How to do Knotless Braids

Step 1: Grab a rat-tail comb

Get a rat-tail comb handy, but always keep in mind to try this hair on thoroughly washed, detangled, and blow-dried hair. Use the comb to part your hair in any shape you want. The comb will help you create sleek and sharp partings.

Step 2: Style your extensions

You can also add extensions to increase the length and volume of hair. A small amount of hair can be added when you start plaiting the braid, rather than adding the hair where your original hair ends.

Step 3: Start braiding

Always start from one side of the head. Part the hair in three strands and start by passing the outside strand across the center followed by passing the other one across the center. This process is repeated until you reach the end of the hair.

Step 4: Plait from root to tip

Select the shape you want to create whether triangle or square and then take roughly one-inch-thick hair using a rat-tail comb and start plaiting from the root to tip.

Step 5: Repeat the process

You must follow all the above mentioned steps for the creation of similar plaits from one side of the head and continue to the other side.

Step 6: Dip the ends in hot water

You can dip the ends of the braids in hot water to seal the ends. You can remove excess water using a towel. This process is optional.

Step 7: Style your edges

You can also trim the edges if you like. Although it may seem an insignificant point, but edge styling can give beautiful results to the knotless braids. These styles of braids are well known for their good comfort and ease on your hairline.

Step 8: Use a holding spray

You can avoid unraveling by applying a holding spray. This helps in making sure that these braids put less tension as well as stress on your hair and scalp. Further, these look more lighter and nearly natural looking braids.

Step 9: To get your braids to last

This hairstyle can last and look good for weeks if you maintain it properly. Moisturize hair and scalp by applying hair oil once every week. Wear a scarf before going to bed.

Step 10: You’re done!

You have now mastered styling your hair in knotless braids.