How to do a Straw set

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Tree Braids with clients hair out in front

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Here is a client who requested that I leave some of her real hair out of the braid so that she could achieve a certain look. We used 24 inch 1B hair made by Outre Premium New Yaki. This hair made for a wonderful blend because you can't really tell where the client hair ends and the artificial hair begins. If you think that Tree braids may be something that you may want to try please email me at kristen.braids@gmail.com

Individuals on child

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Here is a young girl who received individual braids. We used the brand of hair called "Zury Like Hair" color # 4. If you have a child who would like to have her hair done for the summer please email me at Kristen.braids@gmail.com. Thanks for visiting my blog!

Cornrows with invisibles

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I did two rows of feed in cornrows and rather then braid the hair down to the ends, like I normally do; I decided to make the ends free using a braiding technique used in invisible braids. I really like this look because it gives the impression that the clients hair is out in the back when in fact it is really braided! We used Beverly Johnson's Water wave hair. The color was two toned so the top half was color # 4 and the bottom was 27. I blended it so that the color was more evenly distributed. Check out the photos I hope you enjoy! If this is something that you would like done to your hair please email me at kristen.braids@gmail.com.

Wet and Wavy Micro braids

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Here are some wet and wavy micro braids that I did. I uses 2 of my most favorite products in this client's hair. I used Infusium 23 on the hair after I was finished and I used Liv a moisturizer while I braided. I hope you all enjoy looking at this blog as I enjoy sharing my work with you all. Keep coming back and I promise I will keep posting new pictures.

Cornrow Design

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Here is another repeat coustomer who had just the front of her hair re-cornrowed. We used a wet and wavy type of synthetic hair to achieve this look. Again I used the feed in technique to allow for less stress on the edges of the clients hair. The design is just something that I made up as I was braiding. I love it when I can just be creative with the style! I used a touch of the hair Cream called Liv as a moisturizer while I braided. Well if this looks like a braid style you may like please feel free to email me at kristen.braids@gmail.com. I hope to hear from you soon!

Kinky Twists 2

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Here is a repeat client. So I guess that means that she likes my services! She received Kinky Twists for the second time. I used a product called Liv as a moisturizer and Organic Root Stimulator Lock and Twist Gel to achieve this look. The style will last approximately 6-8 weeks, but if you choose you may be able to stretch it out longer. If this is a style that you my want to have please feel free to email me at kristen.braids@gmail.com Thanks for checking out my site and have a wonderful day!

Mens Cornrow Small

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Here are the much needed pictures of mens braids, or cornrows for the site! These are what I consider one row of small cornrows with a design. This is all his natural hair so I did not fee in any human or synthetic hair. I used a product called Liv as a moisturizer for his scalp and hair. I also used the leave in conditioner Infusium 23 which I diluted with water in a spray bottle as an added moisturizer and detangler while I braided.

Madam C.J. Walker

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I think that Madam C.J. Walker is one of the most progressive black women for her time because she saw an opportunity and wasn't afraid to exploit it. Despite being born to a former slave family, losing her parents at the age of 7 and later her husband at the age of 20 Madam C.J. Walker exemplified strength. She believed that one of the many practices that were raped from black women when they were brought to the US during slavery was the care for black hair. So she developed Black hair care products that would help to grow black hair. She sold her products through mail order and trained sales people to go door to do in a successful attempt to get her product into the hands of the masses. One of her inventions that is still in use today is the pressing comb. She has left a significant mark on black hair.




Name: Madam C.J. Walker (Birth name Sarah Breedlove)

Date of Birth: December 23, 1867

Place of Birth: Delta, Louisiana

Date of Death: May 25, 1919

Feed in Cornrows with Toyokalon hair

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Here is another style that I have completed. We used Toyokalon synthetic hair for these braids. I did two rows because I think that it makes the style look fuller and it allows the braids to last a bit longer. This again is what I call the feed-in technique. Many people call it the no knot technique but it is all the same thing. If you would like to have your hair done please email me at kristen.braids@gmail.com