Tutoriel et Styles Box Braids

Before we get started, a lesson in patience: box braids are a work of hours. There’s little “hacking” to do to make the process shorter, except for practicing a lot to improve your hand skills to threads faster. box braids are done by creating single loose braids with threaded in extensions de cheveux, so that it is difficult to notice when you cheveux naturels ends and the extensions begins. Tools needed for box braids: Fine tooth comb Clips Wax or styling gel Scissors Mirror 6 to 8 packs of hair extensions (see section below for details)

Prep tes cheveux extensions: Synthetic hair used for box braids may contain harsh chemicals that can make les cheveux stiff and cause itching in your scalp. Start by soaking your extensions in warm water with apple cider vinegar for 20 minutes. Rinse them, dry out as much moisture as tu peux with an old tshirt and let them air dry. Get tes cheveux ready: You hair needs to be as smooth, detangled and clean as possible. Depending on how long it has been since your last, tu peux start with a clarifying shampoo and deep condition with a plastic cap for 30 minutes. Use the slip provided by your conditioner to get rid of any major hair knots by finger combing and using a detangler brush. Decide a part style: Classic box braids are done in small squares or rectangles, but tu pourrais like a triangle part. Whichever it is, decide before starting a pre-section as much of your head as tu peux, securing each hair section with a hair clip. Divide you extensions de cheveux: Braiding hair comes pre-divided in about 1 inch thick sections. Depending on the thickness tu veux for you braids, tu peux keep that initial section or tu peux split in into thirds for thinner braids. Make as many sections of these as tu peux in advance, tu peux organize them on a hanger or lay them flat on a table. Prepare your braid feed: Tes cheveux extension will be folded in half, creating a “u” shape tu vas use to your advantage to secure les cheveux. Loop this “u” with a second strand of synthetic hair and hold it firmly where they interlace. Start braiding: Press your synthetic hair loop firmly over or under your cheveux naturels section and start braiding firmly. Box braids thrive the tighter the braiding is, so take you time to create some tension while threading. Once your cheveux naturels runs out, continue braiding the synthetic hair until the very ends of tes cheveux, making sure the are zero tangles in the way that can make your braid look crooked. Finishing box braids: After your are done repeating the process all over tes cheveux, you must seal the ends of the extensions to make them look smoother and prevent unraveling. Do this by soaking all of your ends in hot water for 20 to 25 seconds, of side of tes cheveux at the time. Use a towel and be mindful of the water’s temperature when taking them out to avoiding burning.

Box braids upkeep follows most of the principles of any other cheveux naturelsstyle. Friction and dryness are the two challenges to overcome. Moisturize tes cheveux often: Every two to three days, spritz tes cheveux with water, aloe vera juice or watered down soin profond. It’s true that extensions de cheveux will protect tes cheveux from static and friction, but they can also draw moisture from tes cheveux making it prone to brittleness. Wrap tes cheveux at night: Use a scrunchie or any elastic band to tie tes cheveux to the top of your head (pineapple) and wrap it with a satin scarf. Other option is investing in satin pillowcases to be free to sleep with tes cheveux loose without risking tes tresses. Wash gently: Tu peux wash tes cheveux while wearing box braids. Do it one or twice a week to keep your scalp clean and get rid of any debris. To make it gentle, water down your shampoo in a spritz bottle and apply directly to your scalp, massaging gently each hair part with your tips, not your fingernails

Box braids are made with good quality extensions de cheveux. Synthetic hair with minimum heat resistance and some texture is the way to go for a good braiding experience. When shopping for braiding extensions de cheveux, look for hair bundles that are already separated into smaller sections, this will simplify the prep process and cut significant amount of time and hair waste. The hair to use for box braids is texturized kanekalon hair of the X-pression, brazilian braid or silky braid varieties. The differences amongst these types will be how distinctive the wavy or curl pattern is and the amount of hair each bundle brings.

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make your parts wider and your plait hair bundle thicker to achieve ce look. Definitely a time saver and a head turner!

Use highlighted extensions de cheveux whose base color can closely blend with your current couleur de cheveux. Instead of feeding in color onto tes tresses length, start with the highlighted couleur de cheveux from les racines.

An interesting contrast for darker skin tones with brown / chocolate hair tone that has a golden touch to it.

Tu peux do whatever you feel like with your box braids. These cross or tetris inspired parts are very cool!

A popular variation. Using a curling iron and damp extensions de cheveux, shape your braid ends to achieve ce look.

This style shows the versatility of box braids. A lush top bun with an equally powerful bang to dress up to any event or gala in your agenda.

Even the classic style box braid with all black hair can be brought to new dynamics by threading in some gold. Do it around ton visage to highlight your features.

Even if you miss wrapping tes cheveux at night, a good headband can keep ton style in place.  Look for satin line headbands for added soins capillaires.

A nice color selection to show off a tan! Box braids are un excellent style to test couleur de cheveuxs just for the fun of it or to seriously consider dying your own!

Shorter box braids will put very popular haircuts at your reach. Long bobs are a sexy business style that shines through with the texture of box braids without losing an inch of sleekness.