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#*You may braid the strands a bit so the bead sits in the middle of the braid. | #*You may braid the strands a bit so the bead sits in the middle of the braid. | ||
#*Alternatively, you can put the bead in your hair first and then braid the rest of your hair. | #*Alternatively, you can put the bead in your hair first and then braid the rest of your hair. | ||
| − | # Tie the floss around the strands. Loop the floss around two to three strands of your hair. Then, tie the floss around the strands. Make a simple knot with the floss.<ref>http://www.manrepeller.com/2015/06/easy-summer-hairstyle-inspiration.html</ref> | + | # Tie the floss around the strands. Loop the floss around two to three strands of your hair. Then, tie the floss around the strands. Make a simple knot with the floss.<ref name="rf1">http://www.manrepeller.com/2015/06/easy-summer-hairstyle-inspiration.html</ref> |
#*The strands should form a V-shape, if they are not already braided. | #*The strands should form a V-shape, if they are not already braided. | ||
# Thread the ends of the floss through the bead. Slide the bead through the ends of the floss. Pull the bead down so it sits just above where the floss is tied onto your hair. | # Thread the ends of the floss through the bead. Slide the bead through the ends of the floss. Pull the bead down so it sits just above where the floss is tied onto your hair. | ||
#*You may start with plastic craft beads that are narrow and round. Over time, you can try using professional metal beads that are larger or narrower. | #*You may start with plastic craft beads that are narrow and round. Over time, you can try using professional metal beads that are larger or narrower. | ||
| − | # Pull the floss and your hair through the bead. Pull the bead through the floss until it slides onto your hair. Gently pull your hair through the bead along with the floss. Your hair may make a “pop” sound as you slide it through the bead.<ref | + | # Pull the floss and your hair through the bead. Pull the bead through the floss until it slides onto your hair. Gently pull your hair through the bead along with the floss. Your hair may make a “pop” sound as you slide it through the bead.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*If your hair does not slide through the bead with the floss easily, you may need to use a wider bead or use less hair in the braid. Start over with a wider bead or less hair. | #*If your hair does not slide through the bead with the floss easily, you may need to use a wider bead or use less hair in the braid. Start over with a wider bead or less hair. | ||
| − | # Use an elastic to secure the bead. Once the bead slides onto your hair, remove the floss and use a clear elastic band to secure the bead to your hair. You can then slide the bead over the elastic to keep it in place.<ref | + | # Use an elastic to secure the bead. Once the bead slides onto your hair, remove the floss and use a clear elastic band to secure the bead to your hair. You can then slide the bead over the elastic to keep it in place.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Alternatively, if your hair is thick enough, you may not need an elastic to secure the bead. | #*Alternatively, if your hair is thick enough, you may not need an elastic to secure the bead. | ||
# Braid around the bead. Once the bead is secure, braid the rest of your hair and secure it with an elastic. You can also add more beads and then braid your hair, if you’d like. | # Braid around the bead. Once the bead is secure, braid the rest of your hair and secure it with an elastic. You can also add more beads and then braid your hair, if you’d like. | ||
#*Try braiding half way down your hair, then secure a bead, and continue braiding. Vary the types of braids you use in your hair, integrating beads as you go. | #*Try braiding half way down your hair, then secure a bead, and continue braiding. Vary the types of braids you use in your hair, integrating beads as you go. | ||
===Braiding Beads with a Threading Tool=== | ===Braiding Beads with a Threading Tool=== | ||
| − | # [[Braid | + | # [[Braid Hair|Braid your hair]]. Start by braiding your hair as you’d like. Create thick braids if you are using wide beads. Make the braids thinner if you are using narrow beads. |
#*Leave half of the braid undone if you'd like the bead to appear in the middle of the braid. Finish the braid and leave the bottom undone if you'd like the bead to appear at the end of the braid. | #*Leave half of the braid undone if you'd like the bead to appear in the middle of the braid. Finish the braid and leave the bottom undone if you'd like the bead to appear at the end of the braid. | ||
| − | # Loop the threading tool around your braided hair. Threading tools for hair are thin, short hooks made of wire. Loop the hook part of the threading tool around a portion of your braided hair.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atiYirSFmM0</ref> | + | # Loop the threading tool around your braided hair. Threading tools for hair are thin, short hooks made of wire. Loop the hook part of the threading tool around a portion of your braided hair.<ref name="rf2">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atiYirSFmM0</ref> |
#*You can find threading tools online or at beauty supply stores. Sometimes they come in a kit with hair beads and pins that keep the beads in place. | #*You can find threading tools online or at beauty supply stores. Sometimes they come in a kit with hair beads and pins that keep the beads in place. | ||
#*You can also make your own threading tool at home using craft wire or jewelry wire. | #*You can also make your own threading tool at home using craft wire or jewelry wire. | ||
| − | # Pull the bead through the threading tool. Take the bead and slide it through the two ends of the threading tool. Pull the bead through the tool until it sits just above your braided hair.<ref | + | # Pull the bead through the threading tool. Take the bead and slide it through the two ends of the threading tool. Pull the bead through the tool until it sits just above your braided hair.<ref name="rf2" /> |
# Thread your hair and the bead through the tool. Next, pull your hair and the bead through the threading tool. You may need to gently tug on your hair to get it through the bead and the threading tool. | # Thread your hair and the bead through the tool. Next, pull your hair and the bead through the threading tool. You may need to gently tug on your hair to get it through the bead and the threading tool. | ||
# Check that the bead is secure. Remove the threading tool from your hair and check that the bead sits firmly on your braid. Use a clear elastic band to secure the bead. Tie the elastic band to your braid and slide the bead over it so it stays in place. | # Check that the bead is secure. Remove the threading tool from your hair and check that the bead sits firmly on your braid. Use a clear elastic band to secure the bead. Tie the elastic band to your braid and slide the bead over it so it stays in place. | ||
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===Using Just the Beads and Water=== | ===Using Just the Beads and Water=== | ||
# Braid your hair. Start by braiding your hair in an area of your choice. The side of your head may be the easiest area to start with. Make the braid thick if you are using wide beads and use a thin braid if you are using narrow beads. | # Braid your hair. Start by braiding your hair in an area of your choice. The side of your head may be the easiest area to start with. Make the braid thick if you are using wide beads and use a thin braid if you are using narrow beads. | ||
| − | # Twist the end of the braid. Leave the end of the braid loose. Then, twist the end with your hand so it forms a narrow strand of hair.<ref | + | # Twist the end of the braid. Leave the end of the braid loose. Then, twist the end with your hand so it forms a narrow strand of hair.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | # Wet the twisted end. Use your mouth to wet the twisted end of hair. You can also run the end under running water or use a spray bottle of water to wet it.<ref | + | # Wet the twisted end. Use your mouth to wet the twisted end of hair. You can also run the end under running water or use a spray bottle of water to wet it.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*Wetting the end will make it easier to thread through the bead. | #*Wetting the end will make it easier to thread through the bead. | ||
| − | # Thread the bead through your hair. Take the bead and carefully thread it through the wet, twisted end of hair. Try to get all of your hair into the opening of the bead.<ref | + | # Thread the bead through your hair. Take the bead and carefully thread it through the wet, twisted end of hair. Try to get all of your hair into the opening of the bead.<ref name="rf2" /> |
# Secure it with a hair elastic. Slide the bead up the braid to where you’d like it to sit. Then, tie a clear hair elastic onto your hair. Pull the bead over the hair elastic so it stays in place. | # Secure it with a hair elastic. Slide the bead up the braid to where you’d like it to sit. Then, tie a clear hair elastic onto your hair. Pull the bead over the hair elastic so it stays in place. | ||
#*You can then braid the rest of your hair or add more beads as you see fit. | #*You can then braid the rest of your hair or add more beads as you see fit. | ||
