How to Do Kinky Twist Braids for Children

Kinky braids are a popular style, especially for kids.

Kinky braids are closely twisted or curled and hold hair close to the scalp. The most popular type of kinky braid is a cornrow. Cornrows can be done as small intricate strands or larger rows. One cute and kinky style for children is to form a cornrow heart into the top of the scalp.

Things You'll Need

• Brush
• Comb
• Clips
• Hair band

Instructions

1. Brush the hair until it's smooth and shiny with no tangles.

2. Part the hair in the middle with a clean part using a comb.

3. Pick up three small strands of hair at the center back of the head on one side of the part line.

4. Braid moving upward and tucking each strand of hair under the middle strand. Add new pieces of hair to the middle strand whenever a new strand is tucked into the braid.

5. Turn and braid downward back to the part line at the bottom of the head. This is the first curve in the heart.

6. Clip the end of the row so that it keeps its tension.

7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 on the other side of the part to form the heart shape.

8. Band the two rows together tightly and incorporate them into a larger single corn row braid down the rest of the head. Keep braiding until you reach the end of the hair and band off at the bottom.

Tips & Warnings

• For an added touch, place a bow at the bottom of the heart.

• Never braid freshly washed hair, as the hair will be too slippery and lose its form.

References

• Short Hair Style: Hair Braids For Kids
• Short Hair Style: Learning To Cornrnow Braids - Outward