How to Create A Chic Braidout
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Braidouts are one of my all time favorites styles on natural hair because it is versatile and long lasting. There are so many ways to achieve a great braidout. Set it on wet hair if you want tighter results and on dry for big and loose hair. Braided straight back will give you a more formed look, while individual braids braids provides fluffy curls. So as you can see, the sky is the limit with braidouts.
Tools:
Rat Tail Comb
Gel or Pomade
Steps:
1) Wash and Condition (Co-wash)
2) On wet hair, gently part hair going from front to back. Apply gel or pomade to hair and braid from front to back. Or you you prefer single braids, part hair in sections and braid from root to end.
3) Repeat this step until you complete the entire head. You should have approx 9-12 braids. Remember smaller braids produces tighter curls and larger braids will produce looser curls.
4) Allow to set overnight.
5) Unravel and fingerstyle. Pay special attention to the front to conceal the parts.
How to Create A Chic Braidout
ReadBraidouts are one of my all time favorites styles on natural hair because it is versatile and long lasting. There are so many ways to achieve a great braidout. Set it on wet hair if you want tighter results and on dry for big and loose hair. Braided straight back will give you a more formed look, while individual braids braids provides fluffy curls. So as you can see, the sky is the limit with braidouts.
Tools:
Rat Tail Comb
Gel or Pomade
Steps:
1) Wash and Condition (Co-wash)
2) On wet hair, gently part hair going from front to back. Apply gel or pomade to hair and braid from front to back. Or you you prefer single braids, part hair in sections and braid from root to end.
3) Repeat this step until you complete the entire head. You should have approx 9-12 braids. Remember smaller braids produces tighter curls and larger braids will produce looser curls.
4) Allow to set overnight.
5) Unravel and fingerstyle. Pay special attention to the front to conceal the parts.
Creating the perfect braidout!
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Tools: detangling brush, rat-tail comb to part, water spray bottle, dryer(optional)Steps:
1) Wash and Condition as normal
2) While hair is soaking wet, gently make 1" part from the front to the back of your head. Use a pin or comb to separate your hair.3) Gently detangle hair to prepare for braid
4) Apply pomade, I use Miss Jessies Buttercreme and Lekair Gel
5) Gently run fingers through to create curl pattern
6) Gently create flat braid going from front of hair to nape of neck
7) Continue this process until you have completed entire head, usually 9 braids
8) Allow hair to air dry over night or sit under dryer until completely dry
9) The key is to get hair completely dry to prevent frizz
10) Unravel and finger style using a little shine serum or buttercreme on your fingertips
Tip: Hide the parts in the front of head by dabbing a bit of gel and smoothing your edges. My secret weapon for this area is a toothbrush that I use especially for my hair.
Creating the perfect braidout!
Read
Tools: detangling brush, rat-tail comb to part, water spray bottle, dryer(optional)Steps:
1) Wash and Condition as normal
2) While hair is soaking wet, gently make 1" part from the front to the back of your head. Use a pin or comb to separate your hair.3) Gently detangle hair to prepare for braid
4) Apply pomade, I use Miss Jessies Buttercreme and Lekair Gel
5) Gently run fingers through to create curl pattern
6) Gently create flat braid going from front of hair to nape of neck
7) Continue this process until you have completed entire head, usually 9 braids
8) Allow hair to air dry over night or sit under dryer until completely dry
9) The key is to get hair completely dry to prevent frizz
10) Unravel and finger style using a little shine serum or buttercreme on your fingertips
Tip: Hide the parts in the front of head by dabbing a bit of gel and smoothing your edges. My secret weapon for this area is a toothbrush that I use especially for my hair.
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