Tree Braid Your Way to A Pain-Free Hair Weave
What are tree braids, you ask? A tree braid style - also known as invisible braiding - is a method used to attach hair extensions using either loose hair or pinch braids.
That means you do not need to worry about using a bonding substance like glue and there is no fear of being poked by a sewing needle. This is the perfect option for people who want to avoid hair care chemicals.
Basically, you will follow the cornrows instruction guide, while weaving in hair extensions in a pattern that you choose.
Here is one example of a invisible braids pattern...
- Make two 3-strand cornrow braid crossovers
- Pull out a section of hair extension
- Make one cornrow braid crossover
- Pull out a section of hair extension
- Repeat from the start
The fewer crossovers you do and the more you pull out sections, the more "invisible" the braids will be.
Since this innovative artistry involves several hours of cornrowing, this hair style is best left to a professional. Done wrong, this hairstyle is the easiest one to turn into a "hot mess." Think inferno.
On a positive note, a professional stylist with invisible braiding experience will likely suggest that you use hair extensions with a wavy curl pattern. This will mask the cornrow foundation even more.
If your hair is layered, then you may have trouble cornrowing (unless you use extra hair to help set the cornrows as well as pull out hair for the tree braids).
When using a straighter hair pattern, complete coverage of the braids may be harder. Choose a hair style that highlights the pairing of braids with loose hair. Hair buns and other updos are a great start! Another alternative is to add loose hanging microbraids that are the length of your hair to accent the hair style.
The tree braid hairstyle is typically finished off with the bangs off to the sides of the face. If you are concerned with hairstyle face shape options, then be happy if you are an oval, round, or square. If you have larger forehead, then ask your stylist ahead of time to arrange the cornrows so that you can have full bangs.
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