How To Curl Hair With Braids - Wukihow

How to Curl Hair with Braids Explore this Article methods 1 Prepping Your Hair 2 Doing a Loose Side Braid for Relaxed Curls 3 Doing Tight Braids for Tight Curls 4 Maintaining Your Curled Hair + Show 1 more... - Show less... Other Sections Expert Q&A Video Things You'll Need Related Articles References Article Summary X

This article was co-authored by Ndeye Anta Niang. Ndeye Anta Niang is a Hair Stylist, Master Braider, and Founder of AntaBraids, a traveling braiding service based in New York City. Ndeye has over 20 years of experience in African hair including braiding box braids, Senegalese twists, crochet braids, faux dread locs, goddess locs, kinky twists, and lakhass braids. Ndeye was the first female of her tribe in Africa to move to America and is now sharing her knowledge of African braids passed on from generation to generation. There are 12 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 85% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 775,895 times.

Curled hair can be a great look for a night out or a special event, but it can be time consuming to do with a curling iron or rollers. You can get soft, wavy hair by braiding instead of curling. This method of creating waves works best for people who have naturally wavy or curly hair. Make sure you braid hair that has been washed and is still slightly damp. If your hair is naturally wavy, a loose side braid will give you relaxed curls. If you have straight hair, try tight braids for more uniform waves. You can then maintain your curled hair so it looks polished and pretty.

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   6 Have 1-2 hair ties on hand. You will need at least 1 hair tie to do a side braid. You will need 2 hair ties to create tight braids.
   • Use hair ties that are wrapped in fabric or thread as they will not pull on your hair.

1. 1 Make a deep side part with your fingers. Use your fingers to part all your hair, or as much of it as you can get, to one side. Move your fingers from the front of your hair to the back to gather up your hair to the side. [5]
   • If you have bangs, you can let them fall as they are.
2. 2 Pull your hair to the side, over your shoulder. Gently pull your hair over one of your shoulders so all your hair falls to one side of your face. Use your fingers, rather than a brush or comb, so your hair stays loose. [6]
3. 3 Separate your hair into 3 sections. Take the left and right pieces of hair and loop them over each other.
4. 4 Loop the center piece through the left and right sections. Take the center section and pull it up through the middle of the left and right pieces. Then, place it over either the right or left section.
5. 5 Braid your hair all the way to ends. Continue braiding your hair, looping the sections over one another. Make sure you hold your hair firmly but not too tight as you braid so the side braid is loose.
6. 6 Secure the end of the braid with a hair tie. Once you have braided all your hair into a side braid, wrap a hair tie on the end to keep it in place.
   • Use a scrunchy or ribbon if you have fine hair. Hair ties can leave dents in your hair that may interfere with your new wavy look.
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   2 Avoid brushing or touching your curled hair. Brushing your hair can ruin your curls. You should also try not to touch your hair too much throughout the day, as this can unravel your curls and make your hair appear oily or flat. [17]
8. 3 Wash your hair as you normally would to remove the curls. If you have dry hair, use a moisturizing shampoo to wash out your curls in the shower or bath. You can also use a conditioner if your hair tends to get dry or frizzy.

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10. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGuWokn47A&feature=youtu.be&t=64
11. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGuWokn47A&feature=youtu.be&t=74
12. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGuWokn47A&feature=youtu.be&t=84
13. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGuWokn47A&feature=youtu.be&t=138
14. ↑ http://www.minq.com/beauty/2706/9-heatless-ways-to-curl-your-hair/
15. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGuWokn47A&feature=youtu.be&t=232
16. ↑ Ndeye Anta Niang. Professional Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 10 January 2020.
17. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGuWokn47A&feature=youtu.be&t=265

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