Braid Hair Style

Braids are the most ancient hairstyle which women wear from times when they started styling their hairs. Braids are not just a hair style but it keeps long hairs manageable and prevents them from flowing away. Braids help to enhance the facial features. Braids are especially preferable in summers and hot weather where it helps to keep the person cool.

Braids are beneficial for the strength of hair also. They help long hairs to take rest and come out of negative effects of chemical products, harsh weather, environmental pollutants and daily styling. Once you make them, you do not need to need to spend time daily to style your hairs.

Braids have many options and styles to choose from according to your likings, occasion, outfit and ease to make it. Women of any age can wear braids. You have as simple braids as schoolgirl plaits to complex ones like micro braids. You can get fabulous look with braid hairstyling. Long hairs can wear any kind of braid style.

Braids look best with long hairs and if you have small ones, you can use hair extensions. Braids can be made with any type of hair extension. Hair extensions come in different colors and hues.

When weather is dry, braids do not stink and can be worn for longer time.

Simple Braid :

Simple braid is called English braid in which three partings of the hairs are done. And then braid is weaved by crossing three strands over each other alternatively by using fingers. This is the basic and the simplest braid, started at the nape of the neck.

Facts about Braid Hairstyles:

 Braid hairstyle may be difficult and complex to achieve but they are worth doing that effort; complex braids are eye-catching. Braids are just good for women of any age and any length of hairs. Even women with chin length hairs can wear a braid. Braids make your face neat and clear. Braids can be worn any time of the day. Braids are suitable for those girls who are active in sport activities and also women living hot and humid weather. There plenty of braid styles like French braid, Dutch braid, cascade braid, million braid, Ghana braid, Bob Marley braid etc.

You can choose any braid, but make sure that it suits your face shape. Braids are forever; they will never be out of fashion.

Once you make them, they last for many days, if done properly. If wet, braids get dry naturally, you just have to soak extra water by a towel.

If not cleaned braids start giving foul smell due to dampness occurred by sweat and rain. To clean that, dab a cotton wool in mentholated spirit and clean the scalp with it.

Some Useful tips for Braid Hairstyles

When you choose for any braid style, before actually making it, try to perform it with hands only. Making a braid needs lots of effort and time so read all the instructions before hand and then try to imagine its look before actually making it.

For making a perfect braid, you need practice and patience. Do not see often into the mirror while making braid, it can confuse you. You can surely make a braid with intuition only.

Dry hairs can slip out of hands and are less manageable than the damp hairs. Make braid when your hairs are little damp.

Avoid using rubber bands for hair; instead use barrettes, bands or clips to hold braid.

While selecting a braid style, choose the one which is appropriate for your hair length and texture.

Also take care while braiding, do not let hair be pulled too tightly as it can cause breakage of hairs.

Avoid putting same braids for more than eight weeks at time as by this time hairs start locking up and can cause severe damage to hairs.

While going for sleep, use silk or satin hairs to avoid frizzing of the braids.

Make neat and tidy plaits and also keep the braid strands smooth.

You should go to a professional to get your braids washed at least once a week to keep them tidy if you wish to keep them for long. For glow and shine, spray with oil sheen at least thrice a week.