My Most Labor Intensive PS EVER: Extension Braids! [Pics]

davisbr88 · Oct 5, 2010

I was inspired to do my own extension braids. It took 35 hours over a period of 5 days, but I am finally done and ecstatic that I won't have to bother my hair until Christmas. I am pretty impressed with how well they came out on my very first time doing any type of extensions, so I wanted to show!

andromeda · Oct 5, 2010

Muy guapa! You put a lot of work into them and it shows - beautiful! :yep:

OrangeMoon · Oct 5, 2010

Pretty good work!

davisbr88 · Oct 5, 2010

Thanks ladies!
It definitely took a looooong time, but part of it was because it was my first time. I hope it'll be faster next time.

loveable37 · Oct 5, 2010

I just did my microbraids it took me like 5 more days everything from my hands hurts/num too dont forget my hips /legs hurting tooo

NikkiQ · Oct 5, 2010

ooooh I love them davis!!! awesome job girlie

Carisa · Oct 5, 2010

very nice!

Vonnieluvs08 · Oct 5, 2010

They look very nice. Good job!

davisbr88 · Oct 5, 2010

loveable37 said:
I just did my microbraids it took me like 5 more days everything from my hands hurts/num too dont forget my hips /legs hurting tooo

Yesssss. My whole body!!! Hahaha. Mine are pretty much the size of micros... a little bit bigger but only a little, so I feel your pain!!

WAVES4DAYS · Oct 5, 2010

I love them, you did a fantastic job!

Nonie · Oct 5, 2010

Very pretty indeed! :yep:

bellecheveux · Oct 5, 2010

Looks great!

beautyaddict1913 · Oct 5, 2010

Turned out great! I watched your journey on yt lol so I can sympathize with you! I was like poor thing! lol. Good luck takin em down at the end of the year as well! At least you know it wont take 35 hours!

afjhnsn · Oct 5, 2010

How do you take care of your hair while in extentions?? I used to wear them ALL the time, but I never took special care w my hair so it never grew/flourished.
What do you do so your hair does not thin/weaken?
One more Q, I promise lol. What type of hair did you use? I'm assuming synthetic..? Kanekalon?

Daeuiel · Oct 5, 2010

You look great! What kind of hair did you use, and how did you seal the ends?

coconow2007 · Oct 5, 2010

great job!!

LadyPaniolo · Oct 5, 2010

Looks great, but then again you have such a pretty face that any style would look good on you :yep:

I remember when I used to do my own extensions... it used to take basically a week of constant braiding. My fingers would feel numb, my neck would ache, and I'd be ready to scream by day 2 lol.

Now it's not feasible anymore because of my schedule and they don't make fake hair long enough for me to use (that I know of). I had the idea of folding my hair up into thirds and doing the extensions that way (tough to explain) but I don't have the time. Maybe come January I might try it out... if I do I will keep you ladies posted.

BonBon · Oct 5, 2010

They look great, it gets faster with practice unless you have very thick hair. You are beautiful too

.

DDTexlaxed · Oct 5, 2010

You got skills of a ninja! 35 hours!!? :blush:

You look gorgeous!

dontspeakdefeat · Oct 5, 2010

You did a great job! They look good on you.

4evershika · Oct 5, 2010

Good job girl!!! i've been watching your videos and you're a good one!!! I wouldn't have made it past about 4 hours!!!

davisbr88 · Oct 5, 2010

afjhnsn said:
How do you take care of your hair while in extentions?? I used to wear them ALL the time, but I never took special care w my hair so it never grew/flourished.
What do you do so your hair does not thin/weaken?
One more Q, I promise lol. What type of hair did you use? I'm assuming synthetic..? Kanekalon?

When I wore Senegalese twists, I moisturized them everyday, co-washed once a week, and washed with diluted shampoo once a week.
I used 100% kanekalon jumbo braid hair.

Daeuiel said:
You look great! What kind of hair did you use, and how did you seal the ends?

I used a little less than 4 bags of 100% kanekalon jumbo braid hair. I burned the ends, twisted, and then dipped in hot water.

nisha98 · Oct 5, 2010

Really cute and you hung in there. I paid someone to do small box braids without extensions on my hair which took her 3 hours. I can't imagine doing my own extensions.

Weren't you getting a weave this month?

davisbr88 · Oct 5, 2010

nisha98 said:
Weren't you getting a weave this month?

I was going to but found out I have to work that weekend so I had to cancel.

Toy · Oct 5, 2010

You did a great Job!!

lilsparkle825 · Oct 6, 2010

Yay! They look great.

I hope it doesn't take me that long when I do them on my little sister. I will give up and leave her head half done. LOL

MRJ1972 · Oct 6, 2010

I like them!! U look really cute

Platinum · Oct 6, 2010

Looks like they were done professionally. :yep:

Great job! :clap:

EbonyCPrincess · Oct 6, 2010

Wow, I can't believe that is your first time! They look great, first time or not!

davisbr88 · Oct 6, 2010

lilsparkle825 said:
Yay! They look great.

I hope it doesn't take me that long when I do them on my little sister. I will give up and leave her head half done. LOL

I don't think it would take nearly as long to do on someone else. It'd probably only take half as long!

Platinum said:
Looks like they were done professionally. Great job!

Wow... thanks! I really appreciate that.

EbonyCPrincess said:
Wow, I can't believe that is your first time! They look great, first time or not!

Thanks so much!
:blush:

You guys are the best.

My Most Labor Intensive PS EVER: Extension Braids! [Pics]

Well-Known Member

Attachments

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

New Member

Well-Known Member

New Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

New Member

Well-Known Member

New Member

Well-Known Member

Active Member

Cosplay Champ

New Member

New Member

Well-Known Member

TRANSITION OVER! 11-22-14

Hair Coach

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

New Member

New Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Well-Known Member

Similar threads