Top 5 Mistakes Made When Braiding
Jay1. Not braiding tight enough I've harped on this point many times already. This is by far the biggest mistake made when putting in mini braids. See my article on…
Preventing Frizzy Braids
The first line of defense against frizzy and fuzzy braids is prevention. :) Frizz on braids is caused mostly by short hairs coming out of the braids and sticking straight…
Parting- Does it Matter?
I was asked this question on the hair forum I belong to (shout out to LHCF). Here's what I said in a response to a question on whether parting matters…
Products for Mini Braids
I won't recommend specific products because everyone's hair behaves differently. When in mini braids, products will not be thoroughly rinsed from the hair. Products with synthetic ingredients are more likely…
Why Not Mini Twists?
These lasted about 13 daysThis is a very logical question. Mini twists are much more popular in the natural hair community from what I've observed. Although I really like the…
New To Braiding? Here’s a Shortcut
Try out this shortcut if you're not sure you have the patience and the wherewithal to braid your entire head. If you can cornrow, add a cornrowed design to the front of…
Braid Density
If you're concerned about braids looking scalpy (being able to easily see the parts behind the braids) one trick to help that is to make the braids smaller. A smaller…
How To: Mini Braids That Last
To create tangle-free mini braids that hold up after frequent conditioner washes, it is important to braid tightly. You shouldn't feel any tension on your scalp, but the length of…
How To: Night Time Routine
Over the years, I've found that the best method for maintaining neat mini braids over night is putting the hair in a top knot and covering it with a silk…
About My Hair
This is my hair after rinsing a DC out. In August of 2012, I will be natural for 3 years. I think I've got a pretty good understanding of my…