Bryan Low
A braided hairstyle is the perfect choice to sport both classic and sporty look. Braids not only help keep hair protected but also make them look neat and polished. Weather blonde or black hair a neatly made braid enhances the beauty of the hair. Over the years the types of braids have also seen changes.Gone are those days when a simple plait another name for braid was considered fashionable. Today one can see a variety of braided hair styles like the French braid, fish tail braids and many more. Out of these one of the unique varieties are nice feed in braids that are quiet famous and trending. Also these are quiet useful in keeping the unruly hair at bay.
Now what exactly are these feed in braids?These are nothing but long cornrow braids that appear to be growing directly from the scalp. A feed in braid is generally made by adding hair extensions to your natural hair strand by strand. Since the extensions are added strand by strand they make the hair look really long.This actually creates an illusion that that the braid is growing from the scalp. These type of braids are known to suite any hair texture and length and come in variety of designs, shapes and sizes. These braids have been equally embraced by celebrities as well as they help them sport a unique look.
It is also equally important to take care of the cornrows as they are added extensions to your hair. A nice feed in braids can be kept for 6-8 weeks on an average or at the most 12 weeks. This is because keeping it for much longer periods can be risky for your hair. When you have extensions it is kind of difficult to diagnose any kind of hair problems that might develop.Also having is for a longer period of time can make your original hair brittle and prone to damages. Hence it is essential that the feed in braids are well maintained to avoid any in convenience to the original hair.
Also its important that you care for your hair before going in for getting the braids done. Ensure that you properly wash your and deep condition it before you go for your appointment.Next, a good after care will ensure that there is minimum breakage. The most important thing to take care of is the edges. Since they are tightly pulled ensure that they are always moisturized as this will ease out the pressure on the roots. Applying oil is the best way to do so. Also it is important to wash and condition every 7 to 10 days as this will be helpful in replenishing the lost moisture. There numerous feed in braid styles available today so go ahed and pick up the one that suits your personality.
