Brazilian Wool: How to Make It Look Like Kinky Hair

I love trying new things with my hair protective styles, twists, braids, and everything in between. But recently, I stumbled on a simple yet revolutionary trick that completely changed the way I view Brazilian wool. And I just had to share it with you!

If you’ve ever used Brazilian wool, you already know it’s soft, affordable, lightweight, and super versatile. But there’s always been one small issue for me: while the texture is nice, it still looked and felt like yarn not like natural kinky hair. And I wanted that authentic kinky look for some styles I had in mind.

So here’s the game-changer: I brushed it out. Yes, that’s it. Just brush your Brazilian wool, and watch it transform into something that looks just like beautiful, blown-out kinky hair!

How I Discovered the Trick

I was prepping for a new protective style one evening, and I wanted a more natural, afro-kinky look. I didn’t have Marley hair or afro twist hair on hand, but I had plenty of Brazilian wool. I thought, "What if I brush this out?"

So I grabbed my paddle brush and started brushing a few strands. At first, I didn’t think much of it but as I kept brushing, the texture changed before my eyes. The fibres fluffed up, the smooth yarn texture loosened, and it suddenly looked just like kinky natural hair. I was in shock!

Why This Is a Big Deal

For anyone who’s used Brazilian wool for twists or braids, you know how convenient and cost-effective it is. But this brushing technique opens up a whole new world of styling possibilities. You can now use your Brazilian wool for:

• Afro puffs

• Kinky ponytails

• Faux fros

• Textured updos

• Jumbo kinky twists with a more natural finish

And the best part? It still keeps that lightness and softness Brazilian wool is known for without the heavy feel of some synthetic afro hair types.

How to Do It

It’s super simple:

1. Cut your wool to the desired length.

2. Separate the strands as you normally would for styling.

3. Use a paddle brush or detangling brush to gently but thoroughly brush each strand. Start from the tips and work your way to the top.

4. Keep brushing until you achieve the fluffiness and kink you want.

5. Style as desired!

You’ll notice the transformation almost instantly. The more you brush, the more it kinks up.

This little trick has completely changed the way I use Brazilian wool. Whether you’re on a budget, love experimenting with textures, or just want a more natural-looking alternative to traditional synthetic hair, brushing your Brazilian wool is a must-try.

If you’ve ever wanted to mimic the look of natural kinky hair without spending extra on specialty hair, give this method a go. Trust me it’s a total game-changer!

Watch the video below 

Have you tried this trick before? Let me know in the comments! Or tag me in your looks I’d love to see how you’re using brushed-out Brazilian wool for your styles.