White Girl with Box Braids: How to Start and Mix Colors - Braidlay (2024)

FAQs

How long do box braids last on Caucasian hair? ›

So, how long can you enjoy the majesty of your box braids? With proper care, box braids typically last between 6 to 8 weeks. Yes, you read that right – almost two months of waking up to effortless style and grace!

Wrap your braids up every night.

Dudley suggests wearing a silk scarf or bonnet to keep frizz at bay. She also suggests using a silk pillowcase if wrapping your head at night is uncomfortable.

You can opt for natural hair colors, like dark brown or blonde. Or, you can go totally experimental and use fun, vibrant extension shades like pink or purple. If colorful box braids pique your interest, we've got you covered with tons of inspiration below. Ahead, find 10 examples of long box braids with color.

Colour mixing rules

Keep Colours like minded - Cool and Cool, Warm and Warm. You can mix either Cool or Warm Colours with a Natural Colour, to add a reflect. Always choose the Natural Colour first, to determine how Light or Dark your want your Colour. Do not mix Warm and Cool Colours.

Lightly overlap two different hair dyes to achieve a gradual ombre color. Gently twist your hair to blend the colors. Dip-dye your hair by bleaching the ends and then dipping them straight into the hair dye. Achieve split dye hair by parting your hair down the middle and dyeing each side a different color.

You want to avoid applying cleanser to the lengths of your braids and focus on the scalp. Dunbar suggests using a nozzle bottle, if necessary, to target shampoo along the parts of your braids. "Create small circular movements using your fingers or a small brush to lather and rinse," she says.

Braids will not damage caucasian hair if the hair parting can hold the amount of hair extensions added. Braids will not damage anyone's hair for that matter if this is kept in mind. Obviously, if you add 8-10 packs of extension hair to your natural hair, it is going to take some time getting used to it.

Micro box braids, or thin braids, can actually last for up to three months. This is because this particular type of braids has smaller parting sections, which allows more access to your scalp. More access means you can moisturize and wash your braids more easily and keep them healthy.

Mousse contain alcohol and other drying agents that may cause your hair to dry out. With that being said, though you can use it everyday, its best to only use when needed and take note in any changes in your hair.

Here's the rundown on why hair mousse should be a staple in your braid care routine: Soft Hold: Bids farewell to stiff braids and hello to flexibility. Fight Frizz: Tames flyaways and dismisses static for a smoother mane. Environmental Shield: Offers a layer of defense against the elements.

Can you mix braiding hair? ›

With any kind of hair braiding, preparation is key. If you're mixing colors, you need to do a bit more legwork to make sure the colors look good together and match your client's vision. Before you start, ensure your client's natural hair and braiding hair are clean and detangled.

Dyeing synthetic braids is a fairly simple process. You just need rubbing alcohol, acrylic ink, and a spray bottle. Then, you can pick a method of dyeing that is easiest for you—whether it be spraying or dipping braids in color. If you're dealing with natural hair, hair dye should be used instead of acrylic ink.

Try mixing colours together. Mixing two (or more) of the dyes together tends to deepen the overall colour. Go for similar colours, put them into a bowl and mix them together before you apply to your hair, adding the most of the colour you want the final result to resemble more closely.

Add a little brown colour to your blonde and black combination, and see how stunning you will look. This mixed brown and blonde braids hairstyle is simple save for the gold beads seen on a few braids.