box braids w/ extensions

[JanellNatural]

Does anyone know what you do to the ends of box braids? Do you burn them or tie them in a knot?

[Ms-gg]

burn them with a lighter or heat a knife on the stove and slice it. I had the knife method done I think twice as a child in the 90's so I honestly couldn't tell you what you are suppose to do.

[SweetHoneyLocs]

You can boil some water, dip the braids in them. Use a towel so you don't burn your neck, etc....

Not sure if works on human hair extensions.....but this method works and looks great.

[Suzi_Q]

^^^ that's how I have mines.. I never been a fan of burnt tips, the place I go to won't do it unless you request it.

[nickib]

I do the boil water method too cuz the burnt tips are scratchy. You can set the ends on perm rods before you dip them to have curly ends

[Akomas_Angel]

Yup, most of my clients chose to have their ends dipped in boiled water.

****Quick tip: If you choose to burn the ends, you can use a metal duckbill clip to help avoid scratchy ends. Use a lighter (I use matches though) on the very tip of the braid. Let it burn for 1 or 2 seconds. Open the clip and clamp down on the braid to stop the flame and to seal the ends. It typically produces a small bulb on the end of the braid that prevents the scratchy feel.

ETA: A clip like this one

[KinkyCurlyAC]

Does anyone know what you do to the ends of box braids? Do you burn them or tie them in a knot?

Dip them in boiling hot water to seal them.....if you want crinkly ends, braid before dipping in the boiling water