It arrived pre-styled in good quality, its thick enough with fine layers. The colour is split into black and blue sections, but if you braid it well, it looks like a natural gradient dye. The material is soft and natural (it was a bit stiff when it first arrived, as seen in the picture one of the braids are angled weirdly) and doesn't require much styling. As a first time buyer, I'm very satisfied and happy with what I received.