Braids and braid outs are another favorite among natural wearers. This like two strand twist is a very simple hair style to do and it will last of up to a month and a half depending on how you maintain it. Just watch for matting unless you are going for locks.

You will need at least 2 for plain braids and at least 3 inches if you want to set the braids on curlers.

You can braid your hair while damp or dry. If you are planning to do a braid out, you may want to do this on damp hair.

What you will need:

Hair clips or bands (to section your hair and keep it out of your way)
Natural Gel
Comb (optional you can use your fingers)
Rods or Curlers (optional)

I like to start at the back and work.

If your hair is freshly washed, towels dry it until it is just damp. If need be use the bands or clips to section your hair into manageable sections.

If you want straight grid parts use a comb to section of a piece of hair. If you want a fuller look you can use your fingers.

Put some gel on the section of hair you are going to be braiding.

Separate that piece into three parts.

Braid to the end. If you hair curls or coils naturally, twirl the end around your finger to make it coil. Repeat this until you are finished.

Remember to tie your hair up at night. In the morning you can lightly spray your hair with a moisture mist or water.

For a different look, after a few days unbraid your braids. This will give you a fuller softer look.

Curling Your Braids

I personally like wearing my braids, like my twists, curled. I have found that it give me more styling options. I can wear it braided and curled. Then as the curls start to fall I unbraid it and wear it in a crinkly curly style. When that starts to get old I put a pretty scarf around the edges or pull it back and wear a crinkly curly puff.

There are two ways to curl your braids. Curling them as you go or braid your whole head and then setting the braids on rollers. I prefer to curl as I go that way when I am done I am done.

You will need to let the curlers stay in until your hair is completely dry for the best results. I usually air dry. Because I use cloth cover bendy soft rollers, if it is late I will sleep on them. If you don’t have that kind of roller or are in a rush sit under a hood dryer until dry.

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written by clara ollassa, June 24, 2008

im really glad to have found such a usefull page,such detailed instructions on how to plait natural hair. even though i was not so sure on how to manage my natural hair, now im pleased and so much happier to know they is some guidence on my journey to be free from the lie.

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written by a guest, July 24, 2008

I'm glad to find this site as well. it is very helpfull. I have recommended this style to friend that want to transition. I have found that the best products to use clear gel or aloe vera and mousse on clean wet hair.

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