Steps To Braiding Using Human Hair Extensions

Posted by anniesmith on December 11th, 2019

There are many beautiful ways to wear braids! Micros, minis, freestyles, box braids, trees, crochets, goddesses, you name it! Although all kinds of braids don't demand the same kind of extension hair, they all require a quick, steady hand, and securely attached hair extensions. If you want to learn how to braid hair, pay attention to these tips mentioned below. In the meantime, start looking for wholesale synthetic braiding hair.

•  Buy the Right Hair

Make sure you know what kind of braided hairstyle you want. You can consider choosing Brazilian Body Wave 100% human hair extensions that will help you achieve the right look. Slightly coarser or curlier hair has a better grip and will be easier to handle and hold the style longer.

•  Prep both your natural hair and the extensions

Wash and deep condition your natural locks before you braid. The deep-conditioning step shouldn’t be stressed much, especially with smaller braids. Your hair will be plaited away for several weeks and will probably miss those regular conditioning cycles. 

Your human hair extensions also need a good wash or rinse beforehand. Check out the package directions for shampooing and conditioning, and gently pull the strands apart and into one-inch-thick bundles as the hair dries. This will help the extensions dry faster, making it easier for you to grab the right amount of extension hair later.

You can air or blow-dry your hair, but make sure to use a heat-protecting serum or product before blow-drying it. The goal is to make your hair as healthy as possible as you head into the braiding process.

•  Part dry hair into sections

The next step is to create three to four large sections. This is done by parting hair from ear to ear and then from forehead to crown or forehead to nape. Secure these sections using covered elastic bands or large clips.

Now, start at the nape of the neck to divide your locks into even smaller sections, roughly ¼ to 1 inch wide. Try to make each section smaller for micro braids and larger for bigger ones.

•  Attach the hair extensions and braid

Work on one braid at a time and pinch off enough extension hair to match the size of the section of natural hair you’ll be braiding. Try not to grab too much as this will make your braids bulky and uneven! Also, don’t get too little hair, it will lead to spindly, lumpy braids.

Fold the extension hair near the top, keeping about three inches hanging down on the short end, then hook the extensions over the top of the section of hair to be braided. By now, you should have three sections of hair lined up near each other: the shorter end of the hair extensions on the left, your natural hair in the middle, and the long end of the extensions on the right. Pull tightly, but not as tight that it will cause you pain. Keep your natural hair to the left and the shorter extension piece on the middle, then pull the longer extensions to the middle and the shorter piece to the right. Continue crisscrossing these three segments of hair until all your natural hair is twisted. Proceed a few added strokes until the extension hair is secure and tight. After that, trim, curl and style your braids any way you like. 

Look for wholesale synthetic braiding hair, and follow these few tips on how to braid using human hair extension.

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