How to Do Veil Braids
Hair braiding is thousands of years old and has been a big part of many cultures. With many different styles of braiding, the options are endless; braids can be both functional and stylish. There are many styles of braiding including cornrows, box, twists, goddess, fishtail, locks, veil and micro braids, among many others. One of the easiest braiding styles is the veil braid, which involves making rows in the hair from ear to ear, bringing the hair back into the next sectioned row and braiding each section. This process is repeated until no hair remains to be sectioned. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Divide hair in the front of head into an even number of "boxes" or "squares." Three or four squares should do. Put a small rubber band around the hair in each each box; you can buy small rubber bands at your local beauty supply store.
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Part the hair from one side of the head to the other along the circumference of head or from ear to ear. Use hair clips from your local beauty supply or pharmacy to hold the hair you're not working with and to protect your part.
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Separate the hair into sections as before. The goal is to make a brick pattern with the boxes. You do this by making a part down the middle of each square from the previous row. Use the hair in the rubber band from the previous row, and braid the hair into the boxes in the second row. Secure the veil braids from that section with a rubber band.
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Go down along the head repeating the boxes, braiding the hair from the previous row into the next row and securing the veil braids with rubber bands until there is no hair left.
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Pull the braids into a ponytail, or leave them hanging loose.
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Tips & Warnings
When taking the rubber bands out of the hair, snip them with a pair of small scissors to prevent hair breakage.
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