Raw and virgin deep wave wigs from HairVirginity hold their curl pattern through every wash, every silk press, and every revival because the cuticle has never been chemically stripped to begin with. The waves you install are the waves that come back to life after wash day. Built from ethically sourced raw hair, dispatched from our UK warehouse, with next-day delivery available Monday to Saturday.

You know the feeling. The waves look incredible on install day, full, defined, and bouncy in all the right places. Then you wash it, and somewhere between the shampoo and the air dry, the whole curl pattern relaxes into something that looks more like a loose body wave that has given up on itself.

This is the exact challenge with this type of curl that often goes unmentioned, yet it was the very first issue we addressed. Our hair family has consistently relied on our deep wave hair collection since 2013 for one specific reason: the curl pattern truly lasts.

Our Promise: Deep Wave Wigs with Density and Fullness that Lasts

For deep wave wigs, 150% density gives you a full, natural-looking result; 180% gives you voluminous, glamorous fullness; and 200% is for maximum-impact occasions. Choose based on the look you want, not based on a general rule.

The density number only matters as much as the hair behind it. A 180% density deep wave wig built on heavily processed strands looks abundant on day one and thins by month three. The same 180% on raw and virgin hair holds its body wash after wash because the strand structure was never compromised in the first place.

Here’s a quick guide for choosing density based on your styling needs.

Density	Best for	Look
150%	Everyday wear, natural finish	Full but understated, easy to manage
180%	Daily glam, photo-ready volume	Voluminous and abundant, the most popular choice.
200%	Occasions, maximum impact	Slay-worthy fullness, statement volume

 

How to Maintain Your Pattern After Washing

The waves come back when you wash them correctly. Here is the routine that works specifically with raw and virgin human hair.

• Washing: Use a sulphate-free shampoo and work from root to end in downward strokes. Do not scrub or bunch the hair together. Mechanical friction during washing, not the water itself, is the single biggest cause of wave disruption.
• Conditioning: Apply a moisturising conditioner from mid-length to ends and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing. This step keeps the curl pattern pliable and defined after drying, rather than frizzy and loose
• Drying: Scrunch the hair gently upward while still wet to encourage the wave pattern to set as it dries. Air drying always beats heat for curl retention. If you need to speed it up, use a diffuser on a low setting.
• Reviving between washes: Lightly dampen the hair with water or a water-based curl refresher and scrunch. Raw hair has curl memory, so the waves return when given moisture and a little coaxing.
• Overnight: Pin the hair loosely on top of your head, or wrap it with a satin bonnet. This preserves the wave pattern and prevents the flattening and frizz that happens when hair rubs against fabric overnight.

For the full routine, our hair care guide covers everything you need to keep your waves in the best condition between wears.

Deep Wave Hair vs Body Wave: How to Choose The Right Texture for You

Deciding between these two textures? Here is what separates them in daily use.

Feature	Deep Wave Hair	Body Wave Hair
Curl pattern	Tighter, more defined waves	Looser, wider, more relaxed waves
Volume	High, full-bodied presence on the head	Medium, softer and flowing
Aesthetic feel	Textured, voluminous, slay-worthy	Polished, breezy, effortless
Silk press hold	Holds straight but reverts well to a wave	Holds straight longer, looser revert
Curl revival after washing	Excellent, regains original curls after washing.	A good, gentler wave returns
Best use case	Daily voluminous curls or occasional glam	Every day, flowing styles and sleek looks

Overall, if you love volume and defined texture, deep wave is your texture. If you want something looser and more relaxed, our body wave collection is built on the same raw and virgin hair quality.

Water Wave vs Body Wave Section 

What is the difference between a water wave wig and a body wave wig?

Water wave wigs have a wet-look, S-shaped wave pattern that sits tighter and is more defined than body wave, with the wave running consistently from root to tip. Body wave wigs have a looser, wider wave that reads as softer and more relaxed, similar to a loose blowout.

Here’s a breakdown of how they differ:

Feature	Water Wave Wig	Body Wave Wig
Wave pattern	Tighter, S-shaped, wet-look definition	Looser, wider, relaxed wave
Volume	High, defined movement	Medium, soft and flowing
Aesthetic feel	Glamorous, textured, slay-worthy	Polished, effortless, breezy
Silk press hold	Holds straight but reverts quickly	Holds straight longer
Best Use Case	Defined waves with bounce and shine	Everyday flowing styles

Both textures are available in the HairVirginity collection, built on the same raw and virgin hair quality as hair in our collections.

Choosing Your Lace and Density

Getting the right combination of lace type, lace size, and density makes the difference between a wig that looks installed and one that looks like it is yours.

Lace type: We offer HD Thin Lace, Transparent Swiss Lace, and Brown Swiss Lace. HD lace melts against the skin and gives the most seamless, undetectable hairline. Transparent Swiss lace is slightly more durable and suits lighter to medium skin tones. Brown Swiss lace is the better match for deeper skin tones when you want a natural-looking hairline without as much customisation.

Lace size: Different lace closure sizes fit different purposes. A 4x4 or 5x5 closure gives you a clean, secure part and works well for everyday wear. A 13x4 or 13x6 frontal gives you a wider lace panel that allows for more styling flexibility, deeper parts, and a more natural-looking hairline edge-to-edge. If you want maximum versatility, a 13x6 frontal is usually the strongest starting point.

Density: For deep waves specifically, 150% gives you a full, natural-looking result that is not overwhelming. 180% and above gives you maximum volume and the most glamorous finish. Your face shape and personal style should guide that choice more than a general rule.

Not sure which combination suits you? Our Help Me Choose quiz takes about two minutes and helps you work out the right texture, lace, length, and density for your install based on your specific hair type and lifestyle.

Why Buy Your Deep Wave Wig from HairVirginity?

There are a lot of places to buy a deep wave wig, and most of them look great until you wash it.

• We have been in this space since 2013. Twelve years of getting this right, refining our sourcing, building relationships with ethical suppliers, and understanding exactly what our customers need rather than what looks good in a product description.
• Every wig in our collection is made from ethically sourced raw and virgin human hair, which means no synthetic mixes, no fibres, and no shortcuts in the base quality.
• Our UK fulfilment centre dispatches daily. You can choose next-day delivery at checkout, and standard shipping is free on orders over £150. If something is not right, our UK-based customer service team is reachable directly, without automated responses or waiting days for a reply from overseas.

This is the hair you buy, wash, style, and genuinely enjoy wearing for months. That is the return on an investment, not a £30 compromise that you are replacing in six weeks.

FAQs

Does deep wave hair go straight after washing?

It should not, provided the base quality is right. Raw and virgin human hair retains its wave pattern after washing because the cuticle structure is intact. The key is washing correctly: downward strokes, no scrubbing, and scrunching the hair upward while wet to help the wave pattern set as it dries. Processed hair with a stripped cuticle is more likely to lose its pattern after washing.

What is a deep wave wig?

A deep wave wig is a lace wig made with hair in a tighter, more defined wave pattern that gives the installation considerable volume and movement. It sits between body wave (looser) and curly (tighter) on the texture spectrum. The best deep wave wigs are built on raw and virgin human hair so the wave pattern survives washing and styling without loosening.

Can you straighten a deep wave wig and get the curls back?

 Yes, if the hair is raw or virgin. Raw hair responds to heat correctly, and the wave pattern returns after washing and scrunching. Chemically processed hair is less predictable and may not fully revive after straightening. This is why the base quality matters as much as the texture grade.

What density should I choose for a deep wave wig?

150% is a strong starting point for a full, natural-looking result. If you want maximum volume and a more glamorous finish, 180% or above is the better choice. Deep wave hair already has natural volume from the curl pattern itself, so 150% in a deep wave wig will look fuller than 150% in a straight wig of the same length.

Is deep wave hair high maintenance?

It is lower maintenance than most people expect when the base quality is right. The main routine is washing gently, scrunching while wet, air drying, and sleeping in a satin bonnet. Between washes, a light mist of water and a gentle scrunch revives the wave without any product needed. The more processing the hair has been through, the more maintenance it tends to require.

How long does a deep wave wig last?

With proper care, a raw or virgin deep wave wig can last through multiple installs over an extended period. The lifespan is far more dependent on how you care for it than on the texture itself. Avoiding heavy products, washing gently, and protecting the hair overnight are the three habits that make the biggest difference.

What is HD lace?

HD lace is a high-definition, ultra-thin lace base used in the construction of wigs to create the most seamless, undetectable hairline. It melts against the skin and disappears far better than traditional lace, which is why it is the most popular lace choice for deep wave wig customers who want a flawless install.