Caring for your Cornrows
Caring For Cornrows
African American braids are a classic look. There is something about braids for African Americans that scream ethnicity! Cornrows and other braids are just as popular today as they were ten years ago. Braids provide individuals with their own unique look. There are never two sets of braids that look the same. More people have chosen to be expressive with their individuality through braiding and rowing.
As with most things in the world, there are always negatives along with the positives. Cornrows are not difficult to maintain but you must follow some guidelines to ensure a successful braiding experience. You will want to follow the instructions to prevent breakage, dulling, frizzing or drying out of your hair from wearing cornrows or other braids.
To keep your braids well groomed and shining daily you will need to choose who does your braids carefully. Choose someone with plenty of experience and a license to do hair. Not all braids are created equal. Braiding is an art form, but it also has to be done properly to ensure the health of your hair.
Choose a hair dresser that has been in business for a while. Try to avoid new hairdressers or ones that are advertising an incredibly cheap price. They may be looking to get experience on your head. A good braider will have pictures of their previous work for you to view first. Also use references. If your friends or neighbors have had their hair corn rowed or braided ask for their suggestions on whom to use.
It is also important when having your hair braided that you grow your hair to the proper length before beginning a braiding process. The hair dresser must have enough hair to work with. If you have straight hair there should be at least 10 cm of hair for the hairdresser to work with. If your hair is curlier it must have at least 5 cm of hair length to work with for the hair dresser to be able to cornrow or braid your hair.
Once your hair has been corn rowed or braided it is important to maintain your healthy hair without disturbing the braids. Shampooing and conditioning your scalp and hair can be difficult to do without disturbing the braids. Try using a water pick or even massaging shower head to penetrate through the braids without disturbing them.
Night time can be especially challenging for those with braids. The constant friction between the braids and your pillow can cause your braids to become frizzy. Fly aways can also occur because of this. Just as with natural hair, you’ll want to protect it at night. To prevent frizzies from occurring you must prevent the friction on the braids by wrapping them in a do rag or head cloth to protect the braids. Be sure to always wear a protective cloth before laying down even for a nap as the breakage or frizzing can occur.
It is important to keep up with the maintenance of your hair when wearing braids. The braiding process is very expensive and can be worn for up to a month or more. It is important to follow the hairdressers instructions as to when to get your hair trimmed and how often your braids need to be redone. By following their instructions you will have healthier hair and more beautiful braids. Keep those braids looking good and presentable; it’s your present to the world!
African Americans Considering Braids
African Americans Considering Braids
African Americans are responsible for the introduction of braids into the current culture. Braids have become a very popular hair style. When you turn on the t.v. you can see an array of braided styles on celebrities. It is like wearing a piece of art, as the ability to braid hair really is an art form. Your braids can be as creative as you like. You can add accessories to spice it up. They can have special designs in them or even the addition of beads and jewels. Braids are not only for ladies with long hair any more, as the past may have dictated. Extensions can be added to hair of any length to achieve the braided look you want. You can wear them whether you have long hair or short hair . This also allows men to wear braids just as much as women and children. Men have become the newest group to embrace this trend. Braiding is a very long process, which lends to it being very expensive. The overall expense of the braids will depend upon the length of the hair, the style of braid and the time needed to complete the braids.
There are a number of different types of braids for the hair. If you have decided to have your hair braided there will be numerous styles and designs to choose from. The possiblities are absolutely endless. For younger children, more simple braids are appropriate. While there are many styles to choose from some are more difficult to complete than others. Micro braids, for instance, are tiny braids that take skill and time. Micros are also very stressful on the hair. The hair has to be pulled so tightly around the edges which could lead to breakage. Other styles include short braids and thick braids.
Short braids are more appropriate for men. Few men adapt to the longer braids. Ladies have the choice of creating an elegant look with their braids or a more casual look. Beads and jewelry can even be added to add a uniqueness to the style.You can wear your hair in braids and design them like a piece of art work… your creation proudly. Maintenance of the braids is very simple. You can wash your hair normally and just add oil to moisturize the scalp. Braid spray is popular for people wit h this style. It adds moisture and a pleasant fragrance. No worries about taking them out either. When you want to change your look, you can take them out easily without any cutting required, unless of course you decided to go with extensions. Often the stylist will take out the old braids and wash the hair before setting up to braid the hair again. Be sure to thoroughly condition before starting over.
If you have visited your hair dresser and still can not decide on a braid that is right for you, you may want to go online and view some hair galleries. There are web pages that allows you to upload your picture and then try on different hair styles until you find the one that works best to you. These pictures can also go along with you to the hair dressers for references. Most stylists are open to using pictures to guide in his/her performance. Braids are a great way to show your individual personality and provide a portrait of who you are as an individual.
Finding the perfect braid style before heading off to the salon is the best way to ensure you have the end result you are looking for. It is not recommeded to go in blindfolded and hope for the best. A little research on the front end will make for a pleasurable experience and stylish creation. Braid choice will depend on many factors. The use of a professional informed stylist for advice will help with choices based on facial structure and overall hair length. Do your research on a stylist too. Ask around to ensure that you choose an experienced person with a good track record. Go ahead and go for the gusto with a fresh new head of braided hair to show the world what an animated and cultured person you are!
