Self installed box braids, first attempt!

[Afrobuttafly]

So, I've been wanting some box braids for a long time and I finally mustered up the courage to try and do them myself.

The hair I used is Bijoux Yaki in 1B. It was .79 a pack and I used 6.5 packs.

Back

Side

Ends

Front

Not bad for a first try IMO.
I will keep practicing and trying to master different techniques to attach them. I could not get the split in two and fold over to make 3 strands thing down for the life of me. I watched many youtube videos before I finally just decided to use my hair as the 3rd strand and grab tightly and start braiding. I did have some loosen and I had to redo them. That was frustrating.

I set the ends on flexi rods and dipped them in boiling hot water to seal/curl the ends. I received some compliments. After I master these I will move on to kinky, sengalese and marley twists.

LHCF what say you?

 

[Carmelella]

cant see the pics

 

[Bluetopia]

yeah. the pics are currently invisible. i was actually thinking of buying that hair so curious to see how it turned out.

 

[Firstborn2]

patiently awaiting photos

 

[Afrobuttafly]

ER.. I dunno why yall can't see them. I see them just fine.

Hmm...I will re upload them after adding them to my lhcf album. BRB.

 

[Afrobuttafly]

Can you see them now?

 

[Natty_Virgo]

I see them and they look great, I wish I could do my own braids

 

[Nonie]

I say congratulations!!!! They're beautiful and way longer than I have the patience to do them. Very well done indeed!

 

[Afrobuttafly]

AW shucks! Thanks Nonie.

 

[Afrobuttafly]

I see them and they look great, I wish I could do my own braids

Why can't you? I couldn't either until a few days ago. With a little patience and the help of visuals via Youtube look what I did. And it was cheap! If I get them done by someone else they'd run anywhere from 65-100+ dollars. Mine are far from perfect, but they are decent enough to wear out, lol. With time and practice my skills will improve, but I had to make that first step and try to even get this far. You CAN do anything if you really want to.

 

[Triniwegian]

You did a great job! I braided my SO's sister hair this summer and I know how your fingers must feel like.

 

[whiteoleander91]

so pretty! you and your hair

 

[Natty_Virgo]

Why can't you? I couldn't either until a few days ago. With a little patience and the help of visuals via Youtube look what I did. And it was cheap! If I get them done by someone else they'd run anywhere from 65-100+ dollars. Mine are far from perfect, but they are decent enough to wear out, lol. With time and practice my skills will improve, but I had to make that first step and try to even get this far. You CAN do anything if you really want to.

I tried and that first braid looked a hot a$$ mess. Maybe I will try again someday.

 

[Afrobuttafly]

I tried and that first braid looked a hot a$$ mess. Maybe I will try again someday.

Girl so did mine. LOL. I think you should try again. You gotta keep trying until you get the hang of it.

 

[ezina]

I'm always in awe at people who do their own braids; even more so for those whose attempt was their first. Congrats, OP! I'm very impressed!

 

[temfash]

I say congratulations!!!! They're beautiful and way
longer than I have the patience to do them. Very well done indeed!

I agree, for your first attempt seems like you Aced it.

 

[10WordzOrLess]

SO BEAUTIFUL.

Its ok if I steal your hairstyle right?

 

[Makenzie]

I say its gorgeous. Does not look like a first attempt. I wish I had your patience!

 

[Nubenap22]

I absolutely love braids! I have them in now bc final exams are coming up and I need not be worrying about my hair besides oiling and moisturizing and keep it moving.

I need to learn how to do my own braids so I can redo my edges on my own....but you will probably never catch me do my own full head

HATS OFF TO YOU THEN LOOK GOOD!!

 

[Charla]

Oh, wow! That's gorgeous! I wish I could braid; I can barely cornrow!

 

[tbaby_8]

WOW! They look great for your first time. Congrats!

 

[Sammie7]

Great job they look awesome! Positive aspect of doing it yourself is that you don't have to ask anyone to stop raking a fine tooth comb through your hair, or trying to braid your edges into oblivion. You did very good for your first attempt. I have no patience for braiding my own hair, especially since I wouldn't be able to keep it in long. This set looks really good, and I'm sure you will just get better and better with practice.

 

[LaToya28]

Wow, you did an awesome job! Congrats!

 

[greenbees]

OP, you did a great job! They look fabulous!

 

[Firstborn2]

You did a very nice job, can't believe this was your first attempt at it.

 

[BlaqBella]

You did a great job! They're neat.

 

[Platinum]

Very pretty!

 

[AyannaDivine]

Wow your braids look fantastic! I tried doing my own kinky twists one time, they came out looking like dreads EPIC FAIL

 

[Urban]

Good job! What acute pie you are too : )

 

[godsflowerrr]

I love ur braids!!!