Braids Nesr Me (2024)

FAQs

How much should braids be? ›

The answer depends on all of the factors mentioned above. However, as a general guideline, you can expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $300 for braids, and sometimes more depending on the factors involved.

How long should you keep your braids on? According to hair care specialist Tatiana Dudley, braids with added extensions have a lifespan of four to six weeks, while those without tend to last approximately one to four weeks. "Anything beyond six weeks runs the risk of breakage," she says.

Box braids, characterized by their distinctive square-shaped sections, are known for their longevity. With proper care and maintenance, box braids can last anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.

Try a partial braid (like Blake Lively) that frames a side of the face or a loose side-swept braid that diffuses unnecessary attention to your aging features. A braided ponytail wrapped up into a messy bun like that of Jessica Alba is another way to take some years off your look.

"Knotless braids are definitely a better option because [they put] less stress and tension on the hair and scalp," says Williams. "Braids can still be heavy if too much hair is used in the extension," she adds.

The longer your braids stay in, the harder it might be to maneuver around the build up. Some people end up having to cut their hair after leaving braids on for too long. So how long is safe? I'd recommend 6 to 8 weeks and if you want to go longer, you have to really take good care of it to avoid a lot of breakage.

“For individuals with fine hair, larger braids may exert excessive weight on the strands,” the stylist explains. “Generally, medium-size braids are a safe choice, provided they are not overly heavy. The most harmful braids are those that are excessively tight and carry significant weight.”

Braid your hair before going to sleep. This old trick works every time and is one of the best ways to wear your hair when sleeping. It not only protects your hair – stopping it from tangling and breaking – but also gives you gorgeous beachy waves the next day and cuts down on frizz.

Pancaking means to pull apart and flatten your braids a bit. By flattening them, you give them more apparent width. While you can pull all over the braid for a little extra width, to get really full-looking braids, focus on pulling on the outside of the braids.

For the braided updo no more than 2-3 packs of Kanekalon braiding hair is needed to achieve this look with medium-sized braids. If you have a full head of thick hair, or would like skinnier braids, you should spring for 3 or 4 packs of Kanekalon hair.

What is the recommended length for braids? ›

Box Braids: For box braids, your hair should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) long to provide enough hair to grip during the process. Cornrows: Cornrows can be done with short hair with a minimum length of about 1.5 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) to secure the braiding.

I use to accept clients regardless of how short their hair was BUT with time I notice it was really hard on my hands . Therefore moving forward I require at least 4 inches all around of hair length to be able to braid.

The longer your braids stay in, the harder it might be to maneuver around the build up. Some people end up having to cut their hair after leaving braids on for too long. So how long is safe? I'd recommend 6 to 8 weeks and if you want to go longer, you have to really take good care of it to avoid a lot of breakage.