Side braids, also known as lemonade braid, regained popularity due to their prominent appearance in the music video for "Formation." To get the look, start by washing, conditioning, and detangling your hair.You can add hair with your natural braids.If you want the style without using weave, you can do horizontal cornrows.With patience, you can achieve these gorgeous braids.
Step 1: You should wash and condition your hair.
All braiding methods are covered by a solid wash routine.Since braids tend to be worn for weeks at a time, you should clean your hair before styling.It is possible to remove dirt, oil, and styling products from the hair.The ends are the driest part of your hair.Don't use it on the hair if it's too drying.When you rinse, the cleanser will travel down your hair and gently cleanse the strands.
Step 2: Clean your hair.
Allow your deep conditioner to sit for at least 20 minutes.It gives your hair more strength.Some ingredients in deep conditioners can help keep the water out of your hair.If your hair breaks off, use a conditioner with more power.This increases the strength of your locks.To trap heat, wear a shower cap.The heat allows the conditioner to penetrate the hair shafts.
Step 3: You can use a wide-toothed comb.
It will make the process of removing the braids a little quicker because it will be easier to braid.Detangling the ends of your hair can be done with a wide-toothed comb.If you want to smoothly run your comb through your hair, you have to slowly move up the strands.If you start at your head, you risk hitting a huge knot and tearing out entire strands of hair.
Step 4: It's a good idea to stretch your hair.
You lose your hair while you wear braids.If your hair is wavy or curly, stretching it will make it easier to manipulate.Blow dryer use on a low heat setting can cause damage to your hair.The banding method can be used if you don't want to apply heat.Take a small section of hair and apply a ponytail holder at the root.Place another band down from the first.Place bands at equal distances.
Step 5: The rattail comb can be used to create a section of hair.
If you want to make a U-shape part, cut your hair from temple to temple.This section is going to be a side bang.Tie this section up with a scarf.Cut off the rest of your hair.The lines might not be straight since you are cutting your own hair, but the comb will make your parts more defined.
Step 6: You should make a horizontal part at the nape of your neck.
You can make a part from right to left with the tail of your comb.The section should be about 2.5 cm wide from nape to part.Before braiding, use a dime-sized amount of styling cream.
Step 7: Start a braid at the nape.
Start on the left side of the horizontal section.Cross nine or ten strands to create the base.As you move from left to right, the braid will grow.Don't put too much pressure on your roots.Hair breakage and headaches can be caused by excess tension.
Step 8: As you braid, add a section of weave hair.
The braid should be held with your left thumb and pointer finger.Take a section of hair with your right hand and slide it between your thumb and pointer.The middle of the hair strands should be held by your fingers.One end of the hair should be on the right side.Synthetic hair is great for tropical climates due to the fact that it is cheaper to purchase.
Step 9: The new hair should be braided with your natural hair.
The right strand of your natural hair braid should be joined with the right side of the weave hair.The middle strand of your braid becomes part of the left strand.Stitch the braid twice more.This can be difficult without a mirror, so be patient.If you want to get the hang of hand placement, practice the feed-in method on a doll or wig first.For a visual example, search for video tutorials on feed-in braids.
Step 10: As you cornrow to the right side of your head, keep adding weave hair.
For a full look, include more hair for every 2 or 3 stitches.As the braid grows, you will need larger bundles of hair.The braid should be tied with an elastic band.If the hair is coarse or textured, thick braids will stay in place on their own.
Step 11: You should repeat the process of braiding a new section.
Take your hair out of the lower part of your head.You can create a new section above the braid you just finished.Add new hair every few stitches as you start your braid.Work all the way to the top of your head.You should cornrow from the left side of your head to the right side.If you want to keep things sleek, try adding hair every 7 or 8 stitches on the sides of your head.If your arms or hands are tired, take a break.
Step 12: Section the hair on your head from crown to forehead.
You will have one section left in the front when you finish braiding.Start with one section on the right.Small sections are similar in size to the ones you have completed.
Step 13: Start with a small cornrow near your crown.
Take the hair out of your face.The starter braid should take about 10 stitches.As you cornrow, add hair every two stitches.This will make a fringe on your forehead.
Step 14: You have to cornrow the rest of the section.
You can decorate the braids with hair beads or use elastic on the ends.To seal them, dip the ends in hot water.
Step 15: You can use a rattail comb to make a horizontal part at the nape of your neck.
The section should be about 2.5 cm wide from the nape to the part.Use a dime-sized amount of styling cream.
Step 16: Start a braid at the nape.
Start on the left side of the horizontal section.The base can be created by braiding strands for nine or ten stitches.As you proceed, use small stitches.At your temples, be gentle with your roots.Too much tension can cause hair problems.
Step 17: The section should be on the right side of your head.
If you can, try to prevent crooked braids or bulky stitches.Work until you reach the other side of your nape.There should be at least 4 inches left unbraided.
Step 18: The braid should have the remaining length of hair.
The braid can hang on your right side.For a uniform look, keep your stitches the same size.If you think the braid might break, you can tie the end with an elastic band.It is not likely that thick braids will need an elastic.Before you start your braid, make sure to add some hair for length.Take a small section of hair and braid it around the strand.You can add the left and right sides of the extension to your braid strand.Attach the hair with a few stitches.
Step 19: You should repeat the process of braiding a new section.
Take your hair off the lower part of your head.You can create a new section above the braid you just finished.Continue your braid and cornrow until you reach the right side of your head.Continue this until you have braided your hair.