Braid hairstyles with weave are versatile and the styles that can be created are endless. There are so many braids out there to experiment with. To get you inspired, we have found the trendiest braid hairstyles of the year for you. Each one will make you stand out from the crowd and will step up your style game. The only problem you’ll have is deciding which one you want to try next!
1. ELEGANT HALF UP PONYTAIL
Opt for an elegant half up style, which includes a high, curly ponytail. The top is also braided and the stylist wrapped a few twists of the weave around the pony base to up the glam factor.
2. BRAIDED PONYTAIL
Our next style shows a sleek cornrow ponytail. Cornrow braids are very trendy and you can see why. These are feed in cornrows that start very small and gradually get bigger. This creates a unique style and gives the ponytail a fresh, new look that is great for spring and summer. Don’t forget that you can adorn the braids with some hair cuffs, cords or both.
3. FEED IN CORNROWS
Braided hairstyles are a work of art and our next pick proves that. If you opt for this look, jazz up the braids with some hair accessories. Braid cuffs are a stylish finishing touch that you can easily add to your hair. These long braids look stunning with the gold cuffs. You could add as many as you like and opt for any color.
4. BLUE OMBRE CORNROW BRAIDS
Here is another way to wear stunning cornrows in style. This look features thicker cornrows that run down the head. Instead of going into a ponytail, these are just let free. It is a trendy style that would suit any girl. A style like this is perfect for spring and summer. Don’t be afraid of experimenting with different colors and styles.
How to braid hair with weave?
1.Shampoo and condition your hair before braiding it. Extensions braided into small braids are usually in place for a long period, so you want to start with clean hair and scalp. Make sure your hair is dry before braiding.
You may also want to cut the extensions to the length you prefer before braiding. If you are going to use the full length of the extensions, you can leave them as they are.
2.Separate your hair into small, even sections. For box braids, you are going to be braiding numerous strands into tiny, long braids. Start the process by separating your hair into small, even, box-shaped sections. Then, use small elastic to secure each section in a bun. Use a comb for best results and make sure your hair is untangled before you begin.
3.Wrap the hair extension around the natural hair strand. Hold the piece of natural hair in one hand. Take the hair extension and loop it around the natural hair; essentially, you are wrapping the extension around the natural hair in half. You will have two strands of hair extension in one hand, and one natural strand in the other hand.
Make sure the extension is looped evenly around the strand so the ends meet; this will ensure that way your braid is even.
4.Twist the extension around your natural hair. Hold your natural hair taut as you twist the two strands of the extension around the natural hair strand. If you can't quite get it by twisting, just cross the extension strands under the natural hair. You will now have three distinct strands of equal size.
5.Start the base braid. Take the natural strand, which is one of the outside strands, and cross it over the middle strand. Pull the extension strand to the side, making it an outside strand while the natural hair strand becomes the middle strand. This makes your three strands.
Spray the hair extension and natural hair with water to keep stray hairs in place while you are working with it.
6.Braid a few strands. Using these 3 initial strands, braid a few strands to get the braid going. Then, slide the extension upwards towards the scalp to secure it.
Make sure not to braid the hair too tightly. This can cause severe scalp and hair damage.
7.Blend the natural hair into the extensions. Split the natural hair into 2 strands. Do the same to 1 of the extension strands. Combine 1 of each of the strands together into 2 new strands. Now, 2 of your strands should be a combined natural hair and extension strand. You should still have 3 separate sections of hair at this point.
8.Continue braiding. Now that you have the braid started and blended, continue braiding until you get to the end of your hair.
When you get to the ends of your natural hair, use some hair spray or water to smooth them down as they combine with your extensions.
9.Secure the ends. When you reach the end of the extensions, secure the ends with a small hair tie or whatever other method you choose.
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