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Stretched Braid Out on 4C Natural Hair
For stretch, texture, and volume that lasts for days, the braid out is the undefeated champion.
Want a stretched, wavy, or crimped look? Our guide to the braid out shows you how to master this classic set style for maximum length, volume, and texture.
Table of Contents
What's inside this guide
Did you know?
Braiding is one of the oldest and most fundamental hair practices. Using braids as a "set" style to create a stretched, wavy texture has been a common practice for generations, long before it became a staple of the online natural hair community.
KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE
Benefits
Maximum Stretch: Provides more elongation and reduces shrinkage more than a twist out.
Creates a Wavy/Crimped Texture: A different pattern from a twist out's coil.
Lasts for Days: The stretched texture holds very well.
Reduces Tangles: Keeps hair stretched and organized.
Voluminous Results: Creates soft, fluffy volume when separated.
GALLERY
How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle
Tips
Ask a stylist for a "braid out set" or "plait down." Specify if you want it done on wet or dry/stretched hair (wet for more definition, dry for maximum stretch).
People also ask
Question & Answer
What's the difference between a braid out and a twist out?
A braid out provides more stretch and results in a wavy or crimped texture. A twist out provides more definition in a coiled or 'S' shape pattern, but with more shrinkage. The number of strands used (3 vs. 2) creates this difference.
