Super Long Yarn Braids Success!! PICS

wednesday

Well-Known Member

• Oct 16, 2011

• #1

Hey guys, i just finished installing some long thick yarn braids. I'm SO happy with the results so i thought i'd share with you the silly pics i took with photobooth. I used 6/5 strands of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn for each braid.

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virtuenow

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #2

Cute, they look like dreads. I like.

 

bellebebe

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #3

good work, mama. it looks great!

 

toinette

Tricking the president

• Oct 17, 2011

• #4

i love the dread look without having to actually loc your hair. it looks great

 

qchelle

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #5

YASSSSS!!! Givin me FACE!! Hotness.

 

anewday

Active Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #6

So cute!!! I love it!

 

wednesday

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #7

toinette said:

i love the dread look without having to actually loc your hair. it looks great

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Yes! I love the look of locs but i like to change up my hair so often, i couldn't commit to them. I'm going to really enjoy these braids. I plan to keep them in until Christmas...we'll see how it goes

qchelle said:

YASSSSS!!! Givin me FACE!! Hotness.

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tkj25

Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #8

you & your braids look great! pure hotness.

 

Tamster

New Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #9

werk!!!! get it gurl

 

PYTiara89

New Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #10

I love your hair. Now I want some.

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wednesday

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #11

PYTiara89 said:

I love your hair. Now I want some.

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Get some!! At less than $3 a roll of yarn it's a bargin (especially if you can do them yourself). I used 2.5 rolls.

 

Anakinsmomma

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• Oct 17, 2011

• #12

How long did it take? Looks great!

 

wednesday

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• Oct 17, 2011

• #13

Anakinsmomma said:

How long did it take? Looks great!

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Thanks! It took about 10 hours over the course of 2 days.

 

againstallodds

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #14

Very cute! I love it.

 

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Saga

The Generous Queen

• Oct 17, 2011

• #15

These look awesome, really suit your face and the length actually works for you!

 

lilyofthenile

New Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #16

Looks nice! I love yarn braids, I'm installing my second set.

 

Keen

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #17

Can you moisturize your hair with no problem? I really want some pigtails but I can't let my hair hang out loose like that.

 

wednesday

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #18

Keen said:

Can you moisturize your hair with no problem? I really want some pigtails but I can't let my hair hang out loose like that.

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My hair tends to hold onto moisture really well in yarn braids. I spray them every other day with a glycerine/water mix, S Curl or some other braid spray.

 

Krystle~Hime

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #19

these are beautiful !!! they look like so much like yarn TWISTS and not like braids !!

 

kandiekj100

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #20

wednesday said:

Thanks! It took about 10 hours over the course of 2 days.

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That's it?! I would have thought it have taken you much longer (like 16 hours). You must be really good at braiding, or I am just not that good. I've done about BSL braids that took 12 hours at my quickest. Looks great on you!

 

virtuenow

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• Oct 17, 2011

• #21

thanks. can this style withstand washing?

 

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guyanesesista

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• Oct 17, 2011

• #22

they look great

 

wednesday

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #23

virtuenow said:

thanks. can this style withstand washing?

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We'll see. When i wear 3 strand apl/bsl yarn braids i wash my hair every 2 weeks (It takes forever to dry). I think maybe i try to wash these every 3 weeks. I doubt i'll wash the length of the braids. I'll probably tie the braids up in four loose buns and just lather up the roots. Afterwards i spray with infusium and braid spray and a little oil mix to seal. I've never had a problem with washing yarn braids. My hair is 4b/4c and a few inches past cbl. I don't blow dry my hair before i braid, only stretch by braiding of twisting.

 

Rina88

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• Oct 17, 2011

• #24

I love them!!!!

 

NikkiGirl

Well-Known Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #25

Super Cute!

 

PoisedNPolished

New Member

• Oct 17, 2011

• #26

These are so pretty! I have been stalking youtube vids trying to decide between long braids or twists.

 

wednesday

Well-Known Member

• Oct 18, 2011

• #27

PoisedNPolished said:

These are so pretty! I have been stalking youtube vids trying to decide between long braids or twists.

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PoisedNPolished i really wanted to do long twists with synthetic hair, but i couldn't get the air i normally use without paying huge shipping costs. I love that the yarn is so inexpensive. The only thing i don't like about yarn braids is the take down. That's why i'm keeping these in as long as possible.

 

BreeNique

New Member

• Oct 18, 2011

• #28

is the yarn alright for your hair? jc

 

Platinum

Well-Known Member

• Oct 18, 2011

• #29

Very pretty! You did a great job!

 

Rocky91

NYE side boob.

• Oct 18, 2011

• #30

they look lovely!! fits you so well.