Braids for Alopecia

Braids For Alopecia – Braiding Style for Alopecia: Individual Box Braids

There are multiple types and causes of Alopecia (Hair Loss):

• Androgenetic Alopecia
• Telogen Effluvium
• Anagen Effluvium
• Alopecia Areata
• Traction Alopecia

Types of Hair Loss in Women

Name of Braiding Style:

My client requested Individual Box Braids. As seen in the photos below, my client suffers from some form of Alopecia. She attempted treatment with a dermatologist a few years ago.

• Step (1)

I cornrowed a circle around the bald spot. I added a little bit of extensions to the cornrows for volume and extra protection.

• Step (2)

I sewed a weave net to the cornrows. I used the stronger net with slightly bigger holes for reasons you’d see in the next step.

• Step (3)

I used a crochet needle (latch hook) to attach braiding hair to the net.

• Step (4)

I braided the hair on the net (Individual Braids).

Finished product . . . .

I used pre-stretched Xpressions Braiding Hair for this style.

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