Braid

There are numerous moments from my childhood that have helped shape my transformation into adulthood. The most of these moments involves my acceptance into my school’s branch of the J. Kyle Braid Leadership Foundation. The J. Kyle Braid Leadership Foundations, or JKB, is a program that helps mentor young adults into top leaders in their school and in the larger community. This group is very selective, as only 16 of the top school leaders are chosen each year to be accepted into this prestigious…

three strand side-braid, it is very simple to create time and time again. In order to braid your own hair with minimal difficulty, your hair should be at least medium length. You will also need a brush to smooth out any tangles in your hair, making it easy to work with, and an elastic to secure your braid. You must also know how to use a ponytail holder. Begin by brushing your hair, making sure to smooth over any bumps and tangles. For this side-braid, we will be creating the braid over our…

Crochet braids are much faster than doing sew- in weaves and individuals braids! It is a protective, hairstyle, especially for delicate hair. In order for you to achieve this hairstyle first have the proper supplies, braid the cornrows and apply the extensions precisely. When applying crochet with marley braid extensions, first get the limited amount of supplies that are needed from the local beauty supply store:…

“In some Caribbean islands, braids were used as a way to escape slavery by forming intricate braid patterns that signified a map. These customs have been passed down to us which is why we take pride in the care of our hair and the art forms we can create through braiding." This quote shows the background of braids. They are not just used for style and appearance. Cultural appropriation is a concept dealing with the adoption of the elements of a minority culture by members of the dominant culture…

When I was younger, hair braiding was a very challenging motor skill for me to learn. This was because I found it difficult to cross the strands of the hair with my fingers. The more I practiced was the better the braid the turned out over the years. In order to braid a ponytail or a section of the hair, one must first detangle the hair by combing or brushing through it. The section of hair (or ponytail secured by a scrunchy) should be separated equally into three parts. The left hand will hold…

quick to put our hair up in ponytails, pigtails, and even braids. If you had long hair, they would use a barrette to keep hair out of your face, and of course you look pretty. But did you know that all of that pulling, tugging, and twisting is not good for the hair. It can lead to a condition called Traction Alopecia. Traction Alopecia is a disease that can appear in otherwise healthy people. It is commonly seen with certain hair and braid styles that pulls the hairline forcefully on the scalp.…

start over or try to go back and fix it. For some reason it’s easier to do a french fishtail than two french braids. I watched some videos and looked up quite a few tutorials on how to do different styles. I came up with some of my own and twists on other ones too. When I finally got the fishtail right I was so excited. Styling guys’ hair proved to be more difficult, I could straighten it and braid it when it was long enough but I don’t work well with gel. The french fishtail is still by far my…

Easy hairstyles for curly hair There is no doubt that curly hair looks beautiful and one can simply style them and achieve that sleek view that they have been dreaming of. They also look bad when they are not well taken off, especially the natural curls. Curly hair requires maintenance regularly because they are likely to become dry easily. The curls can be styled using a range of hair accessories to come up with beautiful and enticing styles. Moreover, before opting for a style, it is…

Cornrows and braids are not the only options there are and the variations are unique and achievable for almost all curl patterns. In the 60s dreadlocks were viewed as a hairstyle that only people from the West Indies could have, now it is hard not to spot someone who is either interested in, in the process of getting, or years into having dreadlocks and it is for anyone whose hair can loc. Various styles or braids and extensions have resurfaced to give naturalistas…

Micro Braid Headband This is a simple hairstyle which comes with a braid wrapped up over the head and looks like a headband. The hair is very well secured and can be styled quickly and easily. School goers can style their hair in this fashion as it looks very decent and peaceful. Most of the…