Queen Of Braids

Blowing out natural hair before braiding can make the braiding process easier and give a cleaner finished look. Pictured: the top has not been blown out the bottom has! Key benefits include:

* Stretches the hair — making it easier to part, grip, and braid.
* Creates cleaner parts — especially helpful for knotless, feed-ins, stitch braids, and cornrows.
* Reduces tangling — stretched hair is easier to separate and control while braiding.
* Helps braids look smoother and neater — less shrinkage and bunching at the roots and throughout the braid.
* Can make braiding faster — you spend less time detangling and fighting shrinkage as you work.
* Shows the hair’s length and density better helpful when planning braid size and placement.
* May reduce excessive pulling — when properly detangled and stretched, you don’t have to use as much tension to control the hair.

For natural hair, the key is to use a heat protectant. The goal is to stretch the hair, not get it bone straight. This helps preserve the hair’s natural texture and reduces the risk of heat damage.