Every girl wants to be beautiful and irresistible wherever she goes, and hairstyle plays a huge role in this. And here braids with threads come to the rescue. They will emphasize individuality and decorate almost any look. But not everyone knows how to weave them, and the article is dedicated to their weaving. In this article we will tell you in detail how to weave afro braids step by step, and how in different ways you can not only braid them, but also create unusual hairstyles.
African braids are a hit with little and big girls
Afro braids have remained popular for several summer seasons and for good reason.
They look beautiful, and their exotic appearance will help emphasize the beauty and individuality of the owner of the braids, and most importantly, they do not harm the hair in any way. It is also worth mentioning the versatility of this type of braiding. Not only will they suit almost any look, but they will also suit little and big girls.
What threads are suitable for African braids?
The correct weaving of colored threads for weaving afro braids is very important, because their strength and style directly depend on the threads. The color and style of the threads can be anything, it all depends only on the imagination and sense of style of the happy owner of such a hairstyle.
You can stick to one color scheme or shine with different colors, both options will look good. As for the thread material, synthetic acrylic threads look and hold best. artificial hair strands - kanekalons.
Important! Natural threads will not be a good idea, especially if you are planning a trip to a resort. Such threads quickly fade in the sun and shrink when in contact with water, which is harmful not only to the hairstyle, but also to the hair.
How to weave afro braids step by step?
It’s worth warning right away that the process of creating such a hairstyle is very long and labor-intensive, but definitely worth the time spent. There are several types of African braids, and all of them can be done at home.
How to weave classic afro braids?
First you need to comb your hair and the better you do this, the easier it will be to work with your hair in the future:
- Then you should separate a small strand of hair, it is important that all the strands are approximately the same, otherwise the hairstyle will look uneven.
- Take several threads 20-30 centimeters longer than the hair and tie a knot at the roots of the hair of the taken strand.
- Divide the strand into three equal parts and attach a pair of threads to each.
- Braid a braid using hair and thread.
- Secure the braid with a silicone rubber band or tie a knot at the end of the braid, cut off the remaining threads.
- Repeat the process with all strands.
There are several more ways to braid African braids. Here are some of them:
Senegalese braids
This option takes more time than the classic one, but it also looks much more impressive. Unlike the classics, Senegalese braids use two strands of thread of different colors and twist the hair into a spiral.
As a result, you can create a truly spectacular hairstyle sparkling with different colors.
Pony tail
This option, as the name suggests, resembles a horse's mane and looks very beautiful. The method of its creation is no different from the classics, except for the pony material instead of acrylic or kanekalon.
Thai braids
Very similar to African ones, but they are woven only from their own hair, so there is less harm. The braids lie in beautiful, even stripes.
With warmer weather approaching, afro braids will be the perfect option for an unusual hairstyle.
Effectiveness, versatility and an unusual look that emphasizes uniqueness and beauty are definitely worth the time and effort spent on creating such a popular, but still non-standard look.