Crochet Braids

After hearing about these "crochet braids" from several different people over the last several years, I randomly found myself watching Youtube tutorials on this style. And I must say, it looks beautiful & very easy to do. I think I may try them on myself and possibly offer them to the public.


Here's a couple videos of the hairstyle.

How To Do a Fishtail Braid

For years, I've wanted to learn how to do a fishtail braid like this:

And today, watching this Youtube video, I learned how! I swear, Youtube is amazing!! Watch, learn, & enjoy a new way to rock a braid!

Here's another video!

Update on Kinky Twists

It has been 16 days since I first installed them. I have been keeping them moisturized with 2 mixtures of Africa's Best Braid Sheen Spray with Conditioner, distilled water, & glycerine and another mixture of distilled water, olive oil, & glycerine.
The first mixture is sprayed on 2 or 3 times a day. I use the 2nd mixture when I feel like my scalp needs to be cleansed.
I have seen a dramatic amount of new growth, so I'm currently in the process of re-doing all the braids over. I hope to get another 4 or 5 weeks with these in. (The pic was taken 5/1/11 in a Popeye's)


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Kinky Twists

I absolutely love this protective hairstyle. They are light weight, versatile, & very cute (as pictured below).
I installed them on 4/16, took about 6hrs (no breaks), and I plan on keeping them in for about 4 weeks. Well I'm praying to keep them in for 4 weeks only because I never keep anything in for that long & it's only been a week and my new growth is visible.
I have been keeping them moisturized with a mixture of braid spray, glycerine, & distilled water. I spritz my hair with the mixture at least twice a day, once in the morning & before bed. I plan to continue this, also to redo the braids when they are becoming too loose. I'll be updating when I take them out.
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