8 Ways To Start A Box Braid | Braid School Ep.01
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- Опубліковано 22 вер 2019
- 8 Ways To Start a Box Braid
Welcome to the first class in Braid School. I'm super excited to be sharing this with you! I have been braiding hair for over 20 years and professionally for over 7 years. I am completely self taught and want to share what I know with those who want to learn, along with generating positive conversation among the braiding community. Practice makes perfect!
The techniques shown are strictly for demonstration purposes. If you learned something, thumbs up and tell a friend!
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Thank you. Your video seems to be the only one that care to teaches us for real. I tried so many you saved me. I finnaly did my whole head on my first try!
Glad you found this helpful!
@@VandyVanity Your video is the only one that takes the time to show us how to do it. Others do it so fast it is impossible to learn. I appreciated it. All the power to you.
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Exactly
Thank you so much for this..I usually do knotless. And my daughters hair is super fine, so I needed to figure out the right method to catch the hair!
This lady can start a box braid 8 ways and I can’t even do one 🤦🏽♀️, what is life!
Lol I was thinking that. I was like how does she remember all these ways?!
Wym she can’t do one?
Jaden Tiara You must have misread...
Miah Sanders yes love I did I apologize 😂 I read it way to fast
I’ve been watching videos and I still can’t do it smh
Finally a person that knows how to angle the camera where we can see what she is doing!!😆
Honestly. I just had to go through 5 different video that claimed they were teaching me how to braid
This is really it. I've watched countless videos of people teaching this and if the lighting isn't super dark, the camera is either too far away or their hand is blocking the camera
@@aliciabedward1253 ain't that the truth lol, me to girl
right !
I know right. This woman helps me so much, more than other videos I saw.
I like the fact that she used a different color hair, so its easier to see what she's doing.
I really liked that way less confusing
I just want to say how thankful I am for this video. My partner has trouble taking care of their natural hair because of mental health issues, but having braids makes them feel so much better about themselves and the way they look. I’m white, so I’ve never done braids like these before, and this video has been immensely helpful for me to be able to help the person I love most see themselves as beautiful as I do. It took a lot of practice and I’m still nowhere near perfect, but I’m getting better every time. It makes my partner feel better about themselves, and it makes me feel better because I’m able to help them with something, even if it’s relatively small. Thank you.
You are a lifesaver!!! Every other tutorial is so hard to follow because their hands are in the way. I watched this once and picked it up immediately. Loved how you ranked them from easiest to hardest. Thank you!
Taya Coates Support4support
That's it. The hands are in the way. I live this video too and it's the first one where I understood it
Taya Coates realll❤️ thankful for this video
Omg yes. I couldn’t following any of them either. She had the camera placed properly and I got it within minute. She’s the best!!!
Taya Coates RIGHT BEST VIDEO HANDS DOWN
Braid Timestamps!!!
2 strand method: 1:21
2 Strand Wrap: 2:08
3 strand method: 2:49
2 strand split: 4:06
3 strand split: 5:00
2 strand cornrow: 5:58
3 strand cornrow: 7:07
Hook knot method: 7:46
Hook knot split: 9:23
I personally recommend reviewing the whole video, she is great!!
Was looking for you - thanks
Thank you
Thanks
Thank you 🖤
Thank u smmm
The angle, the demonstration, the commentary, and even the little pros and cons card in the card. This video is immaculate!!!! Could not have been better.
I love how she tells you the pro’s and con’s of each braid style ; helps ALOT
I just bought some hair. I figured to learn how to braid my own hair while social distancing orders are in effect. Thank you so much for this. I'm hoping I can do it!
I’m sure you can. Good luck and save many many coins 😉
Abbz Jordan literally why i’m on this video lol
@@janaerap2944 I did my own braids maybe a week ago. And for my first try they came out really well. My parts can use some work but I'll be braiding my own hair for now on! Hahaha
I'm doing the same thing under quarantine
Me too girl! Me too.
girllll... that 2 strand split got me feeling like a pro right now😭😭 thank u💗
ME TOOO!!!!!!
Thank you so much!!! We adopted my younger sister from Haiti and as a white family, we have never been great with her hair. We typically take her to get it braided, but I've made it my mission to learn how to give her beautiful hairstyles. I feel bad knowing she's missing out on an entire culture of hairstyles and I want to give that to her. Today I gave her box braids for the first time and she was so excited!
This was my braider, she's amazing! Reasonably priced, an honest business woman, and she's great with tender headed folks :)
I did 3 strand split for the first time doing braids and now I feel like a pro 😭
Yh thats my fave method too.
That’s my favorite one because it kinda looks more easy
I need to start for my business
I can’t waittt lol
@@forevaimvuseries8806 you need practice before starting a business and stay off imvu your to young
I’m in college and I didn’t trust none of the girls that braided hair on campus so when i watched your video, the first method is what i caught on to and now I can say i braid my own hair and saving money. THANK YOUUU
I struggled to get a good grip. Your first method was sooooo easy for me . I managed to do my own hair and I dont Have to rely on anyone not pay loads of money to get it done. THANK YOU! 😁😁😁
How do work at doing the back. I want to do poetic Justice braids
I can't braid for anything! And I watched this video and caught right on to the first technique. I watch about 4 or 5 different videos and I couldn't see how they was actually putting the extension on the real at... This video was spot on and by far the best video I seen yet.❤ thanks for this.
I'm going to try this tomorrow
I went to braiding school and couldn't get it for the life of me. This video could of saved me $500 because on my first try after watching....i got it 🤦🏾
after when i watch it to i got the last one right! (Plus i always thought i wouldn't get it right.)
Nannett in.the.night obviously it wasn’t worth it if she learned more from this vid then in her classes
Braiding school??! They do that now??!?
@@farrahkelley2751 yup. Some of the colleges, universities and cosmetology schools have braiding courses now. At least in Chicago they do.
@@NeseMonae In the Pittsburgh area, too. We did braiding back in '07 when we did the ethnic hair portion for the overall cosmetology course. It was my favorite because I had been giving barbies micros since I was 8, and helped me be able to do braids and extensions for many of my daughters' friends in the neighborhood whose families couldn't afford it otherwise.
Great tutorial, not too fast, your hands weren't in the way, you explained clearly and gave reasons for using or not using each one. Overall the best tutorial I have seen thus far. Thank you.
You are the first stylists that present an "aerial" view on how to diy box braids. Thank you. Thank you !
This video was so helpful most videos on this dont make much sense or assume you have some knowledge of box braids but as a white girl I have no clue what I'm doing. I really wanted to learn so im able to do a friends hair she has always wanted nice braids but her family cant afford it so I wanted to surprise her by being able to do them. Thank you so much!!!
That’s so fucking nice ❤️
You're so nice to thank of your friend. I'm sure she will be very happy.
Very nice of you
Omg this is so nice
Girl ur so sweet 🥺🥺
Finally someone that actually shows the difference and good position with the camera and slows down to explain. Plus the pros and cons. Ive been braiding for a while trying to become a braider and this literally helped me so much.
😂😂 If y’all could see me right now my jaw is literally dropped like I can literally learn this
This might be the BEST braiding video I’ve come across thank you so much for this
LMAO!!! My mouth just dropped!!! That's exactly what I call my mannequin, SHEILA!!!
IDK why! LOL! But for some reason it fits! 😂
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My aunties freind name is shelia
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This was an excellent tutorial! The instructions were clear and on point!
The little shout I made when I got the 3 strand method down! It feels so good to know how to braid and I’m glad I have a daughter to test it out on. She even practices on her own time
You’re the only video that managed to teach me. It’s my first time doing braids and I usually give up because I get discouraged at how I can’t find a way that’s beginner friendly. Thank you so much 😭
Best video I seen I did my daughters box braids I use two strand method and it saved me $200 in stead of paying now I can do them myself
The starter you call hook knot was used a lot around South Central in the '80's. Especially during the Poetic Justice, Dookie braid eras. lol The memories.
Ano nymous Pri vet support 4support
I still do it for my dookie braids lol and it works.
Omg I finally know how to braid. I'm 14 i thought i was never going to learn!!! Thx so much actually you know how to put the camera where i can see.
I LOVE that you use a contrasting extension hair color to make it easy to tell what’s what. Also, I love that you lost the pro’s and con’s of each method. That helps me decide which I should try that would best suit me.
Thank you so much for 7years I have tried to 3 strand braid and failed but after 3 attempt I did the 2 strand split and the hook knot method perfectly I can now braid my own hair after so many years thank you so much, if I could subscribe 100 times I would. You are awesome!!
I just bought got my mannequin today that I ordered off of amazon! I forgot that I’m afraid of mannequin heads but I’ve decided to press through my fear to practice! Also, this is like the best tutorial because everybody else’s hands are always in the way! Thank you so much! (I know, I’m months late with this video!)
Ha I feel your fear!
After trying the 3 strand split multiple times , I watched this and used the 2 strand wrap and it came out perfect!
WOW you literally have the perfect camera angle/footage..I've searched the whole internet and never saw a video this detailed! Thank you so much!!
Laying here thinking to myself I know I can do hait now especially box braids if I keep looking at this video thank you big help ...people been trying to show me for 24 years how to braid and etc I thought it just wasn't me now I feel it is me THANK U
I don’t ever comment on a video. I choose to subscribe or not and leave it at that. However, this has been the most succinct hair braiding video I’ve ever watched. Yes, your hands were not in the way, and you also used a different color hair to illustrate. I am hands down a subscriber and am going through your channel page to see what other goodies you have. You rocked this. Thanks
These camera angles are a beast, but I know what its like to be a visual learner and can't see nothing! lol. So glad you got something out of this! Welcome to the fam!
I have always used the hook knot method. So glad that you showed the different ways to actually install so I can switch it up 👌👍
I have watch over 50 videos and yours is the only one I learned from. Thank you. Awesome job at teaching how to do box braids. You made it look so easy. Now I'm doing box braids on my granddaughter hair.
Amazing tutorial! I could see everything you were doing unlike other videos. I really appreciate this!
ericka graves Support4support
U just made braiding so easy I caught on in seconds
Thank you so much for posting this video. I finally braided my daughter's hair. I used the 1st method (she has 4c/4a hair type). I have been trying to learn for 13 yrs. Your video was the 1st and the only one that I needed. It literally took me less than 5 minutes to learn the method. So precise, well taught and your voice- OMG, so soothing (lol made me believe in myself). I can't thank you enough. You have changed my life.
Just learned how to box braid my own hair because of this video ❤️❤️
This is a great video for beginners and those who can get their braids to stay after one of these methods.
Decades experience of braiding here and I just want to add one more way in case it might help someone if they still need another method.
I've learned (self taught) the best way FOR ME is to (1) braid the person's natural hair to the end then (2) split the braiding hair in half (in a two-thirds/one-third ratio) and (3) crochet the two-thirds in at the braid's root and pull one side through (will look like a T) and even the braiding hair to cover the natural braid and then (4) add the one-third directly on top and at base (no crochet and another T) (5) carefully hold the two-thirds braiding hair over the natural braid (to keep it covered and protected) and then (6) braid to the end.
Pros__This ensures the braids won't come out, creates less chance of frizz coming through the braid, and person's hair is protected and style will last.
Cons__more time consuming and not as easy to quickly rebraid if needed.
I hope this can add to the wonderful ways that have been provided in this video.
***EDIT*** Here is another way that I saw UA-camr Adanna do her box braids ua-cam.com/video/GhUysVRzL3U/v-deo.html
I'm looking for a video like the way I described and when I find it, I'll put the link.
Yes I use this method for my daughter she has fine curly natural hair and doing it this way makes it last soo much longer and adds protection to her hair
lilmommalady76 can you please make a tutorial on how you do this method!!?? it’ll be very much appreciated and useful. 💛💛
Thank you so much! This was so specific cause I can NOT do braids and one of mine slipped, this tutorial is so great! Thank you!!!
I automatically sub, the camera is at the right angle and I can see everything!! Yes!! Thaaank You!!!😁😁😁👍🏽👍🏽
So glad I found this video! I am going to finally get over my fear and try to this for my daughter. Y’all pray for me! She’s a fighter when it time to do hair!! 😂😂
This is one of the best I seen yet💕 I’m in highschool now and I can braid but not with weave but this really helped and ima try this 💯so thank you
I really really appreciate you even taking your time out to make this video. I am not a braider at all and my daughters want braids and you are just a life saver. Thank you
Hands down the BEST tutorial. This camera angle is PERFECT! Thank you 🙏🏽 😩
Thank you SOOO much. I was able to braid the hair that my stylist said was too short to braid. This tutorial was EXCELLENT. Bless you.
Omg thank you! I normally do the two strand method for my box braids and kinky twists because I could never master the 3 strand. I have short hair so trying to grip is my struggle but this makes me want to try again.
How long do ur 2 strand last?
Mia Reanna 3-4 weeks roughly
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been recently trying to learn how to do box braids, knotless box braids, etc. because the prices are just outrageous right now
Best knot and grip tutorial I’ve seen in the 8 yrs I’ve been watch UA-cam to braid n twist my own hair. I like your hook method (next to last) and can’t wait to try.
I'm self taught too Vanity, HowEVER, you taught me how to get my GRIP game tight with the Last Technique, thru God's visual he have you, & to Him I GreatFULL for showing you for me & Others SO GLAD I stopped by Girlfran💖💖💖💖💖💖
Yay I was happy to see my method used here, I’ve been braiding my own hair for 15 years and I find the two strand cornrow easiest to do on myself.
Wow I can't thank you enough, i fellow the 2 strand split and for the first time, the hair was tight and neat. I was singing and dancing without me knowing 💃💃. God bless you ma, you are a great teacher. Please how to do sewing wig and fill in the braid?
I'm singing and dancing with you!
I have been struggling for years now. your way of teaching is so simple and straight forward. thank you soooo much.
WHAT A FANTASTIC TUTORIAL!!!!!!!!!!!! Every aspect of attachng the extension was SHOWN in a manner that could be clearly seen. And then, your explanation regarding what works better for various hair textures. You are a phenomenal teacher!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing.❤️
I've been doing 2 strand split knot forever, didn't know it was a legit technique, just thought I was being lazy, but it's great to know i'm not lol
Thank you so much for all 8 1/2 methods lol. I've never learned to braid. Awesome tips. May God continue to bless your service
These type of braids are so pretty. I just love seeing y'all's hair all braided and butterfly locs!!!!!! Loooooove! So wish I could have them
The best box braids tutorial I have seen. I believe I can do this now. What I like most is that your hands were not in the way and I could see what you were doing along with the explanations. Thank you
for the 2 strand method in the beginning of the video, how do you add more weave if your actual hair doesn't match the length of it to keep braiding down?
You will need to redistribute the braiding hair slowly as you get to the end of you natural hair so you will end up with three strands of only braiding hair
Thank you. I like how you broke each one down. This also allows me to ask people what method they use because I can see why my head hurt if they use the method that only allows the braid to lay a certain way
Girl thank youuu. Yes someone who knows how to angle and teach . Your a life saver.
Thank you! I was confused watching everyone’s videos when they were all doing different methods. Makes sense now, thank you!
I learned how to do the two strand hair on myself yesterday and I was so proud it was tucked and plus I’m left handed
You give me hope !!!! Me too i'm left handed
@@jessicamars1281 go head girly!
I’m left handed too about to see I can do this. Pray my strength. 🙏🏿🤦🏾♀️
Kperky 22 oh lol head head you get it ok srry im so corny 😂 like your head ok I will stop now 😂
Girl where have this video been all my life😂 because I seriously needed this❤
This is the best video on braiding that I have seen. Why, because you are explaining what you are doing, the types of hair each technique is best for and you are doing it slowly. So many videos talk about what they are doing but they do it so fast that it is difficult to understand and it appears that every one of them is doing the same method. I learned so much and now I can speak intelligently to the stylist when I get my very fine and straight hair braided. Thank you for creating this video.
This is the BEST 👏 TUTORIAL👏 EVER👏 your explanations are very easy to understand and the demotrastions help too. I totally have the confidence to try and master at least one of these! Thank youuu ❤
This is so beautiful. everything is so clear. Thank you so much. please I need more videos from you, I am a beginner and with videos like this, It wont take time for me to learn. GOD Bless you dear
You are
I really appreciate your teaching, it was nice, I always don't understand anything from other people, but you are so patience in your teaching, the second to the last one was one of the best
Thank you so much. I've seen a million videos and this one taught me in 1 try
I watched the video 2 years ago.. didnt get it just by watching.. got my daughter's Barbie to practice.. I got it😂😂thank you so much.. excellent video
This video is a god send for real I for the life of my can’t braid I’m so happy I seen this video
Can you do a video on how you can practice braiding with yarn?
I’ve been watching tutorials for weeks and I kid you not yours is the only one that helped me
OMG!!!!! Thank you sooooooo much for this. I watched 10 videos that were an absolutely WASTE of time. Perfect angle/visual, perfect explanation, and perfect variety for different hair. I now feel more comfy doing my own braids before I install soft locs. Thank you again!!!!! ❤️
You do such a great job explaining! I don’t even braid, was just curious but hell now I feel like I can do it lol
Thank you for this! I struggle with gripping and this tutorial just helped change the game. Very thorough and many different options to start a box braid.
Thank you so much..I just ordered me my own "Sheila", all the way to Germany, cant wait till she arrives & I can practice all these great ways to braid..Love your Videos👍🏾❤️🎉💯💥
Any braid video getting 2 million views is wellll worth it ! I knew this video was bout to BANG!! Girl thank you! And I know how to braid but this was great!!! I had to learn the hard way about fine hair textures whew…. That hair texture is not beginner friendly when it comes to braids ! I needed this
Thank you for this video! I've been practicing braids on my daughters 3c fine type hair 😩 its been a struggle cause I def have to add alot of hair when braiding because its thin, even thought it's long. But she loves having her hair look pretty and it helps me not do her hair for a few days. Unfortunately its only a few days but its something!
I'm doing the 'I don't know what the heck I am doing' method. But it turned out pretty good. I braided my hair then did the first 3 strand method but had slippage. Middle section was great as I got better so I had to redo some of my edges
First person I've found that addresses solutions for people with fine hair! Thank you thank you thank you
that 2 strand method!!! THANK YOU, you are a lifesaver!!!!! bought my braiding hair after practicing with twine, sooo easy! i love you omg
Wow I got it🙆🏾♀️ thanks for sharing
Very helpful! You and DopeaxxPana are like the only ones who I have seen post multiple ways of starting an individual braid because there’s so many methods out there & I’m still struggling (mainly cause of the lack of grip game 😅😹) but the more options I find the better I can practice to see what works for me.
Aniya Raine That’s your opinion, so be it. To each their own. I said what I said. I found both helpful🤷🏾♀️.
I keep coming back to this that's how good it is 😭💜
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This video saved me. One of my son's braids fell out when he was sleeping so I had to fix it myself. And thanks to you I think I did a pretty decent first braid
It looks easy but when i try & do it, doesn't work out! I really wanna learn how to braid my hair with extensions!! 😩 I'll have to keep rewatching this vid until i finally get it!
Try rubberband method
I wanna try doing my own box braids on myself for the first time and I'm so happy I found your video🙌🏾 I'll try the 3 strand slip we'll see how it goes😜
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@@grxk5181 how did it go
Omg you have taught me more in this video than ive seen any of the other 50 videos I've viewed!!! You are an amazing teacher!!
Best tutorial with different ways of how to hold... proudly made my first box braids with this tutorial...!
Timestamps:
Two stands: 1:15
Two strand wrap: 2:06
Three strand: 2:46
Two strand split: 4:00
Three strand split: 4:56
Two strand Cornrow: 5:58
Three strand cornrow: 7:06
Hook knot: 7:44
Hook knot split: 9:20
Great tutorial Sis, thanks so much for taking the time to teach some of us the different types of braid techniques. 💚👍
I’m so glad. Person of color made a video about braiding box braids for all hair types, I am mixed with black & white but I have wavy hair and is a bit on the thin to medium side.
I’m always watching this video over and over to practice my braiding