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How to cornrow your own hair, step-by-step
1. verify you detangle thoroughlytrying to braid knotty hair will make the process 10 times harder.
And while youre braiding, you also have to pull your hands all the way through.
I usually use a blow dryer and dry the hair just to get it to stretch a bit.
Its not required, however, says Harris.
I usually use the comb attachment so the heat isnt going directly on the hair so theres that separation.
hairdresser and owner of Magic Fingers Studio
Its much less voluminousmeaning I can get smaller, neater braids with far less skill.
You dont want it to smell moldy, says Harris.
To get precise sections, youll need arat tail comb($4).
Harris says to start by parting the hair into four sections so straight down the middle and then across.
This way, you have less hair to work with at a time.
Start your part in the front section of your hair.
Then continue from the line you made through the bottom section.
So it definitely helps to part in sections.
When you do this, your braids can end up frizzy and dry.
hairdresser and owner of Magic Fingers Studio
Start with a gel like theShine n Jam Magic Fingers Gel($12).
This conditioning gel helps to keep your hair moisturized while eliminating flyaways.
Its very important that you keep your fingers on the scalp and very close together, says Harris.
So you have to pick up a little bit of hair at a time.
Harris likes theAmpro Vitamin E Oil($10).
Vitamin E oilencourages hair growth and health.
Put the mousse all over and then tie a durag over your hair to seal down any flyaways down.
But, Harris says totake your braids outafter two to three weeks.
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