Yarn Braids/Genie Locs
$5.87. That cost includes 6% tax. I bought 2 bundles of Red Heart Super Saver Yarn. I used 1 1/2 bundles. I used 3 strands of yarn for each braid. There are many YouTube tutorials on installing the braids. It took me 13 hours.
I wanted to try these braids for over a year ago. I had watched a few YouTube videos, but never got around to making the dream a reality.
I needed a long term protective style and decided this would be the perfect opportunity.
I started by washing my hair. I also conditioned my hair and added a leave in. I then finished with a mixture of oils to seal my hair. Most people deep condition but I only plan to keep them in for a month.
After installing the braids, I wet them with hot water in the shower. I burned the ends as I went and made sure to layer the length. They are mid-back length.
I spritz with a mixture of water, leave-in conditioner, and olive oil every 3-4 days. I add oil to them in the mean time, in between time.
Overall I am pleased with them. They aren't too heavy and are pretty easy to maintain. The braids give me a different look. Plus, it looks like I have locs. I have been playing with the idea of having locs for a while. I love my hair free, so it is a struggle to keep them in.
Let me know if you try the style and how you like it!
First off I want to say there gorgeous! And I wanted to ask how do I achieve the layers? could you explain step by step if possible? Thanks in advance :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I did love this style! I
DeleteTo achieve layers:
I'm referring to the first picture that is on this post.
1. Each time I finished a row of yarn braids, I split it with half of the yarn braids in that row one shoulder and half on the other shoulder, as seen in the first picture.
2. I would burn the ends evenly on each shoulder, making sure to also be even with the other shoulder.
3. I repeated that process for 5-6 rows.
4. After 5-6 rows, I would repeat the same process but burn the next section (5-6 rows) a little higher than the previous section. I would burn the ends no higher than 1/2 an inch. If you burn them too much higher it will look choppy.
5. I did that until I was finished and added bangs to the top section.
I hope that was a detailed explanation for you! I also hope it makes sense. I really wish I had pictures to correspond to each step.
Your description was detailed enough. Thanks so much for the advice :)
ReplyDeleteThey look great. I'm curious as to why you chose to use yarn instead of synthetic hair.
ReplyDeleteI love this look! I'm definitely going to try it out. Thank you for posting. <3
ReplyDeleteLololove,,,am gonna try it! good stuff!
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