A Definitive Guide To All The Different Hair Twists And Braids
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By Keeks Reid
From dutch to box braids, and crochet to marley twists...
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Box Braids
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Box braids are typically large in size, but they can vary. They are created with a 3 strand braid technique, with very precise square or triangle partings.
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Ghana Braids
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Ghana braids are cornrows that are usually braided into a ponytail or down to the nape of the neck. Patterns are created by alternating the size of the braids and the shape.
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Tree Braids
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These are essentially micro braids where most of the hair has been left unbraided. This obviously means they take a lot less time to install. Win
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Cornrows
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Cornrows (or canerows if you're from the Caribbean) are a three stranded braided style that you braid directly onto the scalp. They're small and tend to be used to create intricately detailed styles.
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Nubian Twists
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Another two stranded twist like Marley and Senegalese. The faux hair used for these twists is already super kinky and therefore the twists appear shorter, springy and sometimes feel softer in texture.
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Dutch Braids
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Probably the most widely worn braided style amongst all hair types and textures, these classic braids are usually created by parting hair in the middle and braiding the hair outwardly onto the scalp - essentially like two big cornrows.
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French Braids
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French braids are similar to Dutch braids but are created in the opposite way. When the hair is gathered it's plaited inwards to create a braid that lays flatter on the scalp
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Marley Twist
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Marley twists are known for their coarser, more natural texture. They are a lot smaller in size than Havana twists and therefore people tend to wear them at a much longer length.
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Havana Twist
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These twists are very similar to Marley twists and also use Marley synthetic hair. The difference is that Havana twists are double or sometimes triple the size of a single Marley twist.
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Crochet Braids
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Yes, this is a braided style! The name comes from the fact that hair is first cornrowed and then, using a crochet hook, synthetic hair is attached to the braid. it can be used to create an Afro, or you can attach ready-formed locs or braids.
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Micro Braids
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Do you have a whole day spare? Because they tiny braids take a long time to install. They are also a three strand braid, essentially just a micro version of box braids.