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How to Braid Hair

January 10th, 2010

Hair braids can be simple, elegant, and you can have one hair braid or many according to the style you desire to achieve. Hair braids can also be built-in to shape hairstyles particularly for formal events for e.g. weddings, proms etc., as well as for informal & relaxed styles also. Among all these types, micro braid is the most delicate & petite one. Great amount of skill is needed to style this type of braid. A micro braid is not suited for people having frail hair because it can injure the hair rather than styling it.

Types of Braid Hairstyles

There are various types of hair braids.

• Simple braid,
• English braid,
• Dutch braid,
• Inside out braid,
• Straight braid,
• Micro braid,
• Updo braid,
• Sloppy braid,
• French braid and
• Fishtail braid

How To Braid Hair - Some Tips

• Softly tighten the hair after each fold.
• Comb all tangles and knots from the hair before beginning.
• Patience and practice are the keys to success.
• Improper & careless braiding can be a really painful experience. The effects of such a braiding can have worse effects on the hair itself.
• Too much tightening or braiding your hair regularly may pull the hair roots and also be the cause of a slow hair loss.
• In order to braid (any type & style) the length of the hair should be at least medium or long. It cannot be performed with short hair.
• If something goes terribly incorrect with the braiding, there are chances that the inflicted segments of the hair will chopped.

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