Best kind of braids to result in nice, wavy-curly hair...?

I have medium-length hair, just past my shoulders, and I've recently been braiding it after a shower, leaving the braids in overnight, and taking them out in the morning for curl.

I was wondering, what kind of braids result in the best curl? And how many? One big French braid doesn't get my hair curly enough, but people keep telling me that more than one will make my hair too 'crimped' looking.

I have a bit of a round face - and hair thats too curly makes me look plump-er.

Thanks in advance!

Best kind of braids to result in nice, wavy-curly hair...?

Try doing an increasing number of plaits (sorry...braids!) until you get the effect you like the best. I would have thought two would not be too dramatic. If you start them as close to the top of your head as possible then you will avoid the annoying straight bit at the top. A French plait is a good way to achieve this and I find that adds a nice bit of volume too. I find the more plaits the merrier (though I can't do French plaits sadly) but then I do like huge hair! I would try four; perhaps experiment when you're not going anywhere the next day :) try 'looser' braids for a less frizzy effect.

Best kind of braids to result in nice, wavy-curly hair...?

You should dry your hair after your shower and put it into two french braids. To avoid the overly crimped look, don't braid them too tight. You can experiment with it to see how tight you should make it for however curly looking you want it. Best of luck!

Best kind of braids to result in nice, wavy-curly hair...?

I like to have curly hair sometimes too. With my hair, all I have to do is put it in two braids overnight after a shower. It totally works.( but after your shower, brush it first so it will be better in the morning. Then put in nice tight braids.) Sleep with them in and then in the morning take them out but don't brush them. It will look UGLY. (that is what the brushing before thing was for.) Good luck with your hair!

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