FYI Hair Diaries: Braided Up (Box Braids)
7:02 PMIt is the perfect time to have braids! It's hot and humid, and who had no time to mess with my hair was ME! It's very convenient and allows me to sleep a few extra minutes in the morning!
My braids were done by my sister and the process took about 6 hours. Time actually flew by and plus my sister moves pretty fast.
Before she started, I washed and conditioned my hair. I did sit with the conditioner for about 10 minutes due to the permanent color I had put on my hair. I'm trying to have less breakage as possible when I take my hair down. I did not blow dry my hair. My sister and mom prefer to braid the hair while it is wet. My guess is that it blends better with the added hair.
I really enjoy having braids! It allows me to be creative and experiment with different looks! If you are debating whether to get them or not, I encourage you to get them! I know what you're probably thinking, EVERYBODY has them! It's ok! Allow yourself to come up with different hairstyles and add accessories to set you apart from the crowd!
Frequently Asked Questions!!
Who did your hair?
My sister Alicia, who lives in Dallas area, who freqently drives to the East Texas area to do hair! ; )
How long did it take?
About 6 hours.
What kind of hair did you use?
I used 100% kanekalon hair (regular braiding hair). I do not have a specific brand that I recommend.
How many bags of hair do I need?
Get has many as you can! Even if you have some left over you can use it next time! I used about 6 bags.
What is the upkeep?
Use gel to keep the wild strands in place. Wrap it with a scarf before bed. Make sure that you have some type of oil or any other product that you use for your scalp. You do not want your scalp to get dry and flake.
Have any more questions?! Please feel free to comment below or email me! (fyi_forever@yahoo.com)
JL
2 comments
Yes my braids definitely save me time in the mornings. Your sister did my braids in five hours!
ReplyDeleteThey're cute! Your sis is a beast with the braids! From 'your other sister' V!
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