Malaysian Hair: 2 Different Textures, 10 Different Hairstyles

I have to admit that I was an avid wearer of Brazilian Hair, and I hardly strayed away.

When I discovered other hair textures, I was hesitant to try something new.

I dabbled in Peruvian and Malaysian hair when I finally built up the courage to leave behind my all-time favorite Brazilian hair.

While Peruvian is my reigning favorite because of its ability to blend with my natural, thin hair, Malaysian comes in a close second.

I ended up trying Malaysian Hair for the first time about two years ago, and I fell in love! I had a wig unit made out of three bundles and a closure. ✨

I had a U-part unit made. I know I preached against leaving out in favor of closures and full wig units, but regardless, they are so convenient; try not to judge me. 

U-part wigs were perfect for a quick fix!

They are less expensive to construct and were my first test run in case I did not like the feel of the Malaysian hair.

What to Expect with Malaysian Hair

My experience with Malaysia was overall positive.

Most Malaysian hair comes in a natural dark brown color. It is often a medium texture, resembling real hair closely; think 140 density.

Malaysian hair is soft and does not shed easily. This hair type has a high volume and full look.

Though it's in a straight style, such as Malaysian hair, on the Private Label Extensions website, one can also purchase deep wave or Body Wave Malaysian Hair, which is available on Private Label Extensions.

For African American hair, it is the hair type that looks most natural or closer to unprocessed, natural hair textures.

However, Malaysian hair tends to be a drier, coarser texture. One should avoid excessive oils and sprays when dealing with this hair type.

If you need to restore moisture, add a leave-in conditioner to the hair and let it sit. Because of its higher density, it can last longer without being washed or redone.

Fully Straight Hair

Malaysian Hair is sold straight. It is light brown to a dark natural brown.

A beautiful middle part with Silky Straight Malaysian Hair Bundles is a perfect look when first trying out Malaysian hair.

It highlights all of the significant aspects of Malaysian Hair.

Malaysian Deep Wave Hair

Deep Wave Hair will give you a Kelly Rowland sort of look.

This style is achievable with as little as two bundles.

Malaysian Body Wave

Malaysian Body Wave hair puts me in the mind of Brazillian Body Wave.

Silky and filled with waves.

If you are apprehensive about switching over to me, this should be your first stop.

Wavy hair is a go-to style and slays no matter the hair type or texture.

Leave Out

Wearing Malaysian Hair with leave-out is basically like wearing your real hair!

It blends so well with different textures, and the natural hair color makes it even better.

Because of its high density, it requires less maintenance than other weave textures, and this makes it ideal for leave-out installations.

That does not mean neglecting your hair bundle, sis! It says that this hair will shed less, last longer, and do better in terms of heat and styling.

You will still need to wash the hair and seal the wefts for the best results.

Closure Unit (Middle Part) or Small 4x4

Closure units offer protection for your hair, and using a broader closure, like the Malaysian Straight 4x4 Closure, will allow for more parting.

Frontal Unit (Middle Part / Deep Side Part)

Get a lace frontal unit made! I love love love wigs!

They are so convenient and versatile. Get a deep side part or middle part of your unit. Add spice with some Hollywood waves.

 

Low / High Ponytail

Malaysian Hair would be great for a low or high ponytail.

Due to its higher density, only one bundle would need to be used to achieve a full-looking ponytail.

Ponytail Hacks:

One thing I learned about obtaining a sleek ponytail at home is to use pomade instead of gel.

Gels are mainly water-based and will cause your hair to curl back up or wave instead of lying flat.

A balm gives a sticker and a sturdier hold. Another ponytail hack is to smooth hair down layer by layer so that your natural hair lays down flatter.

Use a hair tie instead of a rubber band, which can cause breakage and make it harder to anchor the hair to your natural ponytail.

Wand Curled / Flexi-Rod Hair

Get a beautiful curly fro with a wand curler, or use some hair rods to add volume and make sure that curls stick.

Tilt Bob

If you've read my other articles, you know I am crazy about waves and bobs!

A cute tilt bob would be excellent on Malaysian hair.

It's bouncy and full, giving the dimensions necessary for a good bob cut.

Colored Hairstyle

Since the hair is already a dusty brown, getting a lighter brown/ blondish tone will be easy.

Try using Kaleidoscope Blue Bleach and 40 Developers to lighten the hair.

Some have found a few cons to Malaysian hair, such as its straight texture, struggles to hold a curl, and it may be lackluster; additionally, when a product is added, it takes on a synthetic wig kind of shine.

However, there are quick and easy fixes to these minimal issues consumers have with Malaysian hair. As mentioned, add a leave-in conditioner to restore shine.

One can also spray hair from a distance or wrap it up at night to trap natural oils.

Avoiding synthetic shine brush hair or washing will get rid of some of the excess product and shine.

To ensure that the naturally straight hair holds a curl, use rods or curl formers to reinforce the spiral. 👍🏿

Or use a light spritz at a distance to add some rigidity to the coils. Another tip would be to bend hair in smaller sections for more definition.

Plus, there's always the option of purchasing hair that is already curly in deep wave or body wave textures.

With Malaysian hair, the more prolonged the wear, the more natural the texture looks.

This quality adds to the popularity of the hair type, and it is what makes Malaysian hair one of my favorites.

Learn about What to Avoid with Hair Extensions to prolong your bundles' life span.

Get Malaysian hair in Atlanta from Private Label Showroom.