How to Add Waves to Your Hair Using Braids

Hot irons can be dangerous and harmful to your hair, but there’s no doubt they give great look when waving your hair. However, there’s a much easier way to get a great result – and more volume too! Add some waves to your hair using braids for a fun, pretty look that’s quick and easy.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hair ties
• Water
• Bandana
• Hair spray or mousse
• Hair dryer

1. Start with a damp head of hair. Starting with a wet head helps the braids set better.

2. Split your hair into your regular part. Remember that it’s hard to change your part once it’s in waves, so do not skip this step!

3. Start at the front of your hair. Split into thick squares across your hairline. Thin hair should have 2-3 on each side of the part. Thick hair will have 3-5. Splitting into thicker sections will cause looser waves.

4. Continue making squares like these from the front of your hair to the back.

5. Tie each with a hair tie, and cover your head with a bandana.

6. Sleep on the braids. Your hair will usually be dry in the morning. If not use a blowdryer on low to dry wet braids.

7. Untie the braids and gently unfold the twists. Finger-style gently.

8. Add hair spray or mousse for extra hold.

Tips & Warnings

• For a funkier, crimped look, make smaller, tighter braids.
• To make your waves a little wild, flip your head upside-down and spray generously with hairspray. This will add generous volume.
• Do not brush your hair with these waves! It will only turn your hair into a frizzy mess!

[Braumacowgirl]

on 11/24/2007 Pretty cool.Try a french braid,turns out totally awesome.

[ohsarah]

on 11/23/2007 thanks!

It totally worked for me!