Any ladies here braid their hair w/o extensions

[DDTexlaxed]

Hi, i'm new to the board and I'd like to get rid of my relaxed hair w/o the big chop. Are there any ladies here who braid their hair w/o extensions? I'm looking 4 any braiding tips or tips on how to care for what I hope to have someday....my natural hair back. I am in the 4b category (I think) my hair is very thick and short due to overprocessing. ;-( i'm sorry if this is a long post, but i have to give my thanks to the ladies here, like Jainygirl and others who have welcomed me to the board. Any tips given will be appreciated...Thanks...Im ashamed to say I don't know how to braid or twist.Can someone help me?

 

[Shawnee66]

Hello and welcome to the board. I braid my own hair w/o extensions. If you can't braid you can always get it braided by a professional. I know there is a site that tell you how to braid step by step but I'm not sure where it is located. I have gotten a lot of growth from doing this when I have too much new growth for any other styles. I even wash my hair with the braids in. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

 

[mkstar826]

Hey If you click on my site link below and go the the "natural hair care" folder and then click on the first folder there you will see the "pictorial guide section". I give step-by-steps on braiding, twists, and a lot of other stuff. There's also a Transitioner's corner that may help you as well.

 

[candibaby]

I alternate between braiding with extensions and braiding w/o (depends on the look I'm going for). When I braid w/o extensions I usually get the front and back braided up so that my hair is in a ponytail so that I can do the baggie method (spray my hair w/ sta sof fro then slather on vaseline and cover with plastic bag) then I'll cover that with a phony pony (well mine is usually a phony-puff). I spray my natural hair with braid spray (Sta Sof Fro.. Sulfur 8.. whatever) and thats how I keep it moisturized.

 

[lovelymissyoli]

I alternate between braiding with extensions and braiding w/o (depends on the look I'm going for). When I braid w/o extensions I usually get the front and back braided up so that my hair is in a ponytail so that I can do the baggie method (spray my hair w/ sta sof fro then slather on vaseline and cover with plastic bag) then I'll cover that with a phony pony (well mine is usually a phony-puff). I spray my natural hair with braid spray (Sta Sof Fro.. Sulfur 8.. whatever) and thats how I keep it moisturized.

I agree with candibaby! What she described above is how I wear my hair when it is braided without extensions. My hair can't take extensions anymore so I get the best of both worlds by using my own hair. I can better apply moisturizers (without wasting product on the synthetic hair as well), can do the baggie method to protect my ends, and I don't experience as much breakage or pulling.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Thank u ladies for the reply! I will try these styles once my hair gets a little longer!