How to Cover Bald Spots With Braids

Braids can cover bald spots

Bald spots on the scalp are can be caused by genetics or by accidents that result in head trauma. If the spot is small and you don't want to wear an artificial hair piece, you have another option -- you can use braids to cover bald spots on your scalp.

Things You'll Need

• Hairbrush
• Hair bands
• Mirror
• Bobby pins

Instructions

1. Brush your hair to remove tangles -- this will make it easier to braid.

2. Gather hair that is directly above the bald spot. You should gather twice as much hair as the bald spot is wide. For example, if the bald spot is 1 inch wide, you will need to gather 2 inches of hair. This will ensure the braid is thick enough to cover the spot.

3. 

   Small braids

   Braid the hair using a simple three-section interweaving. Separate the hair into three sections. Pull the right section across the center section, then pull the left section over the center section. Make sure you hold the strands tightly to keep the braid from unraveling. You will continuing interweaving the sections until you have about an inch of hair. Secure the braid with a hair band.

4. Gather more hair from the left side of the bald spot and braid it using the above method. Once you are finished, gather hair from the right side of the bald spot and braid it as well.

5. Use a mirror to inspect the scalp to see if the bald spot is visible. If so, continue adding braids around it until it is not noticeable.

6. Continue the entire process until you have covered all spots with braids.

Tips & Warnings

• Even after you have covered the bald spots you can continue adding braids until the desired hairstyle you want is achieved.

• If the bald spot is too large to cover with a braid or there is not a lot of hair around it, braid other parts of the hair and use bobby pins to sweep the braids over the spot, and pin them where there is hair.

References

• Medicine.net: Alopecia Areata
• Real Simple: How To Braid Hair