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My first try at yarn braids!

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Post by LaToya28 3rd January 2011, 11:34 am

So after seeing this post http://tiashauntee.blogspot.com/2010/12/yarn-braids-yes.html on Tiashauntee's blog I knew I just had to give these a try. I've been wanting to try them for a while, but I could never get the hang of braiding with extra hair (or yarn) added. I looked at some of the tutorials that she linked to her blog, gave myself a "you can do this" talk, then went to Wal-Mart and bought some of the Red Heart yarn.

My daughter wanted colored yarn, but I was not having that. I wanted to stick with black so we were able to compromise on the "Black Fleck" color. It has little flecks of color throughout it, but not so much that it looks distracting. After seeing how hers came out I would love this color for myself! It looks fun and interesting...to me.

We were in no rush to finish them since she didn't have to go to school for a few more days so I started them Wednesday around 3p.m. and finished Friday night at around 10p.m. We took huge breaks in between but if I had to guess, I'd say that it took about 7 hours total. Considering this was my first time I don't think that's too bad.

I think this will be a great protective style that will enable us both to take a break from styling. I will wash her scalp once a week and spray with a braid spray once a day or as needed. She really does love them and for braids that cost less than $3, so do I! lol

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This was her first style...I couldn't really think of anything else, but I'm sure that YT has some cool styling videos.
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Post by Madeaj 3rd January 2011, 11:54 am

Oh those look really good. She is going to be the envy of every little girl in school. I bet you are going to get a few requests by the end of the school week. Very pretty and I bet much better than you could get at a braiding place. Love the little specks of color. Her hair will match everything. Smile
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Post by Lynnieluve 3rd January 2011, 12:09 pm

You did a GOOD job!!! I think the specks of color was a great compromise!! It's really cute!!! I agree with madeaj....her braids are gonna be a big hit amongst her friends/classmates!!

So when you do them on yourself, are getting the specks of color too? Laughing
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Post by LadyMika 3rd January 2011, 12:20 pm

TOO CUTE!!! cheers You did a great job!
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Post by LaToya28 3rd January 2011, 12:28 pm

Madeaj wrote:Oh those look really good. She is going to be the envy of every little girl in school. I bet you are going to get a few requests by the end of the school week. Very pretty and I bet much better than you could get at a braiding place. Love the little specks of color. Her hair will match everything. Smile

Thanks Madeaj! I hope I do get some requests. I need the practice plus a little extra cash wouldn't hurt

Lynnieluve wrote:You did a GOOD job!!! I think the specks of color was a great compromise!! It's really cute!!! I agree with madeaj....her braids are gonna be a big hit amongst her friends/classmates!!

So when you do them on yourself, are getting the specks of color too? Laughing

Thanks Lynnie! I actually do like the specks of color...it looks very AfroJamaican to me. I know that's not a word, but that's the best way I can describe it LOL.

LadyMika wrote:TOO CUTE!!! cheers You did a great job!

Thanks Mika!


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Post by Lynnieluve 3rd January 2011, 12:33 pm

How long do you plan to leave them in?
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Post by LaToya28 3rd January 2011, 12:44 pm

Lynnieluve wrote:How long do you plan to leave them in?

I'm shooting for 4 weeks. I'll probably redo her edges and nape in a couple weeks though.

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Post by Sebastain13 3rd January 2011, 1:50 pm

Your daughter's hair looks great I love the fact that you did not let her have the color but chose a compromise for her It looks fantastic Great job
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Post by yacoomba 3rd January 2011, 1:58 pm

Omgoodness this is the bomb.com...great job! Co-sign what everyone said regarding the specks of color look really good and still girly without being too much. :-)
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Post by curlista 3rd January 2011, 2:19 pm

@Latoya28 As far styling ideas beadsbraidsbeyond.blogspot.com has some great styling ideas for little girls. None of them feature yarn braids but some (styles) are done on box braids which I'm assuming you could replicate on her yarn braids. All of the styles are very cute! Smile
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Post by ChrsLvsBks 3rd January 2011, 2:34 pm

LaToya, you did a marvelous job!!! I can only imagine how your DD enjoys them, too cute!
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Post by NhappyJackie 3rd January 2011, 4:58 pm

Good job mamma!!!!
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Post by LaToya28 3rd January 2011, 6:39 pm

Sebastain13 wrote:Your daughter's hair looks great I love the fact that you did not let her have the color but chose a compromise for her It looks fantastic Great job

Thanks!

yacoomba wrote:Omgoodness this is the bomb.com...great job! Co-sign what everyone said regarding the specks of color look really good and still girly without being too much. :-)

Thanks, I agree. She wanted teal or purple, but I was like nope, not happening! lol

curlista wrote:@Latoya28 As far styling ideas beadsbraidsbeyond.blogspot.com has some great styling ideas for little girls. None of them feature yarn braids but some (styles) are done on box braids which I'm assuming you could replicate on her yarn braids. All of the styles are very cute! Smile

Thanks, curlista! I'd forgotten all about BBB. I'll definitely check it out for ideas.

ChrsLvsBks wrote:LaToya, you did a marvelous job!!! I can only imagine how your DD enjoys them, too cute!

Thanks Chrs! She is on cloud nine with these braids Smile

NhappyJackie wrote:Good job mamma!!!!

Thanks Jackie!

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Post by Ambitious_Tiff 3rd January 2011, 7:44 pm

THAT IS SOOOOOOOOO CUTE! Lol, "I Whip My Hair" just started playing in my head, I LOVE IT! Very Happy
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Post by LaToya28 3rd January 2011, 8:03 pm

Ambitious_Tiff wrote:THAT IS SOOOOOOOOO CUTE! Lol, "I Whip My Hair" just started playing in my head, I LOVE IT! Very Happy

LOL, that's too funny cause she sho be whippin' it! Thanks Tiff!

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Post by LoveZaporiah 3rd January 2011, 8:43 pm

Omg, what a coincidence. I was just looking at how to videos for yarn braids on youtube yesterday. I love them. You did such a good job.
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Post by Curlock Holmes 3rd January 2011, 11:54 pm

SUPER cute! I also love the flecks of color, it's so perfect for a little girl! Great job!
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Post by LaToya28 4th January 2011, 1:29 am

LoveZaporiah wrote:Omg, what a coincidence. I was just looking at how to videos for yarn braids on youtube yesterday. I love them. You did such a good job.

Curlock Holmes wrote:SUPER cute! I also love the flecks of color, it's so perfect for a little girl! Great job!

Thanks ladies!

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Post by curlista 4th January 2011, 1:37 am

@Latoya28 No problem Smile
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Post by Jo Somebody 4th January 2011, 3:19 am

You coming to the UK any time soon? Want to do yarn braids for me? Wink
Seriously though, they look really good! Although, I must say I've never seen them look bad, but then again, I expect the people who mess them up don't go ahead and post videos/pics of their results for the public!

I really want to try these as an alternative to my regular braids, but I've never braided with attachments before and my braids on my own hair last about 4 weeks anyway. Doesn't seem worth the extra effort right now. Definitely something I'll try in the not so distant future though.
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Post by luvmycoils 4th January 2011, 3:41 am

I think that you did a great job. The color turned out great too. It is fun without making her look too mature.
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Post by LaToya28 4th January 2011, 10:05 am

Jo Somebody wrote:You coming to the UK any time soon? Want to do yarn braids for me? Wink
Seriously though, they look really good! Although, I must say I've never seen them look bad, but then again, I expect the people who mess them up don't go ahead and post videos/pics of their results for the public!

I really want to try these as an alternative to my regular braids, but I've never braided with attachments before and my braids on my own hair last about 4 weeks anyway. Doesn't seem worth the extra effort right now. Definitely something I'll try in the not so distant future though.

Thanks Jo, good luck if you do try it!

luvmycoils wrote:I think that you did a great job. The color turned out great too. It is fun without making her look too mature.

Thanks, I agree!

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Post by CiaE 4th January 2011, 1:38 pm

You did such a great job! I did these back in october.. everyone swore they were dreads
http://napskinkslove.onsugar.com/You-got-dreads-Eve-11439634

7 hours sounds good!! I did mine in almost 24 hours smh....
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Post by jeanlouisangel 4th January 2011, 2:14 pm

Toya, you gonna make me move down to Texas or at the very least send my daughter (11months) down to Auntie Toya in the summers lol! u keep postin cute pics like that, and you will have a baby in a basket like Moses at your door step...keep playin Laughing
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Post by LaToya28 4th January 2011, 2:51 pm

CiaE wrote:You did such a great job! I did these back in october.. everyone swore they were dreads
http://napskinkslove.onsugar.com/You-got-dreads-Eve-11439634

7 hours sounds good!! I did mine in almost 24 hours smh....

Thanks Cia! I can imagine it would take a long time to do them on yourself.

jeanlouisangel wrote:Toya, you gonna make me move down to Texas or at the very least send my daughter (11months) down to Auntie Toya in the summers lol! u keep postin cute pics like that, and you will have a baby in a basket like Moses at your door step...keep playin Laughing

lol Send her on down...

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