How To Braid Your Hair In 5 Different Ways

LES MARJAN
5 min readMay 19, 2022

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5 Braids to master ASAP
5 Braids to master ASAP

Braided hairdos will always be our go-to when working with natural hair. They’re one of the most preferred hairstyles for black women since they’re protective and allow you to experiment with diverse looks.

With so many fascinating variants and strategies for accomplishing them, deciding which braided hairstyles are worth trying can be difficult, so we are here to help.

We will walk you through them if you want to learn how to braid hair, from box braids with curls to micro braids and braided Bantu knots.

Braided Bantu Knots With Virgin Indian Hair

Fashion Killa
Fashion Killa

If you like Bantu knots, this plaited version will give you the inspiration you need to try something new.

  1. First, wash, condition, and dry your hair completely. Since much of your scalp will be exposed, ensure it’s clean. You don’t want product buildup ruining your stunning braided Bantu style.
  2. Divide your hair into small sections (depending on how many braided Bantu knots you want) and tie the section.
  3. Braid individual sections and wrap them around to achieve the braided Bantu hairstyle. You can also use virgin Indian hair if you prefer additional volume.
  4. Go the extra mile and use colored thread to make your braided Bantu stand out!

Braided Ponytail

If looks could kill
If looks could kill

If there’s one hairstyle that’s been consistently popular is how to make a ponytail with braiding hair- braided ponytail. With a braided ponytail, you can go high or low and long or short based on your preference.

  1. Detangle from ends to bases with a wide-tooth comb and comb with a paddle brush.
  2. Draw your hair into a high ponytail, and smooth it back using a rattail comb and a styling gel.
  3. Braid your ponytail or tie it into a bun, and install & secure the drawstring ponytail extension.
  4. Separate the tail into sections and begin braiding the extension until the ends.
  5. Gently loosen the braids to make your braided ponytail appear thicker and fuller, or leave it as it is for a sleek appearance.
  6. Style your edges and wear statement-making earrings to complete the look!

Wavy Knotless Braids With Virgin Indian Hair

Wavy knotless braids
Wavy knotless braids

Knotless braids are similar to the classic box braids in appearance. They come in a variety of sizes and lengths. Knotless braids are distinguished by the absence of the little knot that begins at the ends of typical box braids. Instead of knots, knotless braids are made via a feed-in braid technique using virgin Indian hair.

  1. Since this wavy knotless braid is a semi-permanent style, ensure you start with washed and conditioned hair to provide lasting moisture.
  2. Detangle your natural hair and divide it into sections. Use clips to pin the sections away while you work on one.
  3. Create the perfect and precise parts using a rattail comb.
  4. Apply some hair gel to the roots to keep the braid in place after settling on your portions and the braid size.
  5. Begin plaiting three-strand braids with your sections and add feed-in the virgin Indian hair.
  6. Grab a couple of hair ties and divide your knotless box into sections. Tie the knotless braids with the hair tie where you want the wavy ends to start, and do a three-strand braid for each section.
  7. Fill a container with hot boiling water and dip the three-strand sections. Gently squeeze out the excess water. Undo the three-strand braids and remove the hair tie.
  8. Blow-dry your wavy ends with a hairdryer, and you’re done.

Micro Braids With Virgin Indian Hair

Micro braids in space buns
Micro braids in space buns

Micro braids take the most time to complete, but once you’re done, you’ll be able to experiment with various styles, including charming space buns, braided ponytails, sexy half-ups, and more!

Follow these steps to learn how to braid hair like a pro!

  1. Prep your hair with a relaxing hot oil treatment to moisturize your hair.
  2. Divide your hair and fasten the rest with a clip to begin the micro braiding procedure.
  3. Take small sections of hair, plait them tightly and feed the virgin Indian hair as you go. Continue plaiting until the ends and seal it with a braid sealer. Repeat the process for the remaining sections.

Box Braids With Curls

Box braids with curly ends
Box braids with curly ends

Finally, we have everyone’s favorite box braids with curls. It is a glamorous style that you have to learn how to braid. The braided hair changes into divine loose curls when the braids reach chin length.

  1. Before implementing the protective style, ensure your natural hair is washed and conditioned.
  2. Divide your hair into as many portions as possible, making smaller sections inside the sections. After parting your hair, you can start braiding it.
  3. Gather and divide your virgin Indian hair into two halves, one large and one little. Fold the smaller one over, the bigger section to create three even pieces.
  4. Pair the virgin hair with your natural hair to create gorgeous box braids.
  5. To achieve the box braids with curls look, gather your box braids into sections, tie them and create a three-strand braid. Dip the braided section into hot boiling water (as we mentioned for wavy knotless braids) and squeeze out excess water.
  6. Let the curly ends dry completely before styling your hair!

Conclusion

Braided hair protects your hair and lets you experiment with diverse looks! Follow the steps above, whether you want a snatched braided ponytail hairstyle or knotless and box braids with curls!

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