My First Braidout!

[MissJ]

Hey y'all.

I usually don't post on this part of the board, but I was really bored yesterday after washing my hair and started looking through people's albums. I saw some braidouts. I kind of wanted to try one. After I washed my hair I put Elasta QP Mango Butter on it and was letting it airdry. It had been drying for about an hour when I decided to try the braid out. I don't know how to braid, so I just put my hair in six plaits and hoped for the best. I let it dry for 6 hours, but the back was still wet. I took the plaits out anyway. Do y'all think that it turned out well?

 

[BrownBetty]

it came out nice.

 

[fine_beauty]

Yes it did. I suggest you get perm rods for rolling the ends. You'll have even more awesome results.
Thumbs up to you

 

[BrownBetty]

u might want to put rollers on the ends, so they won't be soo straight.

 

[katie]

It looks really good!I hope my 1st attempt comes out looking so good.I can't wait for summer to try it

To anyone in general,what are perm rods?Are they like magnetic rollers?

 

[Isis]

Looking good MissJ!

Looks like you didn't get much shrinkage from your braids either.
Your hair will be waist length soon!

 

[fine_beauty]

Perm rods are a type of rollers that have a rubber band and a cap that fits into the only hollow end of the cylinderical roller. it is called a perm rod because it used generally for rolling perms and getting spiral curls.

 

[lunalight7]

WOW MissJ...that looks beautiful...you can try starting the braids a little higher up for a fuller look if you want.

 

[keylargo]

It looks great MissJ! I can't believe how long your hair has gotten. You must be taking really good care of your hair.

 

[Erica78]

Your braidout looks great, and your hair is beautiful too!

My first attempt at a braidout was not a pretty thing...

I will try some of these tips when I gain a few more inches.

 

[Nonie]

Very well done, MissJ. And your hair sure looks a lot longer than I remember.

Keep up the good work.

 

[KinksnCurlz]

MsJ it turned out beautifully. Your hair is growing so longgggg. Keep up the good work

 

[ladylibra_30]

missj:
looking good!

 

[EXSQUISIT]

just beautiful....your hair is gorgeous!

 

[sassygirl125]

It came out great!

 

[patticake]

it looks good, great job!

 

[Lindy]

Nice braidout, Miss J!!!

It looks soft and shiny... no frizz at all!!

 

[katie]

Thanks myhairsos!

 

[katie]

Thanks myhairsos!

 

[Guest]

It came out really nice. I did my first braid out last week. I put pics of it in my album. I will do them more often. I love the free feeling that it gives.

 

[L.Mo.]

I agree -- looks great, you have no frizzies!! I agree that you may want to try rolling the ends.

From which website do you link your photos?

 

[PrettyBrownEyes]

Looks great Miss J! Thanks for sharing your technique and product used! I love the length of your hair!

 

[Lindy]

Aaawww!! L.Mo, your Yorkie is toooo cute!!!

 

[Dutchess]

Your braid-out looks nice. This is how I wear my hair everyday. I don't use rods however, I do put either vaseline or castor oil on the ends and twist them together and curve upward. Then I put my skull cap on to hold the ends in place. This gives a nice little curl at the ends. Keep up the good work!

 

[Chichi]

It looks great!

What I do for my ends are:

1) apply a light oil to them
2) use end papers (folded in half) on each plait
3) roll each plait with those teeny weeny magnetic rollers (with covers)
HTH

Chichi

 

[MissJ]

Thanks for the compliments and thanks for the advice!

I think the Mango Butter is what helped it not be so frizzy. I just love that, especially because of the smell! Also, as you can see my hair grows in that V-shape, too. I kinda like it.

I start working again tomorrow, so I'll have a new way to wear my hair!

L.Mo., I have my pictures uploaded onto the account that I had when I was in school. I don't know how long I'll have it, though, since I've graduated and just work there now.

 

[Kha]

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myhairsos said:
Yes it did. I suggest you get perm rods for rolling the ends. You'll have even more awesome results.
Thumbs up to you

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I agree! Looks good!

 

[karezone]

Absolutely lovely for a first attempt.

Start the braids up higher on the head and use perm rods on the ends.

 

[pebbles]

Very nice, Miss J!