3 pcs 24 Inch Braiding Hair Extensions Ash Blonde Braiding Hair Synthetic Braid Hair Extensions for Women

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In this post, I’ve compiled some of the best long braids. From knotless braids to twists and even locs, no matter your preference, this post has everything you need to suit all long braid desires. How Long Do Long Braided Styles Take? If you have an undercut and you’re sporting a fairly long thatch of hair, you can easily create a French man braid. Of course, if your hair’s only a few inches long, it’s much more difficult to create even tiny braids, and depending on the texture of your hair, you might have to wait until it grows a bit longer. But be mindful that the length can feel very heavy, especially when it gets wet. As such, I won’t recommend wearing this hairstyle for longer than eight weeks. The crochet technique is one of the simplest and easiest ways to get extra-long braid styles. Like a weave, crochet involves first braiding your hair into loose cornrows. This cornrow pattern forms the foundation for your crochet braids. Next, hair extensions are threaded through and secured using a crochet hook before being plaited into your braid hairstyle of choice. You can also have ready-made braids secured, such as box braids which dramatically cut the time it takes to put in your hair. That makes it a convenient option if you don’t have an extra day to spend in the stylist’s chair.

Protective styles are the powerhouse of natural hairstyles. Not only do they keep our natural hair protected, but they also encourage hair growth. Box braids are a particularly popular style. Unlike regular braids, they are named for the way the individual hair sections are parted for use: forming boxes on the scalp resembling a grid. Passion twist braids are a relatively new hairstyle, only created in 2018 by Miami hairstylist Kailyn Rogers. It is a modern approach to wearing two-strand hair and can be adapted to various lengths and look great when left loose or styled into an updo hairstyle. These gorgeous braids are comfortable, practical, and water-friendly, making them the perfect option for the summer months or if you live in a hot climate. For the best results, use Freetress Water Wave hair.Feed-in braids are yet another stylish protective braid style that lets you express yourself and are practical and cool. The idea is that a hairstylist will use extensions for length and volume and feed them in by plaiting them together with your natural hair. This approach can help achieve a more natural look and will put less tension on the scalp. Take care of your braids to preserve them for as long as possible and prevent breakage and frizz. As long as the braids aren’t installed too tightly and they are not too heavy in a way that they put a lot of stress on your scalp, then you shouldn’t end up with damage.

Whether you get braids on the regular or you're a protective style first-timer, navigating the world of braiding hair can be a little daunting. For the novices, the first thing to know is that if you’re looking to get braided extensions, there are specific types of hair used for twists and braids, as opposed to other styles that require add-in hair. Fortunately, braiders quite often know which kind is best suited for the style you’re looking to create. Usually, it’s a type of synthetic hair called kanekalon, which most times resembles the natural pattern and kinks of Afro-textured hair in either a curly or blown-out state. Kanekalon hair, when it's used for braiding, typically looks like kinky hair after you hit it with a blow-dryer and a brush. Fulani braids are the signature type of braids of the Fula people in West Africa. The style involves braiding thin to medium plaits in rows along the sides of the head while leaving a central twist at the crown. The central braid is then decorated with accessories – beads and rings are traditional, but hair cuffs are a chic option. Place the braided hair and accessories strategically to maximize your face shape. Fulani braids can also be combined with other braided hairstyles to make a statement.

You also need to talk to your stylist about what’s possible. If you’re growing out a buzz cut, it’s impossible to braid anything for a while. Hair that’s very fine can’t handle certain braids and styles, so you also need to make sure that the texture of your hair is compatible with the style you want. How to Take Care of Man Braids