The goddess braid look has one problem that every woman who has tried it knows well. Getting the curl. Standard braiding hair comes straight. To achieve the full, bouncy curly-end goddess braid, your stylist has to braid the hair in, then curl the ends using hot water and perm rods, section by section, braid by braid. It takes time, requires skill, and the results can be inconsistent if the water is not hot enough or the rods slip. The Lush Hair Nigeria Curly Braids solves this problem at the source. The curl is already in the hair before the session begins. Open the pack, separate the strands, braid it in, and the goddess curl texture is there from the first strand to the last. No rods. No hot water. No extra steps. Just the look.
What Makes Curly Braids Different from Every Other Braiding Hair
Most braiding hair is raw fibre. You buy it, you section it, you may pick it, and then your stylist does the work of creating whatever texture the finished style needs. If you want straight braids, the raw fibre gives you that. If you want curly-end goddess braids, someone has to create that curl, either through hot water setting, rod rolling, or manual curl formation.
The Lush Hair Nigeria Curly Braids removes that creation step entirely. The curl pattern is set into the fibre during manufacturing. The braiding hair comes out of the pack already holding a defined curl texture from the mid-length through the ends. When your stylist installs it using a standard braiding technique, the base section is braided straight to the scalp and the pre-curled sections cascade below, producing the goddess braid finish without any additional curl work.
This is a meaningful time and effort saving. A goddess braid install with standard braiding hair that requires hot water curl setting can take significantly longer than the same install with Curly Braids, where the curl is already there and the session ends when the braiding ends.
There are two versions of the Lush Curly Braids, each designed for a different length preference: Curly Braids (long) and Curly Braids Short. Both share the same pre-curled, pre-cut format and the same approach of delivering the finished goddess curl texture straight from the pack.
Curly Braids (Long): The Full Goddess Statement
The Curly Braids is 66 inches in length and 320g per pack. This length produces a full, long goddess braid install where the curly section flows from mid-length to the ends, creating the dramatic, voluminous look that makes goddess braids one of the most photographed styles in Nigerian hair culture.
At 66 inches, there is plenty of length to work with across multiple braid sizes and patterns. Jumbo goddess braids in Curly Braids produce a bold, full look where the curly ends are wide and impactful. Medium and small section goddess braids produce a more defined, textured look with finer curl columns that move independently of each other for a boho, romantic finish.
Two packs cover a full head at good density. The style is suitable for every occasion, from everyday wear to celebrations, owambe, traditional ceremonies, and professional environments where a full, polished braid style reads as deliberate and groomed.
- Price: N8,136 per pack (5% off the regular price)
- Weight: 320g per pack
- Length: 66 inches
- Colours: 11 options
- Packs per head: 2 for a full install
Curly Braids Short: The Bob Goddess Look
The Curly Braids Short brings the same pre-curled, pre-cut goddess texture in a shorter, bob-length finish. Where the long version creates full flowing curly braids that fall to mid-back or longer, the Short produces a neat, compact goddess braid look at shoulder to jaw length — the bob goddess braid that has become a consistent trend in Nigerian salons.
The Short is for women who want the goddess curl texture without the length and weight of a long install. Bob goddess braids are cooler to wear in Nigerian heat, faster to install because each braid section is shorter, and appropriately chic for professional environments where very long braids can feel impractical.
Like the long version, no cutting and no hot water curl setting is required. The bob length comes pre-cut and the curl is already present. Two packs typically cover a full head. Check the product page for the confirmed length specification before ordering.
- Price: N9,040 per pack (12% off the regular price)
- Weight: 320g per pack
- Length: Bob-length finish — check the product page for confirmed specification
- Colours: 5 options
- Packs per head: 2 for a full install
The Colours
Curly Braids (Long): 11 Colours
The long Curly Braids offers the widest colour range of the two styles. Colours include natural single tones and multi-tone combination shades, which are one of the most distinctive features of this product.
- Colour 1: Jet black. The most classic goddess braid shade, dramatic and clean.
- Colour 27: Honey blonde. A warm caramel gold that photographs beautifully and adds warmth to the look.
- Colour 30: Medium auburn. A rich warm brown-red that works on most skin tones.
- Colour 33: Deep auburn. A deeper, richer red-brown with significant warmth.
- Colour 144: Dark brown with subtle warmth. A natural-looking alternative to jet black.
- Colour 900: A medium warm brown.
- Colour 1/27: A two-tone mix of jet black at the root with honey blonde through the length — a natural-looking ombre effect that is one of the most popular Curly Braids shades.
- Colour 1/30: Black root blending into medium auburn through the length.
- Colour 1/144: Black and dark brown blend.
- Colour 1/30/144: A three-tone blend combining black, auburn, and dark brown for a multi-dimensional, natural ombre effect.
- Colour 1/900: Black and warm brown blend.
The multi-tone blends (1/27, 1/30, 1/30/144) are particularly popular with Curly Braids because the curl texture catches and reflects light differently at different points down the braid length, making the multi-tone blending more visible and more beautiful than in straight braid styles.
Curly Braids Short: 5 Colours
The Short version offers a focused selection of the most versatile and popular shades:
- Colour 1: Jet black
- Colour 27: Honey blonde
- Colour 30: Medium auburn
- Colour 1/144: Black and dark brown blend
- Colour 1/27: Black to honey blonde ombre
How to Use the Lush Curly Braids
Step 1: Open the Pack and Separate the Strands
Inside the Curly Braids pack, the strands come in pairs, with two strands attached to each other. Do not pull them apart dry. The correct separation method is to take the paired strands and dip them gently into water, then slowly separate them in the water. The water allows the pre-curled fibre to release from its companion strand without disrupting the curl pattern or causing tangling.
This is the key preparation step and it is different from the picking and cutting that standard braiding hair requires. There is no cutting needed because the Curly Braids comes pre-cut to its length. There is no picking needed because the pre-curl texture does not require the picking step that raw straight fibre does. The only preparation is gentle water-separation.
Step 2: Braid Your Sections Normally
Your stylist sections your natural hair and braids in the Curly Braids using a standard braiding technique — the same feed-in or root braid technique used for any other braiding hair. The difference is that from the point where the pre-curled section begins, the curl is already present. Your stylist does not need to do anything to create the curl finish. They braid down to where the curl begins and the rest of the braid length handles itself.
This is also why Curly Braids installs tend to be faster than traditional goddess braid installs. The styling work is already done. The time goes entirely to braiding rather than braiding plus curling.
Step 3: No Hot Water, No Rods
This cannot be stated clearly enough because it is both a practical benefit and a critical care instruction. Do not use hot water on Curly Braids. Do not use perm rods on Curly Braids. Do not use any heat tool on the curled sections. The curl pattern is pre-set into the fibre. Heat would loosen and distort it rather than enhancing it. The curl you see in the product is the curl you install and wear, without any additional work.
Hairstyles You Can Achieve with Curly Braids
Goddess Braids
The primary style that Curly Braids is designed for. Goddess braids are larger cornrow or single braid sections where the natural hair and extension fibre are braided tight at the scalp and the curl section flows freely from mid-length to end. The combination of a smooth, structured braid base and loose, bouncy curl ends is the defining visual of the goddess braid style. With Curly Braids, this look is achieved automatically from the installation without any post-install curl work.
Goddess braids can be installed in various patterns: all straight back, in a crown pattern, in half-up configurations, or as individual goddess singles hanging from the scalp. Every pattern variation works with the Curly Braids because the curl texture is independent of the braid pattern.
Boho Braids
Boho braids are a looser, more relaxed interpretation of goddess braids where the curl sections are fuller and the overall look is more free-spirited and textured. Curly Braids achieves the boho finish in standard installation because the pre-curled fibre naturally produces the loose, flowing texture that defines the boho aesthetic. Women who want a more deliberately structured boho look can ask their stylist to slightly loosen the root braid tension to allow more curl movement from higher up the braid.
Curly-End Box Braids
Box braids with curly ends rather than straight ends are achieved by using Curly Braids instead of standard straight braiding hair in a box braid installation. The installation technique is the same as standard box braids. The result is a box braid pattern at the scalp and sections of defined curl from mid-length to end, creating a look that is structured at the roots and bohemian at the ends.
This is one of the most popular everyday variations of the Curly Braids install in Nigerian salons. The box braid pattern keeps the style organized and professional-looking while the curly ends add personality and movement that a plain straight box braid does not have.
Bob Goddess Braids with Curly Braids Short
The Curly Braids Short is specifically designed for this look. Bob goddess braids — any of the above styles (goddess braids, boho braids, curly-end box braids) at a shorter, bob length — are produced by installing the Short version rather than the long version. The shorter install is lighter to wear, faster to install, and particularly suited to the active, everyday lifestyle of many Nigerian women who want a stylish look that does not require constant management.
Coloured Goddess Braids
The multi-tone colour options in the Curly Braids range make coloured goddess braids particularly beautiful. A full install in colour 1/27 produces a black-to-honey-blonde ombre effect that shows beautifully through the curl texture. A full install in colour 1/30/144 creates a multi-dimensional blend of black, auburn, and brown that catches light differently at every angle. The curl pattern amplifies the colour variation because the varying curl angles reflect light in multiple directions simultaneously.
Maintaining Your Curly Braids Install
Daily Care: Light Oil Sheen on the Curls
Apply a small amount of Ultra Nourishing Hair Food 250ml or any lightweight Lush hair food to the palms and smooth gently over the curl sections to maintain sheen and definition. Do not brush through the curl pattern — this disrupts the pre-set texture. Handle the curls with your hands only, touching lightly to smooth and shape rather than pulling or combing.
Between Washes: Leave-In for the Curls
Apply the Leave In Treatment 250g lightly to the curl sections between washes to keep the curl texture soft and defined. Mist with a small amount of water first to slightly dampen the curls and help the leave-in distribute evenly. Scrunch upward gently to activate curl definition. Never apply leave-in by rubbing downward as this stretches and disrupts the curl.
Scalp Care During the Install
Apply Indian Herb Hair Growth Treatment to the scalp along each braid part every two to three days using an applicator bottle. Massage gently. The scalp underneath the Curly Braids install needs consistent nourishment throughout the wear period.
Wash the scalp every ten to fourteen days using diluted Rejuvenating Shampoo 390ml applied through an applicator bottle section by section between the braids. Rinse thoroughly in the direction of the braid from root to end. After rinsing, apply a small amount of leave-in and allow to air dry completely before tying.
What NOT to Do
- Do not use hot water on the curl sections — this loosens the pre-set pattern permanently
- Do not use heat tools on the curl sections
- Do not brush through the curls — handle with fingers only
- Do not apply heavy products directly to the curl sections — use lightweight oil sheen and leave-in only
- Sleep with a satin bonnet every night to protect both the curl pattern and the scalp-area braid surface
Curly Braids vs Other Lush Hair Styles: Which Is Right for You?
Curly Braids is for you if you want a goddess or boho curl braid look without any post-installation curl work. The pre-curled feature is the main differentiator.
If you want a straight braiding hair with a wide range of colours and the option to create hot water curls yourself, Wow Braid is the right choice.
If you want a rope-twist style rather than a braid, the Passion Twist delivers a soft, textured rope twist in a protective install.
If you want a curl style without any braiding at all — a standalone curl or wave hairpiece installed as a crochet — browse the Crochets collection for styles like Roni Curls and Dancing Curls.
If you want the most elevated, premium curl extension in the Lush Hair range, the French Curls Braid Extension (Long) from the Lush Nova collection is the premium braid-in curl style with a more defined, refined curl pattern.
Browse the full Braids collection and Extensions collection at Lush Hair Nigeria for the complete range.
After Takedown: Caring for Your Natural Hair
After removing Curly Braids, give the natural hair the recovery it deserves.
1. Detangling Conditioner 370ml applied generously to wet natural hair in sections. Finger-detangle from ends to roots before any comb touches it.
2. Deep Conditioner 500g for 30 minutes immediately after full detangling. This is the most important single step at takedown.
3. Leave In Treatment 500g on damp hair after rinsing the deep conditioner.
Buy Curly Braids Online: Nationwide Delivery Across Nigeria
Both the Curly Braids (long) and Curly Braids Short are available to order online at nigeria.lushhairafrica.com. Nationwide doorstep delivery to all states in Nigeria. Lagos customers can choose self-pickup with orders ready within 24 hours. Global shipping available for Nigerian women in the diaspora.
Current prices: Curly Braids at N8,136 per pack (5% off). Curly Braids Short at N9,040 per pack (12% off). Two packs per head for both styles. Free shipping on orders above N15,000. Check product pages for current pricing as promotions update regularly.
Use the AI Try-On tool on the product page to preview how the curl and colour will look on you before ordering. Not sure which style is right for your hair type? Take the Hair Quiz for a personalised recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Curly Braids and Curly Braids Short?
The Curly Braids is 66 inches long and comes in 11 colour options — designed for a full, long goddess braid install. The Curly Braids Short is a shorter, bob-length version available in 5 colours, designed for a compact goddess braid look with faster install time. Both are pre-curled and pre-cut with no hot water needed.
Do I need to cut or pick Curly Braids before installation?
No. Curly Braids comes pre-cut and pre-curled, ready to install straight from the pack. You do not need to cut the length or pick the fibre as you would with standard straight braiding hair. The only preparation step is separating the paired strands gently by dipping them in water and releasing them slowly.
Can I use hot water on Curly Braids?
No. Hot water will loosen and distort the pre-set curl pattern permanently. Do not use hot water, perm rods, or any heat tool on the Curly Braids. The curl is already present in the fibre from the pack. This is the main difference from standard braiding hair like the Wow Braid, which is hot water compatible.
What hairstyles can I make with Curly Braids?
The Curly Braids is designed for goddess braids, boho braids, and curly-end box braids — any braid style where the root section is braided straight and the ends carry a curl texture. The Curly Braids Short is specifically designed for bob-length versions of these same styles.
How do I keep the curl looking good between washes?
Apply a lightweight hair food or oil sheen to the palms and smooth gently over the curl sections. Use leave-in conditioner after misting the curls with water to refresh definition. Handle the curls with your hands only — do not brush. Sleep with a satin bonnet every night to protect the curl pattern from friction and compression.
How many packs of Curly Braids do I need?
Two packs per head for a full install across both the long and short versions. One pack can work for a partial install, half-head style, or accent sections within another braid install. Your stylist can advise on the exact count based on your head size and how dense you want the braids.
Is Curly Braids the same as a crochet install?
No. Curly Braids is braiding hair that is braided into your own hair using a standard braid technique, with the curl texture coming from the pre-curled extension fibre. A crochet install uses a crochet hook to attach ready-made curl or wave pieces to an existing cornrow base. They are two different installation methods producing different looks.
Can I buy Curly Braids online in Nigeria?
Yes. Both the Curly Braids (long) and Curly Braids Short are available to order online at nigeria.lushhairafrica.com with nationwide doorstep delivery to all states in Nigeria. Lagos self-pickup is available in 24 hours. Free shipping applies to orders above N15,000.
The goddess curl look without the goddess curl work. Shop the Curly Braids and Curly Braids Short at Lush Hair Nigeria now. Choose your colour, place your order, and let the braids do the talking.
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