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КОМЕНТАРІ • 347

  • @godschild6743
    @godschild6743 4 роки тому +731

    Watched this right before doing a clients hair, usually takes me 5hrs to do, today it took me 3hrs thanks to your tips

    • @Dopeaxxxpana
      @Dopeaxxxpana  4 роки тому +67

      Omg yessss i love to hear this ! I’m so glad it worked out for you.

    • @jcardosa02
      @jcardosa02 3 роки тому

      what is the product that she used???

    • @chrissy41_fanaticmindfulfi37
      @chrissy41_fanaticmindfulfi37 Рік тому +1

      😂 omg I'm so way 😮 trying to get better so let me continue to watch the video 😊

    • @latayarolle3169
      @latayarolle3169 7 місяців тому +1

      I’m about to braid now❤. Thanks Lady

    • @yourselfcarerituals3557
      @yourselfcarerituals3557 2 місяці тому

      I’m about to try the prep and half way down braiding next.

  • @bingbong.6246
    @bingbong.6246 4 роки тому +435

    I’m 15 and I’m not a professional braider but I do it as a side hustle and to help with pocket money and this video was really helpful🤍.

    • @BriannaMoore.
      @BriannaMoore. 3 роки тому +9

      Same here !❤️

    • @saniahjewel9565
      @saniahjewel9565 3 роки тому +3

      girl me to

    • @melanieaddison7088
      @melanieaddison7088 3 роки тому +25

      Keep it up. Your hands are your gift! Most of us ol heads started this way. I was 12!!!! By the time i was 17 i was the “school braider”.. respect your craft and make
      Pple respect your shit.

    • @RubyVelmont
      @RubyVelmont 3 роки тому

      Gurll me too

    • @serenaubani4153
      @serenaubani4153 3 роки тому +1

      girl sameeeeee

  • @QueTreatz
    @QueTreatz 4 роки тому +247

    Yesss I been braiding since I was 8 too girl and I’m 31 so I can braid with my eyes closed lol I used to work in a shop and get like 10 heads dune in a day... I love doing hair ❤️ you do good boo love watching your channel

    • @StarrAlexanderia
      @StarrAlexanderia 4 роки тому +21

      Well can one of y’all give me some braids I’m tired of looking crusty

    • @QueTreatz
      @QueTreatz 4 роки тому +7

      @@StarrAlexanderia LOL sureee boo

    • @Nette_1011
      @Nette_1011 4 роки тому +1

      Goals affff❤️❤️❤️

    • @rebeccablxck
      @rebeccablxck 4 роки тому +1

      how do u go fast

    • @QueTreatz
      @QueTreatz 4 роки тому +10

      @@rebeccablxck I just got in my flow of what makes me move faster. I would prep the hair and book my quicker hairstyles in the morning.

  • @BraidsbyLex
    @BraidsbyLex 3 роки тому +52

    I manifest you being able to become a instructor.. Your way of explaining breaking stuff down you need to be traveling everywhere teaching braiding classes. I have to thank you cause it's really helping my business and confidence grow im getting better and better💜💜

  • @sandratheconverter2033
    @sandratheconverter2033 4 роки тому +48

    Yes this was very helpful. I've been braiding since I was 10 . I'm 35 but you learn something new everyday. Thanks for this video

  • @coriahvickers9932
    @coriahvickers9932 3 роки тому +31

    Watched this the night before doing a client and finished a head of medium box braids in 3½ hours‼️🥳

  • @braidsbundles9142
    @braidsbundles9142 4 роки тому +17

    I LOVE YOU!! You are the reason I got my braiding license! I LITERALLY learned how to braid from watching you!! You are so talented! Thank you soo much! Sending positive vibes your way alllllllll the way from South Carolina! 😘

  • @Nora-lv1fq
    @Nora-lv1fq 3 роки тому +64

    Thank you

    • @Loviebabii20
      @Loviebabii20 9 місяців тому +1

      That sounds exactly how I am and I am the same age as Pana. I have only been doing my family and friends hair as well. Hopefully I can get much faster at it with her videos

  • @PENCILSandTRACKS
    @PENCILSandTRACKS 4 роки тому +6

    These tips were so helpful. I’ve been doing cornrows since middle school but have only been doing box braids for 2-3 years and these tips were GOLD! Thank you!

  • @LondonTayy
    @LondonTayy 4 роки тому +50

    Wow bombbb tips . I’ve been braiding for years and this was helpful

  • @abigailwainina4556
    @abigailwainina4556 4 роки тому +38

    shoot after doing those conrows for prepartng I might just stick with that style or do crochet cus shoot... I be tired

  • @zeem6706
    @zeem6706 3 роки тому +43

    im 19 , and have always done hair but just now about a year ago maybe, actually started doing not just friends hair . Everyone loves my work but it feels like it take so long. I’m a perfectionist with parting and i feel like thats whats consuming my time. I loved your video and just wanted to ask if u have any more tips for a new braider ! once again this video helped me alot !

  • @YoudontknowMimi
    @YoudontknowMimi 4 роки тому +18

    This is cool. I’ve been braiding hair since about the 3rd grade and the efficiency of your tips are soooo dope! I gave up the rack because he reload was a nuisance. Thanks for the tip!

  • @itsLashonta
    @itsLashonta 3 роки тому +9

    I used your tips on my clients a day. It usually takes me 7 hours to do my medium box braids, using your tips today it took me 5 hours and 30 minutes! Thank you so much for this video! The video may be old but it did help me out today

    • @Dopeaxxxpana
      @Dopeaxxxpana  3 роки тому +2

      That is awesome! I love to hear that.

  • @chakarracooks4721
    @chakarracooks4721 4 роки тому +10

    I'm 38, been braiding since 9!! Y'all are all amazing and thank you Pana for all of the great tips. You did that girl 👏🏼❤

  • @biggsteff83
    @biggsteff83 3 роки тому +2

    This helped me tremendously. I did a clients hair last week and she got box braids with scalp braids at the top. Took me almost 3 hours!

  • @lindseyd6646
    @lindseyd6646 3 роки тому +5

    I did your separating method for the braiding hair....best thing I ever did!!!! THANK YOU !!

  • @Krazyful20
    @Krazyful20 4 роки тому +25

    I've been looking for methods for braiding my own hair that won't take me two days or have me pulling all nighters. I'm going to try these tips and see if they work for me. Thank you ❤️

  • @shaidollz9110
    @shaidollz9110 3 роки тому +74

    1. Prep your hair prior to appointment
    2. Pre-part
    3. use gel to help your fingers glide through the hair

  • @arienneave3588
    @arienneave3588 4 роки тому +1

    I been practicing since 4 . Braiding others since 8. 31 now and licensed. Same story here. Been doing my own since 11 now I have locs. Lol. Had to comment cuz i rarely hear of ppl who been braiding early. A lot of youtubers just started in the past few years where as many of us braiders have over 20years of experience. Love your work

  • @laketadanielletaylor6652
    @laketadanielletaylor6652 4 роки тому +18

    I come here for all my braiding tips! Thank you so much!

    • @moniquemiller1372
      @moniquemiller1372 3 роки тому

      This video was EVERYTHING! I am so confident in my work and the results but my braiding time needs work. I can't wait for my next client to try all of these steps. Also I need to start providing hair so that I can pre prep. Thank you soooo much! I'll be back with how it works out for me.

  • @MiaaSzn
    @MiaaSzn 4 роки тому +11

    I’m 14 and I’ve been braiding since I was 7 and I love doing hair and I also love watching your videos❤️

  • @badmamajamasj
    @badmamajamasj 3 роки тому +3

    I don't do hair... But as a tender headed customer who hates sitting for hours I will definitely passed this on to my braider... Thanks 🎉🎉🎉!!!

  • @DanelysNieves
    @DanelysNieves 3 місяці тому

    this is a great video. really awesome details, so excited to give all these tips a shot 🥰

  • @Thegoatjay1978
    @Thegoatjay1978 2 роки тому +1

    I love this video! I’ve been braiding forever and it still takes me FOREVER to braid a head, definitely looking for efficiency at this point.

  • @The.princess.treatment
    @The.princess.treatment 8 місяців тому

    I’ve been watching your videos for YEARS! Since I was 15 I can’t believe I’m not subscribed already

  • @taydior1122
    @taydior1122 4 роки тому +11

    I’m trying to start a hair business and this really helps because I’m ALWAYS doing box braids

  • @TheodoreBakes
    @TheodoreBakes 2 роки тому +1

    Ive done knotless on myself many times but I was looking for videos on parting tips and this came up. the first tip already I needed because I spend too much time stopping to reload the braiding rack 😅 Im going to time myself tonight and see if I can actually finish on myself in one session lol

    • @GoodAtEverything2025
      @GoodAtEverything2025 10 місяців тому +1

      How did it go?

    • @TheodoreBakes
      @TheodoreBakes 10 місяців тому +1

      @goodateverything9817 horrible because my son knocked over my whole set up 😭 I had to buy and wash all new braid hair so i just stick to the rack now 😅🤣

    • @GoodAtEverything2025
      @GoodAtEverything2025 10 місяців тому

      @@TheodoreBakes 🤣🤣🤣

  • @aliciaservice67
    @aliciaservice67 4 роки тому +2

    Your blessed and beautiful and saving lives 😍. Btw the racks never works for me either.thankx again sis. I have always wondered about when you picked up the hair and one time 😂😂😂 I did that and it was a hot mess because I didn't see till now. Thankx.

  • @saske4963
    @saske4963 4 роки тому +34

    😍😍😍😍😍😍 what you mean you don't know pana??
    she's dope !!

  • @enhaworld
    @enhaworld 2 роки тому

    i do my own hair and the girls in my family hair but recently i decided i wanted to make it a side hustle and open up a small business, i always take really long to braid and i will be trying all of these methods to see if it will help with my speed and efficiency

  • @supernova2897
    @supernova2897 2 роки тому

    Ohhhh dang..how I wish you and I were based in the same country 😢...you are so blessed gifted.

  • @christinemwikalii
    @christinemwikalii 4 роки тому +5

    Hey girl. Will you mind doing a video on how to do sennegal twist please😍😍😍

  • @NaturallyCrazyCurls
    @NaturallyCrazyCurls 3 роки тому +1

    I used your method to prep hair and baby I felt so good because it took me 5 hours to do knotless instead of about 7. Stopping and starting does tire you out. So much better. Oh yeah, your other tips work as well.

  • @Tyelarkins
    @Tyelarkins 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the tips and I will definitely be ordering me a tray to lay the hair out.. some of the tips I was already doing such as putting the box braids in and then going back to braid down👍🏾 yess my sisters help me braid down 💕

  • @Joiaaa
    @Joiaaa 4 роки тому +2

    I always prep the hair before braiding always helps me braid much faster🥰I just need to do the pre parting method . I’m gonna try that method next time . Okayyyy I see sister sister playing in the background my favorite show !!❤️Thank you so much for these tips bray much love !!❤️❤️❤️

  • @arahjabanks8542
    @arahjabanks8542 3 роки тому +101

    It takes me 8hrs to do box braids so I’m using this ! (My hands get tired )

  • @jeffreyray2575
    @jeffreyray2575 4 роки тому +2

    🤣Thumbs Up🤣 Dopeaxxpanda I will keep supporting your work, and watching all your ad's. You are so young Panda I was born in 1984

  • @yattarenee440
    @yattarenee440 4 роки тому +7

    My problem is parting I need to look at some of your older videos. I started to use product because saw you doing it. Its getting better but its the sizing some of mine are smaller than others when doing box braids

    • @eerynessential
      @eerynessential 4 роки тому

      You'll get there...

    • @yezc.7515
      @yezc.7515 3 роки тому +1

      I had this problem too! Now I use my fingers to measure the parts. It helps keep all parts the same size and eventually you can eyeball it.

  • @bweezy2187
    @bweezy2187 3 роки тому +2

    I love everything about this video. I've just started braiding me and my moms hair and these tips are priceless. Thank you!!

  • @catherineenekwechi1133
    @catherineenekwechi1133 4 роки тому +4

    Wow you started making box braid since 8yrs...wow no wonder you're good

  • @AmeniaUniverse
    @AmeniaUniverse Рік тому

    I really appreciate this video! I did my sister hair the other day and I was trying to time myself but the time was like 9 hours for smedium Fulani braids and in reality I know nobody gonna want to sit that long so I’m definitely taking note so I think this will speed up my braiding process! ❤

  • @bangel2012
    @bangel2012 2 роки тому

    Omg Pana I love you so much I’ve been watching u for years and these tips are very helpful I’ve been doing hair since 10 years old and been in 8 car accidents, smh which’d stopped a lot of things for me to do hair but lately I’ve been wanting to get back into the game I love doing hair and these tips will help me start building up my profession, thank u

  • @rhondajones70
    @rhondajones70 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks Pana I think you are creative and a great instructor. I truly appreciate you sharing your gifts Queen.

  • @alieascpa
    @alieascpa 2 роки тому

    This was super helpful just have to be patient with myself practice set realistic goals I think not fully prepping the hair slows me down so I’ll def be taking all these tips into practice

  • @LifewithPatie
    @LifewithPatie Рік тому

    Sis. You are a lifesaver. Now I know how to navigate tomorrow. Thank you

  • @beautybeginshair5744
    @beautybeginshair5744 3 роки тому

    First time am seeing the method of putting hair on tray! I will definitely try it

  • @lakeisha6968
    @lakeisha6968 2 роки тому

    This method has helped me tremendously. Thank you

  • @AshleyJaramillo-q7j
    @AshleyJaramillo-q7j Рік тому

    Thank you get to try some soon excited for all your advice!

  • @nicoleprescod3125
    @nicoleprescod3125 Рік тому

    This makes so much sense...love ur videos

  • @jalysabastian8492
    @jalysabastian8492 4 роки тому +13

    Can you do a video on how to braid down faster for beginners?

  • @deonjeneebrown-riddle940
    @deonjeneebrown-riddle940 4 роки тому

    I'm glad you posted this, bc I been wanting to see a video on how to get faster. I'm still trying to master box braids, but I have gotten way better from when I first started.

  • @XSPXtremesimmerproductions
    @XSPXtremesimmerproductions Рік тому

    I just graduated from high school and I’ve been trying to build my clientele for years I finally got some clients but I don’t think they coming back because of how slow I am with braiding. So I need to increase my speed so I can get them out quick but with some nice braids as well. I wasn’t satisfied with how long it took me for yesterdays client and how it came out either.

  • @MSJEAN1104
    @MSJEAN1104 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing plus your lil casual outfit and braids were on point today see you 2ma 👍🏽

  • @corrijackson
    @corrijackson 4 місяці тому

    Thanks I'm bout to braid my hair and I don't feel like it😂 .. I never thought of pre parting

  • @nisamichel8529
    @nisamichel8529 2 роки тому

    I have my hair prepped for tonight but I will definitely follow your other methods. thank you

  • @leahbangoura
    @leahbangoura 2 роки тому

    You just saved my hands and time, thank you so much 🙏🏽

  • @annabanna1873
    @annabanna1873 2 роки тому +1

    Great tips! I consider myself a home braider, been braiding family's hair since I was in middle school. I'm now considering learning it professionally and perfecting my craft so I can make some money, & possibly quit my job. I'm thankful for my job, but I'm at a point in life where I'd rather work for myself.

  • @CosmicRiverstone
    @CosmicRiverstone Рік тому

    I do my own hair, but this was really helpful for me to manage my own time and get things done quicker.

    • @Dopeaxxxpana
      @Dopeaxxxpana  Рік тому

      Yesss glad you were able to take something from it.

  • @amazonstylez
    @amazonstylez 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this gem. Would you mind dropping a link for the kettle?

  • @MR-od3cl
    @MR-od3cl 3 роки тому +1

    Literally just discovered you but I just moved to a new area and there are no hair braiders . I have natural hair and refuse to use heat on my head and I just need a break sometimes. I really appreciate your videos I’m definitely going to attempt to do my own braids in a few weeks

  • @TreasureNohemi
    @TreasureNohemi 3 роки тому +4

    I’m trying to decrease my braiding time so I’m hoping these tips will help. Thank you for sharing

  • @ashjohnsun
    @ashjohnsun 2 роки тому

    This was soooo helpful Thank you! Been doing my own braids for years and really want to cut the time down.

  • @latonyabuford9688
    @latonyabuford9688 3 роки тому

    You have a great way to teach. i love your videos. This video was a major help for me.

  • @holisticbeauti
    @holisticbeauti 4 роки тому

    Wow I use to watch you all the time! Luv the new intro! 💚

  • @adowasheila1747
    @adowasheila1747 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you for tips. Would you to make a video on how to tuck in natural hair when braiding with different hair color

  • @Deano6571
    @Deano6571 4 роки тому

    OMG BREA,
    These braids are seriously beautiful boo! I mean check out the crispy parts and perfect sizing time and time again!!
    You are on a whole ‘nother level Sis! Love you so much Bae Always 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘

  • @ashleyd8919
    @ashleyd8919 4 роки тому +5

    I’m sitting here watching one of your feed in videos trying to do my daughter hair AGAIN! I’ve wasted a pack of hair 😩😩😩😂🤣😂😂

  • @Foxfire319
    @Foxfire319 2 роки тому

    This was amazing thank you so much for sharing with us

  • @terrieceleste9194
    @terrieceleste9194 3 роки тому

    So nicely done🙌🏽 your skills are Amazing 🤩

  • @annabanna1873
    @annabanna1873 2 роки тому

    Used your tips and I finished my daughter's hair in four hours. Would have been three but we took breaks and I preped dinner in between.

  • @starstarr3739
    @starstarr3739 Рік тому

    I use dollar tree baby lotion to braid down 😂 it provides the perfect amount of slip and since it’s water base it just rinsed away during the dip

  • @braidsbypooh1087
    @braidsbypooh1087 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve been braiding for 21yrs and I’m still learning new things. Every time I need a tip I come and look up Pana. Thank u..

  • @melanieaddison7088
    @melanieaddison7088 3 роки тому

    Doing this! I appreciate all help im never that confident where i cant learn from someone. I feel like this is one or one of the main issues for braiders time management!!!!

  • @heywonita
    @heywonita 3 роки тому

    I'm new to braiding and I had my first client. She had sooooo much hair! I did the part as you go method, but im going to use the prepart method because I think that took up the most of the time.

  • @kiarichmond9401
    @kiarichmond9401 4 роки тому +4

    I love doing the prep method. Using the rack took too much time to reload and having clients hold and separate the hair for me is kinda embarrassing lol

  • @kaiyabea2650
    @kaiyabea2650 3 роки тому

    thank you i’ve been learning since i was 5 im 14 now & just started doing braids as a side hustle i’ll try this on my next client !!

  • @anastanciajosemaria
    @anastanciajosemaria 7 місяців тому

    Thank you, pana, for the tips very helpful❤.

  • @donnielindon8851
    @donnielindon8851 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful stay safe much love yall out there.

  • @anndenaanderson1624
    @anndenaanderson1624 3 роки тому

    I love her hair!💕 Your instructions are very easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @flowersfam3462
    @flowersfam3462 4 роки тому +1

    Never tried to braid. But I'm going to try to do some passion twists on my hair after watching a video that was so simple about how to do them. Wish me luck!🤞🏼🙃😳

  • @curlanedwards461
    @curlanedwards461 4 роки тому +14

    Im eleven (11) and i love your vids thanks im a braider im was brading since i was ten (10)

  • @donnielindon-em6du
    @donnielindon-em6du Рік тому +1

    Beautiful job stay safe yall

  • @theyanarose8379
    @theyanarose8379 4 роки тому +4

    PANA YOUR 30?! I thought you were my age im 20 you lookin bomb n beautiful sis😍✨👑

  • @Kuutenation
    @Kuutenation 3 роки тому

    Omg I love you!!!!! You just motivated my next video!!!!! 47 been braiding since 12 and I hate when people cry about your prices! I got you, finna get on the cheap people’s HEADS! Get it H.E.A.D.S🤣

  • @Gbemiish
    @Gbemiish 2 роки тому

    I'm so excited to try this out! thank you!

  • @KingFred3000
    @KingFred3000 4 роки тому

    I'm braiding. My own hair every time and it always used to take two days but now it doesn't take long. Also I have been braiding since 4th grade

  • @hillaryfigari3796
    @hillaryfigari3796 4 роки тому

    OMG thanks PANA!!! im actually applying some of that now, but others im applying it from now and on

    • @Dopeaxxxpana
      @Dopeaxxxpana  4 роки тому

      Best of luck! let me know how it goes for you.

  • @Amour.breanna
    @Amour.breanna 4 роки тому +1

    Hey girl I love your videos and also I’m first

  • @kaniwil8491
    @kaniwil8491 2 роки тому

    It normally takes me 4-5 because I’m too much of a perfectionist so I’m going to try this and see if I can cut down another hour or hour and a half !

  • @umeinui
    @umeinui 10 місяців тому

    Im sorry if you addressed you already (watching on low volume due to my surroundings) but I couldn't help but notice the length of her braids are perfect. Did you cut the hair? Or did it come straight out the pack like that? If so how many inches is it?

  • @Imani0304
    @Imani0304 4 роки тому

    This is much needed girl 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👍

  • @kelechiechewodo9383
    @kelechiechewodo9383 8 місяців тому

    This video is really helpful
    Thank you so much Dear☺️

  • @thee.princess
    @thee.princess 4 роки тому

    Yes gurl this was helpful❤️💅🏽I’m hoping to be doing real heads and getting my money by February I’m jus about to practice, practice, practice but I got the movement and stuff I just want to perfect them to my best ability(but do you think people would come to a 15 year old to get they hair done😭😭)

  • @alisebaker857
    @alisebaker857 3 роки тому

    Your amazing! This was a class in itself! THANKYOU 💜💯

  • @hvntervibez
    @hvntervibez 7 місяців тому

    beginner braider here! thanks for the tips!

  • @Encouragethyself
    @Encouragethyself 3 роки тому

    So glad I seen this, I’m trying this tomorrow morning for knotless braids. Thank you so much!

  • @xenah.1899
    @xenah.1899 3 роки тому

    You're so motivational ❤️❤️❤️

  • @charlottedeamus5260
    @charlottedeamus5260 3 роки тому

    I love you
    You are so great on instructing and helping us be successful in braiding
    Much love from Dallas Texas
    YOUR VERY DOPE!❤️❤️❤️

  • @Ayoleeon
    @Ayoleeon Рік тому

    The braids themselves is the time being counted but what's the time completely? Shampoo/conditioning/ and blow drying with the braids?