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Post by LejaOMG on Sept 26, 2011 12:43:10 GMT -5
yes, I am aware that there is already a natural hair thread but I wanted lurking azz 91 and Diva to know that their presence is respectfully requested.
I'm planning to get Tree Braids this weekend and I really want to leave my edges out (sorta like how I wear my sew-in weaves). I want to wear ponytails and buns but I don't want individual braids to facilitate this. I realize it's more work, but I want it to look vaguely natural. Does this sound reasonable?
My edges are fragile and they took a real beating from that invisible part weave I had earlier this year so I'm really trying to baby them (and possibly megatek/JBCO them while the rest of the hair is in a protective style.
Any suggestions? Also, I was planning to buy Milky Way Que bulk hair (b/c I can't find the Brandy Pro-10 in my length/color). Any thoughts on the subject?
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Post by Chal™ on Sept 26, 2011 13:09:11 GMT -5
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Post by LejaOMG on Sept 26, 2011 13:21:50 GMT -5
Whaaaat? LOL
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Post by 123Diva on Sept 28, 2011 15:24:34 GMT -5
LOL & SMH Re: Leaving hair out on the edges to blend and potentially conceal the braid look...it can be done, I always leave my edges out anyway simply because I don't wanna lose them via all the pulling and tugging. You sound like you want to leave more than a little out tho and I think that can work as long as the texture of the braiding hair you use is very close to your own hair texture. Keep in mind the following: if your braider starts leaving hair out from the very top of the braid (I do this), it will already be qite difficult to see that your style consists of braids unless someone is literally all up in your head. That is actually the point. Good luck! I was going to tree braid my hair myself about a month ago...even did a few braids. Then I realized that I was on crack and that my natural hair was officially too long to be puting myself through such torture  I may do it eventually one last time so that I don't waste the money spent on that hair...smh. I wish I trusted/could trust stylists with my hair  |
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Post by LejaOMG on Sept 28, 2011 16:27:25 GMT -5
Thanks for your advice. I'm going to pre-section my hair before the appointment, so I'll already have a feel for how much will be left out. Also, I'm using deep wave hair which is what I normally use for my weaves and my hair blends beautifully.
Another thing I forgot to ask: the hair is "human mastermix" (whateverTF that means) and I've never used any type of synthetic hair before so I'm not sure how well it will hold up (although I've heard that synthetic hair actually holds its shape longer so IDK). At any rate, human hair (a t$60+ a pack) is not an option.
2nd thing I forgot to ask: how long do they last and do you have any problems with your cornrows matting/locking/tangling when it's time to take them down?
I'm going to a braiding salon and I've never been there before (in fact, I've never had braids of any type before) so IDexactlyK how high up they pluck out the hair in their tree braids. I do hope to eventually find a complete closure option that doesn't eff with my edges. :sigh:
Thanks again!
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Post by 123Diva on Sept 28, 2011 17:06:19 GMT -5
I've done tree braids with synthetic hair before.
The braids lasted for 3 months, still looking great.
The key to easy take-out and no or minimal matting is moisture.
African Royal Braid Spray: I have found this to be the holy grail of braid care. My hair was baby soft and not tangled upon take-out. Spray the hair EVERY SINGLE DAY.
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Post by LejaOMG on Sept 28, 2011 17:12:16 GMT -5
NICE! Thanks!!
To be clear, you're doing the cornrow kind or the individual kind? Spray my hair AND the extensions, right?
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Post by juschill on Sept 28, 2011 17:41:45 GMT -5
::googling tree braids::
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Post by 123Diva on Sept 28, 2011 18:28:40 GMT -5
NICE! Thanks!! To be clear, you're doing the cornrow kind or the individual kind? Spray my hair AND the extensions, right? I have done both. Tho I was referring to individuals. Individuals look way better! |
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Post by LejaOMG on Sept 29, 2011 8:22:36 GMT -5
really? I'll keep that in mind for next time. I'm trying to do a test run for my trip to Trinidad by trying out the style in Barbados next week. Incidentally, all the photos I've seen of individual tree-braids simply look like micro-mini braids to me...
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Post by Gee-Are on Sept 29, 2011 10:35:26 GMT -5
reads like y'all are giving recipes for WMDs in here...
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Sept 30, 2011 11:57:42 GMT -5
I'm suppose to get some tree braids on Saturday the chick is from Cali and I guess they don't call it that there. Umm ok I'm a little nervous now.
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Oct 7, 2011 10:23:32 GMT -5
I didn't get my tree braids I chickened out.
What your hair looking like; how did the tree braids turn out? Pour the T please
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 12, 2011 10:25:28 GMT -5
So I got mine. It took like 3 hours at the African Salon (pre-washed and blown dry). They look fine, I left out the edges and my hair blends well with the deep wave hair I used. It behaves basically like a normal sew-in weave except its much less bulky and I really appreciate that.
However, I STILL haven't made any attempts to cleanse these things and I've exceeded my normal hair-washing interval, so I'm starting to get a little antsy. The Africans said I can't wash it. But they also said it last more than a month. That is a distinct oxymoron, IMO. I have some ORS dry shampoo, so I'll give some thought to that later this week.
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 14, 2011 6:10:53 GMT -5
did the herbal dry-shampoo last night. I guess that was cool for the hair. But it definitely didn't do the trick for my scalp. If I don't figure out a legitimate cleansing option (and soon), these hoes are coming out.
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Oct 14, 2011 8:59:47 GMT -5
Try cleansing your scalp using cotton balls or cotton rounds with some sea breeze or witch hazel on it. This will help cut the dirt but is mild enough not to do too much drying.
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 14, 2011 9:08:13 GMT -5
ok, I'll try that. Pretty sure the dry shampoo contains some of those same astringent-property ingredients tho
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Post by 123Diva on Oct 14, 2011 13:37:09 GMT -5
Leja...you can wash your hair. I always did. Just be gentle and don't pile and tangle. I would make 5 or 6 large braids before washing and use a shampoo mix in a spray bottle to cleanse my scalp.
It's an idea. And it works.
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 14, 2011 13:41:34 GMT -5
see, THAT'S what I'm talmbout! I knew it wasn't reasonable to just not wash your hair for more than a month.
Now that I've researched it, I'm not clear on how individual tree braids work. My natural hair is BSL. I would have long braids mixed in with long loose hair?
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Post by 123Diva on Oct 14, 2011 13:54:24 GMT -5
see, THAT'S what I'm talmbout! I knew it wasn't reasonable to just not wash your hair for more than a month. Now that I've researched it, I'm not clear on how individual tree braids work. My natural hair is BSL. I would have long braids mixed in with long loose hair? Very rarely do I go longer than 1 week without washing y hair. In the summer time, I may wash 2-3 times a week. And my 1 week rule applied when I was relaxed as well. I like fresh, clean, nice smelling hair and an itch-free scalp. Sue me! Anyway, re: individual tree braids, my own hair is approaching bra strap length. As a matter of fact, when you 1st mentioned that you were getting tree-braids, I assumed that you were talking about individuals. And knowing that yur hair was more than likely longer than mine, I was like, WOW...she's brave. LOL. I ust don't trust stylists not to tke a short cut. Basically individual tree-braids on you, done correctly, involves braiding at least up to your own bra strap length hair. I prefer to braid slightly past the client's own hair. NONE of your own hair should be left out. Most stylists are impatient and won't do this and then when you are taking them down, you may accidentally cut off your own hair. It can certainly be done and done well but it is no cake walk. That is the very reason I opted against doing tree braids in my own head after already beginning a few braids.... |
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 14, 2011 14:03:50 GMT -5
I appreciate it! I can stick w/the cornrow variety now that I know I can wash it. My hair grows like a weed in protective styles, so I'll probably remained weaved for the rest of the year. Plenty of time to try new ish!
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 24, 2011 13:44:17 GMT -5
washed 'em. love em. keepin em.
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Oct 25, 2011 10:02:42 GMT -5
^^ That's good.
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