Feed-in braid designs

In the feed-in technique, small portions of extensions are added gradually. The finished braid should start fine and gradually become thicker; these variations compare rows, curves and updos.

Rear view of two thick, straight feed-in braids separated by a centre part, running close to the scalp and hanging down the back — Two thick feed-in braids A centre part and two close-to-scalp braids that gradually become thicker.

Four straight feed-in braids that gradually become thicker from the roots — Four straight-back feed-in braids Each row starts fine and gradually gains thickness along its length.

Eight straight stitch feed-in braids with evenly picked-up sections and parallel partings — Eight-row stitch feed-in braids Evenly picked-up sections create a stitch effect along eight straight rows.

Lemonade-style feed-in braids with a deep side part, all curving around the head and falling over one shoulder — Lemonade feed-in braids A deep side part with all braids curving towards the same shoulder.

Curved feed-in braids alternating thin and thick rows from the roots through the lengths — Thin and thick curves The curved paths alternate thicknesses while maintaining a gradual increase in size.

Feed-in braids directed into a high ponytail at the crown — High feed-in ponytail The rows rise from different angles and meet at one point.

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