Artificial hair can be created in many styles, but the easiest to deal
with is artificial braids. First you require about 8 bags of jumbo
braid hair. There is not much difference in braiding between the more
expensive and less expensive qualities, so choose wisely and save your
money where you can. Because most of the work is being done behind your
back, it wouldn't hurt to have a friend assist you.
Your natural hair will need the correct anchor length, 3 inches or more.
As you braid your hair, it will shorten so you will need enough starting
length to be able to merge your own hair with the synthetic attachments.
Otherwise you may experience a slippage and a loss of the braid.
First, hold the braid in at the top, braiding tightly enough to avoid
the use of any kind of glue which can be harsh on your hair and
difficult to remove. (If you have to use glue, use a little spirit gum
which will rinse out of your hair over the next few weeks.) If you find
the braids are slipping near the top, you may need the help of small
elastic bands while you are plaiting the hair. They can be easily
removed later when your creation proves to be stable.
Divide your real hair and synthetic hair into three parts so that the
real and artificial hair combine more securely. If you want extra
security at the start, begin with a 4-part box-braid and change
as you proceed to a 3-way braid. Remember that smaller braids hold the
hair more securely than thicker braids, so make them thinner if
required, especially if you have thick natural hair. If your hair is
thin and fine, the thicker braids may expose more scalp than the thinner
braids.
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You may want to start braiding at the front, since after you complete
the section, you will be able to view the end results much better. And
if you only complete half the job the first day, the result will be
temporarily acceptable. If you are uncomfortable with the process of
doing it yourself, then arrange to have the work done in your salon, in
which case they will likely start at the back, which is easier for them.
Like the creation of dreadlocks, the braiding of hair must proceed in
properly measured sections. If you don't initially section your hair,
you could wind up with irregularly-sized and very strange looking
braids. When you have become more skilled with the process, then you
can intermix a variety of colors into the braids creating an artistic
and attractive result.
When you are finished, fix the ends with a rubber band. You may also
use a latex hair glue. Optionally you can buy a braid-end sealer
which is a hot iron that seals the braid with heat, after which you can
cut off the excess strands.
For the first week, your braids will be tight. After your hair has
grown, they will loosen a bit. Wash them about once a week, emphasizing
your scalp area. In between washes, you can apply scalp spray and dry
shampoos to reduce any itchiness you may experience. It is also a good
idea to wrap your braids in a cloth while sleeping to prevent loosening
and fuzziness in the morning.
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