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There were 30 questions found in this category:
 Do I use the same method with Two-Strand Twists that is used with Kinky Twists?
Yes, the techniques are exactly the same the hair is different. Kinky Twists are done with a kinky textured hair and Senegalese twists are done with regular synthetic hair.
- Do you need to have your hair relaxed in order to get Micro Braids?
Your hair does not need to be relaxed in order to have Micro Braids. In fact, I recommend waiting at least 2 weeks after your hair has been relaxed before you get it braided again.
- For Yarn braiding and twisting, is there any special yarn I should use? Or can I just use regular yarn you can get at a craft store?
Yes, you can use regular yarn that you would get at a craft store.
- How can you wash micro-braids and get all the dirt out?
It is difficult to get all of the dirt out of the braid but, it is possible. You should be using a clarifying shampoo. This will rid the hair of all unnecessary dirts and oils. Once you've washed your hair you will need to moisturize your scalp with a creme based moisturizer. You will also need ...
- How do I get the braid close to the scalp?
Try starting the braid off with a cornrow. Do not cornrow down more than once, but cornrow down at least twice. This will ensure that the braid stays put.
- How do I keep my braids clean after I put them in?
You will need to wash your hair like you normally would. You can either use a dry shampoo or you can use a clarifying shampoo.
- How do I keep my braids from coming loose?
I like to use a bit of “Pump It Up” spritz. It’s very sticky, but holds pretty tight.
- How do I keep the hair close to the scalp once I start to braid?
Have you tried starting the braid off with a cornrow? Cornrow down at least once, but no more than twice. This will ensure that the braid stays put.
- How do I know what amount of hair to seperate in order to braid a certain size braid. (Ex. large, medium, or small)?
It all comes with practice. The more you do it, the better you will figure it out.
- How do you attach the Micro Braid hair to the piece parted out for starting the braid?
Try starting the braid off with a cornrow. Don’t cornrow down more than three times, but at least once. This will ensure that the braid does not slip and is close to the scalp.
- How do you do the slip-knot technique for Micro Braids?
The slip-knot technique is done by taking a small piece of the extension hair and wrapping it around the two fingers holding the hair together. Once you’ve wrapped the thin piece of hair, loop it up and pull to tighten. Tie it in a double knot - and there you go!
- How do you seal the ends of microbraids when your using human hair?
Some use nail glue or spritz to deal the ends of the Micros. We don't suggest using the nail glue unless you're an experienced braider, but the spritz works fine.
- How should I price my braiding services?
You could base your prices on an hourly rate. You have to remember that your time is very valuable - and that is basically what you're charging for. Keep in mind that your hourly rate does not have to be the same for each style. For example, your rate for Micro Braids might be more than for Weav ...
- I am trying to do my own Micro Braids. Do you have any tips on finger positions that would be different from doing another person's braids?
Braiding your own hair can be challenging, but it’s possible. The best advice I can give is to try to do what’s comfortable for you. My finger and hand positioning does not change that much when I’m braiding my own hair. Sometimes I may have to turn my head a certain way in or ...
- I have been braiding for quite a while now and still havent found "THE BEST" way to start cornrows while adding bulk hair.
Starting with 3 strands of "bulk" hair is the method Marquetta teaches in her videos.
- I have really short hair that's about an inch long. Do I have to wait until I can cornrow it?
The length of your hair for braiding is going to depend on the braider. Most braiders will say hair must be at least 2 inches long to avoid extreme discomfort.
- I ordered your Micro Braids DVD and noticed you didn't show how to do the slip knot technique. Why didn't you show this - and will it make your braids last longer?
The reason why I didn’t demonstrate the slip knot technique in the video was because at that time, the knotting technique was not too popular and my clients were damaging their hair during the removal process. In my opinion, it does not make a difference in how long your braids last, but i ...
- I purchased your video, and I can't seem to keep the ends twisted on my Kinky Twists. How do you get the hair to stay twisted? I will twist about halfway down, and then they start to unravel. Help!
Be sure you're twisting the hair individually prior to twisting them across each other. You're going to need to do this all the way to the ends. Not doing this causes them to unravel. If you're still having this problem and you are twisting properly then just use a clip on the ends until you're ...
- I understand how to do Kinky Twists, but I am having trouble with the knot at the beginning of the twist. Do you have any tips on how I can get the knot closer to the scalp?
Try starting the twist off like a cornrow. Cornrow down once, but no more than twice. This will ensure that the knot is close to the scalp.
- I want to learn how to Yarn Braid. Is this the same yarn you can buy in the arts and crafts stores? Also, can you burn the ends?
Yes! I do my yarn braids with regular yarn from the craft store. And yes, the ends burn just like synthetic hair.
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