EZ Braid Quatro 4X Pre-Stretched 26", Color 1B

Good quality, and great price!

This is, without question, the BEST synthetic braiding hair I've ever used and I cannot recommend it highly enough, particularly to anyone with a history of allergic reactions to synthetic hair extensions. Years ago, my mother braided my hair using Toyokalon synthetic hair, which was popular for its silky texture and naturally curled ends. Unfortunately, what seemed like a harmless beauty choice turned into a serious health crisis. I developed a potentially life-threatening respiratory condition called allergic pneumonitis. Breathing felt like trying to draw air through a straw, and with each passing day, that straw seemed to grow thinner. Eventually, my breathing became so severely compromised that I could barely do more than wheeze and gasp for air. Neither my doctors nor I could identify the cause. After an entire year of suffering, extensive medical investigations, and costly lung-tissue biopsies that left permanent scars, I finally made the connection: my synthetic hair extensions were triggering the problem. I removed the extensions, eliminated synthetic hair from my routine, and—voilà!—I recovered. I could breathe normally again! Naturally, I swore I would never again wear synthetic hair. That changed when my braider introduced me to EZ Braid Pre-Stretched Braiding Hair, the product pictured here. What a revelation! Unlike my previous experience, this hair has caused me absolutely no allergic reactions. It also requires no vinegar rinse or other pretreatment before installation, which is a tremendous bonus. For an entire year, I wore EZ Braid in goddess-braid styles, incorporating wavy human-hair pieces for added texture. During that time, I experienced ZERO allergic reactions — no itching, no rashes, no hives and, most importantly, NO breathing problems whatsoever. And my natural hair grew nine inches during that year. So, protective styling with EZ Braid allowed me to maintain my braids while enjoying remarkable hair growth. Beyond my personal experience with sensitivities, the hair itself is excellent. It's smooth, easy to braid, looks beautiful, and curls effortlessly when set on rods and dipped in hot water. After what I endured with other synthetic extensions, finding a product I can wear comfortably and confidently has been so liberating. EZ Braid has earned my loyalty. I cannot personally recommend another synthetic braiding-hair brand with this level of confidence. I absolutely LOVE this hair. Enjoy!