Video Braids 101! Per Request on YouTube

[Lucky's Mom]

I know... It is spring - but - it's never too early!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab-g-V_mE-k

Happy Braiding!!!!!!!

How to do Braids/ braiding tutorials:

http://www.growafrohairlong.com

http://www.braidsbybreslin.com

www.doctoredlocks.com

Tips for great braids
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=70318


What type of hair to use/ Hair Reviews
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=62285

Pros and cons of Braids
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=29499&KW=


How do you tie off the ends?
http://www.texastandi.unt.edu/curriculum/lessons/cosmetology/microbraid/microbraid.pdf

Prepping hair before braiding - This is my method - modified a bit from www.growafrohairlong.com



BRAIDING HAIR PREPARATION

A bit of Information:

Most of the Human Hair that we can find in the local BSS - has a silicone wash to keep it from tangling....

Remy hair may be the exception.......

So this is what I do..Apply Leave ins.

Most of the "silky, shiny," stuff - Conditioners, and shine products are just that... silicone based, so these will work well on BSS hair.....

I make sure that I spray my Extension/Braiding hair with any Silicone product ( cause they are pretty much all the same)

I tend not to use those products on my OWN hair( unless I flat iron my hair)... but on the extention hair only....

Most commercial conditioners have a slip-type silicone in them... NOT all.... but many of them...
So - since the hair is DEAD and won't last too long anyway.... add your own silicone! This will provide few tangles, and will soften your hair whilst braiding ​

SYNTHETIC HAIR PREP (Kanekalon, Toyokolon, Pro 10, etc.)


1. Add a small amount (1/4 cup) of vinegar & a Bit of Leave in ) to a large tub of Hot tap water(Not boiling). soak it for 10 minutes

2. Rinse with cold water. Squeeze out the excess.

3. While still wet, add a clear leave in, pouring it directly on the hair and down the shaft.

4. I use any silicone product ( exept Biosilk - too much alcohol for me) and By hand I rub it down the hair, or I spray a spray a silicone product on the hair. ( Suggested: Frizz ease, Spray & Shine, Sebastian, Ion, etc )

5. Hang to dry. The Hair should be dry within 12 to 24 hours.

Moisturizers and leave ins to use/ Care for your hair after Braiding
Any excelletne moisturizing spray will do!!!!

Tips for Kanekalon Hair
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=33234&KW=

Removing Braids
http://growafrohairlong.com/takingoutplaits.html

Have a great summer! ​

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I wish someone would just braid without extensions. My hair is too short for me to really practice, anyway.

 

[Day Dreamer]

Thanks for compiling all this info in one place. Absolutely wonderful. Now if you'll excuse me I have some reading to do..........

 

[Lucky's Mom]

I wish someone would just braid without extensions. My hair is too short for me to really practice, anyway.

I would search youtube. there are plenty of vids on it.

 

[Ivonnovi]

I wish someone would just braid without extensions. My hair is too short for me to really practice, anyway.

This is why I turned to Sister Locks. I love the way the "interlocks" looks when freshly installed.