluminous and appealing appearance without making people feel overly ostentatious and flamboyant.

3. What is body wave?

Body wave hair refers to a hairstyle that features an “S” shape pattern throughout the entire bundle of the hair, which is an elegant and timeless hairstyle.

For its chic and glorious appearance, body wave hair is extremely popular among African American women.

To be honest, body wave hair has characteristics of curly hair and straight hair, which makes it a suitable choice for people looking for a natural and understated appearance.

What’s more, it can blend well with many hair patterns, with its loose and relaxed textures.

4. The features of body wave:

(1)Material.

Body wave hair is made from 100% human hair, and it is of high quality.

(2)Curl pattern.

Body wave hair has a unique “S” shape pattern throughout the entire bundle of hair.

(3)Voluminous and bouncy.

Body wave hair is less voluminous and bouncy than loose wave hair.

5. The benefits and drawbacks of loose wave and body wave:

(1)The benefits of loose wave:

①Voluminous and appealing appearance.

The curls of loose wave hair are not aligned in the same direction, which makes it have a fuller, more voluminous, and more striking appearance.

If you are looking for a voluminous and voluptuous look, loose wave hair will be a suitable choice for you.

②Versatile hairstyles.

Loose wave hair is a fusion between straight hair and curly hair, having a great balance between curls and volumes, which makes it versatile in hairstyles.

What’s more, you can use heat tools to restyle your loose wave hair wigs according to your personal demands and individual preferences.

③Long lifespan.

With proper and careful maintenance, you can use a loose wave hair wig for more than one year without losing its smoothness and sheen.

(2)The benefits of body wave:

①Elegant and timeless appearance.

The curls of body wave hair are loose and relaxed, which makes it a suitable choice for people looking for an elegant and timeless appearance.

②Versatile hairstyles.

Body wave hair has a unique “S” shape pattern throughout the entire bundles of the hair, which makes it blend well with many kinds of hair textures and makes it a complement for your natural hair.

Besides, you can also use heat tools to restyle your body wave wigs based on your demands and preferences.

③Long lifespan.

If you pay attention to the care and maintenance of a body wave wig, it can be used for more than one year while keeping its smoothness and sheen.

④Easy to maintain.

Compared to loose wave hair, body wave hair is easier to maintain.

For example, you can simply use your fingers or a wide-tooth brush to comb a body wave hair wig out, for it has a unique “S” shape pattern and obtains a sleek and smooth nature.

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6. The differences between loose wave and body wave:

(1)Curl pattern.

First and foremost, the curl pattern is the essential and primary element for you to distinguish loose wave hair and body wave hair.

The curls of loose wave hair are not aligned in the same direction, which makes it have a fuller and more voluminous appearance than body wave hair.

Body wave hair has a unique “S” shape pattern, which makes it have a chicer and more understated appearance than loose wave hair.

If you keep this point in mind, you can tell the differences between loose wave hair and body wave hair with your eyes easily and effortlessly.

(2)Volume.

Secondly, loose wave hair has smaller and tighter curls than body wave hair, which makes it fuller and more voluminous than body wave hair.

(3)Maintenance.

When it comes to maintenance, deep wave hair requires more maintenance than body wave hair, for its curls are not aligned in the same direction, and it has a fuller and more voluminous appearance.

If you don’t have enough time to maintain your hair wig, maybe a body hair wig is a better and suitable choice for you.

(4)Hairstyles.

Honest speaking, loose wave hair is more versatile and flexible in hairstyles than body wave hair.

(5)Bouncy.

Loose wave hair is more bouncy than body wave hair, for it has smaller and tighter curls.

7. How to choose between loose wave and body wave?

When you are making a decision between loose wave hair and body wave hair, you should take the following factors into consideration.

(1)Your natural hair type.

If you are looking for a natural and seamless appearance, you should take your hair type into account first.

Loose wave hair is more voluminous and more bouncy than body wave hair.

(2)Hairstyles.

Loose wave hair is more versatile and more flexible in hairstyles than body wave hair.

If you want to have more options in hairstyles, maybe a loose wave hair wig is a more suitable choice for you.

(3)Maintenance.

Frankly speaking, loose wave hair requires more time to maintain than body wave hair.

If you don’t have enough time to maintain your human hair wig, it’s a suitable choice for you to choose body wave hair.

(4)Your personal demands and individual preferences.

Last but not least, you certainly can make up the decision according to your personal demands and individual preferences without considering the factors above.

Conclusion:

After reading this blog, you must have a clearer and more systematic understanding of the loose wave and the body wave.

What’s more, you can also better distinguish the differences between loose wave and body wave, and know how to choose between them based on your personal demands and individual preferences.

It’s my pleasure if this blog can really address your problems and confusions about loose wave and body wave.

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