Difference between revisions of "Braid Extensions"
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#Wash your hair before braiding. Extensions braided into small braids are usually in place for a long period, so you want to starting with clean hair and scalp. Make sure your hair is dry before braiding. | #Wash your hair before braiding. Extensions braided into small braids are usually in place for a long period, so you want to starting with clean hair and scalp. Make sure your hair is dry before braiding. | ||
#*You may also want to cut the extensions to the length you prefer before braiding. If you are going to use the full length of the extensions, you can leave them as they are. | #*You may also want to cut the extensions to the length you prefer before braiding. If you are going to use the full length of the extensions, you can leave them as they are. | ||
| − | #Separate a portion of the hair into a small section. For [[Do-Box-Braids|box braids]], you are going to be braiding numerous strands into tiny, long braids. Start the process by separating a small portion of hair that will be the basis for your first braid. You can do this with your fingers or a comb. Make sure the section of hair is untangled.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLaIkVlMUoc</ref> | + | #Separate a portion of the hair into a small section. For [[Do-Box-Braids|box braids]], you are going to be braiding numerous strands into tiny, long braids. Start the process by separating a small portion of hair that will be the basis for your first braid. You can do this with your fingers or a comb. Make sure the section of hair is untangled.<ref name="rf1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLaIkVlMUoc</ref> |
#*The size of this section of hair will be the size of all sections over your hair, so make sure this is the braid size you want. | #*The size of this section of hair will be the size of all sections over your hair, so make sure this is the braid size you want. | ||
#Wrap the hair extension around the natural hair strand. Hold the piece of natural hair in one hand. Take the hair extension and loop it around the natural hair; essentially, you are wrapping the extension around the natural hair in half. You will have two strands of hair extension in one hand, and one natural strand in the other hand. | #Wrap the hair extension around the natural hair strand. Hold the piece of natural hair in one hand. Take the hair extension and loop it around the natural hair; essentially, you are wrapping the extension around the natural hair in half. You will have two strands of hair extension in one hand, and one natural strand in the other hand. | ||
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#Braid a few strands. Using these three initial strands, braid a few strands to get the braid going. Then, slide the extension upwards towards the scalp to secure it. | #Braid a few strands. Using these three initial strands, braid a few strands to get the braid going. Then, slide the extension upwards towards the scalp to secure it. | ||
#*Make sure not to braid the hair too tightly. This can cause severe scalp and hair damage. | #*Make sure not to braid the hair too tightly. This can cause severe scalp and hair damage. | ||
| − | #Blend the natural hair into the extensions. Split the natural hair into two strands. Do the same to one of the extension strands. Combine one of each of the strands together into two new strands. Now, two of your strands should be a combined natural hair and extension strand.<ref>http://www.doctoredlocks.com/braided-hair-extensions-braids-method-1/</ref> You should still have 3 separate sections of hair at this point. | + | #Blend the natural hair into the extensions. Split the natural hair into two strands. Do the same to one of the extension strands. Combine one of each of the strands together into two new strands. Now, two of your strands should be a combined natural hair and extension strand.<ref name="rf2">http://www.doctoredlocks.com/braided-hair-extensions-braids-method-1/</ref> You should still have 3 separate sections of hair at this point. |
#Continue braiding. Now that you have the braid started and blended, continue braiding until you get to the end of your hair. | #Continue braiding. Now that you have the braid started and blended, continue braiding until you get to the end of your hair. | ||
#*When you get to the ends of your natural hair, use some hair spray or water to smooth them down as they combine with your extensions. | #*When you get to the ends of your natural hair, use some hair spray or water to smooth them down as they combine with your extensions. | ||
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===Braiding Cornrows With Hair Extensions=== | ===Braiding Cornrows With Hair Extensions=== | ||
| − | #Section off a line of hair. Start your [[Braid-Cornrows|cornrow]] by sectioning off a long, narrow section of hair. This section should be in a straight line from your scalp to your nape. Make sure to separate the edges as crisply as possible.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-XT-lgmVck</ref> | + | #Section off a line of hair. Start your [[Braid-Cornrows|cornrow]] by sectioning off a long, narrow section of hair. This section should be in a straight line from your scalp to your nape. Make sure to separate the edges as crisply as possible.<ref name="rf3">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-XT-lgmVck</ref> |
#*Use rubber bands, clips, bobby pins, or another styling tool to secure the hair not in the cornrow section. You want to make sure hair from the rest of your head doesn't get integrated into the cornrow. | #*Use rubber bands, clips, bobby pins, or another styling tool to secure the hair not in the cornrow section. You want to make sure hair from the rest of your head doesn't get integrated into the cornrow. | ||
#*Make sure to comb the hair in the tract straight back before you begin. | #*Make sure to comb the hair in the tract straight back before you begin. | ||
#Separate a thin section near the scalp. To start your cornrow, you need to make the base for the braid. Begin by taking a thin, even section from the very front of the section - right next to the scalp. | #Separate a thin section near the scalp. To start your cornrow, you need to make the base for the braid. Begin by taking a thin, even section from the very front of the section - right next to the scalp. | ||
| − | #Add the extension hair. Position the hair extension around the natural hair so the natural hair rests in the direct middle of the extension. This will produce three strands to braid - the extension on the right, the natural hair in the middle, and the extension to the left.<ref>http://www.natural-hair-care-info.com/natural-looking-hair-extensions.html</ref> | + | #Add the extension hair. Position the hair extension around the natural hair so the natural hair rests in the direct middle of the extension. This will produce three strands to braid - the extension on the right, the natural hair in the middle, and the extension to the left.<ref name="rf4">http://www.natural-hair-care-info.com/natural-looking-hair-extensions.html</ref> |
#*Prepare these strands to braid by placing the three strands between your fingers on one hand. One strand should be between your thumb and index finger, the middle between your index and middle finger, the last between your middle and ring finger. | #*Prepare these strands to braid by placing the three strands between your fingers on one hand. One strand should be between your thumb and index finger, the middle between your index and middle finger, the last between your middle and ring finger. | ||
#Begin the braid. Get your fingers as close to the scalp as possible. Start with the strand of hair resting between ring finger and middle finger. Take that strand between your thumb and index finger on your free hand. Wrap the strand around the base of the hair in the direction of the hand you are wrapping with. Keep the hair tightly close to the scalp. Keeping that strand secure between your thumb and index finger, place the middle strand between the index and middle finger, while the outside strand is between your middle and ring finger. | #Begin the braid. Get your fingers as close to the scalp as possible. Start with the strand of hair resting between ring finger and middle finger. Take that strand between your thumb and index finger on your free hand. Wrap the strand around the base of the hair in the direction of the hand you are wrapping with. Keep the hair tightly close to the scalp. Keeping that strand secure between your thumb and index finger, place the middle strand between the index and middle finger, while the outside strand is between your middle and ring finger. | ||
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#Add hair to the braid. Now that the base braid is ready, start adding hair to the braid. Pick up a small amount of hair from the tract and add it to the strand between your thumb and index finger. Braid a complete turn, which means you wrap hair around both sides of the hair. | #Add hair to the braid. Now that the base braid is ready, start adding hair to the braid. Pick up a small amount of hair from the tract and add it to the strand between your thumb and index finger. Braid a complete turn, which means you wrap hair around both sides of the hair. | ||
#*Continue adding small sections of hair from directly below where the braid is, braiding complete turns each time. | #*Continue adding small sections of hair from directly below where the braid is, braiding complete turns each time. | ||
| − | #Continue the braid to the end of your hair. When you have incorporated all the hair from your scalp into your braid, keep braiding in the same way until you get to the end of your hair. Secure your hair with a small rubber band.<ref>http://www.doctoredlocks.com/adding-braiding-hair-cornrows/</ref> | + | #Continue the braid to the end of your hair. When you have incorporated all the hair from your scalp into your braid, keep braiding in the same way until you get to the end of your hair. Secure your hair with a small rubber band.<ref name="rf5">http://www.doctoredlocks.com/adding-braiding-hair-cornrows/</ref> |
===Braiding Crochet Braids With Hair Extensions=== | ===Braiding Crochet Braids With Hair Extensions=== | ||
#Braid cornrows into your hair. To prepare your hair for crochet braids, braid your hair into [[Braid-Cornrows|cornrows]]. You can do 5-6 large cornrows, or you can do smaller ones. | #Braid cornrows into your hair. To prepare your hair for crochet braids, braid your hair into [[Braid-Cornrows|cornrows]]. You can do 5-6 large cornrows, or you can do smaller ones. | ||
| − | #*The amount of cornrows you braid into your hair might depend on the kind of extensions you are braiding into your hair. If you are braiding bulky extensions, you can braid less cornrows into your hair.<ref>https://mcutts.com/cornrows</ref> | + | #*The amount of cornrows you braid into your hair might depend on the kind of extensions you are braiding into your hair. If you are braiding bulky extensions, you can braid less cornrows into your hair.<ref name="rf6">https://mcutts.com/cornrows</ref> |
| − | #*Crochet braids are braids where you first cornrow your hair, then attach the extensions into the cornrows by a latch hook method.<ref>http://www.naturalhairrules.com/crochet-braids-guide/</ref> | + | #*Crochet braids are braids where you first cornrow your hair, then attach the extensions into the cornrows by a latch hook method.<ref name="rf7">http://www.naturalhairrules.com/crochet-braids-guide/</ref> |
| − | #Sew your tails to your cornrows. If your hair is long enough to extend beyond the nape of your neck, fold them up so they are directly alongside the cornrow. Push a threaded needle through the cornrow and the braided tail, then out and through a loop on the end of the thread. Pull tight to secure the thread around the hair. Repeat a few times along the cornrow.<ref>http://www.doctoredlocks.com/latch-hook-crochet-extensions/</ref> | + | #Sew your tails to your cornrows. If your hair is long enough to extend beyond the nape of your neck, fold them up so they are directly alongside the cornrow. Push a threaded needle through the cornrow and the braided tail, then out and through a loop on the end of the thread. Pull tight to secure the thread around the hair. Repeat a few times along the cornrow.<ref name="rf8">http://www.doctoredlocks.com/latch-hook-crochet-extensions/</ref> |
#Attach the extension with a latch hook. Fold the extension in half so the ends meet evenly. The center of the extension should make a little loop. Carefully slide the latch hook under the cornrow. Hook the loop of the extension into the latch hook, then close it. | #Attach the extension with a latch hook. Fold the extension in half so the ends meet evenly. The center of the extension should make a little loop. Carefully slide the latch hook under the cornrow. Hook the loop of the extension into the latch hook, then close it. | ||
| − | #*Buy a latch hook tool. This tool closes the hook so that it doesn't tear, break, or snag on your hair. If you use a regular crochet needle, you might damage your hair.<ref | + | #*Buy a latch hook tool. This tool closes the hook so that it doesn't tear, break, or snag on your hair. If you use a regular crochet needle, you might damage your hair.<ref name="rf7" /> |
#*Alternately, you can use a bobby pin. Slide the bobby pin under your cornrow until just the looped end is sticking out on the other side. Slide your extension through the looped end of the bobby pin. Make sure to pull the hair through until both strands are even. Slide the bobby pin and extension under the cornrow. | #*Alternately, you can use a bobby pin. Slide the bobby pin under your cornrow until just the looped end is sticking out on the other side. Slide your extension through the looped end of the bobby pin. Make sure to pull the hair through until both strands are even. Slide the bobby pin and extension under the cornrow. | ||
| − | #Pull the extension through. Carefully pull the extension underneath the cornrow until the loop of the extension is below the cornrow. Take the strands of the extension and pull them through the loop. Tighten the loop until it is snug against the cornrow, and therefore, attached to your hair.<ref | + | #Pull the extension through. Carefully pull the extension underneath the cornrow until the loop of the extension is below the cornrow. Take the strands of the extension and pull them through the loop. Tighten the loop until it is snug against the cornrow, and therefore, attached to your hair.<ref name="rf8" /> |
#Repeat the same latch hook process. Once you have secured one extension, repeat the same process all the way down the cornrow. Place them as closely together as you please, depending on the look you are going for. | #Repeat the same latch hook process. Once you have secured one extension, repeat the same process all the way down the cornrow. Place them as closely together as you please, depending on the look you are going for. | ||
