
We also recommend getting a consultation from your stylist before any install. This oil’s Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids will keep your natural hair strong and nourish your scalp. We recommend our Buritti Nectar Hair Repair Oil for strengthening hair from root to tip while protective styling. Fine hair tends to not do as well with large box braids because of the weave’s heaviness – if braids are too heavy, they can pull fine hair straight out the scalp. Make sure you have a firm understanding of your hair’s porosity prior to getting your knotless braids. While you can wear some protective styles, including knotless braids, up to 8 weeks, we recommend 4-6 weeks of wear to avoid any long-term damage to your hair underneath.
STYLING KNOTLESS BOX BRAIDS INSTALL
When it’s time to take that style down, IT’S TIME! A protective style install is not meant to be worn for a lifetime – just enough time to give your hair a break. It’s lightweight so it won’t weigh your style down after washing, and it’s super hydrating and breakage-reducing – the perfect cleansing combo for any type of extensions. One of our favorite buildup-removing cleansers is our Caramel Cowash. We caught up with our Master Stylist and Gourmet Blends Expert Eve to bring you five great hair care tips to ensure you are getting the best looks out of your knotless braids while keeping your hair we maintained underneath:Ĭlarify and moisturize on a regular basisĮven after your install, it’s important you continue to remove buildup from your scalp and keep your hair moisturized so that it's flourishing underneath. While knotless braids and other protective styles are options to rock your locks, hair neglect is real, and can do more harm than good. As always, braids offer not only a unique way of expression, but also a protective way to give your hair a break. Let me tell you – this style is super cute! These braids look more natural and spice up this classic hair trend. This year, a hot trend for braids peaked the scene that essentially removes the knots between where the hair weave locks to your strands, giving this style the name, “knotless braids”. We’ve seen braids wit bright colors, different patterns, fishtail braids, and even braids used to create faux loc styles. We’ve seen jumbo and box braids on Janet in Poetic Justice, cornrows on Queen Latifah in Set It Off, and micros on Brandy. Ready to to try this look? Products available at Ulta Beauty.Stylish braids of all types have been around for decades.

(Note: Be sure not to pull too tight when braiding to prevent hairline damage, bumps and breakage.) Continue braiding reaching the desired length. After braiding about an inch, add a strand of wavy hair to the braid to achieve the Boho look. Continue to add pieces of braiding hair until each of your strands is covered with braiding hair. Part your hair into three sections, add one piece of braiding hair with your natural hair, and begin to braid downwards.

Apply gel or edge control to make your hair sleek and provide extra hold. For thicker braids, create larger parts.įor thinner braids, create smaller parts. Make an individual, smaller, vertical part to separate hair for the first braid.


Use a parting comb to create a horizontal row at the nape of your neck. Once the formalities are out of the way, the fun part begins. Blow dry to stretch, smooth and achieve maximum volume. Use TGIN Miracle RepaiRx Curl Protein Reconstructor to add additional moisture and protection from breakage. Boho Knotless Box Braids, like most hairstyles, work best on freshly washed and conditioned hair.
