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How to Do Box Braids

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 [...]

Tree Braiding Video by Blkbuttaflies

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 [...]