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Dermatologist-tested
Hypoallergenic
Made in the USA
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Powered by Nourie Technologies™
Dermatologist-tested
Hypoallergenic
Made in the USA
Free shipping on orders over $75

Biotresse Scalp Care Braiding Hair

Plant-derived professional braiding hair engineered to nourish your scalp from install to takedown. Softer. Scalp-safe. Dermatologist approved and clinically tested. Biodegradable. Designed to look, feel, and perform like real hair — made in the USA.

NO lead, NO cadmium, NO VOCs. View full safety report

$30.00$30 per bundle · 1 bundle
100g / 3.5 oz per bundle. Most installs take 3 to 5 bundles.
★★★★★Loved by braidersSGS-tested: no detectable lead, cadmium, or VOCs

Color, Onyx (1B)

Onyx (1B)

Length

40 inches

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Key
Ingredients

Golden BioCapsule Oleosomes with safflower bloom on cobalt blue

BioCapsule Oleosomes

Encapsulated safflower-derived plant oils that carry active ingredients to the scalp.

Fresh rosemary sprigs misted with water on cobalt blue

Rosemary Extract

Supports scalp circulation and a healthy follicle environment.

Backlit amber jojoba beans

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein

Moisture-binding humectant that mimics the scalp's natural lipid layer.

Ginseng and burdock root slices backlit with moisture droplets

Ginseng & Burdock Root Extract

Adaptogenic roots that support scalp resilience and a balanced follicle environment.

Free from
Kanekalon synthetic
lye or alkaline coating
heavy metals
Features

What every bundle is built to do.

Plant-derived

Made from renewable crop sources including corn, sugarcane, cassava, sugar beets, and switchgrass.

Scalp nourishing & hypoallergenic

Dermatologist approved, clinically tested, and designed with sensitive scalps in mind.

Biodegradable

Created as a better material choice than conventional chlorinated vinyl synthetic braiding hair.

Hot-water set

Set braided styles like you always have.

NO prewashing necessary

No vinegar soak or alkaline coating rinse needed before install.

NO lead

Independently tested and confirmed free of lead. View full safety report.

NO cadmium

Independently tested and confirmed free of cadmium. View full safety report.

NO VOCs

See the full safety report here.

NO arsenic

Independently tested and confirmed free of arsenic. View full safety report.

Why braiders choose it

The benefits, in plain terms.

The same standard that runs through every bundle, so when a client asks, you have a real answer.

Designed for scalp comfort

Engineered to minimize scalp discomfort through wear. In an early study, twice as many participants preferred Biotresse™ over the leading chlorinated vinyl synthetic fibers (Kanekalon by Kaneka) for overall comfort.

Dermatologist-tested & hypoallergenic

Validated hypoallergenic, non-sensitizing and non-allergenic in an IRB-approved hRIPT study, 67 participants across two clinical trials, zero adverse events.

Helps maintain moisture balance

The Nourie Technologies™ fiber system is designed to help the scalp hold its natural moisture balance while the style is in.

Installs like you already braid

No new technique, no adjustment period. It handles cleanly and predictably from the first section to takedown.

How it works

The fiber. The system. The proof.

Conventional braiding hair was never engineered to coexist with the scalp. Biotresse™ starts from a different premise.

The hair

A plant-derived fiber sourced from corn, sugarcane, cassava, sugar beets, and switchgrass crops. Engineered to match the strength, texture, and look of real hair.

The system

Nourie Technologies™ is a responsive fiber system engineered to work from the first night to takedown.

The proof

Two independent, IRB-approved studies by a third-party research firm: a 58-person safety study and a double-blind comfort pilot.

Five-star reviews across the board.

★★★★★
The texture feels alive!
Mrs. Meka
★★★★★
My hair never itched or dried out, even after days in the ocean in Aruba.
Happy Customer
★★★★★
I've been braiding hair for 15 years, I will DEFINITELY order again!
Holistic Jas
★★★★★
Y'all have a customer for life over here.
Destinee S.
★★★★★
My scalp felt amazing for three weeks, no itching, pimples, flaking, or bleeding.
K. Richardson
★★★★★
I'm thrilled to have found a safer alternative.
K.F.
★★★★★
This is by far the best hair extensions I have ever used, bar none.
Paula A.
★★★★★
Super soft, mimics my hair perfectly, and completely itch-free.
Skyla S.
★★★★★
It has a closer-to-my-own-hair feel, not plastic-y or shiny like Kanekalon.
Kate
★★★★★
Natural, voluminous, and the itch-free experience is a standout feature.
MARV804
★★★★★
No chemical scents, no itch. Sustainable and Beautiful!
Brenda
★★★★★
It feels light and looks very natural.
Jo
Bundle guide

How many bundles do I need?

A starting point, your exact count depends on style, section size, and the length and fullness you want.

3

bundles

Lighter, sleeker installs and shorter lengths.

4

bundles

Medium density, the most common full-head install.

5

bundles

Full, long, boho or high-density styles.

The standard at the scalp

The cleanest parts deserve the cleanest hair. Period.

Top-down clean parts and calm healthy scalp between fresh braids
Crown and edges with a calm healthy scalp
The details

Specifications.

Fiber
Plant-derived (fermented plant biomass), not Kanekalon synthetic
Technologies
Nourie Technologies™, responsive fiber system
Weight
100g per bundle
Key ingredients
BioCapsule Oleosomes, Rosemary Extract, Niacinamide & Biotin Peptide Complex, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, PHA Complex
Sold as
Bundles
Color
Onyx (1B), one color at launch
Length
40 inches
Texture
Italian yaki
Testing
IRB-approved hRIPT (67 participants across two clinical trials, 0 adverse events) + double-blind comfort pilot. Cytotoxicity testing — independently confirmed free of heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Made in
USA
Good to know

FAQs

We can't promise a zero-itch experience for every scalp, any brand that does is overclaiming. Biotresse™ was designed specifically to minimize scalp discomfort: it's dermatologist-tested, validated hypoallergenic, and in an early study twice as many participants preferred it over leading chlorinated vinyl synthetic fibers (Kanekalon by Kaneka) for overall comfort.
Yes, it was designed with sensitive scalps in mind, and it's been through an IRB-approved safety study with zero adverse events. If you have a known skin condition or allergy, we always recommend checking with your dermatologist first.
Yes, exactly like professional-grade synthetic braiding hair. No new technique, no adjustment period. Most braiders tell us it behaves cleanly and predictably throughout the install.

Ready when you are.

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