There are three main ways that you can use your hair in your Craft, to use strands within your spells and potions, incorporate magic into your hair care routine, or to use your hair as braid/knot magic. Most of these ideas focus on long hair, apologies! If anyone has any other suggestions for hair magic for short haired people - please add them on!

At this point, it is time to start adding new sections of hair to get that French braid look. Remember that you are crossing the right-most section over the center section, then crossing the left-most section over the new center section. T ake the left section, cross it over the middle one. Then take the right strand, and cross it over the new middle strand. You've created the first stitch in your three-strand braid!

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Start braiding, all the while keeping your intention in the forefront of your mind, say it out loud or under your breath if you like. These braiding tools can make it look like you know how to French braid even if you haven’t taken the time to learn. French Braid Tool Topsy Tail Loop Hair Kit Our research indicates that straight hair needs to be washed more often than other hair types since straight hair tends to more oily than wavy, curly or kinky hair types. Known for the details in her stitch braids, in 2009, Stasha launched Magic Finger’s Studios, what started as a braiding salon in Brooklyn, and has since evolved into a licensing partnership with Ampro, where she developed and launched her own custom product line under the Shine n Jam imprint. Working closing with Ampro, Stasha’s Magic Finger’s Shine’n Jam has become the #1 product for braiders across the world. The success of the partnership led to product extensions such as mousse, sheen, combs, oil, and hair bonnets. The newest partnership added to the Trinidadian braiders resume is her pre-stretched braiding hair, Magic Finger’s Hair, made with 100% Kanekalon. She has also invented the Magic Helper which is a unique tool that saves braiders time on prepping hair. Another popular tool is the Magic Hair Braiding Set, which is a flexible, wavy tool that can sit in your hair to keep your braids uniform and neat.

Getting this right-to-left and left-to-right crossing pattern down can take some time, so don’t get frustrated if it takes you a few tries to get it right. 4. Begin Adding New Sections of Hair You should start with the initial braid, which should include crossing the one strand of hair over the other about three or four times. Next, you just need to keep repeating this cross-over pattern. You should end up using all of your hair, and you will notice that you run out of sections of hair to incorporate into the braid as you work your way down. They have a protective outer layer, so your hair won’t get tangled up in the rubber, plus there aren’t any metal parts that could damage your strands. Frequently Asked Questions Wash your hair with shampoos with specific ingredients and scents to suit your intent for the day - for instance, citrus for energy increasing, lavender for relaxation and soothing, teatree and peppermint for productivity.The way I incorporate my hair into my practise is to use it as a form of knot (braid) magic. Braiding hair whilst having an intention in your mind is the perfect way to set that intention and wear it with you for the day. As you braid your hair, set your intention for the day within each weave. You can either visualise your intention whilst braiding your hair, or sing/ say it out loud. For instance, you can make a little rhyme to sing whilst braiding your hair, and be all Rapunzel like! You can try starting from the side of your head, creating French braid pigtails, or even trying a Dutch braid. The styling options are only limited by your imagination. 1. How to Prep Your Hair for French Braiding Looser dutch braids or english braids lend themselves to magic relating to relaxation, cleansing, anti-anxiety, calming, soothing, and defensive magic. At night brush your hair, starting at the left side and finishing at the right, all whilst visualising the stresses and struggles of the day being brushed away, and relaxing vibes being brushed in. This works for short hair too, if you have no hair, you can do the same thing by stroking your scalp in downwards movements.

Finally, you need hair ties that won’t cause breakage, these rubber hair ties usually work pretty well.For the easiest version of the three-strand braid, position yourself in front of a mirror and bring all of your hair over one shoulder to the front. Brush through your hair to create a smooth and knot-free base. Start by using a wide-tooth comb or a hair brush designed for curly hair to detangle your hair and remove any kinks. The amount of braids is dependent on how you’d like it to look, your hair type, and if you’d like to add extra magic (i.e. number magic) you can braid your entire hair in one big braid, or just do one or two small braids throughout your hair. Finish it off with a hair bobble with a colour that matches the intent, green or yellow will work well. To go a bit extra, weave your braids with green or yellow ribbon. Hello everyone! As you may know, I am very attached to my hair, and it’s one of the things I like best about my physical appearance. A persons’ hair has long been associated with spirituality; with many world religions placing doctrine on hair, whether in regards to covering it, not cutting it, or something else. As such, it makes sense for your hair to play a part in your Craft, especially if it is a part of yourself that you are particularly proud of.