All About Kanekalon Afrokos

At the beginning of the XXI century, African trends were reflected literally in everything: music, clothing, decoration, fashion. Of course, African hairstyles, namely Afro-braids with Kanekalon conquered the whole world. But the hairstyle gained the most popularity not so long ago. Many, from young girls to adult ladies, prefer to do such an experiment with their hair. This type of hairstyle is very extravagant, extraordinary. Of course, not everyone decides to do it. Although in life, pigtails are very practical and do not require long styling.

Hairstyle gives your hair a chance to rest from drying with a hairdryer. Afro-braids, like any other hairstyle, have their drawbacks and advantages.

Hairstyle Benefits:

• a wide variety of types of weaving;
• create an unforgettable and vivid image;
• visually increase the volume of hair, makes them 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, it will require the help of hands to turn over;
• ringlets are poorly washed, collect dust and dirt;
• own hair becomes brittle, brittle, split.

To braid Afrokos, we need:

• artificial fiber or thread;
• comb comb with rare teeth and a pointed tip;
• clips and not very big 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 must adhere to a certain scheme.

Comb them to the back of the head so that you can stab them with clamps. Then leave a small row of hair horizontal. Break the left curls into strands in straight vertical rows. Without exception, all strands, in addition to one, curl with flagella and fix separately from each other.

Take the strand and complement it with kanekalon so that they join in the middle of the entire length of the artificial threads. We braid an ordinary pigtail, using the ends of the kanekalon as two strands, and the third - our own hair. So continue in turn with all the strands stabbed. When all the curls end, separate them with a new horizontal row and continue to the end. Similarly, braid all the braids, the final should be near the forehead.

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

The classification of afrocos is diverse.

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

• The next view is the Senegalese braids. Weaving occurs with a tourniquet. This weaving resembles a spiral. Namely, two strands of hair are twisted 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.

• Those who lead an energetic lifestyle will suit French brady. They are very comfortable and comfortable to wear. Weaving occurs both with the use of synthetic fiber and from your hair. The highlight of this hairstyle is the tight-fitting pigtails along the length of the head. A drawing can also be anything: a snake, a 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 pigtails look good and are stored 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, a flat or curled tail flaunts. Weaves for a long time, it is recommended to wear 3 months.

• For short hair fit Afrokosa Corrugation. These are ready-made braids from Kanekalon. Give a peculiar piquancy. Woven into your hair. Maximum socks - 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, accuracy. To afro-braids served 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. Afro-braids can melt, as they are made of synthetic fiber.
• You need to wash your hair no more than once every ten days using a special shampoo.
• Balms are strictly prohibited.
• If you suddenly noticed a protruding hair from the hairstyle, then with the help of scissors it must be cut.

• Of course, you can twist individual braids and strengthen them.
• You can’t go to bed with wet hair, this will also lead to negative consequences.
• If you want to remove the 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 the hair. A professional will easily remove unnecessary curls, while minimizing harm to his strands.

If you still decided to braid the braids without the help of others, then you need to follow 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 fallen strands;
• to wash hair.

Afro-braids are a hairstyle that also changes the inner feeling. Carrying out an experiment with your hair and choosing one or another hairstyle, you should not abuse braiding. It must be remembered that hair gets tremendous harm. You can be fashionable and stylish "in moderation", and then again return to the usual style and type of hairstyle.

On how to make afrokos with Kanekalon yourself, see the video.