You all are making me blush! Thank you so much!
No 10 hours really didn't feel like it was that long because I split the process up in two days. I took breaks in between too. Years ago it used to take me 12 hours or more! Sometimes I can get it done in 8 with larger braids. Yes I always braid my own hair. I save a lot of money and I can take my time picking my own human hair. The good stuff.
It's well worth it and I still save more money than I would going to a salon. Really, the main reason I don't go to the salon is because they braid too tight. I've seen toooooo many sistahs walking around with bald hairlines. I don't want that.
I've heard of other things that don't sound right to me too.
I usually wear my braids for 6-8 weeks.