They get their name from the braid installation method of 'feeding in' increasingly thick pieces of extension hair as the stitch braid cornrows are created.įeed-in stitch braids come in a variety of forms, designs and colors allowing you to really get your creative juices pumping. What Are Feed-In Braids įeed-in braids are essentially cornrows and often done as stitch braids.

Also, a good braiding pomade may be integral in achieving the ultimate shine and styling success. Your braiding expert stylist will also want you to be sure that your hair is very moisturized and detangled beforehand for more braiding ease. For this, the Sensational Pre-Stretched Synthetic Hair is a great option that will get the braiding job done. When creating feed-in stitch braid styles, your braider will need to use good synthetic extension hair. You can do feed-in braids with box braids, with one or two ponytails and many other design patterns. Once the natural hair braid is started, the stylist will add in the synthetic braiding hair to create long cornrow braids that still look defined and natural.įeed-in braids are an increasingly popular cornrow style because of their length and natural appearance. When doing feed in stitch braids, a starter braid is created with the client's natural hair. The purpose of feeding in the added extension hair in feed-in stitch braids is to add thickness, and sometimes length to the braids. The style got its name because of the row patterns resembling cornfields. Stitch braid style feed-in braids share a history with the traditionally popular African braiding natural Black hairstyle known as cornrows.Ĭornrows were originally worn by indigenous people in Africa from as early as 3000 B.C.

Feeder braids into a ponytail