Braid Hairstyles, How to Create Braids

Braid hairstyles have been there for a long time now. In fact a lot of us have grown up along with them. A braid hairstyle is a fashion statement that is hard to miss and no wonder it has been there in existence ever since women began styling their hair. Braided hairstyles are a particularly comfortable option, if you have long hair. They literally help you keep your cool during summers. Another major advantage that you get with a braid hairstyle is that lasts for day's together, if maintained properly.

Braid Hairstyles for Everyone

Those of you who are into water sports or swimming big time, braided hairstyles would be just about the perfect option. This is so because they can be washed and worn even while swimming. All that you need to do is to take a towel and blot the braids dry. Although it takes some time to learn braiding, once you get a hang of it, it becomes an easy process. You can then put a braid either on your own head or someone else's in a matter of minutes. Just make sure that before you start braiding, you have got clean washed air. You can also try out blow-drying to get a much more even hair texture.

How to Create Braids

Braided Hairstyle Picture

Creating braids is an art by itself. Hair is partitioned into three sections for creating braids. You will need to continue braiding till such time you achieve the desired length of hair. Make sure that the tension on the braid is spread uniformly. Otherwise it would twist to a particular side, instead of staying flat. Being creative is the key to great braided hairstyles. You can try out variations including tendrils or bangs, right in the front part of your head. You can also try out using braids in chignons or in buns. There are a lot of women who wear braid hairstyles even on formal occasions while decking it up with jewels or with exotic flowers. These days a lot of women, especially those belonging to the younger generation try out several variants of the braided hairstyle. From colored strings to beads and even pearls, you can find them experimenting with myriad things. Just in case you are in to using beads or pearls, try using a styling spray. This would help in keeping your braid hairstyle in proper shape even with all these accessories.

Micro Hair Braids for African American Black Women

Braid hairstyles have been part and parcel of life for African American women for a long time now. In fact black braid hairstyle is what sets hair fashion trends these days. One of the trends that is a rage, especially among the African American women is the micro hair braids. Micro braids hairstyle is best done in a braiding salon. You will be amazed to know that these salons can give you over 1200 micro braids in a matter of just over an hour. A professional hairstylist can give you all these gorgeous micro braids without breaking your hair. This particular hairstyle involves weaving thick braids made up of a few strands of hair, all over the scalp. The style is easy to maintain and also enables faster hair growth. This style though is not for those who have very long hair. Regular maintenance of micro braid hairstyle is also important.

With a wide variety to choose from flaunt, braid hairstyles are here to stay. Whatever may be the occasion there is a braided hairstyle, waiting for you.

Missy 6-Nov-2010

I agree w/ Sonya. Micro braids take at least 3-5 hours, but that is usually with three braiders. If you only have 1-2 braiders working on your head at the same time, it'll probably take 5-8 hours. And then you have to consider the thickness of your hair. I have ALOT of hair per square inch on my head so it always takes 6-8 hours to complete. Plus, braids do not make your hair grow faster at all. They allow you to leave the hair alone for 4-12 weeks, and prevents styling damage from heat, etc so you may retain length that you did not see when your hair wasnt in braid. BUT if you do not moisturize with water and a sealant daily(natural oil--not mineral oil/grease), your hair will turn to straw and once you remove the braids, alot of your hair may break off. You will see ALOT shedded hair regardless of how much you moisturize, but if you don't moisturize daily then you'll also see breakage. Wash your braids: Apply a stocking cap. Then wash braids through it with diluted water/V05 solution or another clear shampoo, and spray a light leave-in conditioner. Do not use creamy shampoo/conditioner it will cause build up. Wash every 10-14 days gently. Use witch hazel/Sea Breeze astringent to clean your scalp in between washings.

	Axexis 16-Sep-2010
	Hi. I have recently taken out my kinky braids & am trying to decide on a new style perferrably with braids since I can't perm/relax my hair, don't get me wrong I've tried, but they've all took out a lot of my hair. My having braids helps my hair grows, but taking them down takes out my hair, especially after I wash & comb it. What am I to do?

	Sonya 2-July-2010
	with regards to microbraids...you cannot go to a salon and expect to get 1200 braids in "just over an hour", nor does it involve "weaving thick braids"...hence why they're called MICRObraids! depending on how small you want them, the average time is between 3-5 hours, maybe more..and the braids themselves are quite thin and small

	Samantha 16-June-2010
	hi im samantha and im black and my hair is naturally curly like whenever i starighten it n it gets wet it gets puffy and i need a hairstyle for the school year