You can basically do anything with braids. Since the recent natural hair revolution, braiding has been back in style. [nggallery id=84] Originally posted 2011-11-08 13:06:58. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Many celebrities have rocked braids at one point of their career in the limelight. Here are a few photos of some favorites. [nggallery id=194] Originally posted 2011-07-09 10:33:02. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Understandably, Alicia Keys is now a woman in her 30′s. She does not need to rock cornrows like she did when she was 23. [nggallery id=107] Originally posted 2011-11-15 10:09:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Micro-braids are miniature (think the thickness of a spaghetti noodle) box-braids done with human or synthetic hair
Jessica Sims served in the U.S. Navy with an unblemished record for 12 years. For over 10 of those years, Sims wore tightly woven dreadlocks pulled back in a bun without comment from her superiors. Then Sims was asked to change her hair to fit in with the Navy’s longstanding regulations requiring a smaller bun size and banning dreadlocks. She was also given the option to wear a wig. When sh...
Genie locs, also known as yarn braids, are temporary hair extensions that can be incorporated into your hair by using basic soft yarn when you braid. You can use any type of soft acrylic yarn in any color. Because yarn is generally only around $5, this is a great inexpensive option to use when you want to add length and style to your hair while still being able to protect it. If you are not famili...
Box braids have long been a staple in the black beauty community. They’re fairly easy to install and instantly stylish. Black celebrities have rocked the look, from Zoe Kravitz to Beyonce to, of course, Janet Jackson. Pop singer Christina Aguilera rocked box braids for a time in the early 2000s, but at the time they never quite caught on. But is the style crossing over into mainstream terri...
If you’re a fan of the recent loc extension craze, then you’d probably enjoy yarn locs as well. Loc extensions may be hard to replicate on your own, but yarn locs are the next best thing. Like loc extensions, the hair is palm rolled, but instead of adding additional hair to your hair, the hair is wrapped with yarn. Getting faux locs at a salon can be quite expensive. With yarn locs, you can...
Crochet braids are a way to give over stressed hair a break from the daily rigors of combing and brushing. Crochet braids can also be a great way to let your hair grow out into a wonderful natural head of hair free from chemical processing. Crochet braids are created by using the popular latch hook needle found in many craft stores near the latch hook rug projects. The process of adding hair to th...
Valentine’s Day still ranks number one as the most celebrated holiday for lovers. When it falls during the weekend as is the case this year, you might want to do something extra special for yourself and try a new look. Have you been admiring a cut, or feeling like a color change might help to break the winger blues? Go for it. Whether you are V-Day plans include a night of dinner and dancin...
Braiding is one thing, but doing something unique seems to be the route we are going. Originally posted 2011-07-25 08:59:30. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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