A Road To Somewhere

                          The Wonders of Braids

Different ways to change your hairstyle this summer with simple braids

Ruth C.

Since summer is around the corner, you might be wondering what to do to
stay cool during those hot summer days. An easy way to survive the hot weather
is to braid your hair. Braids are great for the summer since they're easy to do, save
time, and keep you away from the hair salon or hot plat irons. Another advance of
sticking to braids is that there's and endless list of braiding hair styles that you can do
in less than ten minutes. For example braids can go from fishtails, waterfalls, dutch braid, 
to milkmaid braids. In addition, braids have become increasingly popular resulting in them being
worn by celebrities such as Kristen Stewart and Umma Thurman. Their popularity has lead to the
rise of different and unique styles, as time goes by people have started to try new things to set
their braids apart from other. One thing that is often done is the combination two types of braids
to make one. Aside from being easy to do, braids can be use to attend any kind of event  whether it
is formal or casual. In conclusion braids are a fun way to keep cool during the summer that will save
you time and money.

 Hair salons in the area 

The AR hair salon in 304 8th Ave may not be so popular but it does offer wide range of hair products and reasonable prices.












 
Known for its welcoming environment the hair philosophy located in 180 Mulberry street, seems to be quite popular and fair when it comes to prices.


The Studio 34 hair salon 201 E. 34 street seems to be very popular, its colorful display easily allow anyone to spot the salon amongst all the other stores around it.                      

Something New

  

4- Strand slide-up braid

Another fancy way to show off your braiding skills is to try out this 4-strand slide-up. I personally think this is a very difficult braid to do. Also I wouldn't consider doing it again because I have black hair, since is black you can’t see the details making it look like a regular braid.

Reverse fishtail

 

Although, it may seem like a normal fishtail braid, it’s completely different. The first step is to put your hair in a ponytail. After that you should the hairs from the outside once you separate it into two equal parts and begin over and not under. 

 Rope-twist pinwheel bun

Buns are a popular hairstyle that does not seem like it will die down anytime soon. One way to set your bun style apart from the others is to simply add rope twist to your ponytail before adding the bun maker. This hairstyle is very easy and can be done in 15-20 minutes. I suggest getting someone to help you because your arms will tire in the process.

Crown rope twist

This is a pretty easy hairstyle that can be done in 5 minutes. The first step it to create a deep part on the left side of the head. After that all you have to do is rope braid your hair all around your head. Once you’re finish just tuck the twist under the front twist. 

Bow braid headband

This type of braid is ideal to show off your braiding skills. Although, it seems extremely complicated, is pretty easy once you get the French braid in place. After that you can simply add the bows with a bobby-pin and leave out or curl the rest of your hair.