Hair Braiding
Hair braiding has been around since times immemorial and with braiding you can get your desired look, be it one of gangsta cool, refined sophistication or just simple school girlish charm.
The Rasta Braids are actually something you have to commit to, because they usually are something that can stay for months. The do consists of lots of fine braids, usually with synthetic hair woven into the natural hair from the hairline until at least 1 to 2 cm. The braids are often decorated with beads.
Hair braids which form a crown bun or a pleat that is part of an updo can be really chic and glamorous, and when properly done can grace the red carpet itself. These are formal hairstyles that most women look good in.
Then there are French braids or straightforward plaits which gives you that ingénue look. For most of us who do not know quite how to go about braiding our hair, in all these different styles, we can take a look at videos on youtube for step by step instructions on how to do them. This one for instance teaches you how to do the French braid:
So good luck and happy braiding!