Braids

Jumbo Braids

Oversized braids taken from wide sections, so far fewer braids cover the head and each one reads thick and graphic.

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the style lands on your own photo instead.

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Sections run roughly an inch or wider, which cuts install time to a few hours instead of most of a day. The trade is weight: fewer, heavier braids pull on a smaller number of anchor points, so tension at the temples matters more here than it does with finer work. Because each braid is bulky in itself, the style keeps its shape pulled into a high bun and looks finished without edge control.

Suitsoval, heart, oblong face shapes. The bulk of each braid carries visual width beside the jaw, which fills out a long face and balances a narrow chin.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. Heavier sections need a dense root to carry the load, so thick curly or coily hair takes the tension far better than fine hair.
UpkeepGood for four to six weeks, and the daily work is mostly re-tying at night and washing in sections so the base does not build up.
Ask forAsk for jumbo braids on inch-wide parts, and say clearly that you want light tension at the hairline.

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Questions about Jumbo Braids

Who does the Jumbo Braids suit?

It works best on oval, heart, oblong face shapes. The bulk of each braid carries visual width beside the jaw, which fills out a long face and balances a narrow chin.

Does the Jumbo Braids work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. Heavier sections need a dense root to carry the load, so thick curly or coily hair takes the tension far better than fine hair.

How much upkeep does a Jumbo Braids need?

Good for four to six weeks, and the daily work is mostly re-tying at night and washing in sections so the base does not build up.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for jumbo braids on inch-wide parts, and say clearly that you want light tension at the hairline.

Can I try the Jumbo Braids on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Jumbo Braids on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.