• Prep the Hair: Clean, blow-dry, and detangle your natural hair. Apply a smoothing gel, mousse, or edge control to the base of the sections to keep parts neat.
• Section the Hair: Use a rattail comb to map out your grid. Isolate the bottom or hidden sections where you want the "peekaboo" color to live, and clip up the top natural-colored layer.
• Start the Braid (Knotless or Feed-in):
• If doing knotless braids, begin the braid using only your natural hair for the first few turns to reduce scalp tension.
• If doing a standard feed-in braid, start a 3-strand braid with a small portion of your natural hair and braid 2 to 4 times.
• Feed in the Color:
• Introduce the colored braiding hair extension into the section.
• Tuck your natural hair behind the colored extension strands as you weave down. This hides your natural hair color completely beneath the bright accent color.
• Secure and Finish: Continue feeding in hair until you reach the desired length, braid to the end, and seal or secure the tips with an elastic or hot water dip.
• Layer the Top: Let the top layer of natural-colored braids fall over the peekaboo section so the color stays hidden until the hair is parted, flipped, or put into a ponytail.

• Gently cleanse the scalp between the braids, rinse thoroughly, and allow the roots and lengths to dry completely.
• Use a lightweight leave-in conditioner or braid spray as needed, avoiding heavy product buildup.
• Smooth flyaways with a small amount of mousse to keep the braids neat.
• Protect the style at night with a satin bonnet or scarf, loosely gathering longer braids to reduce friction.
• Avoid tight updos or repeated pulling when styling the hair to reveal the hidden color.
• For dyed human hair extensions, use color-safe products and limit heat styling to help preserve the shade. Follow the manufacturer’s care instructions for synthetic hair.
• Take down the style when excessive new growth, buildup, or tangling makes it difficult to maintain.