My Mini Braids (no extensions)- Pic Heavy!
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BlkOnyx488
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I don't typically wear it down because I have bangs. I've had pixie bangs, shorter than my eyebrows- I pinned those into a pompadour or flat twisted them. My bangs now are at my bottom lip, so I can tuck them behind my ears if I ever where my hair down (which is next to never). I think I still look a bit Rick James-ish because of bangs but I'm also not a fan of having my hair out anyway.
My everyday style is a top knot bun. I'm very low maintenance when it comes to hair. I just want it off my neck and out of my face.
BlkOnyx488 Right after braiding, I wet them with a little water and seal with a massage/body butter from Bath and Body Works. I might repeat that every two weeks and in between I'll seal with an oil (not as often as I should).
lamaria211
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When does this challenge start?
I'll get a thread started soon (by Monday). I want to finish editing the ebook so I get that out there. I'll think I'll have it run the whole summer then go from there. I'll tag you when the thread is up.
beautyintheyes
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i would love to try this but my hair is at short as your first picture and im looking for jobs. do you thing its professional enough?
Chameleonchick
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Sure, I'll have a thread up. Anyone can join. Braids are processed or heat damaged hair are more likely to unravel but you are welcome to join in.
I think so. When my hair was short in '09, I wore a lot of headbands. I worked in a hospital doing research and saw docs, pts, scientists, etc...
Most of my parts are about a cm square. They are slightly larger around my edges. The more braids you do, the better the overall look is because the parts are hidden. Here's a comparison of two sets of braids in my hair from 2010: http://minibraidmethod.com/2012/06/braid-density
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I use a thick butter and some water and smooth the ends between my hands. When the butter wears off, I seal with water and oil. I switch between the too. I used to add gel but I get the look and feel I want with butters/oils alone.
Sorry, not yet. I'm waiting on delivery of my cover image. I'm still proofing as well. (I've been lazy with that lately). I think what I'll do is put on the site as an introductory version, keep tweeking it and re-release with any needed updates.
You can always try I see. I do like the look of extensions but they put so much tension on my scalp and they are heavy. Last time I had extensions my friends kept leaning on them and accidentally pulling them. I thought I would get scalped that night. I took them out the next day.
Very good for your first try! The braids at the top could be braided a little further down. Spray the ends all over with water or a water/conditioner mix and seal with a butter, oil, or grease. Alternatively, you can cowash then seal and the ends of the braids on top will look like the braids underneath. Great job mom!
MzSwift
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On the day that I took this picture, I had interviewed for a state job (that required a degree) earlier that day. I got the job! In fact, the HR Manager had long, gorgeous locs!
Mine were short. But mini braids are versatile and can be styled almost as freely as loose hair.
Although these are not mini-braids, this is one of my favorite work hairstyles for my mini braids and I decided to try it out on my twists.
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NaturalfienD
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manter26
Cosigning with the rest of the ladies- you and your hair are beautiful. I have a question for you miss, how do you part your hair that way. I mean really ... I have tried and failed. I love the diamond formation of your parts because it adds flair to the style. Help a sista out. TIA <3
Cosigning with the rest of the ladies- you and your hair are beautiful. I have a question for you miss, how do you part your hair that way. I mean really ... I have tried and failed. I love the diamond formation of your parts because it adds flair to the style. Help a sista out. TIA <3
I'll post a full explanation on my blog. Hmm...I've never thought of it as diamonds before. I section my hair off then part in rows, then make squares. I follow the shape of my head and are what they are. I'll PM you when the article is written because I can't explain well without pics.
NaturalfienD
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Thank you for the quick reply girl! I will be on the lookout for the PM ... keep doing what you do.
Angelinhell
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Cute! I should have done these instead of senegalese twists. I'll be using extensions though.
cool, come join us in the challenge thread.
ETA link:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=625293
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danigurl18
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Gorgeous braids!
MsAminta
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Beautiful! I really like how you do various styles with them too. Very versatile. How do you get them to stay so neat when you cowash so often (at the roots)? From the pics, I could see the new growth, but it still looked neat and presentable. If I can my roots to stay neat, I would definitely do this as a protective style when taking a break from my wigs.
I put them in a top knot to dry so that helps cut down on the frizz, but really they stay neat because of the way I braid. I braid tightly from the onset so even with a ton of cowashing the length of the braids do not frizz. Especially since this set is so small, they look as good now at week 5 as they did at day 1.
If I need to, I'll redo the perimeter but I like that they are loose at the root because it takes tension off my hair.
Thanks for subscribing. I hope to have the new site up next week.
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