All about Afrokos with Kanekalon

At the beginning of the 21st century, African trends were reflected in literally everything: music, clothing, jewelry, fashion. Of course, African hairstyles, namely Afro-braids with kanekalon, conquered the whole world. But the most popular hairstyle has gained not so long ago. Many - from little girls to adult ladies, prefer to do this experiment with their hair. This type of hairstyle is very extravagant, extraordinary. Of course, not everyone dares to do it. Although in life, braids are very practical and do not require lengthy styling.

The hairstyle allows the hair to take a break from blow-drying. Afro-braids, like any other hairstyle, have their advantages and disadvantages.

Hairstyle benefits:

• a wide variety of types of weaving;
• create an unforgettable and vivid image;
• visually increase the volume of hair, making it luxurious;
• hairstyles become unique;
• hair can be washed much less often, you do not need to comb it often.

There are also disadvantages:

• heaviness in the head;
• inconvenience to sleep, hair is very heavy; hands will be needed to roll over;
• curls are poorly washed, collect dust and dirt;
• own hair becomes brittle, brittle, split ends.

To braid Afrokos, we need:

• artificial fiber or thread;
• comb-comb with sparse teeth and a pointed tip;
• clips and not very large hairpins;
• colorless gum;
• threads;
• specially designed superglue;
• gel, mousse.

Weaving afro braids at home is not at all as difficult as it seems. To do this, you need to adhere to a certain scheme.

Brush them to the back of your head so that you can stab them with clamps. Then leave a small row of hair in a horizontal position. Break the left curls into strands in straight vertical rows. Without exception, all strands, except for one, should be curled with flagella and fastened separately from each other.

Take a strand and supplement it with kanekalon so that they connect in the middle of the entire length of the artificial threads. We braid a regular pigtail, using the ends of the kanekalon as two strands, and the third - our own hair. So continue in turn with all the stabbed strands. When all the curls are over, separate with a new horizontal row and continue to the end. In a similar way, braid all the braids, the final ones should be near the forehead.

The traditional type of African braids involves weaving ordinary braids from three strands, two strands are the ends of the kanekalon, and the third is a strand of your hair. There can be up to 500 braids. The method of fastening the curls to each other also differs. Namely, they need to be soldered, fastened and clamped. Of course, tone, length, model may vary.

The classification of Afrokos is varied.

• One of the most common hairstyles is considered Zizi's braids. These are ready-made thin kanekalon braids. It will take several packs of artificial fiber. Zizi can be wavy, twisted or straight.

• The next type is the Senegalese braids. Weaving takes place with a rope. This weaving resembles a spiral. Namely, two strands of hair are curled together. Women look extravagant and cute. You can wear a similar hairstyle for a month and a half or more. In time, weaving takes about 5 hours. An interesting option is Thai braids.

• For those with an energetic lifestyle, French braids. They are very comfortable and comfortable to wear. Weaving occurs both with the use of synthetic fibers and from your own hair. The highlight of this hairstyle is the tight-fitting braids along the length of the head. Drawing can also be anything: snake, zigzag, geometry. It is not worn for long, just as it is done.

• Ketrin Twist or Ketrin Twist de Lux - this hairstyle is suitable for fashionistas. Thin pigtails curled into curls. These braids look good and stay on the head. Do not get confused while wearing. And they can serve up to 4 months.

• Pony tail or pony tail. This is a variant of strict Afro-braids. At the ends of the braids, an even or curled tail flaunts. It is woven for a long time, it is recommended to wear it for 3 months.

• Suitable for short hair Afrokos Gofre... These are ready-made kanekalon braids. Give a kind of piquancy. Weave into their hair. The maximum socks are 3 months. The weaving process itself takes 4 hours.

Afro-braids do not require special care, however, it is necessary to understand certain aspects for longer wear and accuracy. To make the braids last as long as possible, use the recommendations of specialists.

• It is not recommended to use hair dryers, irons. Afrokos do not like high temperatures. Even steam rooms and saunas are contraindicated. Afrokos can melt as they are made from synthetic fibers.
• You need to wash your hair no more than once every ten days using a special shampoo.
• Balms are strictly prohibited.
• If you suddenly notice a protruding hair from the hairstyle, then with the help of scissors it must be cut off.

• Of course, individual braids can be intertwined and reinforced.
• You cannot go to bed with wet hair, this will also lead to negative consequences.
• If you want to take off your pigtails, then you should not do this at home, it is better to use the services of a specialist. This will significantly reduce the damage done to your hair. A professional can easily remove unnecessary curls, while at the same time doing harm to his strands to a minimum.

If you still decide to unbraid your braids without the help of others, then you need to follow in this way:

• cut the pigtail where the native curls end;
• dissolve and remove the remaining kanekalon;
• comb your hair well so that you can comb out the strands that have fallen out;
• to wash hair.

Afrokos are a hairstyle that changes the feeling internally. When experimenting with your hair and choosing this or that hairstyle, you should not abuse weaving. It must be remembered that the hair gets colossal damage. You can be fashionable and stylish "in moderation", and then again return to the usual style and type of hairstyle.

To learn how to make afrokos with kanekalon yourself, see the video.