microbraids
Minuscule woven strands
Microbraids are extremely small, thin braids, typically created by sectioning hair into tiny portions and braiding each one individually.
The style can take many hours to complete and results in dozens or even hundreds of uniform plaits that hang freely or can be gathered into other styles.
Microbraids are popular as a protective hairstyle, keeping natural hair tucked away to minimize damage and reduce daily maintenance.
She wore her microbraids pulled back in a low ponytail.
Scalp-hugging braided rows
- twistsRotational bends or turns
- locsMatted rope-shaped hair
- extensionsAdditions that lengthen
- afroRounded curly hairstyle
weave · edges · parting · sectioning · scalp · salon · stylist · hairdresser
Smooth and elegant
- neatOrderly, or undiluted
- versatileCapable in varied contexts
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- refinedPurified or cultured
polished · uniform · symmetry · texture · fine · delicate · intricate · detailed
Interlaced on loom
- interlacedWoven together crosswise
- entwinedWrapped around one another
- fineAcceptable in quality
- tinyExtremely small in size
thin · lightweight · flexible · pliable · strand · pattern · rows · uniform
Dividing into segments
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- patienceCalm during delays
- laboriousRequiring considerable effort
tedious · painstaking · detailed · time-consuming · endurance · effort · perseverance · diligent
cornrows
Scalp-hugging braided rows
- twistsRotational bends or turns
- locsMatted rope-shaped hair
- extensionsAdditions that lengthen
afro · weave · edges · parting · sectioning · scalp · salon · stylist · hairdresser · beads
sleek
Smooth and elegant
refined · polished · uniform · symmetry · texture · fine · delicate · intricate · detailed · tailored
woven
Interlaced on loom
- interlacedWoven together crosswise
- entwinedWrapped around one another
- fineAcceptable in quality
tiny · thin · lightweight · flexible · pliable · strand · pattern · rows · uniform · dense
sectioning
Dividing into segments
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- patienceCalm during delays
laborious · tedious · painstaking · detailed · time-consuming · endurance · effort · perseverance · diligent · thorough
microbraidsloose waves
Soft, open hair curls
straight hair · loose curls · beach waves · wash and go · afro
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