Once upon a time to see flashy African braids onon the streets of Russian cities could be quite rare, and even then - only on representatives of other nations of the world. Some were delighted with such an unusual appearance, while others - at least bewilderment. As cultural exchange confidently gains momentum, braids have ceased to be exotic for Russian beauties. And since no one has yet canceled the traditional "demand creates supply", we can confidently say that the number of qualified professionals and beauty salons where they can braid braids is inexorably growing. To properly understand what braids are, it should be said that not every hairstyle that has a large number of braids can be defined as African. If the braids are woven only from your own hair - this is rather an Uzbek version of weaving. African involves the use of additional threads woven into your hair, which give the braids thickness and volume, due to which the braid does not look flat, but dense and elastic. Therefore, in order to get African braids, you definitely need to know how to braid them.
Braiding of braids
Use of additional materialsallows you to braid hair of any length, starting from 3 cm, the main thing is to secure the threads. Longer hair is woven into the braid together with the threads. An experienced master must inspect your hair and assess what thickness of threads is best to use, because the structure and strength of hair is different for everyone - for thin hair, it is preferable to use thin threads so as not to increase the load on the hair roots. Many are worried about the strength of the braid fastening. Here everything depends on the skill of the person who does this painstaking work. Correctly secured with a special knot, the threads do not provide the possibility of slipping, so the braid will hold firmly and retain its original appearance. A qualified master is always ready to vouch for the quality of the weaving. Choosing the color of African braids from a variety of options will not be difficult. Some prefer single-color weaving, others weave contrasting colors. Of course, the most natural and voluminous will be braids using several close shades. When braided correctly, such braids do not look flashy, but stylish. In addition, the effect of soft coloring allows you to wear braids longer. Since hair tends to grow, in a couple of months the roots will become visible, and if they differ significantly in color from the woven threads, you will need to either remove the braids altogether or braid new ones. Similar colors do not give such a striking contrast.
Pigtail Care
Many people are terrified by the prospect of special careAfrican braids. It is worth noting that they do not require any special procedures. You can wash your hair in the usual way and with the usual frequency (many owners of African braids claim that they do this procedure much less often. We consider this issue to be purely individual). In the first days after doing the hairstyle, headaches and unusual sensations in the neck area may be observed, which can be explained by the increased load on the spine. After a few days, the body gets used to it. Some note that braids even help them maintain correct posture. Dispelling fears about hair loss, masters claim that after removing African braids, the amount of hair lost does not exceed what we lose in the process of their natural renewal. Due to the fact that during wear, the hair does not have the opportunity to fall freely, loss occurs immediately after removing the braids, so the amount of hair lost at one moment can be frightening. If you cannot decide what kind of African braids you want, the photo will help you find many variations of this hairstyle. After you have finally decided on your intention to braid your hair, the main question comes down to choosing a qualified and experienced master who can work both in a beauty salon and at home. Here it is better to trust the recommendations of friends and acquaintances, study reviews on the Internet, if possible, evaluate the previous work of the master and agree on a preliminary consultation, during which the master will look at your hair and evaluate the scope of work. You need to understand that braiding African braids is a painstaking and rather long business. Depending on the length and volume, it can take from 5 to 15 hours. Therefore, the master must provide the client and himself with the opportunity to periodically rest. If you have bet on braids, the master will tell you how to braid them. The form of braiding also depends on how you can wear your hairstyle afterwards. For example, it can be gathered in a high or low ponytail, left loose or even gathered in a bun. Among the unconditional advantages of African braids are ease of styling, noticeable volume (if your hair is quite thin, braids help make your hair lively and voluminous). In addition, braids are a great way to style your hair for a hot summer vacation. If you decide to braid your hair, experiment, but do not forget about the important rules:
- The guarantee of the beauty of your hair is a good master, so approach it with all responsibility. Match the weave and the choice of materials. Discuss the ways of laying and care of pigtails.
- Although pigtails and allow you to wash your head less often than usual, you should not bring to extremes.
- If your work or lifestyle does not involve such experiments, you should either abandon the idea of African braids altogether, or limit yourself to their most modest option (without contrasting colors).
If you have already made an appointment with a specialist,remember that there is always time and place for experiments, the main thing is that they coincide with your worldview and make you not only noticeable and bright, but also truly stylish and harmonious! We recommend reading:
