The short answer: It depends on your client’s texture needs, lifestyle, and budget.

Both collections are beautiful, but they’re made differently — which affects longevity, care expectations, and versatility.

Steamed Collection

(More Curl Patterns + More Color Options)

Our Steamed Collection starts with straight donor hair that is:

• Processed for color
• Heat-steamed to create the curl pattern

This gives you a wide range of curl patterns and color options, which is great when you need very specific looks.

Because the hair undergoes multiple steps, the cuticle is more altered, which means:

• It has a shorter lifespan than raw hair

• It needs consistent hydration + intentional cuticle sealing to stay soft (especially during vacation + summer seasons)

• Tighter curls and lighter colors have more processing, so they require more attentive aftercare

This collection is best for clients who:
• Want very defined or specific curl patterns
• Want pre-colored / ready-to-wear tones
• Have a wash-day routine and will keep the hair moisturized and protected

Important:
If your client straightens their hair occasionally, steamed curls will not bounce back the same way. Repeated heat can relax the curl pattern over time.

So this is not the best option for clients who like to switch between blown-out & curly styles.

Temple Luxe Raw Collection

(Natural Texture + Longevity + Versatility)

Temple Luxe comes from donors with naturally wavy or curly hair — no steaming, no chemical curl-setting, no color processing.

Because the cuticle isn't processed, the hair is:

• Longer-lasting

• Naturally strong and resilient

• More forgiving if the client isn’t perfect with their routine or misses steps of aftercare on vacay

• Easier to custom color in the salon with more control

And:

Raw hair can handle heat better and return to its natural curl pattern when properly cared for.

So if your client likes to wear a blow out sometimes and wear curls other times, Temple Luxe is the better choice.

This collection is best for clients who:
• Want long-lasting, natural movement
• Prefer a soft, raw, tousled, effortless texture
• May not follow a perfect aftercare routine every week
• Like the option to straighten and return to curls without losing the pattern