How to Braid Black Hair
Black hair offers versatility since men and women of color can change their natural hairstyles to suit them. Braiding black hair allows men and women to rest their hair in order for it to grow. Braid black hair by washing and conditioning it beforehand.
- Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo and conditioner to prepare the hair for braiding. Rinse all of the shampoo and conditioner of out the hair completely in order to avoid an itchy scalp. Use a clean t-shirt to dry the hair off with since a towel can cause split ends and dry your hair.
- Detangle the hair with a wide-toothed comb. Use scrunchies in order to hold the detangled hair in place while you detangle another section.
- Put a dime-size amount of leave-in conditioner in the palm of your hand. Rub hands together and place on a section of hair. Repeat for each section to condition and moisturize the hair. Apply coconut or grapeseed oil on each section to lock in the moisture.
- Braid your natural hair by taking one section of hair and making thick or small braids. Take a section of hair and divide it into three pieces. Cross the right section under the middle piece and the left under the middle. Continue braiding all the way to end of the hair. Twist the ends if you can not braid the ends by using your index finger and and thumb and wrapping the hair around the index finger. Repeat for all sections of your hair.