It should be remembered that a healthy adult has an average of about 100 hairs per day. At the same time, dropped hairs make room for a new one, due to which a decrease in the volume of the hair does not occur.
Any aphro weaving master recommends not wearing braids for more than 3 months without correction. Thus, after 90 days of continuous wear african braids about 9000 hairs fall out that do not fall out of the hairstyle, being woven into tight braids. Master when removing afrokos carefully combing out all lost hair. That is why you should not worry about the loss of outdated hair - in their place have grown fresh for a long time!
At the same time, an additional advantage of wearing afro-braces is the fact that during all 3 months the hair is not exposed to hot devices, they rest from frequent washing of hair and constant styling with the use of harmful agents.
What is an afro weave?
Afropletenie is a braid of natural hair with the addition of artificial fibers, which is called Kanekalon. These threads allow you to achieve a luxurious volume and a large number of long braids, because even the thickest and longest European hair will not be enough to create the required thickness of braids.
Kanekalon itself is very similar to natural hair, however it is several dozen times softer, easier to weave, perfectly preserves its shape and is comfortable in work.
There are several types of African braids:
- Corrugation - unusually twisted, crimped strand
- Pony - twisted strand with a loose curl on the tip
- Curly - kanekolon, decorated in curl
- Zizi - ready pigtail, which is woven into the hair
- Curls - wide strands twisted into curls
- Sengal braids - twisted strands that can be woven from your own hair
The colors of Kanekolon can be combined, and in the future, when wearing braids, even colored. Thanks to the use of several similar shades, the braids look more voluminous and natural. It is also very popular to dye hair on the principle of highlighting, add fluorescent or changing the color of the strands in the sun.
How to care for African braids?
Caring for African pigtails does not require any special expenses or troubles - it is enough to wash the hair roots with a shampoo only once a week using a soft washcloth. Balsams and conditioners, as well as the use of a hair dryer while wearing a braid, should not be used, so as not to fluff them up and not spoil the hairstyle in this way.
Unpleasant sensations from wearing braids can occur a few days after weaving - there is irritation and itching. This is often due to the fact that some of the hairs during weaving were from one braid to the next, or if the native hair is too short, which is why the wizard tightens strands at the roots. To get rid of discomfort, it is enough to rinse hair in a decoction of chamomile for only a few days.
The period of wearing classic aflopleteniya is usually not more than 3 months. Correction of the zone at the temples, as well as at the crown, will allow to extend the wearing of braids for another 1.5-2 months.
The procedure of weaving African braids takes an average of 10 to 24 hours, if one master works. Weaving in 4 hands allows to reduce the term of work to 8-14 hours. The total number of braids ranges from 120 to 400 in adults and not more than 100 in children. The minimum length of the classic Afro-braids is 7 centimeters.
The opinion of a professional about African braids
Daria Malina, hairdresser
“Afrokosy allow you to emphasize individuality, to stand out from the crowd. In this case, I can assure you that the hair does not suffer from a 3-month stay in braids. On the contrary, they are less prone to cross-section, breaking off, harmful masks, irons, hair dryers, etc. After braid braiding, hair looks great - the volume from the roots lasts for several days!
However, I draw your attention to the fact that only a master can strand African braids correctly. Please do not engage in amateur, because it can greatly harm your hair. And the Afro-braces will be guilty as usual. ”
African braids reviews
“I braided African braids several times in a row and even got married with him! Our couple was the brightest of all that the ladies had seen before from the registry office))))) I remember it with warmth and love) the only thing for the minus was that the braids weighed a lot - my hair-do was about 3 kg! But what a posture, girls :) "
“I dabbled in afro-weaving in student days — then it was still a real wonder and everyone in the street turned around. I am an artist, so this image was very useful to me, but I often noticed that afro-braids are not a pleasure for everyone. It is a pity that this fashion has passed, and today I would love to scold your braids with pleasure! ”
“I believe that every girl who enjoys the beauty and health of her hair should definitely try african braids. This is very creative nature! Hair from them does not spoil at all - it's all nonsense. It’s just that everybody is frightened by the amount of hair that has fallen out, after removal, but this is normal - your hair will not disappear anywhere, they are all in place) I recommend braiding, especially for the summer!
Afrokos and face type
On advertising posters and booklets adorn photographs of attractive girls, whose faces are framed by long lush afrokosy. These photos are very impressive, but do not forget that only the best options are chosen for advertising.
The author of this article lives in a resort town and every summer sees a huge number of girls, girls and women who voluntarily disfigured during the day. Right on the descent to the beach in a couple of hours they are braided with a hundred acid zizi, and pretty, chubby Slav women turn into ... In general, see for yourself:
Understand and accept, round face and afro are not combined. Cheeks are even rounder, and the forehead is even higher and wider than they are in the actual case.
Thai braids
Thai braids weave as usual braids or zizi, but basically, only from real hair. They can braid only girls with long healthy hair. If you add artificial material to them, it will not be Thai braids.
Afrokosy: harm and benefits
- The first reason that girls braid afrokosy, obvious - it's beautiful. Of course, this plus is quite subjective, but it is for the sake of an unusual appearance that most girls go for this experiment.
- Another important detail - afrokosichki do not require frequent washing. Girls with afrokosy can safely go hiking and not complexes there because of the oily head.
- If the owner of a square or bean overcomes longing for long braids, afrokosichki can make up for the loss. For example, African-American Zizi are woven on any hair longer than five centimeters.
Cons of African braids:
- As already mentioned, afrokosy strongly contraindicated chubby girls. There are a huge number of hairstyles that will suit you. But not this one.
- A small selection of hairstyles. Afrokosa can be left flowing, collected in the tail, braided in a large braid, twisted into a bun and ... That's it! No curls, styling and romantic images. So experiment with afrokosy suspend all other possible experiments with appearance.
- After removing the braids, hair noticeably weaken. They do not receive proper care while braided into African braids. Photos “before” and “after” braiding differ dramatically.
Afro-braids, “before” and “after” photos
In this article there were many photos of girls with afro. Let's talk now about what happens after hair removal. Google will give a lot of ambiguous information on the request of “afrocrosick reviews”. The consequences of changing the image are pretty obvious:
For starters, you will lose a lot of hair. Not directly in the process of unraveling, and while wearing. And this is quite normal: a person loses up to 200 hairs per day, for 2 months it is already 3000. Although in the process of unweaving, nodules and tangles may well be formed.
Immediately after removing the afro, the hair should be washed with a moisturizing or firming shampoo and apply conditioner. Only in no case do not apply it in a circular motion, otherwise you risk getting another masterpiece from African hairdressers - dreadlocks. Carefully distribute the shampoo with your palms, wash and repeat the same with the conditioner.
After braiding, braids will be very useful to use firming masks. You trust more to national means or you prefer purchased cosmetics, stock up with “first aid” for hair.
Some successful images with afros: Christina Aguilera, Riana and Beyonce
A bit of the history of the appearance of afrokrosichek
Afrokos has a rather rich history, because they appeared more than 5 thousand years ago! Once upon a time, the Egyptians had braided their curls into strong braids or pigtails. Such a move was used to ensure that the hair did not require much personal care, because with hygiene at that time it was very bad.
In many countries in ancient times weaving of braids was considered a whole ritual, filled with a special meaning. The ancients believed that many small braids drive away evil spirits from their wearers and even attract good luck. Some of our contemporaries still believe in these beliefs.
But why such braids called African? The thing is that the “white” people of Africa brought their own fashion for wavy and braided hair. Thus they imitated European appearance.
What kinds of afrocos are?
Afrokos - hairstyle, which includes many species and subspecies. We decided to consider the most popular areas of Afro-braids in the modern fashion barbershop.
- Brades These are French braids, more like spikelets. Usually they are not braided much, up to 30 pieces. Their distinctive feature is the direction of weaving. They trail along the entire head, and most often have an unusual shape (triangles, zigzags, etc.). Such braids keep up to 2 weeks. If you also use artificial hair when braiding, they will last 2 times longer on the head.
- Zizi The most popular afrokos is definitely zizi! They weave quickly and many at a time. On average, one hairstyle goes from 500 zizi braids. Creating such a haircut takes about 5 hours. Zizi can be braided to any length of hair, which is very convenient. In their weaving used Kanekalon - artificial hair, so visually your hairstyle will seem more luxurious and more. Also, thanks to the use of artificial hair in weaving afrokos zizi, you can choose absolutely any color of them.
- Senegalese braids. In the use of this species also comes Kanekalon. Unlike other Afrokos varieties, the Senegalese braids trail like a rope, and look thicker and much more voluminous. The color of kanekalon can be completely different: from natural to bright acid. On average, braided from hundreds to 500-600 braids in one hairstyle. Senegalese braids are worn for a long time, but require monthly correction.
- Ponital Such braids are very similar to the classics or ordinary zizi, but they have one obvious distinguishing feature - their loose ends. That is, the pigtail is woven not fully, leaving a part of the strand uncovered below. Pontayl braids quite a long time, from six to eight hours. In the hairstyle used several hundred braids - depending on the wishes of the client. The more braids will be involved, the more magnificent the hairstyle will look. It will last about 4 months, depending on the accuracy of wearing and caring for pigtails. Of the minuses poniteyl can note the care of them. Since the ends of such braids are loose, they will have to be washed and combed more often. You can not allow them to entangle, otherwise you have to remove all pigtails ahead of schedule.
- Thai braids. It is these braids we are so used to seeing in cities and resorts on the beaches. Their principal feature is weaving only from natural hair, without using Kanekalon. This type of afrokos will suit both owners of long hair and medium length. On short hair braid Thai braids will be much more difficult. Often to these braids on the tips add any jewelry - most often large beads. It is important to know that if any artificial material that imitates hair is added to such braids, they will no longer be Thai.
- Spit gofre. Such playful wavy braids are somewhat reminiscent of a perm. A large number of artificial curls attached to the head with the help of special devices or through other braids. This hairstyle is not done too long, in the region of 3 hours in one session. Despite the speed of creating such a hairstyle, it is most difficult to care for her, and she will hold out to you for not so long.
As we learned, there are many varieties of afrokos, so everyone will be able to choose their own hairstyle with them to taste.
Afrokosy on different lengths of hair
Almost all types of afrokos can be made to any hair length. Since in the braiding of African braids most often used additional artificial hair or Kanekalon, with their help, you can safely increase the length of your braids.
Also, with the help of some species of afrokos (for example, the Gofre Spit), it is quite possible to get curly, perky curls out of the hair.
Who are Afrokos, and who should avoid them?
Unfortunately, afrokosy will not look beautiful on all types of faces. Pigtails are categorically not suitable for people with a round face shape, as they round it even more, highlighting their cheeks and widening their foreheads.
If you own a low forehead, then thanks to afrokosy, you can make it visually higher. Also, pigtails are suitable for people with a thin face and a dedicated cheekbones.
Afrokos reviews
Afrokos has many lovers who find themselves in this hairstyle. And there are those to whom wearing braids on their heads for a long time seemed difficult. Therefore, opinions and reviews about Afrokos vary widely.
Most often, negative feedback comes from those people who really did not realize what they were going to. Or from those who unsuccessfully got to the bad master because of their non-experience.
What does the hair look like after removing afrokosichek?
Unfortunately, for the time of wearing any kind of afrokos, hair care is very difficult. And, of course, it affects the state of your curls after removing the braids.
After removing the African braids, your hair will be weakened or at worst damaged. It will take some time to restore the health of your hair, so be prepared for this.
Also, after removing afrokos, your hair will remain wavy for a while, as it was tightly braided before.
And in the process of removing braids, be prepared for the loss of a certain amount of hair. If afrokosy were braided on long hair, then in this case, often make haircut squares. So new healthy hair will grow much faster.
All the pros and cons afrokos
- Aesthetics of the species
- Original hairstyle
- Do not require hair care,
- You can wash your hair much less often
- For a while, you can forget about the comb,
- Bulky hairstyle due to the large number of braids
- A large variety of braids and weaving styles,
- Artificial hair is a durable material that can be used even after removing the braids,
- Weave on any length of hair.
- Not everyone will do
- Considered informal hairstyle,
- Costly weaving procedure and material
- It’s hard to find a good master
- You can not braid on sick hair,
- Require timely correction
- Heaviness on the head
- Small selection of Afrocos hairstyles,
- After removing the braids, the hair is injured and weakened,
- We'll have to significantly spend money on hair restoration after removing the braids.
Afrokos has enough of both its pros and cons. Therefore, it is worth weighing all the pros and cons before you go to the master. In any case, an experienced master will always advise you on the procedure for weaving African braids and in caring for them.
What benefits afrokosichki?
African braids, which have recently gained popularity in Russia, have a long history. It is believed that the idea of their weaving - the fruit of imagination of the ancient Egyptians. Fully cutting off the hair, escaping from the heat, they wanted to look attractive.
Therefore, they had wigs consisting of braids of equal length, perfectly braided, decorated with small accessories.
Such hairstyles were worn by high-ranking persons close to the royal chambers.
Today weaving afrokosichek - tribute to fashion. The coat is so generously braided in 100-250 braids, does not look poor. It creates the illusion of hair density, their length and full health.
The main rules of care for afrokosy
To afrokosy hold out on you as long as possible, you should follow some rules to care for them:
- If in the first days after weaving braids with Kanekalon you have a slight irritation on the skin - do not worry! This is quite normal, since the procedure uses synthetic materials that are allergic to many people. Treat irritated skin with chlorhexidine or any other antiseptic, and over time redness and itching will disappear.
- Do not wash afrokos too often. Now your new hairstyle will not need to wash your hair everyday. It is enough to do it only once a week, or even two.
- Forget about hair balms. During shampooing, use only shampoo, balms and other hair care products. This is because balms do not foam, unlike shampoo, and it is rather difficult to wash it off from braids.
- Thoroughly wash afrokosy, not leaving shampoo on them. It is important to rinse your hair and scalp well, so that no shampoo or other chemicals are left on them. If you yourself can not properly wash your curls, ask for help from relatives.
- Dry the afrokosy thoroughly before bedtime. You can not go to bed with wet pigtails. They can simply be confused among themselves, and unraveling them is still a difficult task ...
- Do not forget about the correction of afrokos. It is necessary because of the rapid growth of hair. If you neglect this rule, your hair may be damaged. Correction is required monthly or at the insistence of your master.
What celebrities tried afrokos on themselves?
American R’n’B singer, actress and dancer Beyonce appeared on Afrokos in many of her performances. They matched perfectly with her R’n’B image and made her playful.
Also, such musical performers as Snoop Dogg, Fergie, Rihanna and Justin Timberlake also more than once wove afro on their hair. Afrokos perfectly complement their image, emphasizing their chosen musical direction.
Representatives of the model business also ventured to try on African braids. Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks are vivid examples of this. To implement some of the photos of the projects, they resorted to Afrokos in their images.
Talented footballer David Beckham also turned out to be an afro lover. This hairstyle is quite comfortable with its tight work schedule, and even the hair does not interfere with it during important matches.
Such bold Russian beauties like Ksenia Sobchak and Olga Buzova also decided to keep up with fashion, and do afro hair on their hair. Their fans have appreciated the new images of fashionistas!
We weave afrokosa on video lessons:
Since now many masters braid afrokosy at home or with their clients at home, such a phenomenon as video tutorials and master classes on weaving on the Internet is no longer a news for anyone.
We picked up the most interesting video lessons on weaving afrokos for those who would like to learn how to do them.
- To decide - do you need afrokosa at all? Yes, it may sound ridiculous, but it is important to know exactly whether Afrokos are permissible in your life and whether they fit your wardrobe and style.
Afrokos are considered to be a very informal hairstyle, therefore not every employer will accept such a hairstyle from his employee. Also it should be understood that braids require a certain wardrobe to themselves, with which they will be well combined.
- Braid afrokosy only on your healthy hair. Many probably would like to hide behind a multitude of plaits an unsuccessful haircut or their unkempt hair, but that’s absolutely impossible. While wearing any kind of afrokos, the hair will not be able to carry out proper care, so weakened hair will only get worse after removing the braids.
- Approach with due attention to the choice of an experienced master. Splicing afrokosy - expensive pleasure. In this case, the payment goes, both for expensive material - most often Kanekalon, and for the laborious laborious work of the master.
Since more than one hundred braids are used in the hairstyle, the work is delayed for several hours, and the result will be quite difficult to remake. Therefore, when choosing a master for yourself, do not start from the cheapness of his services, but from work experience (see his portfolio) and feedback from his clients.
- Do not save on material for braids. Most often in the weaving of afrokos use additional artificial hair, if it is of course not Thai braids. The cost of artificial hair depends on their quality. It should be understood that the better the material used, the longer the work of the master will last for you. The cost of afrokos hairstyles will also depend on the number of braids used.
- Do not forget about the correction of afrokos. The correction of any afrokos is not mandatory, but necessary. Your hair, even when braided in pigtails, continues to grow anyway. Accordingly, sooner or later your haircut will need correction, despite proper care for her. If you run this case, then your hair will look at least not aesthetically pleasing, and your hair may be injured.
What you need to know about African braids
One of the most famous advantages of African braids is the lack of care for them. This is the most fascinating aspect of this hairstyle - the idea of not washing or styling your hair every day looks just great. However, if you are thinking about African braids, have patience for a few hours to get them.
1. Long and thin African braids with a side-seater
2. Medium African Long Braids
3. Long silver-gray braids
4. Knot from jumbo braids on top
5. Black African braids with a red tint
6. African braid halo crown
7. Black and White African Pigtails
8. Two buns from African braids
9. Casual hairstyle of thin braids
10. To choose: horse tail or babette
11. Rainbow from African braids 
12. Volumetric braids with a purple tint.
13. Fashionable and trendy pink braids
14. African braids plaited into boxing braids.
15. High knot at the crown with falling pigtails
16. Black and gold pigtail hair
17. Multicolored African braids
18. Crown with pigtail harness 
19. Black and white side crown of rough braid
20. Rough African braids with a side-grader
21. Side curl of purple braids with identical lipstick color
22. Cutting a bobie from African braids with a knot at the crown
23. Black and white royal crown
24. Side crown of interlaced strands
25. African braids in all shades of green
26. Golden small braids
27. Horsetail from African braids
28. African braids with a touch of "Beach Blonde"
What are Afro-braids?
Afro-braids are a whole group of hairstyles that vary depending on the type and mode of weaving. Pigtails can be regular, corrugated, curled, woven from three or two strands.
The tips can be long or absent altogether, also artificial hair (including colored) or kanekalon can be woven into the pigtails. In beauty salons there are such different names as "zizi", Thai, corrugation, "pony title", classic, "brades", curls, Senegalese, "Catherine Twist" and so on.
Who is this pigtail?
Who are the African braids? This hairstyle is quite specific. For example, it opens up almost the entire face, so one of the necessary conditions is its correct shape, that is, oval. But excessive roundness, heavy chin or sharp cheekbones may become more pronounced.
In addition, in most cases, the bangs are woven into the braids, so if the forehead is large, then the hair will not change you. Although the bangs can be left untouched if it is thick and straight.
The second important point is the style of clothing. Afrokos are ideally combined with youth and free style, but they can make a glamorous or strict image ridiculous.
And one more thing: lifestyle. Often, African braids are chosen by active people. But if you work in an office in which the dress code is in effect, then the authorities are unlikely to approve of this hairstyle.
How to care?
Caring for afrokosami is easy, but still there are some difficulties.
Basic rules of care:
- For washing it is better to use shampoo for normal hair, preferably without the content of oils, conditioning and other additives, they can be badly washed out of their braided hair. Apply a small amount of detergent to the sponge, foam it well and distribute it on the head: first carefully treat the scalp, then go to the pigtails themselves and move from their bases to the tips. Wash everything with gentle massaging movements, and then rinse well under running warm running water. Make sure that all the foam is washed. Next, squeeze the braids, but not actively, so as not to damage the hairs, they are stretched, therefore they are especially vulnerable.
- How to dry afrokosy? Immediately it is worth noting that they dry for a long time. To speed up the process, blot them with a towel a few times. Then dry the pigtails either naturally at room temperature or with a hair dryer, but at minimum temperatures.
- Regularly undergo correction. It consists in removing loose, protruding, and sticking out hairs, as well as interweaving some loose braids.
- To pigtails are not tangled, you need to tie them at night in the tail.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of African braids:
- This is a great way to change the image, and dramatically. Afrokosichki absolutely exactly change you beyond recognition!
- Afrokosy can significantly increase the length of the hair, if they are woven into artificial hair or kanekalon. The density also noticeably change for the better.
- You absolutely will look bright, stylish and creative.
- With the help of braids you can change the hair color if you choose colored artificial hair or kanekalon.
- For some time you can forget about styling, and this is good news. Moreover, afrokosa do not even need to comb!
- This hairstyle is quite durable, on average, they go with 4-6 months (subject to timely correction).
- Splicing braids can be at home, it is much faster and easier than their weaving. So if a new image suddenly bothers you, you can easily change it again.
- Afro-braids partially protect your hair from the detrimental effects of such negative factors as hot and dry air of a hair dryer, cold, rain, dust, frequent styling, ultraviolet light.
- In winter, braids may well replace the cap, with them you do not freeze.
- At first, there may be discomfort due to excessive tension of the hair. Some have tightness of the scalp, discomfort or even headaches. But literally in a week or two such symptoms will disappear.
- The disadvantages can be attributed rather complicated care. For example, you have to spend much more time than usual on washing and drying.
- The process of creating a hairstyle is long. So, if afro-braids are woven over long hair, the procedure can take about 10 hours!
- If Kanekalon was used for weaving, then in the summer with braids it can be quite hot, as they will resemble a hat, and with a rather warm one.
- The procedure is expensive. Its cost can vary from 2 to 10-15 thousand rubles.
- Hairstyle is not for everyone, it may spoil the appearance of some.
- If the braids are braided incorrectly, or you neglect proper care for them, then the condition of your natural hair may deteriorate. For example, excessive tension can damage the bulbs, and this, in turn, will cause precipitation.
If you are still undecided, now you can accurately weigh the pros and cons and either decide on the braids or understand that they will not work for you.
Afro pigtails - secrets and tips
Afro braids - a hairstyle about which every girl thinks at least once in her life. After all, this is not only a bright way to temporarily change the image, but also one of the options to facilitate the process and reduce laying time.
Weaving African braids can be made both in the salon and at home. Most inclined to the first option, the professional will clearly get more reliable and more beautiful. After all, this hairstyle to be worn from one month to three, you can and will spend on such a pleasure.
Types of afro braids
Afro pigtails can hardly be called the same type, as there is a huge variety of their types. Each can choose what they like, they will not leave anyone indifferent.
- Plain pigtails with a smooth tip.
- Ponital - braids with curled ends
- Wavy braids
- Senegalese harnesses
- Patterned French braids.
- Pigtails with large curls.
And this is only a small list of the most popular areas of African braids. In addition, many of the species also have their own subspecies, as we assume pigtails
zizi, which are as many as four species.
Afro pigtails step by step - it's just
Weaving afro braids is quite a simple task, the only difficulty is time. Since it will take at least several hours to create such a hairstyle, it all depends on the desired number of braids, and of course the skill of the weaver. It is rather inconvenient to weave afro braids on yourself, therefore it is better to stock up on an assistant in this matter.
Comb with fine teeth, special glue or silicone rubber - the minimum list of necessary tools.
To weave afro braids is certainly more comfortable on the hair, so to speak, not the first freshness. They do not crumble and become more smooth and obedient. But it is better to wash your hair before weaving and use styling means for moisturizing.
Thoroughly combing all the strands.
Weaving begin with the occipital zone. We separate the first row from the bottom, the rest of the curls are collected so that they do not interfere. We take the order of the intended thickness, divide it into three parts and weave it together in the most ordinary, well-known and not cunning way. The tip is fixed with an elastic band or glued together.
In the same way, weave all the braids of a row. We monitor their size, it is desirable that all were of the same thickness.
Separate the next row horizontally, its width should be equal to the thickness of the first row. We divide into strands and weave pigtails in a manner already known.
So, weaving a row by row we get a gorgeous hairstyle from an afro braid.
Afro pigtails with kanekalon
We take a pack of kanekalona any color you like. Divide the material into particles about the thickness of a finger.For each of the braids we need two locks of artificial material.
We take two particles of Kanekalon and form a loop of them. Fasten the material to the base of the future pigtails and weave together with the hair to the tip.
It is more difficult to weave braids with Kanekalon than just from hair, because the material can slip and you need to work with it, but the result justifies the efforts.
When three months passed
At the expiration of the term socks or earlier, if you are tired of afro pigtails will have to be untied. This should be done with extreme caution so as not to hurt your hair. You can do this manipulation in the salon as well, and you can do it yourself by connecting others and maximum patience. Since each braid must be carefully unraveled with a needle, so as not to tear tangled hairs. Do not be frightened by the amount of hair that has fallen out; These are just dead hairs that have accumulated during wear, and not some kind of defect in the hairstyle.
African pigtail top hairstyle for everyday and relaxing. That's right, because when choosing brades, we give ourselves a few months without long stacking. Brades are bright and attractive, so attention is guaranteed. And care for them is quite simple, it is enough to wash the roots and scalp at least once every 10 days, without a hair dryer and balm.
What types exist?
Today there is not one way to create such a hairstyle. Knowing how to weave African braids at home, you can try create an original youth hairstyle, which will enrich your image with natural enthusiasm, eccentricity.
True, it is unlikely to be able to perform it professionally without acquaintance with some secrets. One of them, Kanekalon, is a modern material for giving spit volume.
African braids with a straight tip
The easiest to understand and execute today, but a long version of weaving - classical. Pigtail is woven in the usual way, from its base to the end point.
Its thickness depends on the selected number of parts. Execution time ranges from 4 to 6 hours. The tip of such braids is even and thin. In order not to bring to its complete thinning, you can finish weaving African braids 5 centimeters for the end.
Pony Tail
Many are impressed braids ending in long strands of hair. This is a pony tail. The uniformity of the length, width and thickness of the elements shall be guaranteed. Fluffy strands can be straight, curled or completely curly.
Such braids can be interesting to lay, fixing them on the top or sides. Sticking tips will give ease and carelessness.
Some are confused by the lack of splendor with braided braids on their heads. Facial features sharpen, protruding elements become more visible.
Therefore, a popular option is corrugation - curled braidswhich remind the wet perm known for a long time. To create this option, you must have a special corrugated Kanekalon.
Senegalese braids
A special version of the braid, characterized by weaving two strands. From the very base, the tightness of the components of the pigtails is ensured.
Original is the performance of the Senegalese elements of the two strands of different color. You can use two shades of the same color, or you can use completely opposite options.
French patterned braid
To make pigtails tight to the head use methods of French weaving. "French" braids (in other words, spikelets) became fashionable a long time ago, representing weaving on the top of the hair part of the head, from the forehead to the beginning of the neck. Gradually interwoven strands of hair, make it possible to make the entire head neat, not much tightening the hair, without changing radically the direction of their growth.
Today, this method of "French" weaving has found application in numerous pigtails along strictly separated lines. Often in such hairstyles are performed African braids with threads - an option with more robust characteristics.
Variety - French Brades.
Thai braid
How to make African braids, not using artificial strands? It offers a version of Thai braid. The condition is the presence of native thick, long and healthy hair. In order to get the hairstyle up-to-date, it is necessary to ensure their uniform length, process it with a special composition that provides smoothness and uniform volume.
A special charm to this option gives the method of fixing the tip. It is made of bright elastic, thread or another small locking hairpins.
Spit with large curls
The advantage of hairstyles with African braids, made in the form of large curls, are obvious. With their help, looks stylish hairstyle for special occasions.
There are two main options for execution:
- curled into curls artificial, fully braided pigtails (Kanekalon in this case is processed with a special compound that allows you to ensure the duration of the so-called socks),
- curls, executed on the free end of the strands.
There are also less long-term created types of African braids, for example, zizi. The length of your own hair should not exceed 20 cm, interlaced finished braids do not need to be added. Looks stylishly in their curled form. There are spirals and corrugation, soft curls and small curls.
A similar option is Katherine Twist - a thin braid designed for interweaving, curled in a large curl.
Special attention is drawn to African American braids, called dreadlocks.
Their modern version has a beginning among the representatives of the Negroid race. They were not giving their hair proper care, involuntarily "created" a new hairstyle - dreadlocks. Having a naturally curly nature, they tangled and formed uncleaned mats, giving the foundation
Subsequent hair growth lengthened such "braids", formed the appropriate style.
Today, a similar hairstyle is created using kanekalon. This option is called safe.
To suit
Know, how to weave afrokos, it is useful to any girl who feels active and cheerful.
Care should be the one who has thin and weak hair, recently subjected to chemical perm, dyeing.
It is undesirable to choose hairstyles from afrokosichiek, going to rest to the sea, because from the constant stay in the water, the more salty, her "sock" is limited to time.
How long can weave
To use braids in hairstyle, especially with artificial fibers, you need to carefully and competently.
It is impossible, for example, to use variants with curled strands, if the length of the hair exceeds 10 cm.
In such a case, entanglement is inevitable.
There is also an opposite limitation: on too short hair, the attachment of artificial strands will be unreliable. However, a lot depends on the weaving technique.
Hair can be created only for a short time. and limit in the selection of braids.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of hair with braids is its visual effect. Wherein volumetric hair forms, their uniform healthy appearance, original design are provided.
However, there are negative points. So:
- sanitary and hygienic care is difficult. Many do not understand how to wash your hair,
- it takes more time to dry after washing
- intense stress on the hair roots leads to their reduced nutrition, weakening of the physiological properties,
- the relaxation of all vital functions expected in a dream is not observed because of the uncomfortable forced postures and the fear of fraying the tresses ahead of time.
Weaving at home
The modern industry of hairdressing allows you to braid Afro-braids at home. However, it is necessary to take into account that the Afro-braid will not succeed in braiding itself, an assistant will be needed.
The main stages of combing are:
- The division of the hair of the head into separate squares.
- Having chosen the usual three-spinning variant, we divide each segment into three strands and begin to weave.
- At the base using adhesive composition fasten Kanekalon.
Further weaving is made taking into account the chosen option. If it is French "spikelets", the hair is interlaced gradually. In this case, the strands of Kanekalon pass through the entire braid unchanged.
When choosing the type of pony tail weaving should be stopped much earlier, securing it with an elastic band at the beginning of the free brush.
This video shows how to weave African braids for short hair:
Instruments
Starting work, you should cook:
- plastic comb with sparse soft teeth,
- strands of kanekalon of a chosen length and color,
- elements for fastening braids (adhesive composition, small rubber bands, other devices).
The trick is to use Kanekalon - synthetic yarn, similar in properties to human hair.
This organic similarity is ensured by the inclusion of certain substances from seaweed. However, such material is expensive and not the only option.
There are fully artificial strands. Despite its external similarity with natural hair, a long period of wear leads to changes in its structure, and, therefore, to the tearing, knocking out of individual hair.
Afro-braid care
Knowing how much you can wear a hair with African braids, do not neglect the rules of hair care.
Shampooing is done at least once a week. To do this, in a container with warm water shampoo is diluted, corresponding to the existing type of hair. Each spit is carefully washed, starting from its base. The detergent should be washed in several stages so that its residues do not start the destruction of the hair structure inside the braid.
After that - thorough rinsing and drying.
Afro hairstyles
Freely flowing braids are far from the only way to wear them. Original and stylish, they look if:
- lift them to the top of the head and tie them up in a high tail
- partially twist in a cute little crochet, stabbed with a bright hairpin or tying a bow,
- twist a kind of snail on the crown or on the side of the back of the head.
You can weave into a massive braid or come up with a more complex option, as in the photo:
How to weave
Whatever pleasure the girl would have experienced from the socks of the “ancient hairstyle of the Egyptian queens”, it comes time to unravel it. Sometimes it is not easy, especially when the time of wear exceeds 2 months.
If at the end of the braid there are only artificial fibers, they can be easily cut off with scissors before stranding them, as in this video:
From the place where your strands are woven, you should be careful. It is advisable for unwinding to use a sharp smooth object, easily entering between the woven strands and freeing them from each other.
Such actions produce, starting from the bottom up, gradually weaving artificial hair strands and gently straightening native hair.
After full completion of work, your own hair will be washed gently (warm water, mild detergent, herbal rinse). It is useful to improve the hair coat with cosmetics containing nutrients, vitamins, structure restoring components.
The beauty of Uzbek hair
Pigtails with yamalak threads look bigger. Firstly, Uzbek braids are woven not from the base of the roots, but with an indent of about 10-12 centimeters, so there is no hairline left. Secondly, approximately from the middle of the braid, the strands of Zhamalak are woven into strands. Black silk "lace" increases the thickness of the pigtail, gives it a special shine, and also brightens the tip of each pigtail, because there are tassels at the ends of the weaved threads.
Practicality of Uzbek braids
At the expense of individual small strands and reduced curvature of curls with this hairstyle hair slower to get dirty and salted. So, braids with zhamalak threads can be worn for up to 7 days without the urgent need to wash your hair. It is very beneficial and practical given the Uzbek climate. Even at an outdoor temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, girls with pigtails are not so hot. Also, twisted silk threads can be used many times. They do not lose their properties and colors, are applicable to hair of different lengths and do not have allergic contraindications.
