Goddess braids is an excellent protective hairstyle that comes in a variety of patterns and creates stunning looks. One of the best ways to style goddess braids is to weave in kanekalon hair that will add fullness and bright touch to your ‘dos. In this article, I will provide you with a step-by-step guidance, pictures and video tutorial so that you successfully master making goddess braids with kanekalon for yourself or your daughter.

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How Goddess Braids Are Different from Other Braid Types?

Goddess braids are very close to cornrow braids, the only difference being that gotti braids are thicker and raised higher. Again, both goddess locs and cornrows resemble French braids as they are braided close to the scalp. However, unlike in French braids, threads are crossed under, not over, each other, which makes the braid look tighter and stick out from your head.

What Hair Do I Need for This Hairstyle?

Another source of confusion is what type of hair you need to create goddess braids. While stylists claim that it’s possible to get gotti braids with your own hair, a few women and girls have hair that is thick enough to achieve full, voluminous braids. So to end up with the hairstyle that looks really goddess-like, you will need to “feed in” some synthetic hair (I will soon show you how).

Kanekalon hair is a relatively cheap and lightweight option, which is why it is the number one choice for feed-in braids. This tutorial features pink kanekalon hair that allows making goddess braids with color, but you can actually choose any other type of hair extensions for braiding and use the color matching your natural hair.

Advertisement If you want to do two goddess braids, it doesn’t necessarily mean you need two packs of synthetic hair. In fact, I use one pack split into four strands for this hairstyle. How do you decide how much braiding hair you need then? The thinner your hair is and the fuller braids you want to achieve, the more kanekalon you need.