What kind of braids are you doing? Are they cornrows, or micros? Big or small? Depends on how small they are and how tight you weave the braid (not at the roots, but the braid itself)it should stay on its own. If not, I know many people opt to use a dab of nail glue to stop the braid, but if you do this, be sure to braid down PAST the actual hair before applying the glue.