The braid picture thread

[moxamoll]

Thanks Kizuna and Zesty! :)


...as I think my rose bun looks quite good, I'll say it works quite well at mid back length if you use 2 braids. :p

To you wrap them in the same or alternate directions?

[sharonluvscats]

I never knew the name of this bun. I was able to make on at mbl. This one is from about 5 months ago. I should try it again now to see how it looks on longer hair.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/shasharon/462113_3164731430380_1668518689_o.jpg?t=1345044856

[ingvild]

ingveld, that is beautiful. The variations in your color make it more interesting. I want to try it. I'm MBL, but thick, so maybe I could do it. It'll work with sticks, right?

Thank you :) I also have (slightly) thick hair, but with quite a bit of taper. It should work with a stick!


To you wrap them in the same or alternate directions?

I wrapped them in the same direction, it felt most natural. I don't know what difference it makes though :)

[gillybeanxo3921]

http://s15.postimage.org/zdg00d1kr/9_Braided.png (http://postimage.org/)
upload picture (http://postimage.org/)

[Kizuna]

Here's a braid I did last week. It's two dtuch braids and I tied them around each other as many times as I could and pinned the ends under. :)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b119/Neyvaa/doublebraid.jpg

[sharonluvscats]

Here's a braid I did last week. It's two dtuch braids and I tied them around each other as many times as I could and pinned the ends under. :)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b119/Neyvaa/doublebraid.jpg

That is so pretty. I love your hair color and shine. I wish to glue it to my head...lol

[ingvild]

(pic)

Wow, it looks like it goes on forever! Very nice:D


Here's a braid I did last week. It's two dtuch braids and I tied them around each other as many times as I could and pinned the ends under. :)

(pic)


It looks great! I'm stealing this idea!! :)

[neko_kawaii]

http://s15.postimage.org/zdg00d1kr/9_Braided.png (http://postimage.org/)
upload picture (http://postimage.org/)

Beautiful braid and I love the perspective!

[Lostsoule77]

Here's a braid I did last week. It's two dtuch braids and I tied them around each other as many times as I could and pinned the ends under. :)

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b119/Neyvaa/doublebraid.jpg
That is so pretty! I love your color too. :D

[hippie girl]

My first rose bun!!! :)

I made it with two rope braids. :D

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8307/7787264568_e8bacbc722.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pingvingvild/7787264568/)

I love your hair stick in this picture!

I have something kind of like this but yours seems like it has much more weight (as in thickness of the wood, not heavy) than mine. They both have a rounded top with sort of openwork carving on the inside, though.

Would you mind sharing where you got it?

[hippie girl]

I should add that I love the rose braid, too!! :)
I'm afraid I couldn't pull it off, though. Not enough thickness!

It looks really pretty on you!

[ingvild]

I love your hair stick in this picture!

I have something kind of like this but yours seems like it has much more weight (as in thickness of the wood, not heavy) than mine. They both have a rounded top with sort of openwork carving on the inside, though.

Would you mind sharing where you got it?

I should add that I love the rose braid, too!! :)
I'm afraid I couldn't pull it off, though. Not enough thickness!

It looks really pretty on you!

Thank you!! I got my hairstick from a market, but you can also get it at CrystalMood (http://www.crystalmood.com/carved-hair-fork-wood-hair-stick-mystery.html)! I'm very happy with it :)

And thank you for the compliment, I'm sure you could pull it off, with your length it would be really stunning!

[Colourful]

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/p2ikesetiir/044.jpg

[Kizuna]

Oh thank you all for your lovely comments! :D
It's a great go-to style!

[elea]

simple but fast http://s1173.photobucket.com/albums/r600/impsbiz/free%20as%20hair/?action=view&current=rollplaits.jpg i don't often do single braid

[DarkCurls]

simple but fast http://s1173.photobucket.com/albums/r600/impsbiz/free%20as%20hair/?action=view&current=rollplaits.jpg i don't often do single braid
It looks amazing with the two different colors twisting around each other.

[gillybeanxo3921]

Wow, it looks like it goes on forever! Very nice:D




Beautiful braid and I love the perspective!

Thanks guys :D This was before my last trim, so my hair doesn't braid as nicely anymore, but I'm hoping it grows back soon :)

[elea]

thank you darkcurl. with a ribbon or wool/coton at the top, you get the color-twist without having to dip some of your hair in a paint pot *;OD

[DarkCurls]

thank you darkcurl. with a ribbon or wool/coton at the top, you get the color-twist without having to dip some of your hair in a paint pot *;OD
Not as shiny as that hair! :p
But I'm scared of hair dye, so ribbon would be a good alternative.

[DarkCurls]

Just a regular English braid today, since I'll be in the car for a few hours, on my way down south and I wanted something I could flip over my shoulder so it wouldn't be between me and the seat. :D I like it because there's no frizz (*cough* olive oil *cough*), and I managed to braid it down to the ends without the layers poking out everywhere (thanks to olive oil and some clever twisting). The ends are being weird, though. I just hope no one gets close enough to smell my hair. :p
http://i46.tinypic.com/o7uj2r.jpg

[MintChocChip]

http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z324/p2ikesetiir/044.jpg

This is beautiful! :)



http://i46.tinypic.com/o7uj2r.jpg

Very pretty! I love how long it is! And how neat too, even with layers! Olive oil, eh? I'll remember that! ;)

[DarkCurls]

Very pretty! I love how long it is! And how neat too, even with layers! Olive oil, eh? I'll remember that! ;)
Yeah, olive oil. :p It doesn't do anything for my hair (*sigh* I wanted solf and silky hair) but it definitely helps to tame down the flyaways. Usually my braids aren't so neat, but this one turned out so well I wanted to post it.

And yeah, that's really pretty Colourful -- what is that at the beginning? A sort of twist with strands added into it, or is it a braid?

[Lippytoes]

Pigtail braids today:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g31/darthsnoo/hair/piggiesforlhc.jpg

[schweedie]

Oh, Lippytoes, so cute! Your pigtails look so thick and long! /envy (Also, I love your top.)

[MintChocChip]

There are a lot of beautiful, thick braids out here, but I'd love to see some more fine-haired peeps! Show us your braids, please?

Here you go! I have fine, thin hair.
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/LucyLilyPad/englishplait.jpg


Sorry, nothing fancy, just an English plait. :p

[Kayla Nyx]

i am so happy right now. i can finally braid my hair again and keep it all in the braid. no little layers escaping! woohoo!! i had no clue my braid was this thick, because i always had massive amounts of layers.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ClIclrPMHfw/UC7JG-5LE-I/AAAAAAAAAVA/Xkd8b4vGkMs/s512/IMG_20120817_174304.jpg

[petali]

Here you go! I have fine, thin hair.
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/LucyLilyPad/englishplait.jpg


Sorry, nothing fancy, just an English plait. :p

Beautiful! So shiny!

[hippie girl]

i am so happy right now. i can finally braid my hair again and keep it all in the braid. no little layers escaping! woohoo!! i had no clue my braid was this thick, because i always had massive amounts of layers.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ClIclrPMHfw/UC7JG-5LE-I/AAAAAAAAAVA/Xkd8b4vGkMs/s512/IMG_20120817_174304.jpg

Good for you Kayla Nyx!

Your braid is very pretty, I love the thickness and color! Wish I had half as much hair as you!!:)

[einna]

This thread is such an inspiration for me! I think I will soon be able to make a braid worthy of this thread, just need a tiiny growthspurt on my shortest layers. ;)

[Kayla Nyx]

thanks! I color my hair, it is a mousey brown. and having this much hair is sometimes a pain. it is nice, but with thick hair you need length to do updos. and length is something i lack at the moment. so i am so happy to be able to braid it like this.

[alexandros22]

Today I straightened my hair to see how long it is and I found out a sad fact about curly hair... You can't do a descent braid with it! I braided my hair when it was straightened and it was so easy! As for the difference in the outcome check out yourself..

braided when curly..

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/4945/sam0535m.jpg

and braided when straight..

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3851/1002405q.jpg

[Chimom79]

My braid right now. 12 bumps. :)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/FairSpirit122701/5F516653-492F-4E29-B5D9-9C8725E3DE04-1318-0000012DC8755A6D.jpg

[Madora]

My braid right now. 12 bumps. :)

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/FairSpirit122701/5F516653-492F-4E29-B5D9-9C8725E3DE04-1318-0000012DC8755A6D.jpg

Lovely braid, chimom79! So even...all the way to the end!

[MintChocChip]

Beautiful! So shiny!

Thank you! :flower:

[Chimom79]

Lovely braid, chimom79! So even...all the way to the end!

Thanks so much! :)

[silkreel]

Here is a picture of a hair style I trialed in preparation for a wedding!
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[silkreel]

Sorry, I'm a new member so I can't edit posts yet. This is me trying to post the photo again.http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/%3Ctable%20style=%22width:auto;%22%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd %3E%3Ca%20href=%22https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/K6j2zH93ma0HAoQ9l2KSTYoV7_3jm1KWmOljqFxKVOs?feat=e mbedwebsite%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sVElePgcFcc/UC8pW5hlDwI/AAAAAAAAACQ/xZ0pecbtnGw/s144/Picture%252086.jpg%22%20height=%22144%22%20width=% 22144%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3Ctr%3E%3Ctd%20style=%22font-family:arial,sans-serif;%20font-size:11px;%20text-align:right%22%3EFrom%20%3Ca%20href=%22https://picasaweb.google.com/108610948996200064245/Hair?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMS4jtvA4vyXswE&feat=embedwebsite%22%3EHair%3C/a%3E%3C/td%3E%3C/tr%3E%3C/table%3E

[Suguru]

It's a repeat post from my blog, but I thought I'd share my recent attempt at a coronet braid/fake crown braid with you guys as well...

http://i.imgur.com/EoQTF.jpg (http://imgur.com/EoQTF)

[Lippytoes]

Oh, Lippytoes, so cute! Your pigtails look so thick and long! /envy (Also, I love your top.)

Thanks! :) They're surprisingly long now, yay. (My sister's made the top!)

[Lostsoule77]

It's a repeat post from my blog, but I thought I'd share my recent attempt at a coronet braid/fake crown braid with you guys as well...

http://i.imgur.com/EoQTF.jpg (http://imgur.com/EoQTF)
So pretty! For some reason I have issues getting mine to lay right, plus your color looks like spun gold and just enhances the style. Mine, not so much. :p

[Shorty89]

Here you go! I have fine, thin hair.
http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/LucyLilyPad/englishplait.jpg


Sorry, nothing fancy, just an English plait. :p


I love your hair colour! :D

[fridgee]

Two French plaits into one English plait. It's the first time I've managed to join two plaits without making a total mess of it!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/pinkfridgee/lhc&#37;20stuff/Untitled-19.jpg

[tambalina]

Here is my version of the Katniss braid:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/drummergrrl/IMG_0177.jpg

[Ocelan]

Today I just had to try Siobhans Grecian braid wheel. It didn't end up as neat as hers but atleast I tried it and quite liked it aswell. These pictures were taken after a night out so it's a bit fuzzier than when it was just done.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Ocelan/combo.jpg

And here's the video tutorial for it: http://youtu.be/DOE5-2ZvcH4

[ouseljay]

Wowee, Ocelan, that's something special. It looks great.

[Tisiloves]

Looks great, Ocelan, I still swear that Siobhan is made of magic, or possibly has a secret third hand.

[Madora]

Ocelan, your Grecian Wheel is outstanding!

[abbatabba1137]

Looks great! I love Sioban's channel! Your updo looks great btw!!

[Suguru]

Today I just had to try Siobhans Grecian braid wheel. It didn't end up as neat as hers but atleast I tried it and quite liked it aswell. These pictures were taken after a night out so it's a bit fuzzier than when it was just done.

That style is amazing! You must have so much patience to do all of those tiny little braids, I get frustrated just doing double braids!

[Ocelan]

Thanks guys! :) I wish I had remembered to take pics before going out since some of the braids moved around while I was out and some of the pins came out a bit, but you get the idea anyway from it.


That style is amazing! You must have so much patience to do all of those tiny little braids, I get frustrated just doing double braids!

Well I definitely wouldn't do this every day, but it was good practice on lace braids and french braiding in different directions. Took me almost 45 mins but I hadn't had my hair in any special way in months really.

[MintChocChip]

I love your hair colour! :D

Ooh, thanks! It looks brighter in this pic than it does in real life though! :laugh: The miracles of flash photography! :D




http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/pinkfridgee/lhc%20stuff/Untitled-19.jpg

This is pretty!

Ocelan, I am going to join the your hair is amazing bandwagon! Seriously, that looks so pretty! Just wow. :)

[fridgee]

Thanks Mint :)

And Ocelan all I can say is wow!!!

[MintChocChip]

Deep side parting with a french plait going across the front of my face and pinned back. Not sure what you call that! :o Considering how basic it is I've never been able to quite get it right before today! :)

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/LucyLilyPad/hairplait.jpg

[Lostsoule77]

Two French plaits into one English plait. It's the first time I've managed to join two plaits without making a total mess of it!

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg110/pinkfridgee/lhc%20stuff/Untitled-19.jpg
That looks really good! I can never seem to get the joining right so congratulations. :D


Today I just had to try Siobhans Grecian braid wheel. It didn't end up as neat as hers but atleast I tried it and quite liked it aswell. These pictures were taken after a night out so it's a bit fuzzier than when it was just done.And here's the video tutorial for it: http://youtu.be/DOE5-2ZvcH4
That is so pretty! I'm gonna check the video out, but just by looking at it I know it takes more patience than I have. ;)


Deep side parting with a french plait going across the front of my face and pinned back. Not sure what you call that! :o Considering how basic it is I've never been able to quite get it right before today! :)

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/LucyLilyPad/hairplait.jpg
Isn't it great finally getting something we couldn't before? It feels like such an accomplishment even if it is only hair. Looks very nice too!:D

[MintChocChip]

Isn't it great finally getting something we couldn't before? It feels like such an accomplishment even if it is only hair. Looks very nice too!:D

It is! :D I'm glad I'm not the only one who always feels really proud! :)

[Nae]

Ren Fest hair!

Apparently my henna application on my underlayer needs work LOL. Ah well, that is a project for another day.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8297/7815482574_f7d1d188f1.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/7815488154_e38ec3dbcb.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7815492302_aef4d5de30.jpg

[Madora]

Your Ren fest crown braid is beautiful, Nae!

[Lostsoule77]

Nae that is really pretty! :)

[Nae]

Your Ren fest crown braid is beautiful, Nae!

Thanks! You are sweet.

I particularly like the second picture because I can clearly see the difference between my hennaed sparklies and my untreated ones. It is kinda fun to see the comparison in the color.

[fridgee]

Thanks Lostsoule77!

Mint that plait looks really good and the clip (is it a bow or a butterfly?) is very cute. :)

[millyaulait]

Super pretty, Nae!

To me your sparklies look like lightning shocks running through the bun! :)

[thystle]

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/thystlemoon/my%20hair%20progress/th_braidlength.jpg (http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/thystlemoon/my%20hair%20progress/?action=view&current=braidlength.jpg)

This is a not very good picture from last month of a plain English braid, it's just at classic length while the total length is a bit past that. Pay no attention to the dirty mirror. :o I swear, I do clean it on occasion.

[MintChocChip]

Mint that plait looks really good and the clip (is it a bow or a butterfly?) is very cute. :)

Thank you! :) The clip is a bow. I really like it too, it's one of my favourite hair accessories (one of my sister's rejects... :D)

Nae, that is really lovely! :)

[Nae]

Thanks all! I think I will always get my hair braided when I go to a Renaissance Faire, it was such a great experience.

[DakarNick]

I was messing around with my wife's hair last night :D

I saw a pic online of an undercut so I parted her hair to see what it would look like with the top left alone and the bottom gone. I also took some circumference measurements. 4.0" all of her hair, 3.25" with the bottom excluded. Anyway, I ended up with this:

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/48637/2424340420064685427S425x425Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2424340420064685427KaVVgP)

http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/50031/2064644560064685427S425x425Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2064644560064685427KxwQgT)

http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/49223/2435029890064685427S425x425Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2435029890064685427QCCTBm)

She puts up with it for a while but won't be caught dead in public with some of the styles I do.

[moxamoll]

I tried a french style Rope Braid. I think I missed a couple of turns. :p
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7826924878_291ecbbe91.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxamoll/7826924878/)
Rope Braid (French style) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxamoll/7826924878/) by Aerin (http://www.flickr.com/people/moxamoll/), on Flickr

[Chimom79]

Moxamoll, thats a lovely, thick braid!

[lapushka]

I tried a french style Rope Braid. I think I missed a couple of turns. :p

Err... Isn't that a Dutch braid? :confused:

[Madora]

Moxamoll, I like your "hybrid" rope braid! I know it can be hard to get those strands going the way you want!

[moxamoll]

Thanks all. Good catch lapushka - you're right. Dutch. D'oh!

[Gumball]

Today I just had to try Siobhans Grecian braid wheel. It didn't end up as neat as hers but atleast I tried it and quite liked it aswell. These pictures were taken after a night out so it's a bit fuzzier than when it was just done.

(pics)

And here's the video tutorial for it: http://youtu.be/DOE5-2ZvcH4

Well that's seriously cool! Time well spent, I'm sure, given how it looks great after a night out.


Deep side parting with a french plait going across the front of my face and pinned back. Not sure what you call that! :o Considering how basic it is I've never been able to quite get it right before today! :)

(pic)

Hey, you got it right in the end. That's what matters most, and you did a superb job!


Ren Fest hair!

Apparently my henna application on my underlayer needs work LOL. Ah well, that is a project for another day.

(pics)



That's marvelous! I love how they incorporated the floral accent.


I tried a french style Rope Braid. I think I missed a couple of turns. :p
(pic) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxamoll/7826924878/)
Rope Braid (French style) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxamoll/7826924878/) by Aerin (http://www.flickr.com/people/moxamoll/), on Flickr

That almost looks more like a 4-strand box-braid to me, which morphs into a 3-strand at some point down the length. Either I'm right, or the angle and structure deceive me! :lol: The outcome looks fine however it went. :D


Time, or lack thereof, work, and a minor hair funk have put my braiding on the sidelines. I'm sure I'll get back to it soon enough. :p

[Kizuna]

Today I just had to try Siobhans Grecian braid wheel. It didn't end up as neat as hers but atleast I tried it and quite liked it aswell. These pictures were taken after a night out so it's a bit fuzzier than when it was just done.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Ocelan/combo.jpg

And here's the video tutorial for it: http://youtu.be/DOE5-2ZvcH4

Cool hair style! I'll definitly have to try this some day soon!

[oktobergoud]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m97c4pQicV1qgbo5so1_500.jpg

My first succesful single French braid ^__^ It's messy and it's too short to make a single english braid at the end but still... it's getting there!

[oktobergoud]

Oops double post!

[gratitudinous]

(pic)

My first succesful single French braid ^__^ It's messy and it's too short to make a single english braid at the end but still... it's getting there!

Congrats! :D I remember that moment well, and it only gets better from here!

Love your henna color, too, it's fantastic! :flower:

[oktobergoud]

Congrats! :D I remember that moment well, and it only gets better from here!

Love your henna color, too, it's fantastic! :flower:

Thanks! I've dyed it brown on the top (as some sort of ombre) but after a few weeks I already miss my fully red hair.

Love your colour as well, also henna? And nice hair fork hehe :D

[MintChocChip]

Hey, you got it right in the end. That's what matters most, and you did a superb job!

Hehe, very true! :D And thank you! :)


http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m97c4pQicV1qgbo5so1_500.jpg

My first succesful single French braid ^__^ It's messy and it's too short to make a single english braid at the end but still... it's getting there!

Lovely! I always think french braid's that length look quite cute. There's something quite charming about them. :)

I'm also sporting a French braid today, which is very unlike me. I normally opt for a Dutch or English. But I find the change quite refreshing so perhaps I should mix things up a bit more! :D

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/LucyLilyPad/french.jpg

[sharonluvscats]

I tried this frustrating criss-cross braid thing today. The woman in the video made it looks so easy. I guess it came out okay. It was so hard to do with all of my darn layers. P.S. anyone else having trouble with photobucket?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/shasharon/Snapshot_20120823_12.jpg

[MintChocChip]

Always the way, sharonluvscats, but I think you did a fine job! Yep, I've been having trouble, I thought it was just me though. Guess the site's having problems!

[abbatabba1137]

Today I just had to try Siobhans Grecian braid wheel. It didn't end up as neat as hers but atleast I tried it and quite liked it aswell. These pictures were taken after a night out so it's a bit fuzzier than when it was just done.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Ocelan/combo.jpg

And here's the video tutorial for it: http://youtu.be/DOE5-2ZvcH4

I just tried this, and loved it!!!!

Although, I was very unhappy with the amount of metal(pins) on my head. I think next time I will sew it in place instead... hair weave thread works great!

[gratitudinous]

Thanks! I've dyed it brown on the top (as some sort of ombre) but after a few weeks I already miss my fully red hair.

Love your colour as well, also henna? And nice hair fork hehe :D

I didn't notice but now that you point it out, it looks slightly less red on top. But henna is just so overpowering it really shows through! ;)

Yep I'm a henna head too, and thanks! :)

[Lostsoule77]

I was messing around with my wife's hair last night :D

I saw a pic online of an undercut so I parted her hair to see what it would look like with the top left alone and the bottom gone. I also took some circumference measurements. 4.0" all of her hair, 3.25" with the bottom excluded. Anyway, I ended up with this:
http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/49223/2435029890064685427S425x425Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2435029890064685427QCCTBm)

She puts up with it for a while but won't be caught dead in public with some of the styles I do.
Looks pretty cool.


I tried a french style Rope Braid. I think I missed a couple of turns. :p
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7826924878_291ecbbe91.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxamoll/7826924878/)
Rope Braid (French style) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxamoll/7826924878/) by Aerin (http://www.flickr.com/people/moxamoll/), on Flickr
Looks like you started and ended with a 4 strand box braid with an english braid in the middle. I know it wasn't on purpose, but I think it looks pretty cool. :D


http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m97c4pQicV1qgbo5so1_500.jpg

My first succesful single French braid ^__^ It's messy and it's too short to make a single english braid at the end but still... it's getting there!
I think it's cute! I love braids with color variation. :D


I tried this frustrating criss-cross braid thing today. The woman in the video made it looks so easy. I guess it came out okay. It was so hard to do with all of my darn layers. P.S. anyone else having trouble with photobucket?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/shasharon/Snapshot_20120823_12.jpg
That looks awesome! I saw that video too and thought it looked harder than she made it seem. You did a great job though. :D

[Lostsoule77]

I tried to do a four strand box braid yesterday. Started it way too loose, but it ended ok. ;) Looks like my braid is about TBL now (though I left a long tail so maybe only BCL.) Yeah! :D

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/lostsoule/99759D26-EE12-4E87-AD11-E1602FC70A38-573-000001BD219E1FA6.jpg

Sorry for the blurry pic, my camera is still out of commission.

[Madora]

That's a very pretty box braid, Lostsoule77!

[PixieKitten]

Gorgeous braids everyone!

[sharonluvscats]

Lostsoule77- Thanks. It was very hard. Next time I'm going to try sectioning my hair off differently tha she does in her video. I think it might work better for me.

Anyhoos... I went to a fair today that had braiding! EEEH! I was so excited when I saw the braiding sign. I ran right over, and I never run. I have yet to master a 5 strand braid on myself so I had her do this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/shasharon/0826121834-1.jpg?t=1346040930

She had to turn it into a 3 strander at the end because of my darn layers. I'm in love with it. I never want to take it out. I had her put a little blue flower in. :D

[Lostsoule77]

That is gorgeous Sharonluvscats! All this braiding pics from fairs has me so excited about the Ren Faire I'm going to next month. :)

[sharonluvscats]

That is gorgeous Sharonluvscats! All this braiding pics from fairs has me so excited about the Ren Faire I'm going to next month. :)

I'm going to the one in Tuxedo next month. I'm going to get my hair braided again for sure. It's just so darn nice to have someone else doing my hair for a change. Plus it is so tight and secure that it should hold for a few days.

[Ostelot]

I was messing around with my wife's hair last night :D

I saw a pic online of an undercut so I parted her hair to see what it would look like with the top left alone and the bottom gone. I also took some circumference measurements. 4.0" all of her hair, 3.25" with the bottom excluded. Anyway, I ended up with this:


http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/49223/2435029890064685427S425x425Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2435029890064685427QCCTBm)

She puts up with it for a while but won't be caught dead in public with some of the styles I do.

This hairstyle looks very nice. It makes me dreaming of something similar with the real undercut. :rolleyes: (Unfortunately I have finer and thinner hair in the remaining front section, so this style wouldn't be such a success in my head.)

[Clem_Dela]

my simple english braid :)

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9hxgy7xbc1ragaxvo9_1280.jpg

[Madora]

Clem Dela, your English plait is lovely! Can I have your hair color? So beautiful!

[lapushka]

my simple english braid :)

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9hxgy7xbc1ragaxvo9_1280.jpg

OMG, can't imagine you're going to cut it all off soon. :( It's such a lovely braid!

[Clem_Dela]

Madora, aww thanks! I started out with medium brown and henna'd twice :)
lapushka, I know! I am looking for kind of a dramatic change though. It'll be so weird running my hands through it after the cut. thank you for the compliment! :)

[DakarNick]

This hairstyle looks very nice. It makes me dreaming of something similar with the real undercut. :rolleyes: (Unfortunately I have finer and thinner hair in the remaining front section, so this style wouldn't be such a success in my head.)

Thank you! I bet you'd look great with it! Here are a few more. The undercut part is about a third of her hair. Doubt she will cut it but fun to experiment.

http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/52240/2981433820064685427S425x425Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/49613/2348836070064685427S425x425Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/49398/2167809830064685427S425x425Q85.jpg

[Gumball]

my simple english braid :)

(pic)

That's a great braid. I agree that your hair has a wonderful color!

[kpzra]

Excuse the messiness, it's been a long day.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/medicchick/Hair/braid3.jpg

Another (bad) one
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/medicchick/Hair/braid1.jpg

[Ocelan]

Great looking braids you've all posted here again! I will just compliment everyone at once here since if I started quoting people, all the pictures since I last visited would be here... :)

I tried Siobhan's corset braids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpGnasJIoaQ&feature=g-u-u) and even though mine did again not end up as good as hers, I wanted to post a picture!
Though in my defense after making the dutch braids I went for a fast paced walk in the forest with the dogs and all the pines seemed to have it in for me since they kept wanting to grab my hair with their branches making the braids less pretty and more flyaway'y. I probably had pine needles in my hair thoughout the whole night...
So after the walk I put the ribbon in my hair. My ribbon was even thicker than hers and I only put it to every 2 loops. I wish I'd have had some proper color slightly longer but thinner ribbon so it would have looked better, but this was something I managed to grab from my sewing closet first. Especially the bottom goes a bit funny with the thick ribbon. Well anyway, atleast I got a compliment from a friend when I was out for dinner so I guess it wasn't all bad. :)

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Ocelan/corsetbraid.jpg

[sharonluvscats]

Great looking braids you've all posted here again! I will just compliment everyone at once here since if I started quoting people, all the pictures since I last visited would be here... :)

I tried Siobhan's corset braids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpGnasJIoaQ&feature=g-u-u) and even though mine did again not end up as good as hers, I wanted to post a picture!
Though in my defense after making the dutch braids I went for a fast paced walk in the forest with the dogs and all the pines seemed to have it in for me since they kept wanting to grab my hair with their branches making the braids less pretty and more flyaway'y. I probably had pine needles in my hair thoughout the whole night...
So after the walk I put the ribbon in my hair. My ribbon was even thicker than hers and I only put it to every 2 loops. I wish I'd have had some proper color slightly longer but thinner ribbon so it would have looked better, but this was something I managed to grab from my sewing closet first. Especially the bottom goes a bit funny with the thick ribbon. Well anyway, atleast I got a compliment from a friend when I was out for dinner so I guess it wasn't all bad. :)

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Ocelan/corsetbraid.jpg

Wow! That looks so beautiful. I've been meaning to give this style a try.

[Clem_Dela]

That's a great braid. I agree that your hair has a wonderful color!

aw Gumball. I'm honored by your compliment! I may indigo over this after I cut though. I must be crazy. but i really am looking for something fresh. :crazyq:

[spirals]

Ocelan, those braids are :thudpile:

[Shorty89]

Great looking braids you've all posted here again! I will just compliment everyone at once here since if I started quoting people, all the pictures since I last visited would be here... :)

I tried Siobhan's corset braids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpGnasJIoaQ&feature=g-u-u) and even though mine did again not end up as good as hers, I wanted to post a picture!
Though in my defense after making the dutch braids I went for a fast paced walk in the forest with the dogs and all the pines seemed to have it in for me since they kept wanting to grab my hair with their branches making the braids less pretty and more flyaway'y. I probably had pine needles in my hair thoughout the whole night...
So after the walk I put the ribbon in my hair. My ribbon was even thicker than hers and I only put it to every 2 loops. I wish I'd have had some proper color slightly longer but thinner ribbon so it would have looked better, but this was something I managed to grab from my sewing closet first. Especially the bottom goes a bit funny with the thick ribbon. Well anyway, atleast I got a compliment from a friend when I was out for dinner so I guess it wasn't all bad. :)

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Ocelan/corsetbraid.jpg

I'm jealous. I tried these on myself and failed horribly.

[Ocelan]

Thanks guys so much for your lovely comments :) I thought my braids didn't look that great but I'm glad you guys proved otherwise. I'll be sure to try this look again and with a thinner ribbon so that it will look properly criss-crossed all the way down. And when I do, I'll post pics!

[tambalina]

Ocelan, WOW WOW WOW!! That looks fun!!!

I finally learned how to do the 5-Strand braid. I still can't put it in my own hair, but my sister is happy to let me practice on hers while I master it. I was even able to french braid it!! This is my first attempt, so it is still messy.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/drummergrrl/IMG_0240.jpg

Her hair is at APL, but she has such a thick, blunt hemline. ::jealous:: Now she wants to grow hers longer so that the braid is "worth it" as she said. I told her that it is "worth it" anyway. :-)

GORGEOUS braids, everyone!!

[PixieKitten]

Wow, Tambalina, That 5 strand looks great! So thick and shiny! o_o
I can do the 5 strand pretty well in other people's hair now, but I'm still having trouble with my own! I can get a few bumps down then I always lose it, and I can't be bothered to try again straight after because it kills my arms! One day though, we'll both be able to do it on ourselves! =D

I'm afraid I haven't got anything to contribute right now.. I had a crown braid in today but it really was awful! XD

[Colourful]

Great looking braids you've all posted here again! I will just compliment everyone at once here since if I started quoting people, all the pictures since I last visited would be here... :)

I tried Siobhan's corset braids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpGnasJIoaQ&feature=g-u-u) and even though mine did again not end up as good as hers, I wanted to post a picture!
Though in my defense after making the dutch braids I went for a fast paced walk in the forest with the dogs and all the pines seemed to have it in for me since they kept wanting to grab my hair with their branches making the braids less pretty and more flyaway'y. I probably had pine needles in my hair thoughout the whole night...
So after the walk I put the ribbon in my hair. My ribbon was even thicker than hers and I only put it to every 2 loops. I wish I'd have had some proper color slightly longer but thinner ribbon so it would have looked better, but this was something I managed to grab from my sewing closet first. Especially the bottom goes a bit funny with the thick ribbon. Well anyway, atleast I got a compliment from a friend when I was out for dinner so I guess it wasn't all bad. :)

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Ocelan/corsetbraid.jpg

Wow! Amazing braid!

[katfemme89]

What the hey I'll post this pic of my crown braid so you guys can laugh at my little deformed ear LOL!
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/206198_3772284821867_1140472689_n.jpg

Flyaway city with herringbone pigtails (it looks horrid)
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/391323_3755661046283_1266737322_n.jpg

Four side braids brought around to back and braided together
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/557507_3791461901282_1098576021_n.jpg

[Lippytoes]

I think all of those look lovely, katfemme89! Especially the herringbone braids.

[katfemme89]

I think all of those look lovely, katfemme89! Especially the herringbone braids.

Thank you!

Ocelan, those are BEAUTIFUL braids! I gotta do this style, I love the corset look.

[GoldberryHair]

My take on Siobhan's corset braids that I used at Ren Fest :)

Kinda uneven but my arms got tired lol

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/404100_10151130256633326_1909640917_n.jpg

[spirals]

katfemme89, I like the herringbone braids. Also, there is nothing wrong with your ear. Also, you are adorable. That is all.

[Cowgirl16]

My third attempt at a fishtail (herrigbone?) braid
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a450/harleygirl4/hair104.jpg

[katfemme89]

My third attempt at a fishtail (herrigbone?) braid


Omg. That is the longest herringbone braid I've ever seen! Very nice!!!!! What did that take, like four hours? lol!:blossom:

[DarkCurls]

That is amazing, cowgirl. I could never do a herringbone braid on my hair at that length. I barely have the patience to do it at my length.

[ARG]

Whoa. That is almost mesmerizing. Excellent job, Cowgirl! How long did that take you?

[millyaulait]

Ahhhhh, Cowgirl! It's amaZING!

[spirals]

Wow. Your hair must be close to knee. And that must have taken a looong time.

[lapushka]

Cowgirl16, amazing braid. I'm also curious as to how long that took you. Fishtail braids are so hard to do when it comes to the time they take.

[Madora]

My third attempt at a fishtail (herrigbone?) braid
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a450/harleygirl4/hair104.jpg

You did a terrific job, Cowgirl16! So even..all the way down!

[Gumball]

Excuse the messiness, it's been a long day.

(pic)

Another (bad) one
(pic)

Great combo braid, kpzra!


Great looking braids you've all posted here again! I will just compliment everyone at once here since if I started quoting people, all the pictures since I last visited would be here... :)

I tried Siobhan's corset braids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpGnasJIoaQ&feature=g-u-u) and even though mine did again not end up as good as hers, I wanted to post a picture!
Though in my defense after making the dutch braids I went for a fast paced walk in the forest with the dogs and all the pines seemed to have it in for me since they kept wanting to grab my hair with their branches making the braids less pretty and more flyaway'y. I probably had pine needles in my hair thoughout the whole night...
So after the walk I put the ribbon in my hair. My ribbon was even thicker than hers and I only put it to every 2 loops. I wish I'd have had some proper color slightly longer but thinner ribbon so it would have looked better, but this was something I managed to grab from my sewing closet first. Especially the bottom goes a bit funny with the thick ribbon. Well anyway, atleast I got a compliment from a friend when I was out for dinner so I guess it wasn't all bad. :)

(pic)

I love it! It looks really elegant, perfect for a big event.


Ocelan, WOW WOW WOW!! That looks fun!!!

I finally learned how to do the 5-Strand braid. I still can't put it in my own hair, but my sister is happy to let me practice on hers while I master it. I was even able to french braid it!! This is my first attempt, so it is still messy.

(pic)

Her hair is at APL, but she has such a thick, blunt hemline. ::jealous:: Now she wants to grow hers longer so that the braid is "worth it" as she said. I told her that it is "worth it" anyway. :-)

GORGEOUS braids, everyone!!

It doesn't look that messy to me at all. All it looks like is a perfect 5-strand braid. Very cool!


What the hey I'll post this pic of my crown braid so you guys can laugh at my little deformed ear LOL!
(pic)

Flyaway city with herringbone pigtails (it looks horrid)
(pic)

Four side braids brought around to back and braided together
(pic)

What are you talking about? All those 'dos look fantastic! I like herringbones a lot, mostly because I appreciate the time they take, and yours looked just fine. The crown and the combination braids were most excellent.


My take on Siobhan's corset braids that I used at Ren Fest :)

Kinda uneven but my arms got tired lol

(pic)

I love the matching color scheme. You really pull it off nicely! I like the elven touch.


My third attempt at a fishtail (herrigbone?) braid
(pic)

I have to ask: Did you like it after the year it must have taken you to braid it? :lol: I think it's outstanding. My arms are tired and impatient just looking at it! :thumbsup: You must now be the poster person for [insert name preference for the braid]!

[HylianGirl]

@cowgirl16

O.O Wow, that's fantastic! My hair is only BSL and it still takes me a long time to make a fishtail braid, but also the eveness (is that a word?) of yours is stunning! Gorgeous! It must've taken a long time to make it.

[Chimom79]

I would give anything for a fishtail braid that long. My fingers would be too gave out! Lol

[tambalina]

Cowgirl16, I am suffering from hair envy after seeing your braid. It's simply stunning!

[Clem_Dela]

my looped braid!
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9r2rldG2d1rfxckzo1_500.jpg

[Gumball]

my looped braid!
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9r2rldG2d1rfxckzo1_500.jpg

That looks really good! Did the pins (I assume you secured it with them) end up poking your head at all or did it sit comfortably?

Looped braids are interesting for me. I remember when my hair was short enough where I was okay with wearing a Victorian (the three braids looped via a flipped ponytail), but eventually it got long enough to where the loops just flopped around on my shoulders. I've debated on if at that point, doing a double loop would remedy the issue. (Although my hair is even longer at that point, but who knows?)

[Clem_Dela]

That looks really good! Did the pins (I assume you secured it with them) end up poking your head at all or did it sit comfortably?

Looped braids are interesting for me. I remember when my hair was short enough where I was okay with wearing a Victorian (the three braids looped via a flipped ponytail), but eventually it got long enough to where the loops just flopped around on my shoulders. I've debated on if at that point, doing a double loop would remedy the issue. (Although my hair is even longer at that point, but who knows?)

yeah, it was secured with bobby pins. They did sit comfortably, this style is indeed incredibly comfortable all around and i think very pretty for office and for formal settings.

maybe you could try Torrin's rope braids- where you make many rope braids and rope them all together. It takes out a LOT of length and makes a very thick and intricate braid. Although it would probably be too heavy to stay up with just bobby pins... maybe a flexi-8 or a slide would hold it secure!

[Lostsoule77]

Everybody's braids are looking gorgeous. I love the corset braids.

I'm gonna echo everyone's amazement at your fishtail braid Cowgirl16. I envy the braid, but not the arm ache after doing such a long fisthtail. Plus the time it must've taken. Whew. Just gorgeous!

[Cowgirl16]

Oh my! Thanks for all of the compliments :crush: It took me about 15-20 minutes to do, and yes; my right bicept had a cramp! It was very easy to do, I found a vid on youtube.

[Lostsoule77]

Only 15-20 minutes? I think it takes me at least that long and my hair is nowhere near as long as yours! It is easy, just tedious.

[spirals]

You could always take rests by securing it with a long clip, like this: braid for 3 minutes, read a thread, braid for 5 minutes, get a cup of coffee, braid for 2 minutes, answer the phone.... you'd be done in an hour! :D

[Chimom79]

You could always take rests by securing it with a long clip, like this: braid for 3 minutes, read a thread, braid for 5 minutes, get a cup of coffee, braid for 2 minutes, answer the phone.... you'd be done in an hour! :D

Haha, this is what I'd be doing! Really, I have very poor circulation and when I do anything with my hands, braiding, typing, writing, etc., my hands ache and I lose feeling after just a few mins. Its awful. Very frustrating. I SO wish someone else here could learn braiding. But its mostly guys here and they want no part of it. :rolleyes:

[Cowgirl16]

You could always take rests by securing it with a long clip, like this: braid for 3 minutes, read a thread, braid for 5 minutes, get a cup of coffee, braid for 2 minutes, answer the phone.... you'd be done in an hour! :D

I tried to teach my DH how to do this. Although he is very patient and thoughtful I think I would be done quicker your way! :)

[lis_sing]

Ooo the loop braid looks gorgeous!

[spirals]

Haha, this is what I'd be doing! Really, I have very poor circulation and when I do anything with my hands, braiding, typing, writing, etc., my hands ache and I lose feeling after just a few mins. Its awful. Very frustrating. I SO wish someone else here could learn braiding. But its mostly guys here and they want no part of it. :rolleyes:
I get this with typing or handwriting, but it's because of a slight case of carpal tunnel. I can do like a paragraph or so.

[katfemme89]

Simple english braid on my strands of shed hair..... no one said the braids still had to be attached to my head:p
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/s720x720/556591_3826262011263_1860380648_n.jpg

[Clem_Dela]

Ooo the loop braid looks gorgeous!

awww thank you! it's a very easy style, you should give it a try!

[Gumball]

I finally mustered up the oomph needed to do something new! Here are two from the last few days.

This is a simple bun with a layered braid I saw instructions for. There is a dutch braid that has been fluffed out, and a rope braid growing out of it. The rope is solidly a part of the dutch braid. It was alright as just a braid, but what's the harm in pinning it up?

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage20120901.jpg

This is an amalgam of braids (and two knots) that seemed to turn out pretty well.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage20120903.jpg

Of note, I originally hated (or really disliked) using hairpins and primarily stuck with bobby pins as the hairpins never held anything well. I've finally bought myself a pack of sturdier ones that were at least twice as long as the ones I've been using. What a marvelous difference they make! They'll definitely be in the mix with the bobbies from now in as they both have their uses.

Thankfully I have a hair tool kit I've put together that holds them quite nicely.

[abbatabba1137]

Wow! Gum.....those are amazing!

I need to get me one of those busts to play around with!

How long is the hair on that one?

[bunnylake]

Fishtail braid done by my sister earlier tonight :)
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9sowmIbwf1rztkero1_1280.jpg

[Chimom79]

Thats so pretty bunnylake! I love the look of a fishtail braid so much!

[DarkCurls]

Gumball, that "amalgam" is wedding-hair like. Lovely.

[MintChocChip]

Gumball, amazing braids as ever! :crush: I really love the first one, but the second one! Wow. It looks so amazingly intricate!

I love that fishtail, bunnylake! So pretty.

[Madora]

That is one beautiful fishtail braid, bunnylake!

Gumball, your braiding artistry knows no bounds! Spectacular!

[doctorvkp1]

I finally mustered up the oomph needed to do something new! Here are two from the last few days.

This is a simple bun with a layered braid I saw instructions for. There is a dutch braid that has been fluffed out, and a rope braid growing out of it. The rope is solidly a part of the dutch braid. It was alright as just a braid, but what's the harm in pinning it up?

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage20120901.jpg

This is an amalgam of braids (and two knots) that seemed to turn out pretty well.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage20120903.jpg

Of note, I originally hated (or really disliked) using hairpins and primarily stuck with bobby pins as the hairpins never held anything well. I've finally bought myself a pack of sturdier ones that were at least twice as long as the ones I've been using. What a marvelous difference they make! They'll definitely be in the mix with the bobbies from now in as they both have their uses.

Thankfully I have a hair tool kit I've put together that holds them quite nicely.

wow................ amazing.......................

[tambalina]

Gumball, allow me to kneel in your presence. I am not worthy! Absolutely STUNNING braids!!! When I grow up, can I make braids like you? :thud:

[millyaulait]

Holy braiding, Batman! :thud:

[Gumball]

Wow! Gum.....those are amazing!

I need to get me one of those busts to play around with!

How long is the hair on that one?

Thank you! :flower: They're great for practice, but don't beat having a real person who can actually provide quality conversation. With the bust it's just talking to yourself. Crazy braiders! :silly:

The length isn't too long. I think 27 inches or less? I can't remember exactly.


Fishtail braid done by my sister earlier tonight :)
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Perfect! Absolutely perfect!


Gumball, that "amalgam" is wedding-hair like. Lovely.

Thank you! It's heartwarming to hear things like that. It gets the braiding energy going, you know?


Gumball, amazing braids as ever! :crush: I really love the first one, but the second one! Wow. It looks so amazingly intricate!

I love that fishtail, bunnylake! So pretty.

Thank you so much! You know, the best part about braids is that three quarters of the intricacy is simply the magic of the braid.


That is one beautiful fishtail braid, bunnylake!

Gumball, your braiding artistry knows no bounds! Spectacular!

:happydance:


wow................ amazing.......................

Thank you!


Gumball, allow me to kneel in your presence. I am not worthy! Absolutely STUNNING braids!!! When I grow up, can I make braids like you? :thud:
Totally! We'll have a legion of braiders! Really I started just trying to practice doing that bit of knotwork in the top center, but didn't want to leave it as just that. I went from there and did something to kind of "wrap it up".

Holy braiding, Batman! :thud:

:laugh: That's why we're here! To braid, to learn, to inspire, to be inspired, and to feed the never ending hunger for braided eye candy!

[meishkamooshka]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage20120901.jpg

This is an amalgam of braids (and two knots) that seemed to turn out pretty well.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage20120903.jpg



I always say to myself, "What will Gumball come up with next? Surely nothing could compare to his previous creation..."

Then I'm proved wrong because it only ever gets better or more intricate and more lovely.


Fishtail braid done by my sister earlier tonight :)
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9sowmIbwf1rztkero1_1280.jpg

Beautiful!!!


My third attempt at a fishtail (herrigbone?) braid
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a450/harleygirl4/hair104.jpg

Oh my goodness, all these fishtail braids are radiant! You must have incredible patience, dear!


Ocelan, WOW WOW WOW!! That looks fun!!!

I finally learned how to do the 5-Strand braid. I still can't put it in my own hair, but my sister is happy to let me practice on hers while I master it. I was even able to french braid it!! This is my first attempt, so it is still messy.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y154/drummergrrl/IMG_0240.jpg

Her hair is at APL, but she has such a thick, blunt hemline. ::jealous:: Now she wants to grow hers longer so that the braid is "worth it" as she said. I told her that it is "worth it" anyway. :-)

GORGEOUS braids, everyone!!

That's great! Can't wait to see it on your mane! ;)

[meishkamooshka]

What the hey I'll post this pic of my crown braid so you guys can laugh at my little deformed ear LOL!


Flyaway city with herringbone pigtails (it looks horrid)


Four side braids brought around to back and braided together


I love them all! Especially your ear!


My take on Siobhan's corset braids that I used at Ren Fest

Kinda uneven but my arms got tired lol



Very pretty!


Great looking braids you've all posted here again! I will just compliment everyone at once here since if I started quoting people, all the pictures since I last visited would be here...

I tried Siobhan's corset braids and even though mine did again not end up as good as hers, I wanted to post a picture!
Though in my defense after making the dutch braids I went for a fast paced walk in the forest with the dogs and all the pines seemed to have it in for me since they kept wanting to grab my hair with their branches making the braids less pretty and more flyaway'y. I probably had pine needles in my hair thoughout the whole night...
So after the walk I put the ribbon in my hair. My ribbon was even thicker than hers and I only put it to every 2 loops. I wish I'd have had some proper color slightly longer but thinner ribbon so it would have looked better, but this was something I managed to grab from my sewing closet first. Especially the bottom goes a bit funny with the thick ribbon. Well anyway, atleast I got a compliment from a friend when I was out for dinner so I guess it wasn't all bad.



Wonderful, Ocelan! I haven't attempted this yet, but it looks quite beautiful on your hair. I love the ribbon choice!


Lostsoule77- Thanks. It was very hard. Next time I'm going to try sectioning my hair off differently tha she does in her video. I think it might work better for me.

Anyhoos... I went to a fair today that had braiding! EEEH! I was so excited when I saw the braiding sign. I ran right over, and I never run. I have yet to master a 5 strand braid on myself so I had her do this:



She had to turn it into a 3 strander at the end because of my darn layers. I'm in love with it. I never want to take it out. I had her put a little blue flower in.

That turned out so pretty!


Ren Fest hair!

Apparently my henna application on my underlayer needs work LOL. Ah well, that is a project for another day.





I don't even know how they manage to get these braids to look so neat. Next time one comes to my area, I must investigate! This braid is stunning on you, dear!

[meishkamooshka]

Some braids I did on my friend while on vacation in Hawaii!


http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/293334_863593390023_1973554962_n.jpg
I call this one, the double-up braid. Basically dutch braided it, then took the tail and flipped it up on the head and pinned it down.

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/320161_863590840133_1200185759_n.jpg
A style based on a video I saw. :)

[Silverbrumby]

My wee braid ;-)

[meishkamooshka]

My wee braid ;-)

It's so cute!!!! :inlove:

[schweedie]

My hair was so ridiculously slippery this morning that the only thing I could do with it was put it in a plain old English braid and leave it alone. And even that required a few attempts before it looked presentable enough for work!

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3260.jpg

My braid still feels short to me. I'm not all that far away from my goal length, just a couple of inches, but I'm nowhere near the braid length I'd like.

[Arakazi]

My mum came over last week and a asked her if she could french braid my hair :o
She started it about an inch from my forehead like she used to do when I was a child. It was so nice having her do it! :D I Love my Mummy!!
http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r529/Arakazi/017.jpg

[Mya]

This is a simple bun with a layered braid I saw instructions for. There is a dutch braid that has been fluffed out, and a rope braid growing out of it. The rope is solidly a part of the dutch braid. It was alright as just a braid, but what's the harm in pinning it up?

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage20120901.jpg
Share instructions please? :D

Great braids as always btw.
(Every time I see braids on mannequins, I wish my haircut was as even as theirs.)

[Madora]

Schweedie and Arakazi, your braids are beautiful!

[Cowgirl16]

Schweedee and Arakazi beautiful braids :)

Gumball your braiding skills are phenomenal :thud:

[meishkamooshka]

schweedie Even the simplest of braids looks lovely on you!

Arakazi Your mom's braiding skills are top notch! So even and neat. It looks beautiful on your hair!

[Hiriel]

My braid still feels short to me. I'm not all that far away from my goal length, just a couple of inches, but I'm nowhere near the braid length I'd like.

I think I'm beginning to suffer from split goal length personality or something. I'm around tailbone now, maybe a bit past, and with quite thick hair I'm actually beginning to feel that it's long enough, when it's down or in a bun (head-eating buns!). However, I want a MUCH longer and thicker braid! Damnit.

[Gumball]

I always say to myself, "What will Gumball come up with next? Surely nothing could compare to his previous creation..."

Then I'm proved wrong because it only ever gets better or more intricate and more lovely.



Beautiful!!!



Oh my goodness, all these fishtail braids are radiant! You must have incredible patience, dear!



That's great! Can't wait to see it on your mane! ;)

:hifive: Definitely appreciate the compliment!


Some braids I did on my friend while on vacation in Hawaii!


(pic)
I call this one, the double-up braid. Basically dutch braided it, then took the tail and flipped it up on the head and pinned it down.

(pic)
A style based on a video I saw. :)


What a lucky friend! I really like the double-up braid.


My wee braid ;-)

It's beautiful!


My hair was so ridiculously slippery this morning that the only thing I could do with it was put it in a plain old English braid and leave it alone. And even that required a few attempts before it looked presentable enough for work!

(pic)

My braid still feels short to me. I'm not all that far away from my goal length, just a couple of inches, but I'm nowhere near the braid length I'd like.

Oh the joys of redoing a braid when it's got some length to it. :lol: I definitely sympathize with the hair length versus braid length issue.


My mum came over last week and a asked her if she could french braid my hair :o
She started it about an inch from my forehead like she used to do when I was a child. It was so nice having her do it! :D I Love my Mummy!!
(pic)

She did a remarkable job. Your hair looks lovely!


Share instructions please? :D

Great braids as always btw.
(Every time I see braids on mannequins, I wish my haircut was as even as theirs.)

It's basically a dutch braid, where before you do a crossover of a strand (or in a dutch braid a crossunder) you section out just a little bit of hair and leave it hanging. Since that leaves extra hair sections on each "bump" all the way down, you can then use that for rope braiding once you finish the dutch braid. Bun at your leisure!


Schweedee and Arakazi beautiful braids :)

Gumball your braiding skills are phenomenal :thud:
Thank you so much! From a super braider like you, that's great! :D

[Lippytoes]

My hair was so ridiculously slippery this morning that the only thing I could do with it was put it in a plain old English braid and leave it alone. And even that required a few attempts before it looked presentable enough for work!

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3260.jpg

My braid still feels short to me. I'm not all that far away from my goal length, just a couple of inches, but I'm nowhere near the braid length I'd like.

Lovely braid! We're at about the same length. :) I totally know the feeling about braids feeling a bit short though. I'm pretty pleased with my hair length (although I'm growing it longer still), but I'd love my braids to be solidly at hip or a bit longer...

[ingvild]

My hair was so ridiculously slippery this morning that the only thing I could do with it was put it in a plain old English braid and leave it alone. And even that required a few attempts before it looked presentable enough for work!

(pic)

My braid still feels short to me. I'm not all that far away from my goal length, just a couple of inches, but I'm nowhere near the braid length I'd like.

It's lovely! So even and long! :D I think that's about my goal braid length... my braid is barely BSL and it's soooo short. :( :p

[lapushka]

This, I think, is *so* sweet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjyyU6ustgI

[PolarCathy]

My hair was so ridiculously slippery this morning that the only thing I could do with it was put it in a plain old English braid and leave it alone. And even that required a few attempts before it looked presentable enough for work!

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3260.jpg

My braid still feels short to me. I'm not all that far away from my goal length, just a couple of inches, but I'm nowhere near the braid length I'd like.

My braid is nowhere close to BSL and I'm almost at waist. I'm uber jealous of yours! Very nice!

[fridgee]

This, I think, is *so* sweet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjyyU6ustgI

Hahaha thats awesome! :D

[Mya]

It's basically a dutch braid, where before you do a crossover of a strand (or in a dutch braid a crossunder) you section out just a little bit of hair and leave it hanging. Since that leaves extra hair sections on each "bump" all the way down, you can then use that for rope braiding once you finish the dutch braid. Bun at your leisure!
Yay! I supposed it was something like that (I just couldn't stop thinking about that braid until I got some sort of explanation... :D). Thank you very much!

[meishkamooshka]

Thank you, Gumball. I'm fond of that braid, too! :)


This, I think, is *so* sweet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjyyU6ustgI

Oh my gosh! HOW COOL!

[Alvrodul]

This style turned out very well, if I may say so myself! :D
Lace braids on the sides, then I joined the braids and did an ordinary English braid. I tied off at about the waist, which left me with a rather long tassel, which I decided that I didn't mind. :D
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/Alvrodul/Updos%202012/Twolacebraidsjoinedtoenglishbraid.jpg

[DarkCurls]

I tried the layered triple french and... it ended up bumpy and messy-looking. :p So I just did a normal English braid and when I took a picture I realised... my braid actually looks decently long from the back.
http://i49.tinypic.com/106iukg.jpg
Then I bunned it because I try to wear my hair up... even though I like it best down. Oh, and because I don't like my braids because of my layers. ^^
Also because I like the fork.
http://i50.tinypic.com/9qwcrc.jpg

[Lostsoule77]

Gumball can you share the instructions for the second do as well? Especially that braid in the middle on the crown? Both styles were as beautiful as always. You always out do yourself.

Alvrodul that looks so cool and pretty!

DarkCurls Lovely braid! The bun looks great & I like that fork too.

I have to say I think this is my favorite thread. :D

[Cowgirl16]

This style turned out very well, if I may say so myself! :D
Lace braids on the sides, then I joined the braids and did an ordinary English braid. I tied off at about the waist, which left me with a rather long tassel, which I decided that I didn't mind. :D
http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/Alvrodul/Updos%202012/Twolacebraidsjoinedtoenglishbraid.jpg

Very pretty!

[bunzfan]

Ren Fest hair!

Apparently my henna application on my underlayer needs work LOL. Ah well, that is a project for another day.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8297/7815482574_f7d1d188f1.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/7815488154_e38ec3dbcb.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7815492302_aef4d5de30.jpg


I tried a french style Rope Braid. I think I missed a couple of turns. :p
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8299/7826924878_291ecbbe91.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxamoll/7826924878/)
Rope Braid (French style) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/moxamoll/7826924878/) by Aerin (http://www.flickr.com/people/moxamoll/), on Flickr


I tried to do a four strand box braid yesterday. Started it way too loose, but it ended ok. ;) Looks like my braid is about TBL now (though I left a long tail so maybe only BCL.) Yeah! :D

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/lostsoule/99759D26-EE12-4E87-AD11-E1602FC70A38-573-000001BD219E1FA6.jpg

Sorry for the blurry pic, my camera is still out of commission.

Oh look at all the wonderful braids i missed :crush: Nae that is the most perfect crown braid ever! i want to come and braid your hair now.

Lostsoule77 that is one stunning thick braid you hair going on there, i've been wearing lots of French braids recently .

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8891/frenchbraid.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/frenchbraid.jpg/)

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[Lostsoule77]

Oh look at all the wonderful braids i missed :crush: Nae that is the most perfect crown braid ever! i want to come and braid your hair now.

Lostsoule77 that is one stunning thick braid you hair going on there, i've been wearing lots of French braids recently .

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/8891/frenchbraid.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/frenchbraid.jpg/)

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Thank you. :)

I love how perfectly even and shiny your braid is!

[schweedie]

A very belated thank you, everyone! :D Nice to know I'm not the only one with the regular length vs braid length problem, heh.

Alvrodul, you lace-braids-into-English-braid looks so much better than mine ever does!

[bunzfan]

Thank you. :)

I love how perfectly even and shiny your braid is!
Thank you:D and schweedie i really do admire your braids.

[schweedie]

Right back at you, bunzfan!

[ingvild]

Well, nothing new to see from me - I wear a Dutch braid pretty much every other day, and sometimes I take a picture of it. :rolleyes: Here is my latest, after a day or so of wear:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8311/7962873818_deba09ff65.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pingvingvild/7962873818/)

The end of my tassel reaches BSL now, but it's SO short. I can't imagine my braid ever getting to waist length, but it would be awesome. I think I will be happy then. ;)

[Long_hair_bear]

Here's the Infinity/Paralell braid by Arrow!

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/becky_bear_is_cute/305672df4a31adefbceec5741db72eb3.jpg

Mine is grossly uneven because it was my very first time trying this and I didn't use a mirror. I'll be using a mirror next time. :) Oh, and my ribbon ran too short so my tail's too long. To the fabric store! Away!

[Lyytikka]

Thank you everyone on this thread for inspiring braids!
I have two to contribute.
First from this winter, after a big trim. My regular half-french braid:
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/dreaminsparrow/002-1.jpg
Second is a recent dutch braid: (with flash for extra shine :P )
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/dreaminsparrow/062012.jpg

[Lostsoule77]

Well, nothing new to see from me - I wear a Dutch braid pretty much every other day, and sometimes I take a picture of it. :rolleyes: Here is my latest, after a day or so of wear:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8311/7962873818_deba09ff65.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pingvingvild/7962873818/)

The end of my tassel reaches BSL now, but it's SO short. I can't imagine my braid ever getting to waist length, but it would be awesome. I think I will be happy then. ;)
I love your color variety!


Here's the Infinity/Paralell braid by Arrow!

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u456/becky_bear_is_cute/305672df4a31adefbceec5741db72eb3.jpg

Mine is grossly uneven because it was my very first time trying this and I didn't use a mirror. I'll be using a mirror next time. :) Oh, and my ribbon ran too short so my tail's too long. To the fabric store! Away!
That looks really good!


Thank you everyone on this thread for inspiring braids!
I have two to contribute.
Second is a recent dutch braid: (with flash for extra shine :P )
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p534/dreaminsparrow/062012.jpg
That's really pretty!

[Lostsoule77]

Just a regular, off center, English braid. I had my hair in a half up because it was my first wedding anniversary and wanted my hair down. The garden we went to was too windy though so I braided it. I guess braiding my hair in a windy, public park while I was walking makes me do it off center. Other than that, I think it came out pretty good for that situation. :)

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/lostsoule/98F14191-BFE5-4B2A-AAB0-8FF6A0E86324-3941-000008579F67F671.jpg

[stew]

this is sort of a milestone.. my first sort of decent looking dutch braid on my layer-heavy APL hair!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/linekekei/Photoon2012-09-09at1757.jpg

it's not a very good picture, or braid -- but it's the best one i've been able to do since i started growing so weeeeee!

[Hollyfire3]

Just a regular, off center, English braid. I had my hair in a half up because it was my first wedding anniversary and wanted my hair down. The garden we went to was too windy though so I braided it. I guess braiding my hair in a windy, public park while I was walking makes me do it off center. Other than that, I think it came out pretty good for that situation. :)

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b255/lostsoule/98F14191-BFE5-4B2A-AAB0-8FF6A0E86324-3941-000008579F67F671.jpg

Happy aniversary and beautiful braid! :)

[meishkamooshka]

I tried the layered triple french and... it ended up bumpy and messy-looking. :p So I just did a normal English braid and when I took a picture I realised... my braid actually looks decently long from the back.
http://i49.tinypic.com/106iukg.jpg
Then I bunned it because I try to wear my hair up... even though I like it best down. Oh, and because I don't like my braids because of my layers. ^^
Also because I like the fork.
http://i50.tinypic.com/9qwcrc.jpg


This looks so neat with the hair fork! LOVE IT!

[Lyytikka]

Thank you Lostsoule77, I like you braid too, and your butterfly toy is so beautiful too :)

[meishkamooshka]

From my most recent blog post!

Long tail, french fish tail on self.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/fishtailtail.jpg


I fail at these "Bohemian" things. Aw well....better luck next time!
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/bohemian.jpg



The "11-Strand" braid (really a five strand braid, with two three strand braids braided into each side). Youtube it! It's cool, and the chick does a waaaaaaay better job than I manage! Also, this was just me being excited and having to try it IMMEDIATELY. Patience and practice would make for an exceptionally beautiful braid, I think.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/11strand.jpg


French fishtail on my mom that I tucked under.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/download-2.jpg

[itdontmatter48]

I wish I could do my own, sigh. I get how to, just not on myself, yet.

[itdontmatter48]

meishkamooshka your hair styles are fantastic! Love, love, love.

[bunzfan]

meishkamooshka those look a.m.a.z.i.n.g :thudpile:

[ingvild]

Oh my, Meishkamooshka... :thudpile: especially the fishtail braids!!! Quadruple WOW!

I think your "bohemian" braid looked cute :)

[Kizuna]

Oh my, Meishkamooshka... :thudpile: especially the fishtail braids!!! Quadruple WOW!

I think your "bohemian" braid looked cute :)

What she said!

Great job! :D

[Tisiloves]

My very first crown braid:

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/Charlotte_LouiseDavies/037.jpg

And a Dutch faux crown:

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/Charlotte_LouiseDavies/030.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/Charlotte_LouiseDavies/028.jpg

[meishkamooshka]

What she said!

Great job! :D

Thank you so much! ^.^


Oh my, Meishkamooshka... :thudpile: especially the fishtail braids!!! Quadruple WOW!

I think your "bohemian" braid looked cute :)

Thank you very much. I always admire your beautiful braids, so I appreciate the compliments! :)


meishkamooshka those look a.m.a.z.i.n.g :thudpile:

Thank you, bunzfan! :heart:


meishkamooshka your hair styles are fantastic! Love, love, love.

Thank you! :flowers:

And regarding your previous post, just know that it takes a lot of time and patience to learn how to braid your hair! Don't give up and stay positive!!!!

[Ticky]

If I started quoting all those posts with awesome braids, it would take up the whole page! I'll just say good job, everyone!


I have said a long, long time ago that I'll be back to this thread with a contribution, but that never happened :o. Here's just a simple 3 strand braid, because it has character! (That's just a nicer way of saying ''it's not very neat''.)

http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii627/AnErrorHasOccured/519a93bc.jpg


(That darker part of the tassel is from my underlayer, I have some henna streaks there from a couple of years ago.)

[Chibbylick]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd283/chibbylick/316782_10151139957083116_191834030_n.jpg
My first ever Tangled Braid in my own hair...

[Skruttiz]

If I started quoting all those posts with awesome braids, it would take up the whole page! I'll just say good job, everyone!


I have said a long, long time ago that I'll be back to this thread with a contribution, but that never happened :o. Here's just a simple 3 strand braid, because it has character! (That's just a nicer way of saying ''it's not very neat''.)

http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii627/AnErrorHasOccured/519a93bc.jpg


(That darker part of the tassel is from my underlayer, I have some henna streaks there from a couple of years ago.)

Your hair is so beautiful! :bowtome:
I can only dream about my own english braid would look like yours.

[Suguru]

Here's just a simple 3 strand braid, because it has character! (That's just a nicer way of saying ''it's not very neat''.)

It looks really lovely (so thick and totally taperless!), and no need to apologise for posting an English braid, I believe that was what was called for way back when this thread was started...it's just morphed into a handy place for people to show off their more fancy braided creations!

[MelH]

So very jealous of all thesebeautiful braids! My hair layers make it impossible to have a clean braid. Way too many pieces sticking out...

[maria_asa]

If I started quoting all those posts with awesome braids, it would take up the whole page! I'll just say good job, everyone!


I have said a long, long time ago that I'll be back to this thread with a contribution, but that never happened :o. Here's just a simple 3 strand braid, because it has character! (That's just a nicer way of saying ''it's not very neat''.)

http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii627/AnErrorHasOccured/519a93bc.jpg


(That darker part of the tassel is from my underlayer, I have some henna streaks there from a couple of years ago.)

It might "just" be an English braid Ticky but it's one of the most beautiful English braids I've ever seen.

[Madora]

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd283/chibbylick/316782_10151139957083116_191834030_n.jpg
My first ever Tangled Braid in my own hair...

Beautiful creation, Chibbylick!

@Ticky...your braid is perfection!

[Hairwish]

Gorgeous hair, Ticky!

[Chimom79]

Wow ticky, no taper at all, what an awesome braid!

[PolarCathy]

Ticky, your braid is about my goal, with my hair ofc. Excellent! Awesome. Perfect.

[MintChocChip]

What a beautiful plait, Ticky! It looks so wonderfully thick! Gorgeous!

[meishkamooshka]

Ticky :thud: Wow! That's like my ideal braid! So thick and long. *glomp*

Chibbylick What an awesome creation! Beautiful!

[battles]

http://i49.tinypic.com/ogmm2s.jpg

First picture in this thread, I think!

My hair is not very long, but my french braiding skills have improved quite a bit! I wanted to share. :)

[meishkamooshka]

http://i49.tinypic.com/ogmm2s.jpg

First picture in this thread, I think!

My hair is not very long, but my french braiding skills have improved quite a bit! I wanted to share. :)


It's a lovely braid, and your color is gorgeous!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

My English braid, first photo taken on 8 Aug, the second two photos taken today, 12 Sept.

Oops I missed a bit of hair...

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh582/Sarahlabyrinth/FC-18.jpg http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh582/Sarahlabyrinth/FC-19.jpg http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh582/Sarahlabyrinth/FC-20.jpg

[doctorvkp1]

Great looking braids you've all posted here again! I will just compliment everyone at once here since if I started quoting people, all the pictures since I last visited would be here... :)

I tried Siobhan's corset braids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpGnasJIoaQ&feature=g-u-u) and even though mine did again not end up as good as hers, I wanted to post a picture!
Though in my defense after making the dutch braids I went for a fast paced walk in the forest with the dogs and all the pines seemed to have it in for me since they kept wanting to grab my hair with their branches making the braids less pretty and more flyaway'y. I probably had pine needles in my hair thoughout the whole night...
So after the walk I put the ribbon in my hair. My ribbon was even thicker than hers and I only put it to every 2 loops. I wish I'd have had some proper color slightly longer but thinner ribbon so it would have looked better, but this was something I managed to grab from my sewing closet first. Especially the bottom goes a bit funny with the thick ribbon. Well anyway, atleast I got a compliment from a friend when I was out for dinner so I guess it wasn't all bad. :)

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Ocelan/corsetbraid.jpg

wow amazing braids.......
i cant even imagine to try one like these......


If I started quoting all those posts with awesome braids, it would take up the whole page! I'll just say good job, everyone!


I have said a long, long time ago that I'll be back to this thread with a contribution, but that never happened :o. Here's just a simple 3 strand braid, because it has character! (That's just a nicer way of saying ''it's not very neat''.)

http://i1263.photobucket.com/albums/ii627/AnErrorHasOccured/519a93bc.jpg


(That darker part of the tassel is from my underlayer, I have some henna streaks there from a couple of years ago.)

you have thick and beautiful braid i must say:shocked::shocked:


http://i49.tinypic.com/ogmm2s.jpg

First picture in this thread, I think!

My hair is not very long, but my french braiding skills have improved quite a bit! I wanted to share. :)cute braid

cute hair battles.....

[Ticky]

Thank you Skruttiz, Suguru, maria_asa, Madora, Hairwish, Chimom79, PolarCathy, MintChocChip, meishkamooshka and doctorvkp1! :)

[Gumball]

Well, nothing new to see from me - I wear a Dutch braid pretty much every other day, and sometimes I take a picture of it. :rolleyes: Here is my latest, after a day or so of wear:

(pic)

The end of my tassel reaches BSL now, but it's SO short. I can't imagine my braid ever getting to waist length, but it would be awesome. I think I will be happy then. ;)

That's after a day of wear? I'm jealous! After a day of wear anything that isn't a bun makes me go :silly: to the extreme. I swear I'm permanently stuck with my finger in a power outlet with the curly terminally baby hairs I have!


Here's the Infinity/Paralell braid by Arrow!

(pic)

Mine is grossly uneven because it was my very first time trying this and I didn't use a mirror. I'll be using a mirror next time. Oh, and my ribbon ran too short so my tail's too long. To the fabric store! Away!

I love it! The purple is a great color and goes so well with your hair.


Thank you everyone on this thread for inspiring braids!
I have two to contribute.
First from this winter, after a big trim. My regular half-french braid:
(pic)
Second is a recent dutch braid: (with flash for extra shine :P )
(pic)

Wow. Your hair is amazing! That's a huge dutch braid!


Just a regular, off center, English braid. I had my hair in a half up because it was my first wedding anniversary and wanted my hair down. The garden we went to was too windy though so I braided it. I guess braiding my hair in a windy, public park while I was walking makes me do it off center. Other than that, I think it came out pretty good for that situation.

(pic)

The braid looks great! I really like the accessory, too.


this is sort of a milestone.. my first sort of decent looking dutch braid on my layer-heavy APL hair!!

(pic)

it's not a very good picture, or braid -- but it's the best one i've been able to do since i started growing so weeeeee!

:applause Congrats!!! You're well set heading down that braiding road.


From my most recent blog post!

Long tail, french fish tail on self.
(pic)


I fail at these "Bohemian" things. Aw well....better luck next time!
(pic)



The "11-Strand" braid (really a five strand braid, with two three strand braids braided into each side). Youtube it! It's cool, and the chick does a waaaaaaay better job than I manage! Also, this was just me being excited and having to try it IMMEDIATELY. Patience and practice would make for an exceptionally beautiful braid, I think.
(pic)


French fishtail on my mom that I tucked under.
(pic)

That french fishtail floored me. It's gorgeous! I also dig the faux-11 braid, too. As long as it looks good, who cares how you get there? :D Marvelous! Your mom's braid looks fantastic, too!

So when are you coming down here to tame my unruly hair? :silly:


My very first crown braid:

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/Charlotte_LouiseDavies/037.jpg

And a Dutch faux crown:

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/Charlotte_LouiseDavies/030.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/Charlotte_LouiseDavies/028.jpg

Nicely done! :D


(pic)
My first ever Tangled Braid in my own hair...

That is just too cool. You did a wonderful job with it!


(pic)

First picture in this thread, I think!

My hair is not very long, but my french braiding skills have improved quite a bit! I wanted to share. :)

You definitely display a lot of skill there. Welcome to the picture poster club! :D That is one great braid.


My English braid, first photo taken on 8 Aug, the second two photos taken today, 12 Sept.

Oops I missed a bit of hair...

(pics)

Nice work! I miss hair sections sometimes, too, so you're in good company. :lol: That or once the braid is done and it's left to hang suddenly a few hairs in it start to pull maddeningly.

[Henrietta]

Here's my spontaneously made rope braid.
The skirt is a high waisted one, btw. I don't have so waist+ braid... yet ;)
http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac16/GwiazdkaNadia/Hair&#37;20and%20hairtoys/Uporzadkowany/Ropebraid100912signed.jpg

[Glenn]

Great looking braids you've all posted here again! I will just compliment everyone at once here since if I started quoting people, all the pictures since I last visited would be here... :)

I tried Siobhan's corset braids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpGnasJIoaQ&feature=g-u-u) and even though mine did again not end up as good as hers, I wanted to post a picture!
Though in my defense after making the dutch braids I went for a fast paced walk in the forest with the dogs and all the pines seemed to have it in for me since they kept wanting to grab my hair with their branches making the braids less pretty and more flyaway'y. I probably had pine needles in my hair thoughout the whole night...
So after the walk I put the ribbon in my hair. My ribbon was even thicker than hers and I only put it to every 2 loops. I wish I'd have had some proper color slightly longer but thinner ribbon so it would have looked better, but this was something I managed to grab from my sewing closet first. Especially the bottom goes a bit funny with the thick ribbon. Well anyway, atleast I got a compliment from a friend when I was out for dinner so I guess it wasn't all bad. :)

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk102/Ocelan/corsetbraid.jpg

That's a nice braid... I should probably visit here more often and learn some of these, not for my sake but for my fiancé. When we get married we would like to braid our hair the same way, though my hair is quite a bit longer than hers, at present. I'm pretty much just a standard English braid guy, though I can't even braid my own. :)

[Lostsoule77]

Happy aniversary and beautiful braid! :)


Thank you Lostsoule77, I like you braid too, and your butterfly toy is so beautiful too :)
Thank you both. :D


From my most recent blog post!

Long tail, french fish tail on self.



I fail at these "Bohemian" things. Aw well....better luck next time!

The "11-Strand" braid (really a five strand braid, with two three strand braids braided into each side). Youtube it! It's cool, and the chick does a waaaaaaay better job than I manage! Also, this was just me being excited and having to try it IMMEDIATELY. Patience and practice would make for an exceptionally beautiful braid, I think.
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/11strand.jpg


French fishtail on my mom that I tucked under.
Those were all really nice! I especially love the "11" strand one, gorgeous!


http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd283/chibbylick/316782_10151139957083116_191834030_n.jpg
My first ever Tangled Braid in my own hair...
That is so cool! Looks intricate and beautiful!




The braid looks great! I really like the accessory, too.


Thank you. :D


Here's my spontaneously made rope braid.
The skirt is a high waisted one, btw. I don't have so waist+ braid... yet ;)
http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac16/GwiazdkaNadia/Hair%20and%20hairtoys/Uporzadkowany/Ropebraid100912signed.jpg
Nicely done. :)

[MyKing'sQueen]

Wow! So many wonderful braids in this thread, so much inspiration! I've been watching this thread for a while and it's one of my favorites:D I'm not very good at braiding but I'm slowly learning and getting new ideas from you guys:)
Today I did my first ever french fishtail braid
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_1336.jpg

These are my messy double dutch braids
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3062.jpg http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3064.jpg

This was my first attempt at five strand braid. I did a side one so I could see what I was doing
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_1210.jpg

I'll post more pictures if I find any

ETA: Here's my try at grecian braid wheel, sorry for the flyaways and pins sticking out:o
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3078.jpghttp://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3080.jpghttp://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3079.jpg

[Lostsoule77]

MyKing'sQueen those all look really good. I love your fishtail! Looks perfect. :D

[battles]

It's a lovely braid, and your color is gorgeous!




cute braid

cute hair battles.....

Thank you both! :flower:

[Madora]

MyKing'sQueen, your Grecian Wheel updo was spectacular!

[meishkamooshka]

MyKing'sQueen All of those braids are beautiful! Way to go on your french fishtail, especially with that being your first time. That Grecian wheel is out of this world, too! The dutch braids are cute and they show off your beautiful hair color so well.

[theemeraldskull]

MyKing'sQueen, your Grecian Wheel updo was spectacular!

Ditto! Is there a tutorial or site you could point me to as far as directions? I'd love to learn that.

[Gumball]

Wow! So many wonderful braids in this thread, so much inspiration! I've been watching this thread for a while and it's one of my favorites. I'm not very good at braiding but I'm slowly learning and getting new ideas from you guys:)
Today I did my first ever french fishtail braid
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_1336.jpg

These are my messy double dutch braids
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3062.jpg http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3064.jpg

This was my first attempt at five strand braid. I did a side one so I could see what I was doing
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_1210.jpg

I'll post more pictures if I find any

ETA: Here's my try at grecian braid wheel, sorry for the flyaways and pins sticking out:o
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3078.jpghttp://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3080.jpghttp://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i436/AlesyaFairchild/IMG_3079.jpg

:thud: Where do I start? That is a simply perfect fishtail! Actually all the braids are great! You've got some talent! How did you feel about your five-strand attempt? I thought it looked spot-on.

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Myking's queen, all your braids are beautiful!

[MyKing'sQueen]

Aww, thanks so much for your kind words everyone, I really appreciate it:o
theemeraldskull, I used this one http://youtu.be/DOE5-2ZvcH4 Good luck, don't forget to post your results;)
Gumball, thank you so much:D I was so happy to be able to do the 5 strand braid! I didn't think I could manage it, but as soon as I figured out how to hold the strands it wasn't that difficult:)

[schweedie]

MyKing'sQueen, I'm totally envious of how neat your French fishtail is, especially at the top! Mine always gets droopy. *g* And Henrietta, I love your rope braid!

Yesterday I decided to try to start my English braid in a different way, and really liked the result - and then it struck me that this must be Dianyla's technique (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=23652)! I never understood quite how that was supposed to work, for some reason, but now I never want to do an English braid in the old way again. I love how high up it starts.

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3394.jpg

[Arakazi]

My English braid, first photo taken on 8 Aug, the second two photos taken today, 12 Sept.

Oops I missed a bit of hair...
(pic) (pic) (pic)

Wow what a dramatic change in length in just one month! :D

[bunzfan]

Aww, thanks so much for your kind words everyone, I really appreciate it:o
theemeraldskull, I used this one http://youtu.be/DOE5-2ZvcH4 Good luck, don't forget to post your results;)
Gumball, thank you so much:D I was so happy to be able to do the 5 strand braid! I didn't think I could manage it, but as soon as I figured out how to hold the strands it wasn't that difficult:)

All your braids look really awesome! :thumbsup: keep posting your braids.


MyKing'sQueen, I'm totally envious of how neat your French fishtail is, especially at the top! Mine always gets droopy. *g* And Henrietta, I love your rope braid!

Yesterday I decided to try to start my English braid in a different way, and really liked the result - and then it struck me that this must be Dianyla's technique (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=23652)! I never understood quite how that was supposed to work, for some reason, but now I never want to do an English braid in the old way again. I love how high up it starts.

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3394.jpg

Wow Schweedie that is one fantastic thick english braid, i love that way to, it makes for a much thicker braid i cant get over how long your braid is now :thud:

[melusine963]

Yesterday I decided to try to start my English braid in a different way, and really liked the result - and then it struck me that this must be Dianyla's technique (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=23652)! I never understood quite how that was supposed to work, for some reason, but now I never want to do an English braid in the old way again. I love how high up it starts.

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3394.jpg

That is an amazing braid! It's so neat and tidy (and long).

[Gumball]

Gumball can you share the instructions for the second do as well? Especially that braid in the middle on the crown? Both styles were as beautiful as always. You always out do yourself.

Alvrodul that looks so cool and pretty!

DarkCurls Lovely braid! The bun looks great & I like that fork too.

I have to say I think this is my favorite thread. :D

Cue the hopefully not terrible instructions!

Let's see... Ultimately you have 2 knots (they're basically regular "starting to tie your shoe" knots but not pulled tight). The left one was the first knot chain done, and the one on the right had one side loop through its companion from the original knot before I knotted it to force it to weave into the other one. That chain went back and was held in place by a ponytail.

There were lace braids on either side, made to have that lovely drape effect as they were brought over to cross the center. I ponytailed the rest of the hair, securing the knots even more, and wrapped the lace braids' lengths around it. (Wrapped pony, anyone?)

The length of the ponytail was split into four sections, each of them becoming a 3-strand braid. It just so happens the first two braids in this 'do were smaller than the others. I fluffed out one side of each braid and bunned them, pinning them in place to hide the hairtie. The other two braids, which happened to be bigger, I made loops of, tucking the ends up and pinning everything in place.




Here was something from the other night to occupy some free time:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage2012-09-11.jpg

Mostly I wanted to try the idea you see on the right side of the head, where the two lace braids are from the same side, but hair is added to the opposite side. I just wanted to see how that looked, so I made some sort of style to go along with the it for the rest of the hair.

I think it could have been better, but by that time I wasn't in the mood to undo everything. :lol:

[Krystall]

MyKing'sQueen, I'm totally envious of how neat your French fishtail is, especially at the top! Mine always gets droopy. *g* And Henrietta, I love your rope braid!

Yesterday I decided to try to start my English braid in a different way, and really liked the result - and then it struck me that this must be Dianyla's technique (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=23652)! I never understood quite how that was supposed to work, for some reason, but now I never want to do an English braid in the old way again. I love how high up it starts.

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3394.jpg
Gorgeous. Your color too. Can I just ask what you use to secure your braid? I'm always using a huge (red satin, I always find the red satin one first) scrunchie, and it looks ridiculous with my type i hair. :p

[schweedie]

bunzfan, thank you! Doing it this way does seem to make it look thicker at the top, for some reason.

melusine963, I can tell you that it didn't look half as neat after a few hours, heh. My braids always get insanely fuzzy! But thank you. :D

Krystall, it's one of those tiny, clear silicone bands! Like these, I think (http://www.amazon.com/Rickycare-No-Slip-Silicone-Black-Clear-Ounce/dp/B005G1Y3JM). A red satin scrunchie sounds like the more hair friendly option, though. ;) Thank you!

[Sarahlabyrinth]

Wow what a dramatic change in length in just one month! :D

Arakazi, I noticed that as well and was very pleased, hope it keeps going that way! I thought it looked thicker too, though I haven't measured to check.

[meishkamooshka]

.



That french fishtail floored me. It's gorgeous! I also dig the faux-11 braid, too. As long as it looks good, who cares how you get there? :D Marvelous! Your mom's braid looks fantastic, too!

So when are you coming down here to tame my unruly hair? :silly:




Thank you so much! Haha. That's what I think....though I think it could LOOK better, too. Anytime; I need all the practice I can get!


Lostsoule77 Thank you!!!! :heart: :flowers:

[meishkamooshka]

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3394.jpg

Your braid is incredible! So long and shiny :inlove:




Here was something from the other night to occupy some free time:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage2012-09-11.jpg
:lol:


What can I even say? Beautiful as usual!

[Arakazi]

Arakazi, I noticed that as well and was very pleased, hope it keeps going that way! I thought it looked thicker too, though I haven't measured to check.

You should definitely check, looks great!

[gthlvrmx]

MyKing'sQueen, I'm totally envious of how neat your French fishtail is, especially at the top! Mine always gets droopy. *g* And Henrietta, I love your rope braid!

Yesterday I decided to try to start my English braid in a different way, and really liked the result - and then it struck me that this must be Dianyla's technique (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=23652)! I never understood quite how that was supposed to work, for some reason, but now I never want to do an English braid in the old way again. I love how high up it starts.

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3394.jpg

my friend in school has your thickness!!!! it looks the same and she says she doesnt feel her hair is thick at all XD

[Cowgirl16]

*Meishkamooshka* and *MyKing'sQueen* those braids are amazing!! :thudpile:

[meishkamooshka]

Thank you so very much Cowgirl16! :flower:

[bunzfan]

schweedie you inspired me to give this type of braid another go, it does indeed look thicker.

http://imageshack.us/a/img217/964/029yzr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/029yzr.jpg/)

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[Hiriel]

Seriously, is there an official Gumball fan club I can join?

[moxamoll]

Hiriel, I think we're all just in the unofficial Gumball fan club!!!

[schweedie]

Thank you, meishkamooshka! :D

gthlvrmx, I totally sympathise with your friend, heh. I've never thought of my hair as thick! (7 cm circumference at the top of my head.) I'm just lucky in that I don't have too much taper. :)

bunzfan, that looks great! It seems to be a really good way to avoid tangles and frizz at the neck, too.

And yeah, Gumball's unofficial fan club is a large one, I think. *g*

[Lostsoule77]

Yesterday I decided to try to start my English braid in a different way, and really liked the result - and then it struck me that this must be Dianyla's technique (http://archive.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=23652)! I never understood quite how that was supposed to work, for some reason, but now I never want to do an English braid in the old way again. I love how high up it starts.

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_3394.jpg
Your hair color is gorgeous & I love your lack of taper!


Cue the hopefully not terrible instructions!

Let's see... Ultimately you have 2 knots (they're basically regular "starting to tie your shoe" knots but not pulled tight). The left one was the first knot chain done, and the one on the right had one side loop through its companion from the original knot before I knotted it to force it to weave into the other one. That chain went back and was held in place by a ponytail.

There were lace braids on either side, made to have that lovely drape effect as they were brought over to cross the center. I ponytailed the rest of the hair, securing the knots even more, and wrapped the lace braids' lengths around it. (Wrapped pony, anyone?)

The length of the ponytail was split into four sections, each of them becoming a 3-strand braid. It just so happens the first two braids in this 'do were smaller than the others. I fluffed out one side of each braid and bunned them, pinning them in place to hide the hairtie. The other two braids, which happened to be bigger, I made loops of, tucking the ends up and pinning everything in place.




Here was something from the other night to occupy some free time:

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/mrgumball/PhotoJournal/MannequinCollage2012-09-11.jpg

Mostly I wanted to try the idea you see on the right side of the head, where the two lace braids are from the same side, but hair is added to the opposite side. I just wanted to see how that looked, so I made some sort of style to go along with the it for the rest of the hair.

I think it could have been better, but by that time I wasn't in the mood to undo everything. :lol:
Thank you! :) Another gorgeous style from you too. You need to open up a shop I think. You'd have a line just from us in this thread. ;)


schweedie you inspired me to give this type of braid another go, it does indeed look thicker.

http://imageshack.us/a/img217/964/029yzr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/029yzr.jpg/)

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It really does! Look nice! :D

[MyKing'sQueen]

Thank you, schweedie:) It didn't stay neat for long though.. I love your english braid, it's so perfect and your ends look really thick! I'm gonna try that technique, hopefully it will keep my shorter front pieces in place without me having to french braid it.
Thanks, bunzfan, your braid looks very nice too:D
Wow, Gumball, that's a work of art right there! Beautiful job:applause
Thank you so much Cowgirl16:flower:

[bunzfan]

I tried the Faux French braid again which Torrin paige did a tutorial on which is basically the same as the dianyla braid you just bring the sides back so your parting stays intact . I prefer this as i have a parting, tutorial here http://youtu.be/2kOyGD_KOoA
Looks nice but fuzzy after wearing it all day.

http://imageshack.us/a/img440/91/016tcr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/440/016tcr.jpg/)

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[neko_kawaii]

Deep side part to nape. Main side done in a french fishtail, small side done in a dutch braid. Fishtail then turned and pinned across the top like a maiden braid. Where the fishtail ended the dutch braid was coiled and pinned.
http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg632/neko_kawaii_hair/_DSC6273.jpg
http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg632/neko_kawaii_hair/_DSC6270.jpg

Not sure why I thought sunlight was a good idea.

[Madora]

Very nice braiding, neko_kawaii! Your hair looks pretty in the sunlight!

[Chimom79]

Neko, that is so beautiful! I could never do that. That beautiful golden hair in the sun is breathtaking!

[meishkamooshka]

Neko :agape:


So pretty! I'm envious of your braiding skills!

[Elithia]

This is my new profile pic ... the flash has lightened my hair like nuts (it's actually pretty dark brown) but I was proud of the result. :)

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t3/soggypoptart/b38b3ab8.jpg

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t3/soggypoptart/afd7c21f.jpg

[meishkamooshka]

Wow! That turned out beautifully, Elithia!!!

[Chimom79]

Elithia, that is very lovely. What a great job!