How To Do Feed-in Braids In Just A Few Easy Steps

How To Do Feed-in Braids In Just A Few Easy Steps

Have you also become bored with your same old hairstyle and want to try a new one, but you don’t know which one will suit you? Don’t worry at all. After long research, we have found the best versatile hairstyle that will look good on any face shape and hair texture. The hairstyle that we have found is feed-in braids. I’m sure that many of you are familiar with braids, but only a few may have heard of or tried feed-in braids. It is a very versatile and beautiful hairstyle that you should try if you’re bored with your old hairstyle. It will make your look even more unique and different from others. Many women like to keep themselves well-presented and still do today, but sometimes they need clarification about how to style their hair.

Similarly, many men also worry about how to style their hair daily. But as I said, if you also want to do a beautiful and easy hairstyle, feed-in braids are a great option for all of you. But first, let’s find out what feed-in braids are.

What Are Feed-in Braids?

Feed In Braids
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As we discussed earlier, this hairstyle makes you unique from others. But let’s find out what feed-in braids are and how they work. It is different from regular braids because they get longer after a few rows of knots. This method makes fine, smooth knots and looks more natural.

Twists, box braids, and cornrows can form feed-in braids. This method is ideal for those who want a long-lasting haircut and thicker or longer hair. Due to their flexibility in updos and ponytails, it have become a popular protective hairstyle.

How to Do Feed-in Braids: Step-by-step Guide

As we discussed in the previous paragraph what feed-in braids are, now we will discuss how to style them. Here, we have explained how you can style this hairstyle in just four steps.

Step:1 Preparing Your Hair Extensions

Preparing Your Hair Extensions
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  • After you wash your hair, dry it.
  • When you brush or comb your hair, the tangles come out.
  • Make sure that all the pieces of the hair extensions are the same size.
  • Stretch the extra hair to keep it from getting shorter.

Step:2 Parting Your Hair

Parting Your Hair
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  • With a rat-tail comb, you can divide your hair into sections.
  • First, make a part in the middle of your hair.
  • Clips can hide the hair pieces.

Step:3 Creating a Feed-In Braid

Creating a Feed-In Braid
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  • Split a small piece of real hair into three strands.
  • Braid the extension hair at the base of the part you cut in your normal hair.
  • After you’ve made a few stitches, add some extra hair to your braid.
  • Braid and add extensions until you reach the end of your original hair.
  • After your natural hair is gone, braid the extra hair until it’s all gone, but don’t add any more.

Step:4 Finished Your Braids

Finished Your Braids
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  • Style your hair like you did before.
  • After braiding your hair, connect the ends with hot water.
  • After drying, remove the clips and style your braids as desired.

Essential Items for Styling Feed-in Braids

  • Comb
  • Hair tie
  • Scissors
  • Hair clips
  • Edge control
  • Hair extensions

Things to Know Before Styling Your Hair

Things to Know Before Styling Your Hair
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“I hope you have understood what feed-in braids are and how to style them, but before styling, let’s take a look at some important things.”

  • Hair and Scalp Health: Before getting feed-in braids, check your scalp and hair. If your scalp is sensitive, irritated, or broken, don’t style your hair.
  • Extensions: Choose high-quality extensions that match your hair’s color and texture. Synthetic hair extensions are cheaper, but natural ones stay longer and seem more natural.
  • Sectioning: Properly dividing the braid creates neat, uniform braids. To segment your hair, use tiny hair clips of the same size.
  • Tension: Braiding too tightly might damage the hairline and scalp. Avoid sloppy braiding to slow unraveling.
  • Maintenance: Maintaining your feed-in braids will make them last longer. Hydrate your scalp and braids and avoid heat and inflammation.

Conclusion

Finally, feed-in braids have a smooth, tapered, and natural-looking end because as the braid grows, more hair is added to it. This method works for all lengths of hair. This method is best for people with thicker or longer hair who want a haircut that will last a long time. Feed-in braids are a popular protective hairstyle because they can be worn in many different ways. If you follow the easy steps in this piece, you’ll have beautiful feed-in braids in no time.

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Jay Oza, a hairstylist turned Editor at Thrillinside.com. With a background of five years in the hairstyling industry, I have combined my passion for hairstyling with blogging, aiming to assist others on their hairstyle journey.