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3 Braiding Tips For Maintaining Tight Tension

Artist—Patricia Plymire

By DinaC·February 07, 2022

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Braid Education: 3 Tips For Creating The Perfect Stitch

Loose, bubbled braids got you down? From basic cornrows to intricate designs, braiding can be an intimidating technique to perfect. That’s why we had expert braider Pati Plymire (@queenofthesouth512) teach her braiding techniques on BTC University and she broke it ALL down.

Scroll down to learn everything from creating clean partings to avoiding braid bubbles and her go-to advice for at-home care. Want to learn more? Click here to receive unlimited access to Pati’s class on BTC University!

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