Yarnbraids

I am so proud of myself!! I am in the process of putting in yarn braids as a protective style. This is my second time getting them but my first time actually doing them myself. Michelle is helping me and we started Monday. We did the perimeter first and I did about 15-20 braids myself last night. We are finishing the rest up tonight and curling the yarn.

I am using 2 skeins of Red Heart yarn in a dark brown, I believe the color is called chocolate. I used the regular size skeins, not the Gigantor size. I am using the 2-strand method all around. I am wrapping my hair rather than braiding all the way around. I like this method because It is easier to take out and it looks more like dreads and it hides my own hair completely from the elements.

I plan on keeping this in for at least 2 months with re braiding the front periodically. I'll moisturize with an oil + water mix daily, at least twice a day. If I can find it in Sweden, I'll use the VO5 clarifying conditioner to wash my scalp 2 time a month.

I will post some pics of the finished results!