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Tree Braids Hairstyles

Kritika Parwani
Hair braids are a trendy, versatile, and low-maintenance hairstyle that has become a fashion statement. Tree braids hairstyles, also known as invisible braids are gaining popularity. Read on and you will know how to tree braid hair.
Today, women look for hairstyles that are chic, versatile, and most importantly, low maintenance. Braid hairstyles fulfill all these criterion. Traditionally, braiding was considered a black hairstyle only done by African-American women because it was the easiest way to maintain their hair texture.
Braid hairstyles is one of the fastest growing hairstyles; it is also known as invisible braids or tree braid weaving. It is a method that allows an individual to braid and weave loose hair into braids. This hairstyle adds volume and length into the hair.
The reason they are called tree braids is that the end of the braid that separates the end of the natural hair and the extension looks a bit like a tree trunk. Since, this is a complicated procedure, it is most likely that either you will need a stylist or at least someone to help you. Generally, tree braids take no more than three to four hours to complete.
Unlike other braided styles, a benefit of having tree braid hairstyle is that the natural hair beneath are guarded from chemical treatments. Here, natural hair are actually cornrowed to the scalp, while the artificial hair are braided into each row and left to loose hang. It is considered less painful than ordinary cornrow designs because each row is small.
As the natural hair grow out, it remains semi-hidden beneath the artificial tresses. It is a lifesaver for those between salon times. So, wearing them for longer than a month is no issue. These styles have become popular amongst working women as it requires very little care besides moisturizing.

How To Tree Braid Hair

  • Though braids are generally worn by men and women both, tree braids hairstyles are gaining popularity in girls. Work in sections no larger than one-half inch. Use duckbill hair clips to create even parts and to hold hair out of the way that you're not currently braiding. Fold a small section of hair extension in half and divide it into three even sections.
  • The extension needs to be applied to your parted hair section, which should be divided into three equal sections as well. Braid your hair and the extension hair together for one-half inch. Begin to work in an under braiding motion. Take a few strands of the hair extension and place it in the clip to hold them out of the way as you continue braiding.
  • At the desired braid length, keep the middle section of hair out. Use two fingers to pull the right and left sections of the braid into a knot, leaving the middle section to fall through. Reinforce this knot by tying the hair into a second knot.
  • Make it as tight as possible so that it holds. Bring the strands that were previously placed into the clip down to blend in with the braided extension. Repeat these steps over the entire head to create tree braids.
For a more natural look and more realistic movements, it is best to do tree braids of human hair instead of synthetic hair. It will give you the advantage of being able to withstand heat styling and chemical treatments. You cannot do that with synthetic tree-braid weaving.
These hairstyles may take some time to put in, but once the braid incorporates the extension with your natural hair, you can wash your hair as usual, and go for new tree braids once in a while.
These styles have an advantage over hair weaves, in that they tend to have a stronger hold and cannot be observed by most people.