Double Ended Braids?
- Aemelia
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Double Ended Braids?
I was thinking of making some double-ended braids to use until I can start to work on some dreads. My question is, Do they sit well on the head? I've been searching for pictures with no luck. I used to wear braided extensions all the time a few years ago and thought that double-ended braids would allow me to have an easier time installing and removing them.
- Couture_Coiffure
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
Had a search for some photos myself but don't seem to be able to find any.
I know that people have used the pre-manufactured microbraids as extensions, and I don't see why DE braids wouldn't work the same way. They would have to be of a fairly uniform size, and not too thick so that you can get them in.
And just sitting here thinking about it, the braided part of you hair might blend with the braid extension [you know, depending on color and all] and could look quite nice.
I know that people have used the pre-manufactured microbraids as extensions, and I don't see why DE braids wouldn't work the same way. They would have to be of a fairly uniform size, and not too thick so that you can get them in.
And just sitting here thinking about it, the braided part of you hair might blend with the braid extension [you know, depending on color and all] and could look quite nice.
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
I have done this a few times before I worked out how to make dreads.. they do work, and look good in the hair, but take a couple of days to settle down, just as normal dreads do..
I am going to have a fish around for some pics to scan in as this was pre-digi camera time.. will post when found!!!
I am going to have a fish around for some pics to scan in as this was pre-digi camera time.. will post when found!!!
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
I have done this a few times before I worked out how to make dreads.. they do work, and look good in the hair, but take a couple of days to settle down, just as normal dreads do..
I am going to have a fish around for some pics to scan in as this was pre-digi camera time.. will post when found!!!
I am going to have a fish around for some pics to scan in as this was pre-digi camera time.. will post when found!!!
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- Aemelia
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
Thank you for the replies.
Glad to know someone used them with good results.
I know it'll blend since I'll be dying my hair from dark brown to black and using black hair for one side of the DE braids. The only thing I didn't know would work is the join, but if they settle down after a few days, that's great.
Glad to know someone used them with good results.
I know it'll blend since I'll be dying my hair from dark brown to black and using black hair for one side of the DE braids. The only thing I didn't know would work is the join, but if they settle down after a few days, that's great.
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
Ive done this also, when I used to work on the wards, they take a good 2-3 days to settle but look really good. I'm sure I have a pic somewhere, I'l see if i can find iit for you. xx
- Aemelia
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
Okay. Thanks. It took me a few days to start to like my braided extensions too, so a few days doesn't matter.
New question.. How many braids would I have to use for a full head of around boob length DE braids? And would 6 bags be enough? or 9? or would that make it too heavy?
New question.. How many braids would I have to use for a full head of around boob length DE braids? And would 6 bags be enough? or 9? or would that make it too heavy?
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
I guess it depends on how thick you make them - I usually wear 50 DE dreads in my hair, and that is prett heavy, if you go on the basis of making 50-60 DE braids you should have enough. I always buy extra amounts of hair than what I need just in case (especially with buyhair.co.uk as forrest gump said - you never know what your guna get, haha)
But 7-8 packets should be mreo than enough!!
But 7-8 packets should be mreo than enough!!
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
I know this is an old thread but just found it and thought I could help with some pictorial evidence!:)
I have made and installed DE braids a number of times and been able to re-use them over and over:) They hold up really well and are quicker to make than dreads I find:)
Skinny ones installed:
Purples:
All black:
Chunkier ones (these were v.heavy!):
I have made and installed DE braids a number of times and been able to re-use them over and over:) They hold up really well and are quicker to make than dreads I find:)
Skinny ones installed:
Purples:
All black:
Chunkier ones (these were v.heavy!):
- Aemelia
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
Thank you so much for the pictures.
I made falls instead, but those look so nice that I'll have to try it sometime when my hair actually matches the braids again.
I made falls instead, but those look so nice that I'll have to try it sometime when my hair actually matches the braids again.
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Re: Double Ended Braids?
I am thinking that they may lay well if made harlequin style.
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