How to Do Knotless Braids on Natural Hair

Knotless braids are one of the most popular and protective hairstyles for natural hair today. Knotless braids start with your natural hair and gradually feed in braiding hair unlike box braids. Knotless braids give a lighter, more natural look with less tension on your scalp. The instructions are to help beginners, and people who like to save money from home. whether you would like to start braiding services help out a friend, this step-by-step guide will walk you through this process. With practice and patience, you will achieve this easy beautiful look from home.

1. Rat-tail comb
2. braiding hair
3. braiding gel
4. hair clips
5. scissors
6. Hot water
7. towel
8. wide tooth comb

Prep and detangle the hair.

Wash or spray your hair and apply detangle chemical. detangle fully using wide tooth comb to prevent pain and breakage while braiding your hair.

Part the hair into sections

use rat tail comb to divide the hair into sections. secure each with clips, this helps keep your parts neat and manageable.

Part and clean your first row

starting from the nape, use the rat tail comb to create whatever desires parts you desire. apply braiding gel on the part to create and sharpen the parts.

Prepare for braiding hair

separate the braiding hair into small, medium, or large pieces that you will be gradually adding. lay them out in order so you can grab pieces as you go while braiding.

Start the knotless braid

Begin by griping a section of natural hair and start with a few plaits using only the persons natural hair. which creates the "knotless" base.

Feed in braiding hair gradually

after 2-3 plaits, start feeding in small, medium, or large pieces of braiding hair. Use your thumb and pointer finger to add each piece seamlessly under the braid for natural look.

Braid to the ends

continue feeding in hair until the desired thickness is reached, then braid all the way down to the ends unless you want to tie a knot at the ends and create a curl or hair left out at the ends.

Seal the ends

Dip the finished braids into hot water to seal them and prevent unraveling.

Drying the hair

use a towel to dry any water drips, if not enough you can use blow dryer

Style and finish

Apply oil and mousse or foam for a laid shinny look, wrap the hair in a silk scarf to set the style.