1 Braidout....5 Styles

Okay, so this was my second time attempting a braidout on my hair. The first time was a oily, frizzy MESS! So I took my time, did larger sections and a masterpiece was created! I am SO glad I gave this another try. I was able to get 5 days out of this braidout, which for me, is a record! Really??? 5 day hair??? YASSSS! lol I WILL be doing this again.

I had a total of 12 braids, and I rolled the very ends with rods.  Below I will list the products I used and also a few pictures =) Enjoy, any questions, please feel free to ask!

Products/tools:
~My own Shea Butter Concoction lol (unrefined Shea Butter and a variety of oils, whipped together)--- My hair lovesss this stuff!
~Eco Styler Gel (Argan Oil kind)
~Water!
~A Rake Comb (to help detangle)
~A Brush (Mine is a faux Denman. It works wonders! I got it for $1.99 @ my local beauty supply)
~Cold Water Rods (I used the small coral/pink ones. I used these on the end of my braids)

After taking the braids down...

Above is day 3. This is a side puff with a flat twist in the front.

Above is day 4. I simply pinned the right side of my hair up with a few bobby pins.

And finally, day 5! Curly Fro anyone?? I loved it!




How I maintained this style:
EASY! I simply RE-BRAIDED the braids at night. I know, I know.. who has time for that? Well my dear, if you want to maximize longevity with this style... YOU DO lol. I also reapplied the products every night, but in wayyy smaller quantities. I just spritzed the section I was braiding with water and applied a little more gel and my Shea Butter mixture then, re-braided and rodded. It was definitely time well spent ladies. ALSO, I grabbed larger sections. The first night I had 12 braids, and every night after, I had about 6-7. I don't know why this helped, but it did.

I'd love to see pictures of your braidout! =) Email them me @ Beautifullymade90@yahoo.com to be featured on my blog. Please, no spam... thanks in advance!