I have a question too... Does Kanekalon work when you only braid part of the hair, and leave the rest loose?
like one would do with microbraids? good question! I would like to know too! bumping
(adding to her question, would the hair mat or tangle if let out?)
Human hair is best to use for that purpose.
However, to achieve a similar look with Kanekalon hair. Usually the hair is braided all the way to the ends and then the ends are dipped in boiling water for a few seconds and then unbraided. this will allow for a braid-out wavy look at the ends. If your hair is long Be sure not to dip your own hair in the boiling water.
I do not suggest leaving kanekalon hair out at the ends (straight) It tends to mat and kind of dread and usually will start to look bad faster than you want it to.
Another option is to roll or spiral the ends on flexi rods or sponge rollers.
The boiling water will set the curl and keep the ends from becoming unruly as quickly.
Cheaper dollar store hair that is labeled as Kanelalon has the following problems for me. (I AVOID THIS KIND OF HAIR- IT'S NOT REALLY A BARGAIN)
As previously mentioned, the packs are skimpy so you're not getting as much.
When dipped in hot water, it does not set as well, sometimes not at all depending on the brand.
If you are burning the ends. The smell is horrible and the SYNTHETIC hair melts like crayons and is hard to cap off the burnt end because it retains the heat longer.
HTH
