There are a few different takes on no cornrow crochets, like sleeking your hair back into a tight bun and then crocheting the added hair into your slicked down hair or using rubber bands, which is great if you have really short hair (but be careful with rubber bands as they can cause breakage). Luckily, about two years ago, videos on no cornrow methods of crochets starting popping up on YouTube (check out our Youtube channel btw we’ve got great videos). But if you’re DIYing and don’t know how to neatly add hair to individual braids, you’ll need another way. One solve for this is simply just doing real box braids around the hairline (or any where you might want a part), which is a great option if you know how to braid with added hair. But because the braids or twists are crocheted into cornrows, using this approach can result in a hairline that doesn’t look natural. Some BackgroundĬrocheting pre-braided or pre-twisted hair has been around for a while (here’s everything you need to know about crochets, btw). (Read here for a primer on crochet braids). But I recently came across a new-ish way of getting box braids that solves both the time and tension issues: the no-cornrow (or single braid) crochet method. And no matter how lightly the stylist might braid, you’ll still have some amount of tension on your scalp due to the sheer number of braids or twists, which is something I always have to mentally prepare for. Even with getting the braids done by a stylist at home, the process is still daunting. But almost every time Pinterest or Insta has me daydreaming about Poetic Justice braids, I’m snapped out of the fantasy by the idea of having to spend seven hours or more getting my hair done. Big buns would need to balanced on your head.I love a good set of box braids or Senegalese twists, especially long ones pulled to the side into a mega swoop, or a gigantic Solange bun. Your opportunities for styles become a bit limited. If you intended on getting individual braids, of 22 inches. PRO-TIP : Be sure to not install your braids too tight.ħ. Additionally, the added weight of braids can pull your hair strands out, this tends to occur more towards the edges and nape of your head. So shedding that was supposed to occur over 5 weeks, is coming out all at once. Hair sheds about 50 to 100strands per day! So the shedding strands that have been kept intact within the braid, but this is all revealed when taking down the braids. When you’re finally ready to take down braids, expect a lot of shedding. PRO-TIP : Tip your stylist for making you look fabulous.Ħ. Be sure to scour Instagram and Styleseat for the best price. As with any other hairstyle this can vary based on location, and other factors. With your stylist on her feet for5 plus hours, and her hands braiding at the speed of light-the price is validated. Be prepared to spend $$$ Braids are expensive!-this is labor intensive hairstyle. PRO-TIP : Recommended length to have box braids in for fine hair is 2 to 3 weeks, for medium Hair is4 to 6 weeks, and for thick hair is 6 to 8 weeks.ĥ. It is recommended to have braids no longer than 8 weeks. The longer braids are in, the harder it is to detangle hair after. As carefree as it is to have braids, it is important not to leave braids in too long. PRO-TIP : Opt for shorter braid styles to cut down braid timeĤ. The average professional hairstylist can install box braids in about 5 to 6 hours, but the longer the hair, the more time required. All these things contribute to the amount of time it takes to get braids done. The size of your braids, the hair used, hair stylist etc. Depending on different factors, box braids can take as long as 12 hours. PRO-TIP : Ask your stylist for less dense hair and to use fewer packets of hair on your head.ģ. Simple tasks like sleeping, putting your hair in a ponytail, and running can become a bit more difficult due to the extra weight from the braided extensions. What many fail to mention is how heavy the braids can be. If you want the glamorous 22 inch long braids seen all over pinterest, twitter and Instagram get ready to lift.your head that is.
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