How to make braided wigsBraided wigs are a perfect for all those who want to have long pretty braided hair but don’t want to wait until their hair grows. Having a wig gives you a perfect flexibility of hairstyles. You can wear long braids today, your natural short hair tomorrow, and long braids again the day after tomorrow! Changing styles in a wink of an eye – isn’t it a girl’s dream? If you try to wear a braided wig once, you won’t want to part with it. Having this accessory gives you a lot of space for hairstyle creativity. You can wear the braids any time you like without spending painful hours in a hair salon. You can detach the wig at any moment without doing any harm to your natural hair. READ ALSO: Braid hairstyles for long hair What’s more amazing, these wigs are often handmade, so you can make one for you and not only train your creativity but also make a piece that meets all your demands. Custom-made things are usually more convenient and fitting than the ones you can purchase, so it’s a great idea to make such a thing on your own. Recommended for you Supreme Court vs FG: Strike looms as NLC issues fresh ultimatum to FG, Buha... You need to keep in mind that making such a wig can cost you a pretty big sum of money but it’s well worth all the money you spend. Besides that, if you discover a real talent for making braided wigs, you should think of making your personal business out of it. Before we get down to the actual steps of making a braided wig, let’s find out what you will need. Now, there are two main types of caps that are used for making wigs. Dome caps are more durable but they are also quite thick and don’t let much air through. Weaving caps with a u-shape opening are more breathable. You are free to use any of these types, whichever is more preferable to you. Recommended for you BREAKING: Court sends Okorocha's ex-commissioner to prison If you are good at sewing and can work with elastic fabrics, you can try to make a wig cap on your own. It’s not difficult if you measure your head properly. Make sure that the measurements are taken accurately and that the cap is not too tight. You don’t need the wig to cause a headache after the first several minutes of wearing. When you have chosen the best cap for your wig, here’s how to make a braided wig: steps and tips. Step 1: Prepare the hair extensions. Cut them as you like. If you are not sure, watch some online tutorials on working with hair extensions but you have surely seen what hair stylists do in their salons so you will be able to do the same. Step 2: Put the cap on the mannequin head and adjust it to the necessary size. If the cap is too big, you can always take it in with the help of the thread you have prepared and a needle. Recommended for you INEC chairman releases list of states where governorship elections will not... Step 3: Make the lace closure for braided wig. This means, cut a piece of the prepared lace, adjust it where you want it to be and after you secure it with several pins, sew it down. In case you are using the cap with an opening, you will sew the lace to it. If you are using a dome cap, you will need to cut a piece of the material out under the lace. Step 4: Make sure you have secured the lace piece tightly because the weight of the braids can be quite big for the delicate material. You don’t want it to tear your wig apart, do you! Step 5: Start making the braids. To do this, you will need to take a thin part of the hair extension, get it through a needle eye and pass the needle through the cap material. Then, pull out one end of the extension and make it hang out of the cap. Recommended for you "As it should be": Iyabo Ojo stirs reactions as she celebrates MC Olumo 'ob... Step 6: You have created a base, so now you need to take some more of the hair extension and start braiding or twisting as it was your own hair. Step 7: Keep on repeating the Step 6 until the cap is filled with braids as you like. However, you need to be very careful while filling the lace closure in order to prevent tearing and ripping of the fabric. Maybe, it makes sense to make braids in the front smaller just to reduce their weight. Advice: You may fill the closure by doing the braids around a thread and then accurately tack each of them to the closure. The thread will reduce the tension and load on the delicate lace and prevent the ripping. Step 8: Attach the wig combs or another security device. Some people may develop headaches due to wig combs. If you are one of them, try elastic bands that will keep the wig in place. Recommended for you "I used to fear Samson": Pretty lady walks 2 big lions as if they are dogs... Step 9: Giving the wig a finishing touch! You need to either trim the ends or simply go through with a lighter because it’s faster and easier. Be very careful! This done, put the wig into some hot water for a while, take it out, remove the moisture with a towel, apply some hair cream to add some shining effect. That’s it! You have created a braided wig! Recommended for you "The lady is dangerous": Man gets scared after girlfriend catches him cheat... The process that was described above is really time-consuming. You may guess from the time it takes to create one regular braid or one twisted braid. Of course, if you start in the morning and don’t distract, you will be through until the evening. However, it’s in case you make no mistakes and don’t need to redo anything, unbraid the already done pieces, or repair the cap. Well, you are free to use a less time-consuming method that is equally effective. Everything you need to do is get the braids done separately from the cap. That is, first you do the braids (or have them done by somebody else) and then attach them to the cap. Recommended for you "I reached out to her severally but no response": Actress Seyi Hunter revea... However, it’s better to fill the lace closure with the braids with the help of the method that was described first. It looks more natural and just like the braids that are made out of the real hair. You may need a crochet hook to pull the parts of hair through the cap at this stage instead of a needle with a big eye. You need the braids to have a loop that allows putting a thread through it. When you have enough braids to fill the cap, you just sew them tightly to the cap with the help of a thread that matches the color of the braids. The thread must be knotted really tightly but be careful with the lace part. In case you notice the signs of the ripping, add another layer of the lace underneath the first one. Remember to use the lace that matches the color of your skin so that it’s invisible in the front and that you don’t leave a too wide parting between the braids. If you do everything right, you will have a perfect accessory to enhance your style and beauty. Recommended for you "Give him a taste": Mum throws tantrums like baby in supermarket when son k... READ ALSO: Baby wool hairstyles you should certainly try in 2018 Source: Legit.ng Braided wigs are a perfect for all those who want to have long pretty braided hair but don’t want to wait until their hair grows. Having a wig gives you a perfect flexibility of hairstyles. You can wear long braids today, your natural short hair tomorrow, and long braids again the day after tomorrow! Changing styles in a wink of an eye – isn’t it a girl’s dream? READ ALSO: READ ALSO: