African Braids Hairstyles

African Braids Hairstyles With the speed of the modern world and the ease of instant gratification, African Braids Hairstyles seem to be an excellent choice for a stylish and low maintenance hairstyle. Perhaps the reason why so many young people flock to braids as their favorite style choice is that they are easy to manage and have a great style.

On almost every corner you can find Hair Salons, and whether they look like they cater to 'white' customers or not, you can bet they do braids there. The popularity of the African Hair Braiding style has transcended race. In other words people other than African descent also try this Hair Braiding style. There are several types of Hair Braiding styles to choose from. Some include: Goddess Braids, Micro Braids, Pixie Braids, French Inverted Braids, Pixi Pin Curls, Candy Curls, Bantu Knots, Fishtail Braids, Flat Twist, Locks and Undetectable braid and Cornrow Extensions, Invisible Braids, Tree braids, Senegal Twist, Silky Locks, Interlock Weaving, Hook Hook Weaving, Smooth Bottle Openers, African Rounds, Curly Rounds, Two Strands, Nubian Bottle Openers and Cobra Stitches. Perhaps the hardest part of braiding is learning to keep the tension in the strands as balanced as possible. However, this only comes with practice and in time.

Cornrows are probably one of the most popular types of African Braiding Hairstyles. This is a traditional hair care style in which the hair is tightly braided very close to the scalp, using an upward motion of the hand to create a continuous, raised row. Cornrows can be formed, as the name suggests, in simple straight lines; or, in intricate geometric or curvilinear designs. The appeal of this braiding style is its easy maintenance. Cornrows can be left for weeks by simply washing the hair carefully using a stocking cap or hair net and then regularly oiling the scalp and hair.

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