Braids Basics
Braids are simple to understand. You take three or more pieces of hair. Then you weave them together. It’s just like making a rope with hair.
You can get many kinds of braids:
- Big braids
- Small braids
- Single braids
- Many braids all over your head
The best thing is? You can undo braids anytime. Just take them apart, and your normal hair is back.
What Are Dreads?
Dreads are not like braids at all. They are ropes of hair that form on their own. Your hair gets tangled and locks together. This makes thick strands that look like ropes.
You can’t just undo dreads. Once they form, they stay that way. The only way to get rid of them is to cut them off.
Time and Work
Braids:
- Take a few hours to put in
- Last a few weeks
- Can be taken out fast
- Easy to change to a new style
Dreads:
- Take months to form
- Last for years
- Can’t be undone
- Are a long-term choice
Daily Care
For braids:
- Wash your scalp
- Keep hair moist
- Cover them at night
- Redo them after 6-8 weeks
For dreads:
- Wash with special soap
- Keep them dry
- Take care of new growth
- Be patient while they form
Easy or Hard?
Braids are easier because:
- You can change them
- They don’t take long to make
- You can undo them
- You can try new styles
Dreads are harder because:
- They take long to form
- You can’t undo them
- They need special care
- They’re a big change
What to Pick?
Pick braids if you:
- Like to change your hair often
- Want quick results
- Don’t want to keep one style forever
- Like to try new looks
Pick dreads if you:
- Want one style for a long time
- Don’t mind waiting
- Can take good care of them
- Want a natural look
True Facts
About braids:
- Anyone can wear them
- They don’t have to hurt
- They can be any size
- They protect your hair
About dreads:
- They need to be clean
- Any hair can form dreads
- They take time to form
- They need regular washing
Important Things to Know
Braids and dreads both look nice. Braids are good if you like change. Dreads are good if you want one style for a long time.
Both styles need care. Both can be pretty. Pick what feels right for you.
Think about:
- How much time you have
- What you want your hair to look like
- How long you want to keep the style
- How much work you can do on your hair
