Video: Guide to Faster Hair Braiding

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About the Expert

Aisha Maundy

Aisha Maundry of Hair by Nia, a hairstyling professional with more than 14 years of experience in the field, first learned the art of braiding from her grandmother while growing up in Trinidad and has continued to sharpen her skills ever since. Maundry specializes in the art of transforming a woman’s natural hair into a work of art through the use of two-strand twists, micro braids, extensions, weaves, corn rowed designs and other techniques. Her use of natural products and techniques to revive damaged hair and promote healthy hair growth has helped make Hair by Nia a rising star in the hair industry. Clients include Abe Elam of the New York Jets, entertainment fashion stylist Liesel “Q” Quami and HBO Boardwalk Empire Milliner Maia DeRoche.

Transcript

Hi, I'm Aisha, and I'm a natural hairstylist. There are so many hairstyles out there to choose from, and braided hairstyles can be the most intricate and stylish to choose from. However, they take the most time to do. Especially if your date is going to be in 15 minutes. So, I'm going to show you some tips on how to braid faster. First, choose a hairstyle that I'm comfortable doing or you've practiced. Second, use a leave-in conditioner of your choice, or a spray bottle filled with water to keep the hair together as you style it. A paddle brush to smooth it out after you've sprayed it. And then use your finger tips and create a rhythm as you braid. It allows you to not have your fingers getting caught between the braid to slow you down. And as you can see, I'm also just using my index and thumb to go down. Voila. I'm Aisha, and these are tips on braiding faster.