As simple and easy as it looks, to get professional quality Ghana braids, you need to follow the below steps to the letter:
- Apply edge control or strong hold gel to the first section that you parted out.
- Comb the sides of the section inward to define the part.
- Take a small amount of the extension braiding hair and separate one side of the section in two, making it three sections.
- Hold the extension hair at the front of the parted section and then begin French braiding the extension hair in with your natural hair.
- After braiding about a quarter of an inch, add a larger section of the extension hair and continue braiding.
- Repeat the previous two steps repeatedly. When you get to the nape of your neck, braid the hair down to the required length.
Go over the same procedures until the hair is done.
After braiding your hair down to the ends, you will notice that the hair from the nape of your neck to the ends is stiff and dull. You will need to dip the ends of your braids in boiled water, to remedy the situation.
Do the following to unstiffen your braids safely:
- Boil some water in a small to medium pot or kettle. The amount of water you need will depend on the thickness of your braids.
- Dip the braids in the water, if the braids are more than the bucket or bowl you will need to put the braids bit by bit, and then wrap them in the towel.
- Repeat the process all over your head.
- Now that your braids are sealed, the style is finished.
For quick drying, you could use hair dryer to dry the braids.
Ghana braids are created with very unique technique that takes some time and dedication to master. Here’s a heads-up as to what you should know about the braids.
- Ghana braids are supposed to be undetectable; this is achieved by start with an extension hair section that is very little.
- If you don’t add enough extension hair, the change in the braid’s thickness won’t be very noticeable. So ensure to add extension hair often as you cornrow.
- It’s in your best interest to take your time in/during the braiding process.
- Ensure to use edge control as this will not only help define your parts, but it will also help keep frizz at bay, making your style last longer.
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