What type of Human hair to use for tree braids
What type of Human hair to use for tree braids?
This by far is the number one question that I am asked. Well before you decide on the type of hair to purchase you need to know how much and how long.
1. For maximum fullness and length I recommend you use 24 inch hair for your tree braids, however the hair used should never be shorter then 18 inches. Some braiders will tell you that you have to use 24 inches, but if they know what they are doing they can make it work with 18. You may be asking why you need such long hair. When completing tree braids the hair is folded in half so 24 inches ends up being more like 12 and18 inches ends up being closer to 9 inches when your head is completed.
2. You need to get either 2 packs of hair or 8oz. If you purchase it online they will usually sale it in sets of 4 oz bundles so you will need to get two.
3. Make sure that your hair is not on a weft. You want to get hair that is meant for braiding so it should be loose. Note that you will not be able to reuse the hair after you take out your tree braids so I would not advise you to purchase the most expensive hair that you can find because you can only use it once.
4. If you are an online shopper like I am then I would suggest that you go to http://www.hisandher.com click on braiding hair on the left hand panel. I like to tell my clients to get either European wave or French Refined hair.
5. If you want to go to your local beauty supply store then I suggest that you purchase either Milky Way hair our Outre hair. They are going to give you the most bang for your buck.
I hope this tip was a good one. I look forward to reading more testimonials from all my clients who purchase my DVDs and successfully learn to tree braid just like me!
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Hi Ms. Kristen,
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Is this all natural or has it got side effects? 
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pricing? that’s another story. depending on where you live it can range from $ 1 – $10 synthetic, and $40 – $200 per pack, depending on the quality.
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I am 20, and I have been braiding hair since I was 11 year old. I have not yet mastered the tree braid. My questions include; How do I make sure that I evenly distribute the hair through the cornroll so I will have a full head instead of it being thin in the back?How do I close the end of my tree braid? And, Silky hair is hard for me to grip, how can I still braid with such silky hair?
If your hair is longer, are tree braids recommended?
how long dose tree braids last?
Hi Kristin!
I spoke with you before, and I have another question. If I choose European wave, should I get regular or Italian mink?
Thanks!
can synthetic be used for tree braids as well?
Yes, you can, use the Brandy Pro 10 Hair.
i BEEN BRAiDN HAiR FOR 6 YRS N i JUST LEARNED HOW 2 DO TREE BRAiDS ABOUT A WEEK AGO N iM GETTN GUD AT iT.iTS JUS8 LYKE CO CORNROWS BUT U LETTiN DA HAiR HANG.
If you would like to use human hair for your tree braids and you what to purchase the hair from your local beauty supply store then I suggest that you buy Milky Way hair or Sensational hair. If you want to use Synthetic hair I think that Free Tress hair works great! If you are like me and like to buy your human hair online then I would encourage you to go to http://www.hisandher.com for your human hair.
I like to style my own hair w/ curling irons and such,i want my do to look like my hair and i cant stand the hair that sheds so what hair do u recommend?
Thanks for the tips on hair for tree braids. I would like to get hair that can be flat ironed straight and can get curly when wet. Will I be able to do this with the hair you suggested from his and her? If not could you suggest a hair brand that will allow me to do this.
Thank you
hey kristen. ive been doing a lot of research on tree braids and i have to say u r pretty darn good @ them. i plan on getting some done sometime this week but i just had a few questions.
1. Can you wash your natural hair w/ the braids in? (i bet uve gotten that question a million times, but i couldnt find the answer)
2. Do u know of any brand of hair that is curly when wet but can be flat ironed straight?
3. Do u recommend anyone in the sacramento, ca area that can do cornrow tree braids really good @ a reasonable price?
oh, and by the way im 13 so if theres a kids discount be sure to tell me that price. (unless the age limit is 10 or something, i might be able to get away w/ being 12 yrs old)