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Braids are an easy and relatively cheap way to extend your
hair. Braids are also one of the easiest styles to get done.
All you need are several packets of synthetic hair,
time and very experienced cosmetologist.
Your natural hair needs to be at least 3 inches
long before you can add braids to it.
This is because hair tends to shorten as you braid with it, and
You need a decent length of braid that incorporates your own hair
for it to hold on, and not slip out in just a few days.
Taking care of Braids
Braids will be quite tight for a week
or so, until they have loosened up slightly and your own hair has
grown a bit. You will not need to wash braids as often as normal
hair - once a week at the most would be fine. The only part that
really needs to be washed is at the scalp. So it is best to visit
your salon for a dilute shampoo solution through your scalp.
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| Invisible Braiding (Tree Braiding) |
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| This popular cornrowed technique allows weaving hair to be put in without threads or glues. Weaved hair is
braided in with the clients hair in cornrowed braid layers close to the scalp.
The braid goes in place; the weaved hair is separated from the natural hair
in small sections and pulled away from the braid in close pattern.
The natural hair ends up full braided and serves as a support for weaved hair.
Invisible braids are a great choice for anyone wanting to give their natural
hair a break from chemicals. Invisible braids go in fast but do not last as
long as more traditional braids. This particular type of braid will need
to be redone more frequently. For this reason we recommend that synthetic
hair be used for this type of braiding.
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| Strand Bond Weaving |
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| For long wearing extensions this method is recommended.
Strands of hair are put into small sections. Weave hair is
applied to each section close to the scalp with heat
resistant bonding material. The hair flows freely and there
is no bulk at the scalp.
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| Synthetic Deadlocks take much longer to attch than other
types of extensions. These are usuually temporary and
quite expensive. They need periodic attention at the salon.
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