You can make curls with braids by utilizing methods such as using perm rods on the ends or creating a crinkly wave pattern.
Making curls with braids allows you to transform the look of your braided style, adding texture and volume to the ends or even throughout the hair. One common technique involves curling the ends of the braids, often seen with synthetic or human hair extensions used in braided styles like box braids, cornrows, or braided wigs.
Methods for Curling Braids
Based on the provided reference, two methods for achieving curls or waves with braids are highlighted:
1. Using Perm Rods
- Technique: Apply perm rods, typically to the ends of the braids.
- Result: Creates defined curls.
- Reference Insight: The video mentions a braided wig that was "curled with perm rods," indicating this is a successful method for achieving curls on braided hair or braided units.
2. Creating a Crinkly Wave Pattern
- Technique: Apply a specific method to the ends of the braids to achieve a wave effect. The reference indicates this is done "simply" to get the effect.
- Result: Produces a "crinkly wave pattern."
- Reference Insight: The video aims to transform the ends of a unit to this pattern, suggesting it's a distinct look achievable on braided styles.
Steps (General Process, often involving heat or hot water)
While the reference doesn't detail the how-to steps for these methods, creating curls or waves on synthetic or human hair braids typically involves setting the hair (e.g., with rods) and then applying heat or hot water to set the curl.
- Sectioning: Work with the ends of the braids or specific sections you wish to curl.
- Setting: Wrap the hair around perm rods (for curls) or manipulate it into the desired wave shape (for crinkly waves).
- Setting the Curl:
- Hot Water Method: Dip the rolled or shaped ends into hot (but not boiling) water.
- Steaming Method: Apply steam to the rolled or shaped ends.
- Heat Method: Use a curling iron or flat iron carefully over the set hair (less common directly on braids with synthetic hair).
- Cooling: Allow the hair to cool completely before removing the rods or unraveling the shape. This is crucial for the curl/wave to set.
- Finishing: Gently separate or leave the curls/waves as desired.
| Method | Tool(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Rods | Perm rods, Heat/Water | Defined Curls |
| Crinkly Wave Pattern | Various Shaping | Crinkly Waves |
Experimenting with the size of the rods and the setting time/temperature can help achieve different types of curls or waves, from tight ringlets to loose waves.
