We spent so many hours doing our braids and locks. The goal is to keep them perfect for a while. but the reality is that the fight against the fraying of braids and locks can take a long time. But right now there is no time to tighten our hairstyles. With a little practice, changing your style can become a daily thing.
Let's be realistic. It takes a lot of time and money to keep appointments at a hair salon. A busy schedule means you have to take care of your braids, natural hair, and faux locks (sometimes called dreads) yourself. When the edges start to fray, use your afro turban!
We have great ways to use hairstyles on braids, faux and natural locs, and even dreads to save the look. Let's be creative. Grab some fabric and get into “how to” mode. Let’s spice up these hairstyles!
REBORN YOUR BRAIDS WITH AFRICAN SCARVES
The hairstyles will keep you from frizzy hair as the braids age. All it takes is a little practice, and now is the perfect time to explore how to do scarves on your braids. You can dress up braids older ones with stretchy fabric. Over time, you will have your own ideas for headwear with braids.
Try twisting the fabric into "two strands" to get a perfect wrap. To create the "two strand" look, take both ends of the fabric and twist it tightly all the way through. Even people who have heavier braids can still beautify with an African scarf. Don't be afraid to try different looks! Check out some 👉 great tutorials on CeeCee's Closet NYC
Make a bun , wrap the fabric around the back and tuck the ends. Take it out and do it again. There's no limit to creating fun looks that will take you from office setting to video date night in a flash.
SCARVES AND HAIRSTYLE FOR NATURAL DREADS, FALSE AND LOCKS
African headdresses and scarves have a rich history. They also look great when styled on locks and dreads . With the arrival of spring, it's great to fall in love with bright colors.
Every woman has a different style, practice shaping your scarves perfectly on your face. Do not be afraid knots and top knots . Go all out with colors and create a mood by practicing wearing headwear for dreads and styles for your natural or faux-loc hair!
For turban scarf styles and more traditional African headwear styles, you will want to use larger pieces of fabric. The idea is to pile the hair on top and secure it with an undercoat. The underwraps can range from small 👉 silk scarf to the wig cap. Feel free to use whatever you have. Then try placing it in different ways before tying and tucking the ends.
Once you have a little practice, you will be able to master African hairstyles for dreadlocks or any other style. The rules of humidity still apply here for falsies and natural locks. Before styling a headband or scarf, make sure to oil your scalp well to prevent it from drying out. Check out our tips for making sure your hair is protected under a headband or scarf.
TIPS FOR PROTECTING BRAIDS, LOCKS AND DREADS
→ Before using a scarf, oil your scalp and run your fingers over your braids or locs to work the oil into the shaft.
→ Coconut and olive oils are ideal to use under a protective cap on all hairstyles, especially dreads and locks.
→ To boost the protection of natural locks, use tea tree oil or other antifungal oils to give an extra boost.
→ Remember to use a silky wrap as an underwrap to protect against dryness.
→ Braids and faux locks are often thicker. The golden rule for headwear with box braids: keep your hair and the fabric loose enough to tuck it in, but never too tight.
→ Make a list of your favorite how-to videos and practice transforming ordinary fabrics into beautiful braided hairstyles.
