Jumbo hair: how to take care of synthetic strands + hairstyle tips

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To make braided hairstyles with extensions, the jumbo is a great option and has several advantages

The synthetic hair chosen to make the braid extensions is essential to the final result of the hairstyle. Jumbo is one of the best known and its characteristics tend to please those looking for a look more similar to natural yarn. That's because, unlike kanekalon, it doesn't have the overly shiny look that resembles doll locks. Want to know all about this type of fiber? Come with Stay Diva to check it out!

Jumbo is the lightest option for box braids

The main characteristic of jumbo yarns is lightness. Compared to the other types of synthetic hair, it is the best option for those who don't want to suffer so much with heavy braids that are difficult to handle for hairstyles. But it is very important to keep in mind that, due to the large amount used to fill the entire head with the box braids, the jumbo also ends up weighing a little. After all, you'll be adding more hair in length and, as light as it is, it's not the same thing as just having your natural locks.

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Jumbo fiber can be sealed for finer ends

Another great advantage of the jumbo is the possibility of sealing the ends to make a more aligned finish. With a thermal shock that helps stick the fibers together, you get rid of the frizz and dry appearance at the ends of synthetic hair. This technique helps those who like to do hairstyles with their own braids, without the help of hairpins.

To carry out the sealing, just separate a container with hot water and another with cold water. Align the ends with your fingers and try to gather as much as you can before sinking your braids into the hot reservoir. Then just go alternating between the two pots at least four times. You can repeat the sealing whenever you find it necessary.

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You can curl the jumbo at home for other hairstyles.

The jumbo is very versatile and, in addition to allowing it to be aligned with the seal, you can also use thermal shock to wind the fiber. You know those crochet braids hairstyles made with curly jumbo? You don't necessarily need to buy it with the curl. Especially because it is not always easy to find this type of synthetic hair and the colors are not the most varied.

So, choose the straight jumbo in your desired color and make your own curly hair at home! Just wrap locks of hair on barbecue sticks or bigudinhos. The thinner the object, the smaller the curvature at the end of the process. In the case of the stick, you can control this with the spacing between one turn and the other, leaving it longer for more open curls. Then just do the thermal shock with hot water and then cold. Finally, dry the toothpicks or bigudinhos and your jumbo will be curly.