Braids

kitten03 · #1 05-31-2002, 01:05 PM

Ok...it's summer and braids are the style now...

so what are the best & worst style's you've seen

If you get braids, what kinds of braids do you get and the best kinds of hair to braid with?

Best style...the kinky twists

Worst style...cornrowed hair w/ long weave ponytail that doesn't match the color or texture of the persons hair

lovele1978 · #2 05-31-2002, 01:20 PM

I recently got braids and I love it!!!!!!!

Instead of using the really course synthetic hair they used the real smooth, shiny kind that has a slight curl to it. They are individual braids and they braid it passed my natural hair (but not to the end). So the ends look like regular hair and they put a drop of crazy glue,... yes crazy glue to keep the top part of the braid from unraveling. You should have seen the look on my face when she broke out the tube of crazy glue

. The only down side of these braid is you can't really get them wet. Since it is not human hair, the ends tend to get a little tangled and dry.

Urbane · #3 05-31-2002, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by lovele1978
I recently got braids and I love it!!!!!!!

Instead of using the really course synthetic hair they used the real smooth, shiny kind that has a slight curl to it. They are individual braids and they braid it passed my natural hair (but not to the end). So the ends look like regular hair and they put a drop of crazy glue,... yes crazy glue to keep the top part of the braid from unraveling. You should have seen the look on my face when she broke out the tube of crazy glue . The only down side of these braid is you can't really get them wet. Since it is not human hair, the ends tend to get a little tangled and dry.

I'm lost.. where is the crazy glue going... on your hair or the synthetic hair?

lovele1978 · #4 05-31-2002, 03:11 PM

On the synthetic hair, since about four inches of the ends are out and curled (that way the braids I got it pretty long so it looks really nice. I just have to keep the ends brushed and moisterized.

lovelyivy84 · #5 05-31-2002, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by lovele1978
On the synthetic hair, since about four inches of the ends are out and curled (that way the braids I got it pretty long so it looks really nice. I just have to keep the ends brushed and moisterized.

I got the same braids, and I really really like them. Yeah summer, lol.

skeeliteful · #6 06-01-2002, 09:48 AM

Right now I'm wearing micro braids with human hair. I've had them for about 3 months and this is also my first time with braids and I absolutely love them. In 2 weeks, i'll be getting either regular box braids or cornrow's but i'm not sure what kind of hair i'm gonna use.

I prefer the human hair because you can wet them and all you have to do is but a little but if mousse on them, tie them up in a scarf while drying them and they don't frizz.

lil_sunshine · #7 06-01-2002, 01:43 PM

Box braids with the 100% kanekalon synthetic hair. I've never had microbraids before, but I'll be willing to try them out when it's time for me to get married. I love the way microbraids look and I think they'd look good on me. Whenever I get my box braids, I always get them in color #30, which is auburn. It goes well with my complexion and it brings out the color of my eyes. I've also had light brown hair, which is color # 2 or 3, I can't remember. No matter which color I've had, people seem not to recognize me at first b/c of the hair color (I looove deceiving people like that; I think it's fun ). I can't see myself getting cornrows, only b/c you can't style it any way you want to later and I heard it takes your hairline out. JMHO....

Afrochic · #8 06-02-2002, 05:36 AM

I have braids now, one week ago today and I did them myself. I have the 100% kanekelon, but it's called wave switch kanekelon M4/30 is the color. This is my first time with braids and I love them. I've gotten so many compliments. I never thought I would like them as much as I do. I braided past my hair and left the ends loose, dipped in hot water and roller set. I didn't use any glue and it has stayed braided just fine. I've heard of some braiders to use super glue, nail glue, or just plain tying the hair in a knot if the braids are micro. Has anyone ever used toyakalon hair (looks like baby doll hair) and if so how did you like it?

kitten03 · #9 06-02-2002, 05:35 PM

I just got micro braids yesterday w/ human hair. they are really nice. I'm loving the fact that I can style them however i want. They frame my face nicely. Human hair is nice because it's not as heavy as synthetic but i hear that toyakalon is pretty light weight as well and cheaper

lil_sunshine · #10 06-03-2002, 03:10 PM

Toyakalon hair mainly b/c it was cheaper, but then I realized that it wasn't that great and it kept getting tangled up. I also started to use kanekalon b/c different braiders that I went to said that it's better. I've never used human hair b/c I ain't that rich to be buyin' that stuff. Maybe when I get microbraids, I'll use it. But then again, I won't have a choice then, would I???

nikki1920 · #11 06-03-2002, 04:06 PM

I have had microbraids (human hair) for about a month. I LOVE THEM!! I wash them about every two weeks (with spray on Braid Shampoo) and LOVE them!!! I got a shade close to my own hair color, but I will be getting a few highlights next time I get them done.

I am loving the braids..They are a great way to give your natural hair a rest from the heat and chemicals.

skeeliteful · #12 06-03-2002, 05:03 PM

I have heard some astronomical prices that I refuse to pay. I live in Florida and micro's run about $150-$250 dollars. I paid $85 for mine...and that's ONLY because a soror did mine for me. I'll be getting box braids in about another week. One place wanted $120 and that did not include the hair. I did find a place that would do it for $90 w/kanekelon hair.

So my question is, for those of us that have had our hair braided, how much did you pay? And, how much is too much?

lil_sunshine · #13 06-03-2002, 05:24 PM

$15-$100 for braids. When people I knew did my hair, they usually charged between $15-$25. When I went to an African hairbraider, she charged me $90-$100. That's the most I'll pay for someone to put box braids in my hair. Now as far as microbraids are concerned, the most I'll pay is $200. That's my limit.

prayerfull · #14 06-03-2002, 06:18 PM

I've recently started having my 4-yr old daughter's hair braided. She loves it, I love it....etc.

Her braids only last for 2 weeks - max. I don't like my baby going around looking fuzzy. If I knew how to braid hair myself, I would braid her hair every weekend. I pay the girl who does it $35 - every 2 weeks.

Do any of you know how to braid hair? Any suggestions on how to learn? I was thinking about getting a package of hair and start braiding up one of my daugther's dolls for practice. I don't know how to cornrow and that's the style that she gets done the most. I figure individual braids are a lot easier to learn to do, so maybe I'll start with that first.

Riley · #15 06-04-2002, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by prayerfull
Do any of you know how to braid hair? Any suggestions on how to learn? I was thinking about getting a package of hair and start braiding up one of my daugther's dolls for practice. I don't know how to cornrow and that's the style that she gets done the most. I figure individual braids are a lot easier to learn to do, so maybe I'll start with that first.

I started the same way. I watched them when they did my hair and practice on a doll. I have done my hair a few times. It took me forever. I do both the cornrows and box. I am sure with time I will get faster.

As for price, I feel $85- $100 for box braids WITH hair is good. It all depends on the size. Cornrows, I think 50-$75 is good.