Braids can be hot! - Solange Inspired waist length braids

[Endlesslegs]

So proud of me! So last week I got bored and decided I wanted to try something new. Im not usually a braids person but I absolutely LOVE these! Its two toned, waist/hiplength.

I got bored of my weaves, lace fronts, and wanted something fresh, so went back to an oldie but a goodie! Went to the shop, got some braids and hooked myself up

Oh and by the way, Ive heard quite a few people say braids dont look good, or are not professional. I disagree, it depends! I wore these braids for an interview on wednesday - not in a bun, just pulled back with a head band and left free flow and still got a job at one of the biggest hedge funds in the world 2 days later! *stunts* so ladies, its all about the styling not the style itself and also how you carry yourself of course lol xx

What do you think ladies?

My inspiration

Solange

Me

Here is a vid with more pictures and rambling about how and why i did it! Please check it out if you like! Can you tell I'm excited?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiZB...SApycHTooPh3E7sDIDXrZgpfl3rE3mM&feature=inbox


and here is one I did earlier, well, 3 years ago when my hair was much shorter

 

[Myjourney2009]

So proud of me! So last week I got bored and decided I wanted to try something new. Im not usually a braids person but I absolutely LOVE these! Its two toned, waist/hiplength.

I got bored of my weaves, lace fronts, and wanted something fresh, so went back to an oldie but a goodie! Went to the shop, got some braids and hooked myself up

Oh and by the way, Ive heard quite a few people say braids dont look good, or are not professional. I disagree, it depends! I wore these braids for an interview on wednesday - not in a bun, just pulled back with a head band and left free flow and still got a job at one of the biggest hedge funds in the world 2 days later! *stunts* so ladies, its all about the styling not the style itself and also how you carry yourself of course lol xx

What do you think ladies?

My inspiration

Solange

Me

Here is a vid with more pictures and rambling about how and why i did it! Please check it out if you like! Can you tell I'm excited?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiZB...SApycHTooPh3E7sDIDXrZgpfl3rE3mM&feature=inbox


and here is one I did earlier, well, 3 years ago when my hair was much shorter

They look nice and wow how long did those take.
Girl I've never heard this before. I've worn braids on a job interview as well and got the job at Merril Lynch a few years ago.

The resume should speak for itself.

 

[MzSwift]

I love it!
You rock those styles very well!

 

[Endlesslegs]

I love it!
You rock those styles very well!

OMG YOUR FRO IS AMAZING!!!! *drools* Thank you!

 

[Endlesslegs]

They look nice and wow how long did those take.
Girl I've never heard this before. I've worn braids on a job interview as well and got the job at Merril Lynch a few years ago.

The resume should speak for itself.

I agree with you! Someone even commented on my video saying she stopped wearing braids because some people mentioned that it looked ghetto. I've also heard a number of people here in London mention similar sentiments. I guess its because you see people walking around with a myriad of colours, green, purple, blue etc

The braids took me a couple of days, 3 to be precise because I was busy doing other people's hair in between so only did my hair when I could be bothered in the evenings.

 

[Etherealsmile]

you're very beautiful! I love those braids on you

 

[thaidreams]

Your hair looks great! I really love the last look!!!!

 

[curlycrocheter]

YES!!! I love my braids! I stopped wearing braids because I felt they looked "childish" on me. And my scalp is extremely white and I was kinda embarrassed about that. But I couldn't be happier!!

Mind you, mine aren't that long. I don't have added hair. So mine are about APL.

 

[lushcoils]

You are gorgeous!!

 

[justicefighter1913]

These looks awesome on you! Great job and congratulations on the new job!!! kudos!

 

[silenttullip]

I think the style is hot... It looks MUCH better on you than solange... It just made her look old to me. I think hers were a bit bigger. that may be why. Congrats on the job

 

[Dreamer48]

Your hair is beautiful! And you did them yourself? You're very talented.

P.S. I love your makeup

 

[LaughingOctopus]

I love the fierceness in your first pic.

 

[PrettyBrownEyes]

You look great! I don't usually like braids on myself but, I may have to try these.

 

[Ijanei]

wow your beautiful and I love the style.

 

[Natty_Virgo]

I love them!

 

[keepithealthy]

I love it!! It looks good on you!

 

[tberry2688]

I love these and you are sooo gorgeous!

 

[SheenaVee]

They look great and you are gorgeous!!

 

[BostonMaria]

Beautiful braids! You did a great job. I love your make-up in the last picture. What lipstick is that?


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[DragonPearl]

Your braids are lovely.

You're a beautiful woman and your makeup compliments your face.

 

[sugarwater]

very nice! I might give this look a go

 

[AuNaturalMaMa]

Fierce! Confidence is key with any style.

 

[Candy828]

It is such a sexy look for you. I love it. I could use some make up lessons from you. Your eyes are to die for!

 

[MariposaSexyGirl]

I like them! You have a very gorgeous face.

 

[GraceV]

I like your hair. Solange's? Not so much. You, my dear, are gorgeous!

 

[Rain20]

What type of hair did u use for the second set of braids? Both look nice.

 

[liloneonpc]

Your braids look great. I love braids. I have been wearing braids for 2 years and get compliments every time I get them done. Even strangers compliment me with the braids.
You look good and rock your braids.

 

[Endlesslegs]

Thank you so much ladies! I do miss having a side swept fringe across my face, its much easier to do 'sexy' with free flowing hair lol but I adore this!

I used expressions hair in colour 1b and 99j, I used two packs, which is surprising because I have a big head haha. I just mixed the two packs as I was braiding along so as not too have too much red!

 

[Endlesslegs]

YES!!! I love my braids! I stopped wearing braids because I felt they looked "childish" on me. And my scalp is extremely white and I was kinda embarrassed about that. But I couldn't be happier!!

Mind you, mine aren't that long. I don't have added hair. So mine are about APL.

lol my mum teases me about my scalp as well, saying its so light compared to the rest of me!