How to Braid Braiding Hair

Guide for Using Human Hair Extensions for Braiding Techniques

Mikey Moran

There are various options to wear out your braids.

Using human hair braiding extensions can be an excellent way to add length, volume, and versatility to your natural hair.

With more practice and patience, you can elevate your braiding techniques and play around with fun and creative braiding styles and looks.💗

In this article, we will learn how to braid step by step using braiding hair extensions to achieve your desired look. Get out your hair tools, and let's get started.

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Prepping the Hair Extension

Pre-Rinse Braiding

Though not necessary, pre-rinsing your braids will maintain a healthy scalp and contribute to your braids being polished, too. This is a simple yet transformative step in your braiding process steps.

This process protects your scalp by eliminating irritants in the braid that can cause itchiness or inflammation. It also promotes hair growth since a clean scalp promotes healthy hair growth.

You will start by gently soaking the braiding hair in warm apple cider vinegar solution to strip off any alkaline coating on the hair, which often causes scalp irritation.

Rinse off the hair very well to ensure that all vinegar and coating traces have been removed. You can hydrate the hair with a conditioner to ensure it retains its moisture and touch, after which you can air dry the hair to ensure that it's scorched for that seamless and natural braiding look afterward.

Detangling the Hair Extension

Once the braiding hair is dehydrated, you can proceed to gently detangle the hair with a wide-tooth comb to remove any extra knots and tangles.

You will then use a light hair oil in small quantities for that moisture and shine or use our Glow Shine Spray!

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Braiding the Natural Hair

Purchasing Quality Braiding Hair

For a successful braiding technique, choosing braiding extensions with high-quality strands plays a pivotal role in the look outcome.

Consider the type of braiding extension you will use according to your hair needs, natural hair texture, and desired look. Our human hair extensions offer a more realistic and natural look.

Prepping Your Natural Hair

A well-prepped and clean hair offers a good base for that neat braiding look by cleansing your scalp with a mild shampoo removing all dirt and oil build-up, then hydrating and detangling your strands with a conditioner and a wide tooth comb for moisture retention, followed by gently drying your hair for that smooth base.

You can air dry or blow dry, but remember to use a Heat Protecting Spray before preventing your hair from heat damage.

If your hair experiences more tangles during the process, you can use a detangling or a leave-in spray to ease the knots and tangles removal. Make sure your hair is well-detangled and clean for that polished look.

Prepping the Human Braiding Hair

For an easier braiding process and to save time, you can gently and lightly detangle the braiding hair, proceed to oil your extensions, separate them into desired sizes and volumes, and align them on a braiding rack for easy braiding hair installation.

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Sectioning Your Natural Bulk Hair

You will start by sectioning your natural hair into four large sections, parting from ear to ear and then from forehead to crown or forehead to nape.

Decide your hair into manageable braiding sections and tie away the sections you need to work on. Start with small desired sections at the nape and gradually work up.

Braiding and Attaching Human Hair Extensions

There are various ways to braid your hair, but using the basic one, you start with your natural hair at the roots, gently gripping the hair, and braiding; you can opt for three strands, French, or boho braids, depending on your style.

Slowly incorporate the hair extensions into the braid, treating it as part of your natural hair.

You will braid until the ends, ensuring the extension is well blended with your natural hair for that seamless, natural appearance.

You can secure and seal the ends with small elastic bands or dip the ends in hot water gently for that excellent binding. You can then lightly oil your scalp to reduce tension, spray the strands and ends for that polished look, and proceed to style and accessorize braiding hair according to style and look.

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Tips for Natural Braiding Hair

Choosing High-Quality Extensions: For a natural blend and texture, choose high-quality human hair extensions with natural textures and colors for a better natural look.

Secure Attachment: To prevent slipping or invisible braids, secure the braids gently on your scalp but with reduced tension.

Natural Blending: Using human hair extensions that closely match your natural hair will ensure a seamless blend. You can also use a texturizing spray or light hair oil to prevent frizz.

Gentle Braiding: To avoid scalp tension and itchiness, be gentle when braiding your hair, avoiding pulling, tugging, or harsh manipulations.

Regular Practice: For individuals who are starting braiding techniques, be gentle and patient with yourself since it may take a while for you to master the technique. You can start with simple techniques and move up to complex designs.

You can even learn How to Braid Kids' Hair!

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Braiding Hair Extensions

Using human hair braiding extensions to braid your hair will give you that versatile look with stunning hairstyles to elevate your desired look.

Following the step-by-step guide above, we hope that you have gained knowledge and confidence in mastering the art of braiding and embracing the versatility that comes with it.❤️‍🔥

Our high-quality human braiding hair allows you to unleash your creativity and enjoy its versatility like our Afro Kinky Braiding Hair.

So dive into our website, discover the secrets to flawless human braiding hair, and reveal your inner stylist.

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