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How to Do Box Braids
There's been a lot of misinformation floating around lately about box braids, so I thought I'd clear some things up. First of all, box braids are 4 strand braids that are woven by repeatedly crossing the strands at opposing ends or corners over one another. They are not braids for which the parts on the scalp are shaped like squares. They [...]
Criss-cross Cornrows by Katelynylyn
Katelynylyn has an excellent cornrows video series at YouTube. She very neat and speaks clearly, explaining everything thoroughly as she goes along. Hearing impaired? We now have a transcript for this video here.
Tree Braiding Video by Blkbuttaflies
Want to learn how to tree braid? Blkbuttaflies has a great video series on a variety of braiding and extensions techniques, including tree braids. She speaks clearly, explains everything in minute details, and even uses contrasting colored yarn to demonstrate her tree braiding method. She also provides valuable tips that will help you [...]
Wear An Easy African Head Wrap
During times when our hair needs to "rest" from braiding or we need protection from dust, a headwrap can be very handy. Here are some instructions with illustrations for an easy and secure headwrap. You'd see this one alot in the summer months in the Mediterranean and in orthodox communities year round. // First, you simply center one [...]
