Principles of Braiding
- Every set of braids is for one scalp and one scalp alone. There are no duplicates and no replications. Even your own scalp will change.
- Give additional support to those who need it. You will have weak spots. You will have tender spots. They will need additional support. Provide it.
Support can be provided through twists. Each supported braid will be comprised of three twists. They will typically reside around your hairline (nape to temple). They may also generally sit in the upper hemisphere closer to the face. - Safeguard broken ends. Aside from the tender and sensitive, you may have strands that end close to your scalp, the broken. Lock these away with twists ie. work these into supported braids as well. These supported braids may be scattered across your scalp or centred about a critical area.
- Keep tension from the immediate surface of your scalp. This may be done by weaving your own hair for a millimeter or two before working in any supplementary braiding hair.
Additional note on layers (for supplementary hair).
Follow the gradations in your hair along the front of your hairline. Maintain natural layering of sideburns, "baby hairs", etc.