{1} Divided my braids into 6 sections and braided each one. Secured each braid with a small rubber band.
{2} Cleansed with a mix of CON Moisturizing Argan Oil and a small amount of ORS Creamy Aloe shampoos watered down in an applicator bottle. I focused on my scalp and the roots of the braids. Lathered twice.
{3} Watered down TRESemme Naturals in an applicator bottle and applied that from the roots of the braids down the length to where I believed my hair ends. Massaged it in and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Rinsed with cool water.
{4} ACV and aloe vera juice rinsed spraying both my scalp and the length of my hair. I didn't rinse this out.
{5} Towel wrapped the braids to soak up excess water for about 20 minutes.
{6} Unbraided each section and applied some coconut oil to seal in the moisture.
{7} T-shirt wrapped the braids to let them finish air-drying.
Once the braids were completely dry, I decided to re-braid around the perimeter of my head to freshen them up a little. I felt like I had about half an inch of new growth with some of them. I didn't make them as tight as I did initially though. After that I put my hair in the big, high bun at the beginning of this post.
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4 weeks is usually my limit for these types of styles, but I've been trying to figure out a way to get a couple more weeks out of this style. My hair is doing well in them, it's easy, and I'm still not sure about what to do with my hair when I take these out. So, I figure keeping it put away for a little while longer will be good for me.
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Love the high bun! You make longterm protective styling so easy. Come and braid my hair for me pls
ReplyDeleteMe too Me too! *Jumps up and down like a kid in class* LOL
DeleteHow long does it take you to re-braid the perimeter of your hair? It seems like an ingenious way to make them last longer!
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Lol! Thank you ladies!!
DeleteTomi - I recently started doing other people's hair... if only you were closer! :)
KLP - It probably took me two TV shows lol! Not too long at all. And I agree - if my edges looks fine, it makes me okay with keeping the style longer.
The braids are looking so beautiful after 3 weeks. I guess your hair is taking a break from growing too fast. I love them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nerline! I thought so too, but after washing it seemed to grow like weeds as usual. I guess I shouldn't complain about quick growth tho!
DeleteYour braids are looking better as they age! I love the braided bun.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Diva!!
DeleteI wish you can come do my hair lol, I've been wanting braids forever but my fingers are too clumsy and I don't trust anyone enough to install them for me
ReplyDeleteLol apparently I need to start a traveling braiding business! Thanks, Harlem! Not trusting anyone else is exactly why I taught myself how to do it though - I learned that the hard way unfortunately.
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