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It usually takes five to nine hours to get my hair braided.

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I assumed this was unavoidable until I came across a hack that can cut your braiding time in half.

That said, its still a secret menu item at her salon.

The fakeout technique cuts down half of the time it takes to complete the service, says Kamara.

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What throw in of hair do you need for fakeout braids?

Weft bundles are multiple pieces of loose hair held together at the top by a strip.

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Non-weft bundles don’t have a thin piece of twine or a band holding the hair together.

As tempting as it might be to only buy one or the other, you doneedboth.

Be mindful that the two types of human hair should match in texture, color, and length.

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(Remember, this isnt ideal, but is better than getting hair bundles that dont match.)

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Youre paying for speed when it comes to this style.

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Kamara charges $380 for the fakeout technique compared to $420 for regular boho braids.

That puts your grand total, on average, around $600.

Like with any protective style, you’ll want to start with clean,moisturized hair.

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If a wash service isnt included in your appointment, thoroughly cleanse your hair and scalp beforehand.

Kamara says the order doesnt matter here; eventually, both steps have to happen.

This will activate the curls for a vacation-ready look.

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Keep yourscalphydrated with a nourishing treatment.

Dermatologists recommend spritzing your scalp every four to seven days when your hair is in a protective style.

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Generally speaking, you should spray your scalp one to two times a week.

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