Braiding African Hair

Kinky hair wraps are braided using kinky hair extensions. A kinky hair extension has a fuzzy, springy rope like look and is synthetic with a coarse texture. Braiding kinky hair wraps extensions involves taking one strand of a kinky hair piece, manually unraveling the kinky strand, folding the unraveled strand so that one part of the strand is longer than the other, then placing the folded part of the strand onto a divided section of hair. Wrapping or winding begins from the natural hair root. The kinky hair extensions used in this African hair braiding technique come in a variety of colors that include black, gold, brown and red.

How To Do An African Hair Wrap With Kinky Hair Extensions – Video

Begin by shampooing and conditioning your natural hair with warm water. Remove excess moisture by using a blow dryer set to low. Oil the scalp and the natural hair evenly and lightly then massage the scalp. Use braid spray even after the braids have been installed to prevent itching and to keep your head moisturized. Take care of your hair line! Keep it conditioned and moisturized.

Note: If you have a perm, you must apply hair treatment prior to braiding hair wraps with kinky hair extensions.

You will need a hair brush, comb, at least three packages of kinky hair extensions, and a good hair food and if you desire, a hair band or a hair clip to keep the braids in place.

To reduce friction between your fingers and the braids, use a quality hair food on your fingertips.

You should finish the ends of wrapped kinky hair extensions buy tying a small knot.

kinky hair wraps are removed by cutting the wrapped kinky hair extension where it meets your natural hair, and then using a toothed comb to undo the remaining natural hair – kinky extension combo.

1. The kinky braids are not heavy on the head.
2. Kinky hair wraps promote hair growth.
3. Wrapped kinky braids take less time to finish braiding.
4. You can combine different colors of kinky hair extensions easily.

1. The kinky hair extensions are not reusable.
2. They generally cost more than regular synthetic hair extensions.
3. Kinky hair wraps cannot be washed since they get tangled and frizz up.

It is easier to braid longer hair. That is, hair that is longer than an inch long. It is difficult to make the initial wrap on extremely short hair. The hair extensions can become loose and fall off easily and more quickly if it cannot be initially firmly wrapped around one’s own natural hair.

There are 3 types of braid thicknesses with kinky hair extensions: thin, medium and thick.

Thinly wrapped kinky braids can take between five to six hours to complete and braiding the entire head requires between two to three kinky hair extensions packages.

To make a thin kinky extension strand, you will need to unravel the kinky strand then split it up so that it is about the same thickness of one to two combined strands of knitting wool.

Medium wrapped kinky braids may take up to four hours braid and you would need three kinky hair extensions packages. You do not need to split the unraveled kinky braid extension to begin braiding.

Thick wrapped kinky braids could take two hours and also require three kinky hair extension packages on average. You will need to unravel and combine a number of kinky hair extension strands so as to create one thick strand. The thickness of the thicker kinky strand is normally similar to the thickness derived from combining 6 to 9 strands of knitting wool.

With proper and regular maintenance, all the different sizes of wrapped braids may take between two to three months before they begin showing signs of untidiness. Try not to keep changing styles. A ponytail will keep the wrapped braids tidy for a longer time.

Regular moisturizing of the scalp with braid spray will go a long way in ensuring that your hair wrapped kinky braids are comfortable and last for as long as possible. Also, before going to bed, you should tie your braids together in bun preferably under a hair net. This will help keep the braids neat and in place.

The wrapped kinky braids can become loose and begin to unravel if they are soaked in water for an extended period of time. It is prudent to wear a shower cap prior to taking a shower.

The easiest way to clean dirty hair wrapped kinky braids is to apply some mineral oil on a cotton ball and then clean out the offending dirt and grime. Thereafter, apply braid spray.

1. Improperly braided hair wraps with kinky hair extensions always look messy and untidy.
2. Extremely tightly wrapped kinky hair extensions will cause pain and sores on the scalp leading to damage on the hairline.
3. Overly tight wrapped kinky braids will also create a braided strand that is particularly crooked.

You can braid wrapped kinky hair extensions improperly by not having tight winding turns as you braid. You should remember though not to be too aggressive while wrapping the strand. If the winding turns you create while wrapping the kinky hair extensions around your natural hair are not close together, you will visibly see gaps between one winding turn to another.

You can weave the wrapped kinky hair extension braids together by using thread. They look neat and elegant when tied in a ponytail or you could let the braids hang loosely.