I purchased this exact same hair from a local store and used it for a sewn installation. The hair texture is just as in the pic, full and curly. The hair is soft AND, unlike a lot of hairs out there, THIS ONE FLAT IRONS BEAUTIFULLY AND it snaps back to its original curl pattern. The only draw back is keeping it from tangling. I slept ina satin cap each night, but each morning I had to wet it and detangle the curls. Maintenance is the key with this hair. It did shed quite a bit, but that may have been due to poor installation.