- Micro braids are suitable for people with medium or long hair, although medium may be most ideal because longer hair can sometimes be damaged by this style over time. If you have short to medium or very fine hair, artificial or natural hair can be added to each braid along with your own hair, to create a thicker or longer style. You can choose a type of hair extension that will match your own hair so closely that it's undetectable, or in one of many bold colors to accent your look.
- Cornrows are one type of micro braiding style. In this style, some or all of the tiny braids are created with the French braid technique, in which more hair is repeatedly drawn into the braid as it is being created. Cornrows lie flat on the head, and may be sculpted into any type of shape, creating beautiful patterns of lines. In many cases, part of the head will be styled with tiny cornrows, while the rest is formed into regular micro braids.
- Instead of the typical three-strand braid, one interesting technique is to separate each section into two strands rather than three, then twist each strand counterclockwise several times. Wrap the strands around each other in the opposite direction (clockwise) to create a unique looking spiral-shaped braid alternative. Other uncommon braiding techniques, using different numbers of strands and styles of weaving, can be adapted for use with microbraids.
- Because micro braids are so thin and flexible, they can be styled into versions of many traditional hairstyles. Anything from a simple ponytail or up-do to a head full of curls can be created from micro braids. Think of your microbraids as you would your ordinary hair when considering styles; curl them with a curling iron or curlers, for example, or put them up with different hair accessories.
