This may also be dependent on the amount of product buildup or new hair growth you've acquired in the weeks following your install, though many people tend to remove theirs at around four to six weeks. 'After that, you may jeopardize your natural hair due to product build up or scalp and hair tension,' she says. Since braids in general are considered low-maintenance protective styles, you can keep knotless braids in for as long as you feel necessary to give your natural hair a break, though Taylor doesn't recommend keeping them for longer than two months. Generally, you can expect to pay anywhere between $200 and $600 for knotless braids. The smaller and/or longer they are, the more they might cost. Knotless braids can be installed in small, medium, large, and jumbo sizes, and can be mid-back length, waist length, or butt length. 'For a trained braid professional, the average cost could range from 300 to 600. That's dependent on a few different things, including the length and thickness of the braids and also who you entrust to do the job. So, obviously, youre all in on knotless braids, but its good to take a moment to consider the price tag first.

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Knotless braids are typically installed using a feed-in technique: the braid begins with your natural hair being plaited from the root with extensions slowly added to the braid as it gets longer, where as traditional box braids feature an extension being knotted around your natural hair at the root - hence why these have been given the 'knotless' identifier. 'Box braids are tightly knotted at the root, which increases tension on the scalp and edges.' 'The braids lie flatter in different styles, including ponytails, buns, and updos, because they appear less thick,' Taylor says. The major difference between the two styles, though, is that knotless braids have a smoother appearance at the base of the braid.

Knotless box braids are similar to traditional box braids in that both are protective styles that can be worn for weeks at a time in order to tuck away the ends of the hair and keep manipulation at a minimum. If you're a frequent wearer of braids and other protective styles, then there's a good chance you've already joined the ever-growing knotless box braids fan club - but if you haven't, there are a few things worth knowing about the popular, low-tension alternative to box braids, starting with what they are and what really differentiates them from other braided hairstyles anyway.īefore you book your first appointment, we spoke to hairstylist Annagjid “Kee” Taylor, who told us everything you should know about getting knotless box braids.

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