How Do You Style Micro Braids

Micro Braiding is a wonderful hair styling technique.  There are many different types of “micro” braiding.  There are micro twists, micro curly, and micro rope to name a few.  Deciding which technique depends on how long you want to keep the braids.

Micro braids are smaller then traditional braids and are done by taking minute pieces of hair and adding them with a hair braiding weave and then braiding them together.  Many people consider this hair technique low maintenance but many think differently.  There are many video tutorials as well as articles and internet blog posts that can help teach you the methods used to create micro braids.

Once you learn how to put micro braids in your hair or have your hair stylist put the micro braids in your hair you can now begin to style them.  There are many ways in which to style the micro braids.  You can wear your braids in an updo, down loosely, or braided all together.  You can wear your micro braids in a half do hairstyle, this is where you pull back part of your hair and pin it up loosely and leave the bottom layers of your hair to hang down nicely.    You can pull your micro braids up to create an elegant updo, or a casual updo.  You can twist all of your braids together to create a French twist and pin your hair up in an elegant looking twist.  You may wish to braid all of your small micro braids together at the nape of your neck creating a thick, fun braid which can be an elegant look or a fun casual look depending on your choice of clothing and hair accessories.

Micro braids popular way to wear a hair weave.  The possibilities are endless and there are many options when considering how to style the micro braids.  Choose what style is best for you and your personality, and wear it with pride.

Micro Braiding is a wonderful hair styling technique.  But be sure you know what you are getting yourself into.  There are many different types of “micro” braiding.  There are micro twists, micro curly, and micro rope to name a few.  Deciding which technique depends on how long you want to keep the braids.

Micro braids are smaller then traditional braids and are done by taking minute pieces of hair and adding them with a hair braiding weave and then braiding them together.  Many people consider this hair technique low maintenance but many think differently.

Micro braids require care before, during and after the braiding process to ensure the best result possible.  Because the braids are so small hair can easily be damaged or even fall out.  So be sure that your hair is not brittle.  Because the micro braids are so tight, they need to be well taken care of. Make sure to deep condition your hair before you have micro braids put in your hair.  While you are having your hair braided make that they are not too tight if you feel pain ask the braider to loosen them until you feel comfortable. Once your braids are in be sure to use a braid spray daily to keep your hair moisturized.   Micro braids can be worn for up to two months but a shorter time period may be best so as to damage hair too much.

Micro braiding is a fun way to change up traditional braids.  These braids look very nice when they are done well and can give you many different kinds of looks.  Have fun trying the various types of twists, braids and curls.