Zizi braids (Senegalese)

Features of Senegalese braids

Many of the fair sex strive to make their appearance unusual, without resorting to any complex and expensive procedures. An excellent option for a non-standard and at the same time practical hairstyle are Senegalese braids , which are especially popular among ladies who are not afraid to attract the attention of others. Such braids have a certain ethnicity, but at the same time they can be amazingly beaten with the help of modern accessories.

These braids originate on the African continent, in the Republic of Senegal. This is a special type of weaving from twisted strands that form a tourniquet. Senegals appeared in the 70s as a slogan for the civil rights of blacks. The participants of this movement cultivated the culture of hairstyles of their people.

Today, Senegalese braids are one of the fashion trends that radically change the image and add a twist to the appearance. They differ from the classic braid in that they have only two strands that are involved in weaving.

Hairstyles based on Senegalese braids can be completely different. For example, depending on the color, thickness, length and degree of twist of the woven strands, you can get tight or soft, almost smooth or embossed, multi-color or plain bundles. The load on your own hair, which is exerted by Senegalese braids, is somewhat less than when weaving classic Afro-braids, therefore it is believed that "Senegalese" are well suited for those who first decided to make themselves an Afro hairstyle or for those whose hair is not particularly strong and thick.

Senegalese braids: care

They are unpretentious in care, but certain rules must be followed in order to preserve the beauty of the hairstyle.

• Wash your hair no more than once a week. In this case, it is better to dilute the shampoo 1 to 2. If you wash the Senegals more than once, they quickly stretch.
• The scalp should be moisturized with coconut or peppermint oil.
• Forget hair conditioners . Replace them with sprays and spray on the tourniquets every day.
• During sleep, collect your hair in a ponytail and tie a scarf so that the braids do not fray.
• Make corrections promptly. After the hair has grown 2 cm, weave the braids or trim the stray hairs.
• If you decide to dry the braids with a hair dryer , then dry with "cold air". Especially if synthetic materials are woven into the bundles.
• You need to unwind the pigtails very carefully, it is better to do this with an assistant

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any afro braids , Senegalese weaves have their own advantages and disadvantages that must be considered before creating such a hairstyle. The main advantages of such harnesses include a number of characteristics.

• You can weave such braids, almost regardless of the original length of natural hair, so this hairstyle can be embodied by a larger number of women. A sufficient length of natural strands is 7 centimeters.
• These braids are not as heavy as classic African braids, they put less pressure on the root zone. Therefore, this hairstyle is quite acceptable for weakened and thin curls.
• Thanks to the possibility of weaving artificial strands of various shades into the bulk of the hair, you can give your hair any color, as well as use ombre technology and the material that will change tone depending on the lighting. Some strands are even able to glow in the dark.
• Harnesses can be made independently if you have some experience in braiding, as well as free time.
• With such a hairstyle, there is no need to wash your hair every day. Therefore, it is often chosen for travel.
• Thanks to the weaving of artificial hair, you can experiment by creating bundles of various thicknesses.

This hairstyle also has disadvantages.

The service life, as a rule, does not exceed two months compared to other African weaving methods.

The hairstyle cannot be supplemented with any accessories, beads and other decorative elements, for example, as in dreadlocks. They will increase the load and shorten the life of this hairstyle.

After braiding, you need to regularly care for such harnesses, using a variety of different means to maintain their presentable appearance.

Buy Senegalese braids

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