Olaplex has amassed a loyal following because of its seemingly magical ability to smooth, soften, and strengthen damaged hair. But at $30 for 3.3 ounces, itβs not the most budget-friendly product on the market. Not to worry, though, because TikTok clued us into an easy, inexpensive hack to DIY our Olaplex at home.
Combine flaxseed and water in a pot. The more flaxseed you use, the thicker the gel will be. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. When it reaches the consistency of egg whites, use a cheesecloth to strain the mixture into a container. Mix in a few drops of mielle organics Rice Water Split End Therapy, The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density, CAMILLE ROSE Rejuva-Drops Grow Back Serum. Apply the mixture to hair and leave on for at least 10 minutes. Keep the gel in the fridge for about a week for continued use.
Knotless braids are the rave in today’s hair fashion even though knotless braids have been around since the 2000s.Celebrities like Beyonce, Zendaya, Jhene Aiko, Kelly Rowland, and Keke Palmer, to mention a few, have all rocked this particular hairstyle in all its glory. Traditional box braids are beautiful, but they also demand high maintenance. With knotless braids, there is no such thing: they’re easy to style as well as maintain.
Knotless braids are your typical box braids but without the traditional knot that is started at the base or root of the hair. Unlike traditional braids, which typically add extensions at the root, knotless braids begin with your natural hair and then extensions are fed in further down the braid.
Because knotless braids do not begin with a knot, thereβs very little tension on the scalp, thereby lessening the soreness that braids usually have, thereby allowing you to leave the salon headache-free. Itβll prevent tension bumps that occur when the hair follicle is inflamed, which causes a red sore to arise! Another major benefit of knotless braids is that you can style your hair and sleep comfortably straight after the appointment, without any pain!
They Serve as Protective Styles: If you want to take a break from styling your hair while still protecting it, knotless braids are the right choice.
They Are Painless: As I have mentioned before, traditional box braids require a tight hold on the hair roots which causes pain. Knotless braids do not require a tight grip and, as such, are painless.
A Natural Look: Because of how they’re installed, knotless braids give a seamless natural look.
They Are Low Maintenance Styles: Knotless braids only require that you oil your scalp/hair roots at least every three days to prevent dryness.
They Last Long: You can keep them in your hair for as long as you want. However, I advise that you only keep them in, for 4 – 8 weeks.
They’re Easy to Take Out: All you need to do is snip out with scissors where your hair stops on the extension and then begin to loosen the braids.
No Tangles/Knots in Your Hair Afterward: Since knotless braids do not start at the base of your hair, they don’t leave it all tangled up at the roots. So, you don’t lose much hair when you’re taking them out. Hey, there’s a reason they’re called “knotless”. In all, knotless braids don’t damage the hair.
allow me to retain all my new growth and protect the older parts of my hair.
enables me to moisturize my hair and scalp without issue, and cleanse and care for my scalp.
Possibly the only downside of having knotless braids is they donβt necessarily last as long as other braids tend to β four to six weeks. Hair Stylist explains that the longer you leave them in, the more hair damage can occur if theyβre not taken care of properly, or if the braids are heavier. It is always a great idea with any hairstyle to give your natural hair a break. If you are someone who braids your hair back-to-back, this can eventually take a toll on your strands and cause breakage or damage
Itβs important to take care of them with oils and nightly wrapping.
Another thing to keep in mind is knotless braids take longer to install than other braiding techniques as youβre consistently stopping to add extra hair.
You may love braids but don’t want to add extensions to your hair because of certain reasons best known to you. However, you can still rock braids on your head as though you braided them into your hair. How? Get a braided wig! Braided wigs are easy to wear, and the fun part is you can take them off and put them back on whenever you want! The best part? No one will even notice!
Do you like knotless braids? Ready to join the knotless box braid gang? Let us know in the comments below.
Passion twists are quickly climbing the ladder as one of the most requestedΒ protective hairstylesΒ at local braiding salons. The style is equal parts easy, breezy and glam, so itβs no wonder why itβs picked up traction on Instagram. Miami-based hairstylist Kailyn Rogers, known online asΒ The Boho Babe, is responsible for theΒ easy-to-maintain hairdoΒ thatβs Instagrammable (herΒ YouTube tutorialΒ on the look went viral).Β
If you want to give passion twists a try, we recommend first usingΒ Carolβs Daughter Goddess Strength Hair OilΒ on your locks. It wraps strands with moisture to helpΒ protect hair from breakageΒ and split ends that can often come with heavier styles (donβt forget your scalp!). Itβs also always a good idea to start with some hair inspiration since passion twists tend to take on a life of their own. Below, find six passion twist styles that youβll want to recreate.
A β90s Twist
β90s makeup and hair are having a moment right now and this style screams nostalgia.
On a scale of one to versatile, crochet braids are at the latter end of the spectrum. You can rock any style β from box braids toΒ loose wavesΒ β using a crochet hook and a cornrow foundation. The look is also great for relieving tension from your scalp (anyone whoβs ever had too-heavyΒ box braidsΒ knows the struggle) and gives you the look of aΒ protective styleΒ without the hours of sectioning and twisting. Other pros? Crochet styles can last for four to eight weeks and are easy to maintain. Just sleep with a silk or satin scarf orΒ bonnetΒ and keep strands nourished and frizz-free with a lightweight styling spray likeΒ Carolβs Daughter Monoi Repair + Protect Multi-Styling Milk. Keep reading for our favorite crochet hairstyles you can do at home.
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Butterfly Locs
Butterfly locs are an effortless-looking style thatβs perfect for summer. The style uses water wave braiding hair for a low-maintenance, tousled take on regular locs. It also takes less of a toll on your scalp than regular locs, because the hair is so lightweight. To achieve butterfly locs on your own, follow along with YouTuberΒ Crowned KβsΒ beginner-friendly tutorial below.
Half Crochet, Half Feed-In
If braiding isnβt your strong suit, this tutorial is for you. Starting with self-described βstruggle braids,β content creatorΒ Jarry The WorstΒ uses her fingers rather than a hook to loop her full, voluminous goddess curls into the back of her hair. She prefers to use feed-in hair on the front of her head for a neater, sleeker look.
Quick Box Braids
Box braids can feel heavy, especially around your edges. Thatβs why YouTuberΒ Sashie E TVΒ crochets her hair βas close as possible to the box, but not to the boxβ once she plaits her natural hair. The whole style took her less than an hour to complete, and her super-clean parts make it look like she used individual braids. Bonus: you donβt need to know how to cornrow to recreate this look.
Senegalese Twists
Senegalese twists, also known as rope twists, look gorgeous in any length or thickness and lend themselves perfectly to accessorizing with charms, shells and rings. For the most natural look, hair guruΒ TheChicNaturalΒ starts by cornrowing all of her strands back, except for the sides, which she braids upwards. Doing this also makes your twists look more realistic when theyβre pulled into an updo.
Ultra-Realistic Natural Hair
Weβre not going to lie,Β Seun OkimiΒ completely had us fooled into thinking she was rocking her natural hair in the first minute of the video. Turns out, sheβs just a whiz at installing hyper-realistic crochet hair. To start, she braids her hair straight back and stopped halfway down her head. In the back, she connects two braids and continues plaiting them horizontally. Then, she installs small sections of 4C crochet hair.
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