
One should be smaller than the other, about 1/3, while the other is 2/3. Now take one strand of the extensions and separate it into two pieces.Section off one layer of hair at the bottom, just above your neck, and separate it into three smaller pieces.You can start by washing your natural strands and applying some natural oil after it’s dry.Here’s how you do it, it is really simple: It is a great style that looks even better because the extensions allow you to make them long and cool. They look amazing and also protect your strands from damage. You can also use box braids in order to braid your extensions in. How to Do Protective Style Box Braids with Extensions? Repeat these steps for all of the cornrow braids and that’s it!.Continue down to the end of the hair and keep your braid consistent, not too tight, and not too loose.If you need to, you can also add another piece of the extensions further down the cornrow and continue braiding.So you’re working with one strand of real hair and two strands of the extensions. Start doing the first cornrow and don’t pull on the hair, just gently fold it.Take one extension strand, fold it in half and place the fold on the natural strand.Start on one side of the hair and section the first piece.You will need single pieces of extensions that you will braid into a regular cornrow.It is one of the most simple ways to do it and it is done in no time. How to Braid Extensions into Your Natural Hair?įirst, let’s take a look at a great way of installing extensions on black or African hair by braiding. When done properly, all of them look completely natural and are safe for your locks. Many different braiding techniques allow you to seamlessly attach extensions of different lengths and styles. So if you want to braid your black or African hair with extensions, there are many ways in which you can do that and achieve great looks! Not only can you braid hair with extensions, but can also braid the extensions into your strands which is a great method of installing them. The section you added hair to, between your left thumb and index finger, is the new center strand.The great thing about extensions is that they give you amazing density and incredible length, as well as look completely natural so you can do anything you would with your natural locks. Grab it with your right hand, and move it to the right, making it your new right strand. Pick up the center strand of the braid again.Grab this new section with your left thumb and index finger to add it to the right strand of the braid. Slide your thumb against your scalp just below the section, gathering a small section of hair. Using your right hand, pull up a small section of unbraided hair from the right side of your head.Grip the left strand between the last three fingers of your left hand and your left palm and grab the right strand with your left thumb and index finger.You should be able to tell it apart from the rest of your hair - it'll be slightly elevated above the hair that hasn't been braided yet. Let go of the center strand, and allow it to hang between the left and right strands.It might take you a few tries to get it right, but it's easier once you're comfortable with the grip. This is where the "French" part of the process comes in. Up until now, you've done a regular braid.
