What are braids with kanekalon and how to weave them?

Modern fashion trends are making adjustments to the decoration of hair and the creation of hairstyles. The use of material such as Kanekalon belongs to this newfangled direction. Thanks to the available varieties of such trendy raw materials, weaving has become popular around the world, so colored strands are widely used in home and salon creating hairstyles.

Bright and creative strands, woven into intricate little afro-braids or large French braids, have remained in the trend for more than one season, so the innovation began to be used not only in everyday life, but also at designer shows of world fashion houses. In fact, Kanekalon is a high-quality fiber of artificial origin, which in its appearance and tactile sensations is very similar to a natural lock of hair.

Weaving such material is practiced not only in braids, today with the help of Kanekalon dreadlocks and other voluminous and fashionable hairstyles are created.

A distinctive advantage of raw materials is the possibility, in the presence of little practical experience, to braid your favorite hairstyle model from braids on your own at home, which makes the material even more popular. Multi-colored strands do not represent any harm to human health and the environment, however, the effect of their use will be simply stunning. Most often, manufacturers paint their products in flashy colors, and you can order or purchase Kanekalon freely available at retail or in an online store.

A similar way to emphasize their hairstyle is used in everyday life, as well as for the stage image. In order to weave material, there are no age, racial or gender restrictions. Therefore, an ordinary girl, woman or even a child can use the news of the hairdressing industry. In addition, Kanekalon is suitable for owners of any color of skin and hair.

Even in everyday life - at school or at work, and not just on vacation, in the absence of a strict dress code, such hairstyles can be worn by everyone without exception. However, hairdressers and stylists still recommend to be guided by the recommendations of specialists in the selection of a suitable hairstyle with colored material in order to take into account all the nuances of appearance, oval face, forehead height, etc.

Today in specialized salons you can buy two varieties of Kanekalon. Classification is based on the composition.

• The first group includes material that includes the natural components of algae with a composition of completely harmless dyes. Such products stand out for a longer operational period, ease of use, so it will be much easier to weave such strands for ourselves because of the texture of the material. In addition, to fix the ends of one thick braid or several small ones can be better and more reliable.
• The second variety of products is also not harmful to human health, however, its composition does not contain natural components. Such products are characterized by a shorter period of use, the strands are a little more difficult to care for (this applies to heat treatment), and a special adhesive will be needed to fix the ends. However, artificial strands are better cleared of all kinds of contaminants with conventional hair care products.

Also, products are different in their texture. Today, the following strands for weaving are distinguished:

• direct products;
• twisted strands;
• products with the effect of corrugation.

According to the color criterion, decorative material has a more extensive classification.

• Kanekalon-fluor - the type of raw material, which is distinguished by the ability to shine under the influence of artificial ultraviolet radiation from lighting devices. This is the option chosen for attending events and parties in nightly entertainment venues or in open areas.
• Chameleon - This variety has its own characteristics that relate to color. We are talking about shade changes when the material comes in contact with sunlight.
• Ordinary material which is presented in a wide range of colors.

To classify the last subgroup, it is worth highlighting the most trendy shades of strands.

• At the peak of popularity remain acid pink, purple and other varieties of bright colors, as well as all their shades. Such materials are suitable both for dark hair and for fair-haired, representative of the fair sex, regardless of age.
• For lovers of delicate images and styles, the manufacturer offers shades that are close to natural black, ashy or straw.

Kanekalon is divided into several types according to the type of created hairstyles.

• Afro-braids, which on the head can be from 20 to 200 pieces. As a rule, this option is applicable for owners of hair, the length of which is more than 6 centimeters. In this case, the effect of the hairstyle will increase in direct proportion to the number of thin braids. After fastening, the braids can be worn as you like - having gathered in a large braid, tail, bundle or left in its original form.
• Spikelet It has many variations, and together with the strands of Kanekalon you can decorate the braid festively and unusual. There are such spikelets with bright artificial inserts: a fish tail, a zigzag spikelet, double, with a canecolon on the side and around the head.
• For ombre decoration You can use bright plain strands, as well as with the transition of completely different shades from one to another. It is better to entrust this type of weaving to an experienced craftsman or to preliminarily study the step-by-step instructions for implementation.
• Also braids with kanekalon of different colors make on medium-length hair or on short haircuts. In this case, it turns out with colored inserts to increase the length of the hair for the period of wearing braids.

• With Kanekalon you can weave french braids. Their number depends on the desire of the client. Therefore, on the head there can be one multi-colored braid, two or more. They can also be placed in different versions. Usually the lines are placed in the standard position, but if there are a lot of braids, then the master can lay them in a circle.

Based on the recommendations of professional hairdressers, the ideal hair length for weaving braids with kanekalon will be a length of 15 centimeters. Also, before creating a hairstyle, wash your hair and apply a moisturizing and softening spray or gel.

It is worth highlighting a number of mandatory rules that should be followed when operating kanekalons for weaving any varieties of braids:

• artificial material should be as qualitatively and securely attached to natural hair as possible;
• regardless of the number of braids and their thickness, weaving should be very tight;
• To facilitate the process of creating hairstyles with additional strands, it would be more appropriate to use professional hair styling and hair care products that will help to untangle the hairs if necessary.

In order to understand the process of weaving the material, you can follow the step-by-step guide, which is applicable not only to the master, but also for independent work. In the case of weaving two French braids, the algorithm of actions will be as follows:

• first, the hair must be divided into an even parting or performed in a zigzag shape;
• one part should be fixed so that it does not interfere with the work;
• comb the first half and smooth it so that the hair does not become electrified;
• Further, a colored artificial strand is fixed around the first part of the hair in the form of a knot, the reliability of fixing the kanekalon with a hairpin can be improved;
• then the French braid is woven according to the standard scheme, however, in the course of work, multi-colored material should be laid on top of a natural strand;
• at the end, the already braided multi-colored braid should be tied with a transparent elastic band, and one of the strands is hidden, wrapped around;
• so that the hair does not fluff and remains smooth in a braid, it is best to finish them with clay or paste at the end;
• the second braid is braided in a similar pattern.

To weave a French volumetric braid, on the contrary, it is worth performing the following actions:

• at the base of the central strand it is necessary to fix the kanekalon;
• then weave the braid very tight, laying a multi-colored insert on top of the natural one;
• in the course of weaving, a little hair should be pulled along the sides, while leaving the middle tight;
• at the end, the hairdo is fixed with an elastic band, which can be hidden by wrapping with a natural or colored lock and fixed with varnish.

Depending on the type of weaving and the number of braids, the duration of wearing the hairstyle will vary. However, hair that will be braided for more than one week will need to be taken care of. As a rule, hair with Kanekalon is easy to care for, this process can be carried out at home alone, without the help of a master from the salon and any special equipment. The washing technology represents the following actions:

• first, a braid or several braids need to be moistened with water;
• then you should dilute the shampoo with a small amount of water in a convenient container, prepare a sponge;
• using a sponge, the composition is applied to the hair, left on the head for 5-10 minutes;
• then the hair should be washed under warm running water;
• get wet with a towel.

The period that you can wear braids with Kanekalon does not depend on the length of natural hair. Based on how tightly braided braids are, as well as on their number, you can walk from 2 days to six months with a hairstyle with colored strands. However, if the strands are knocked out or too swollen, the braids will have to be untied early.

Colored kanekalon after it has been removed from the hair can be reused. After removal, it should be washed and dried, and after drying, use again.

There are a number of recommendations regarding the period of wearing braids with colorful inserts:

• voluminous French braids are made for about 5-7 days;
• two spikelets with kanekalon will have a neat appearance for no more than 3 days;
• Afro-braids last longer than anyone, so you can walk with them from 3 weeks to 6 months.

Using ordinary weaving with colored strands today, you can emphasize your original image, but weaving several braids from the back of the head when using soft pink inserts will allow you to make a truly original hairstyle. In order to assemble all the weaving together, you can use a high beam, which should be decorated with the same colored material at the base. This option will be universal, therefore suitable for both dark-haired girls and blondes.

For bold and extraordinary solutions for the use of multi-colored kanekalon, weaving afro-braids with several colors of artificial inserts will be an excellent option. Rainbow thin braids will decorate any youth look, and long braids can be collected in a colored bundle or worn with a bright and free waterfall.

The color of the used inserts can be selected for any thematic image. A good combination will be the use of Kanekalon ombre, with which you can make voluminous and delicate braids in a pink-turquoise version, which is also suitable for a summer holiday or a bright party with a dress code in a floral style.

About how to weave colored braids with kanekalon, see the video below.