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• Method 1 of 3: Braiding Box Braids with extensions
• Method 2 of 3: Braiding cornrows with extensions

Learning to braid extensions can be a time consuming process that requires patience. The most common ways to braid extensions are box braids, cornrows crochet braids. While they can be time consuming, each method is easy to learn.

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Method 1 of 3: Braiding Box Braids with extensions

1. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner before braiding it. Small braided extensions usually last longer, so start with clean hair and scalp. Make sure your hair is dry before braiding it.
   • You can also cut the extensions to the desired length before braiding them. If you are going to use the full length of the extensions, then you can leave them as is.
2. Divide your hair into small, even sections. For box braids, you're going to braid lots of strands into small, long braids. Start the process by splitting your hair into small, even, box-shaped pieces. Then secure each part with a small rubber band in a bun. For best results, use a comb and make sure your hair is combed down before starting.
3. Twist the extension around your natural hair. Keep your natural hair taut while twisting the two strands of the extension around the natural strand of hair. If you can't quite get it by twisting it, just cross the extensions underneath the natural hair. You now have three different strands of equal size.
4. Braid a few strands. With these three first strands, braid a first piece of the braid - to begin with. Then slide the extension up towards the scalp to secure the braid.
   • Be careful not to braid the hair too tightly. This can otherwise cause serious damage to the scalp and your hair.
5. Weave the natural hair with the extensions. Divide the natural hair into two strands. Do the same with one of the extensions. Combine one of each of the strands into two new strands. Now two of your strands should be a combination of a natural hair strand and an extension. You should still have three separate strands of hair at this point.
6. Secure the end. When you reach the end of the extensions, secure the ends with a small hair tie or other method.

Method 2 of 3: Braiding cornrows with extensions

1. Take a line of hair aside. Start your cornrow by delineating a long, narrow section of hair. This part should be in a straight line from your scalp to your neck. Make sure to separate the edges as clearly as possible.
   • Secure the hair that is not in the cornrow with rubber bands, clips, hairpins, or another tool for your hair. You want to make sure that the rest of your scalp hair doesn't get caught in the cornrow.
   • Comb the hair straight back in the canal before starting.
2. Separate a thin section at the scalp. To start your cornrow, you will need to create the base for the braid. Start by taking a thin, even section from the front of the section, close to the scalp.
3. Braid cornrows in your hair. To prepare your hair for crochet braids, braid your hair into cornrows. You can make 5-6 large cornrows or smaller braids.
   • The number of cornrows you braid in your hair may depend on the type of extensions you braid in your hair. If you braid bulky extensions, you can weave less cornrows in your hair.
   • Crochet braids are braids where you first make cornrows and then weave the extensions into the cornrows using a clamp-crochet method.
4. Repeat the same crochet procedure. Once you've pinned an extension, repeat the same process at the very bottom of the cornrow. Place them as close together as you want depending on the look you're going for. You can twist or braid the extensions when you are done attaching the extensions.