This will be my second round of braids within the month, I have to say I really enjoy the braiding hair from Amazon. the texture of the braiding hair is more like textured and has also no shine which is great. I am honestly not a fan of super shiny braiding hair, like no ones real hair is ultra plastic shiny.
The hair does keep a good amount weight once the head is completely done, so be mindful of your braid width. invest in mousse to keep your roots from fluffing up over time and as your hair grows out.
The second round of braids are somewhat shiny, I honestly would not get them in one shade or they would look a cheap so I blended the colors to create a gradient.