How to make a single root braid step by step

If you're looking to change your look but don't feel like resorting to any chemical procedures, one thing you might like is braided roots. And today, you will learn how to make braid yourself, just check out our article.

In an attempt to look for healthier and more beautiful hair, a great option is to make use of BeautyVip Hair, since it leaves the locks hydrated, nourished and with the ends sealed. However, if you want to change your look without damaging the strands, don't forget to know how to do root braiding yourself, the subject of our post today.

What is root braid?

You may not even know it by that name, but you've certainly seen this look around. Also called nagô braid, flat braid, American braid or inlaid braid, this is a look where the braids are close to the scalp.

It's good that you know how to differentiate this type of braid from box braids. Although they are relatively similar, they are not the same thing. Box braids always have synthetic hair, while the root braid does not.

This is a hair of African origin that is becoming popular among women every day, and one of the reasons is because it is possible to achieve a different, beautiful, authentic look without damaging the strands.

How to make a good root braid?

If you want to know how to do root braiding, it's critical that you keep an eye out for some essential tips. After all, performing this type of hairstyle is not very easy, but with dexterity, patience and applying the correct tips, you will achieve a fabulous look.

First of all, make sure you have what you need to do the nagô braid. To get a good root braid, you'll need a styling gel, fine comb and hair clips.

Of all, the most important is the styling gel, as it will facilitate the divisions and leave all the strands in their proper place.

How to make root braid alone?

Now that we've told you what you'll need to get a beautiful result, we can tell you how to make a braid yourself. For this follow the following step by step:

1. First of all, divide the hair in half, vertically, running from the forehead to the nape;
2. Then attach one side to make the process easier;
3. Next, you'll have to split a new strand vertically again;
4. In this step, you'll need to get the strand size of whatever the braid's thickness is;
5. After making this division with the fine comb, apply the styling gel at the root;
6. Then, hold the strand you're going to braid and divide it into three equal parts;
7. Start braiding backwards and feed the braid with the strands of the same strand.

It's a somewhat complicated process, especially for beginners. So, if at first you don't get the look you wanted, don't de-mine. Practice makes perfect, so be sure to practice until you get what you want.

Now that you know how to root braid, another thing you have to know is that the use of satin cap will make this look last longer. So, whenever you leave, apply our tip.

Root braid spoils the hair?

Many women, before knowing how to braid their roots, wonder if this hairstyle harms the hair, and that depends. When you take all the necessary care, the root braid does not damage the strands.

Now, if you do it the wrong way, squeezing your strands too tight, it's obvious that your hair will be damaged. But remember, the hairstyle itself doesn't have the power to spoil the strands, but when it's poorly done, it does.

Tips on the root braid

The crucial point to get beautiful braids is in the division. So, if you have difficulty in this part, train a lot or ask someone to help you do this division for you.

The biggest difficulty is in the rear division, as we cannot see. In this part, a tip is to put a mirror in front and another behind, so you'll be able to see better.