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Summary: If braids are too tight, they can damage the hair. Learn how to make an underlying braid in multilevel hair braiding with techniques from this free hair styling video.
"Ok. We're getting towards the end of our underlying braid. And, as you're braiding hair you want to make sure you're checking with your client on the tension. Ask them if it hurts too much. You do want it to be tight. Because, of course the longer you wear your braids the more it will loosen up. Because braiding is great to help your hair growth. It stimulates those roots. But, if it's too tight you can damage it and actually pull the hairs out. And, then they won't grow back for a good while. Make sure everything is all smoothed out. So, you don't have too many bumps. Try to keep the braid nice and smooth. And, we've got our underlying braid. And, you'll see how to start the one that goes over the top. It's really easy. This is something that looks extremely difficult and it's very neat. It is one of my favorite things to do. Especially, in a multi level braid. Because you get a short little design with a little bit of effort. But, a very well looking very well groomed hair."
eHow Article: Multilevel Hair Braiding: Finishing Underlying Braids