Feathered and Tapered Ends on Braids: How To Prep The Braiding Hair 3

Feathered and Tapered Ends on Braids [Photos]: How To Prep The Braiding Hair [Video]

• Photos by Izey Hair in Las Vegas, NV.

When we say ‘feathered’ and ‘tapered’ ends, we are referring to the slim finish at the end of the braids. These braids start off with a specific size and gradually get smaller. This method provides  a natural looking braid and easy-to-seal ends.

Most extension don’t come pre-feathered or pre-stretched. A few do. If you’re a professional braider or you do your own braids, below is a video that shows how to prep the hair for this feathered/tapered ends. For those who’d rather purchase pre-feathered hair extensions/braiding hair, see below this  paragraph for suggestions.

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Feathered and Tapered Ends – Individual (Small Box) Braid

Feathered and Tapered Ends – Long Individual (Small Box) Braids

Feathered and Tapered Ends – Small Individual Braids

Feathered and Tapered Ends – Small Individual Braid 

• Pink-ish Red Braids

For DIYs:

How to Box Braid Your Own Hair With Feathered and Tapered Ends.

• Video by Praise Onaturals