I did it .. I did it... my very own Tree Braids

[coconow2007]

Well I gave up on finding a braider and just went for it and did it myself. I broke up my braiding sessions over a 3 day period 4-5 hrs each day. Thank goodness I did not have anywhere to go during that time or I would have looked like a hot mess, LOL

I used human hair and gel and so far no of them slipped out even after I did my first wash and dc with them on. Yippee!!!

Here's a link to my tree braids pic:

 

[The Savvy Sistah]

Great job girl!

Now go buy yourself a new pair shoes & matching handbag, cause you just saved a bunch of money.

 

[coconow2007]

Great job girl!

Now go buy yourself a new pair shoes & matching handbag, cause you just saved a bunch of money.

LOL I was just thinking that!

 

[ChocalateDiva]

Im sure they look good but the link is dead when I click it.

 

[OrangeMoon]

http://public.fotki.com/coconow2007/hair-journal/myownbraids.html
The pw to coconow2007 fotki is located in her signature.

Very nice coconow2007 you save a lot of money and the tree braids are cute. Keep up the good work!

 

[cutiebe2]

great job...any tips on doing yor own braids? Im doing individuals starting tomorrow

 

[coconow2007]

http://public.fotki.com/coconow2007/hair-journal/myownbraids.html
The pw to coconow2007 fotki is located in her signature.

Very nice coconow2007 you save a lot of money and the tree braids are cute. Keep up the good work!

Thanks OrangeMoon I still have a hard time placing pics in my messages

 

[coconow2007]

great job...any tips on doing yor own braids? Im doing individuals starting tomorrow

This may be different for others but for me I made sure my hair was prepped. I washed, dc'd, flat ironed, lightly oiled, and made sure my gray strands that I have had since I was a kid were covered. I picked out human braiding hair purely based on how it felt and used the C & G method of soaking the hair in vinegar and water to remove any residue. I let the hair dry naturally and the next day I was ready to start braiding.

 

[InnerSoul]

I think its great that you do your own braids... I don't have the patience for it. I found someone who does great kinky twists!! and luckily they are easy to remove.... I just do it at my own pace!

congrats to your tree braids they look good!

 

[coconow2007]

I think its great that you do your own braids... I don't have the patience for it. I found someone who does great kinky twists!! and luckily they are easy to remove.... I just do it at my own pace!

congrats to your tree braids they look good!

Thanks InnerSoul - once I my tree braids a few more times I think I will try doing some twists on my hair. See how confident I am Yipppee I think I can do anything now,