Twist Braids

Twist braids presently

The art of braiding has evolved according to the culture of people. Wearing braids protects the hair from heat or damage. It is not advised to wear braids for more than 8 weeks because it can lead to breaking of the hair. It is quite a difficult task to keep up with the new trends of twist braids that come in every day. Now, even those who do not like braids have taken a liking to them. It is seen as the new cool. Twist braids may not be that tight like in the olden times but are rather worn freely according to the persons’ taste. With twist braids, you can experiment with the different hair brands that are available on the market. They don’t have to perfect but should be according to your own style. Most people are now embracing twist hair crochet braids. You can adorn your braids with ribbons or barrettes to make it more beautiful.
More complex types of braids have included fishtail braids, five-strand braids, rope braids, French braids, and waterfall braids. The materials used for making braids are either gotten locally or are imported. If the manufacturer doesn’t import the raw materials to make the hair, they rather import the finished product and sell it on the market. Braids are similar to weaving out a pattern. Twist braids have now become a form of art. Twist braids are for different occasions – whether you want a better daily look, or you’re attending an event, or you simply want your hair out of your face, you can opt for them.
Now, ombre spring twist hair extensions are one of the major fashion fads. There are even Senegalese twist braids which come in kanekalon and toyokalon. The kanekalon is the silky hair for braiding and the Toyokalon is the yaki type of hair for braiding. Some others may prefer human hair for twist braids but the problem with using that is in the fact that the braids will come off. The nature of human hair is not made for braiding. That is why either the kanekalon especially is preferring to give it a smooth and anti-loose finish. You can braid your twist in a large size, or very small, according to your taste. But most people like it a bit medium-sized so that it is not too difficult when its time to take it off.
The smaller the size though, the longer hours you have to sit. Some find the long hours punishing and so will prefer the larger size so that it can be done early. This will enable them to attend to other important things. Gone are the days when you spend the whole day in the salon. Hairstylists have even developed new methods of going about twists.

Braids go way back

Braids date back to 3500BC. The styles that were in existence included Dutch braids and more. Braids were worn to show societal status, religion, the ethnic group that you belong to and many more. At other times, it was used to show marital status, power and wealth. Even men had their hair braided in some tribes.
Braids have been undoubtedly traced back to African culture. They are very popular with women. It is said that braiding started from the Himba of Namibia. Among some tribes, braids were used to identify themselves. Braids will never go out of fashion. This is because it continues to make those who wear them look good. Even during the slave trade, it has been documented that the slave workers were seen with braids. Those who worked on the plantations were supposed to be neat and presentable hence the men and women had tight braids, and cornrows. The styles were mainly African traditional but with time, other European and Native American lifestyles influenced the hairstyles.