Braid waves are us!!!

[Debra83]

Today, I put my hair in two pigtails (english braids) soaking wet and crammed a cowboy hat on my head for most of the day....airdried the pigtails that way.....just took them out to do a measuring pic for my Waist by Christmas thread, and I'm amazed at the braid waves!!!! Show me your braid waves too!!!!


http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h343/debra8383/June262012-BraidWaves.jpg

[saffy2yrs]

My hair likes braidwaves as well, and I have fun un-braiding at work to show off.
http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh620/saffy2yrs/DSCN0822.jpg

[carrieavaught]

Those are so cool. I should have taken a pic of the curls I had after I took down the zipper braid my husband did for me. He is going to put it up again Saturday so I'll get a pic Sunday when I take it down.

[Debra83]

My hair likes braidwaves as well, and I have fun un-braiding at work to show off.
http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh620/saffy2yrs/DSCN0822.jpg


WOW!!! Just WOW!!!! I would never get any work done if I worked with you!!!!! I'd be like, take it down again...please?!!!!....in fact, you wouldn't get any work done either!!!!


Those are so cool. I should have taken a pic of the curls I had after I took down the zipper braid my husband did for me. He is going to put it up again Saturday so I'll get a pic Sunday when I take it down.

Could you take a picture of the zipper braid too please and put it in this thread? I've never heard of it!!! Sounds cool though!

[JellyBene]

Ugh I had some yesterday but I slept on them and now my hair is cinnabunned. Next time!

[carrieavaught]

Could you take a picture of the zipper braid too please and put it in this thread? I've never heard of it!!! Sounds cool though!

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w471/CarrieAnneVaught/IMG_20120624_235749.jpg?t=1340600285

This is the Zipper braid my husband did for me the other night.

[meishkamooshka]

These were braid waves from using my paranda:
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/P1140759.jpg

These are just from regular braids:
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/417228_10150685393590719_823767088_n.jpg

After several days of cornrows:
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/20749_245671435718_3754274_n.jpg

[Debra83]

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w471/CarrieAnneVaught/IMG_20120624_235749.jpg?t=1340600285

This is the Zipper braid my husband did for me the other night.



These were braid waves from using my paranda:
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/P1140759.jpg

These are just from regular braids:
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/417228_10150685393590719_823767088_n.jpg

After several days of cornrows:
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/20749_245671435718_3754274_n.jpg





WOW you guys! Double thud!!!! Those are AMAZING!!!!!

Thanks for sharing! :D

[akilina]

So, I have a question. How do those with shorter layers get braid waves?
Is it even possible?
I have considered maybe looking like an alien and doing two braids on the shorter layers of my hair, Then two on the length of my hair 4 braids total.
I have tried doing french braids but they always fall so loose.
I hate that my hair tapers so thin and to even braid it they have to be tight, then me ends look frizzy and FRIED shudder:

[Debra83]

So, I have a question. How do those with shorter layers get braid waves?
Is it even possible?
I have considered maybe looking like an alien and doing two braids on the shorter layers of my hair, Then two on the length of my hair 4 braids total.
I have tried doing french braids but they always fall so loose.
I hate that my hair tapers so thin and to even braid it they have to be tight, then me ends look frizzy and FRIED shudder:

When my hair was shorter (I have layers too), I would part my hair down the middle, and do two french braids on each side, going towards the back. Got lots of compliments too....hmmmm, haven't done them for awhile......

[akilina]

When my hair was shorter (I have layers too), I would part my hair down the middle, and do two french braids on each side, going towards the back. Got lots of compliments too....hmmmm, haven't done them for awhile......
I think I will try what I said tonight.
If I were to do french braids, it would be for sleeping, so I get why they wouldn't look like anything in the morning :/
I'll see how 4 braids works :D

[swearnsue]

I've got my wet hair in braids right now, using the torinpaige method of 4 braids. Now I'm not bragging, these little braids are about 4 inches long!!! So I have to see what happens when it finally dries. it's been over an hour and they are still wet. You all have such beautiful hair, I can't wait until my braid waves look like yours.

[lmfbs]

My braid waves!

My hair has just reached waist when not braid wavy, so I lose quite a bit of length when it's braided!


https://p.twimg.com/Awi47kNCMAASYqJ.png:medium

[MintChocChip]

These were braid waves from using my paranda:

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/P1140759.jpg


These are just from regular braids:
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/417228_10150685393590719_823767088_n.jpg


After several days of cornrows:
http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u487/MeishkaMooshka/20749_245671435718_3754274_n.jpg


Wowzer! I might have mentioned it before, but I LOVE your hair! I especially like the first picture, so pretty.


When my hair was shorter (I have layers too), I would part my hair down the middle, and do two french braids on each side, going towards the back. Got lots of compliments too....hmmmm, haven't done them for awhile......

Oooh, I'm going to try this too. I hate my hair in braid waves because of layers too. Thanks for the tip! :)

[Debra83]

Wowzer! I might have mentioned it before, but I LOVE your hair! I especially like the first picture, so pretty.



Oooh, I'm going to try this too. I hate my hair in braid waves because of layers too. Thanks for the tip! :)

Your welcome! :D

[spidermom]

My hair does good braid waves, too:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/mermaidhair.jpg

[aggie_deirde]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=7195&pictureid=117798

This is me back in November.Oh time flies!

[CurlyCurves]

Beautiful hair, ladies :)

Mine (from a while back);

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/246547_4193803803790_1805041769_n.jpg

Frizzed out :(

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/599419_4193816124098_781234624_n.jpg

My second day hair looked better, though;

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428426_4197253370027_1668338182_n.jpg

I don't do these often, was just an experiment :)

[Lisabunny]

Braid waves rock!:rockerdud Everyone looks like a princess :) :)

[Madora]

Lovely braidwaves, ladies!

Meishkamooshka, your hair reminds me of Albrecht Durer's self portrait! He had quite a luxurious mane!

[Debra83]

I've got my wet hair in braids right now, using the torinpaige method of 4 braids. Now I'm not bragging, these little braids are about 4 inches long!!! So I have to see what happens when it finally dries. it's been over an hour and they are still wet. You all have such beautiful hair, I can't wait until my braid waves look like yours.

Not sure who you are referring too, but braid waves are beautiful! You'll have to show us your results too!!!


My hair does good braid waves, too:


Kathud is an understatement!




This is me back in November.Oh time flies!

So cool! Looks like waves in the ocean! Last time you did it was November? You should do it again!


Beautiful hair, ladies :)

Mine (from a while back);



Frizzed out :(



My second day hair looked better, though;



I don't do these often, was just an experiment :)

So luxurious looking. Very nice, you should do some more!


Braid waves rock!:rockerdud Everyone looks like a princess :) :)


Lovely braidwaves, ladies!

Meishkamooshka, your hair reminds me of Albrecht Durer's self portrait! He had quite a luxurious mane!

Madora, would LOVE to see your braid waves!

Lisabunny, EXCELLENT description...I think everyone on LHC looks like princesses and princes....braid waves or not...but braid waves sure do bring it out!!!

[Amethyste]

Here are my braid waves... ends are oiled to prevent tangling :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75639728@N06/7476675552/

[Debra83]

Here are my braid waves... ends are oiled to prevent tangling :)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/75639728@N06/7476675552/


LOVELY!!!! Your hair is so much LONGER than I thought it would be after seeing your avatar!!! You should use that wave pic as your sig pic to show the difference! Just lovely!

[Amethyste]

LOVELY!!!! Your hair is so much LONGER than I thought it would be after seeing your avatar!!! You should use that wave pic as your sig pic to show the difference! Just lovely!

Thank you, but alas, these are extensions... though they match my hair perfectly!

[Debra83]

Thank you, but alas, these are extensions... though they match my hair perfectly!

Wow!!! They sure fooled me!!! :p

Can't wait to see your real hair that length! You'll be there in no time, I'm sure! Can't believe I've been on this site since 2008 already! Really doesn't feel like it's been that long at all! But, I've been impatient about my hair for a LONG time, it's only since joining that I'm actually making a lot of progress instead of just wishing it long.

[Amethyste]

THank you Debra :)
My real hair is almost ahoulder length, but with the summer, traveling and crazy music rehearsals and such, I just do not have time for my growing hair at the moment. That's why I had the extensions put in. I want to grow it, but dont have much extra time for the care etc. I use to wash every day or other day, now i can go 4 days without and still look decent. I do updos when it's hot and in all honesty, it's been a savior.
I was told these would last 4-6 months, so if i can do that for a couple or years, i'll be happy to see my hair growing to that length...

Thank you for the words of encouragements... You are really sweet :)

[Debra83]

THank you Debra :)
My real hair is almost ahoulder length, but with the summer, traveling and crazy music rehearsals and such, I just do not have time for my growing hair at the moment. That's why I had the extensions put in. I want to grow it, but dont have much extra time for the care etc. I use to wash every day or other day, now i can go 4 days without and still look decent. I do updos when it's hot and in all honesty, it's been a savior.
I was told these would last 4-6 months, so if i can do that for a couple or years, i'll be happy to see my hair growing to that length...

Thank you for the words of encouragements... You are really sweet :)


Sounds like you lead a very exciting lifestyle!!! That's awesome that they last so long, you won't even notice the slower months of growth, and then *poof* :magic: one day you'll have long hair!!! Rats!!! I wish I had done that too!!!!! ;) With all your busy-ness, don't forget to check in with us and show us your progress. LOVE your colour too, wish I could pull it off, but I'm pretty sure I'd look even more like something out of Shrek if I tried that....!!

[meishkamooshka]

Wowzer! I might have mentioned it before, but I LOVE your hair! I especially like the first picture, so pretty.

Aww! Thank you so much. You're very sweet! ^.^


My hair does good braid waves, too:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/spidermom/mermaidhair.jpg
UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE CENTURY. I need a towel for all this drool.... :D


http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=7195&pictureid=117798

This is me back in November.Oh time flies!

So pretttttty!


Beautiful hair, ladies :)

My second day hair looked better, though;

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428426_4197253370027_1668338182_n.jpg

I don't do these often, was just an experiment :)

They look awesome! I love your pics. :heart:


Braid waves rock!:rockerdud Everyone looks like a princess :)

Totally agreed!


Lovely braidwaves, ladies!

Meishkamooshka, your hair reminds me of Albrecht Durer's self portrait! He had quite a luxurious mane!


Haha. I just looked it up! It really does look like that, especially in that last picture!


My hair likes braidwaves as well, and I have fun un-braiding at work to show off.
http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh620/saffy2yrs/DSCN0822.jpg

I'd show off too! Love it!


WOW you guys! Double thud!!!! Those are AMAZING!!!!!

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for starting this thread. Yours are beautiful!

[Debra83]

Thanks for starting this thread. Yours are beautiful!


Your welcome! :D

[carrieavaught]

Before:
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/480650_401596273208972_658375460_n.jpg

After:
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/600128_404701866231746_442093412_n.jpg

[Yozhik]

I love braidwaves, although I haven't done them and worn them out recently.

Here's a photo that's about a year old - braidwaves from twin dutch braids at waist+.
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/Yozhik87/Hair/DSC_0265.jpg

[Madora]

I love braidwaves, although I haven't done them and worn them out recently.

Here's a photo that's about a year old - braidwaves from twin dutch braids at waist+.
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/Yozhik87/Hair/DSC_0265.jpg
Very pretty, Yozhik. Your hair texture and thickness reminds me of what my hair was like...way back in the dark ages!

[Yozhik]

Thank you so much, Madora -- that's a huge compliment!

Your dedication to long hair care and your beautiful head of hair are a testament to decades of good hair care, and anyone would be flattered to be compared to your hair. :flowers:

[Madora]

My hair does not like braid waves:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w225/07Erzbet/7112braidwaves_edited-1.jpg

[Mahealani]

2 rope braids + pin curls and the result:
wasn't aiming for a big curly effect, just a nice wave
http://shrani.si/f/17/Zl/1144hg20/slika0301.jpg
(sorry for bad pic, should have cleaned the mirror and the lighting is not the best one either, cloudy day)

[SoulOfTheSea]

My contribution:

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb475/SoulOfTheSeas/DSCF3088.jpg?t=1340845229

This was about.. oh almost 6 months ago? After two English pigtails and some shine serum.

[Madora]

My contribution:

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb475/SoulOfTheSeas/DSCF3088.jpg?t=1340845229

This was about.. oh almost 6 months ago? After two English pigtails and some shine serum.
So beautiful, SoulofTheSea!!

[Amygirl8]

My hair is almost always in braid waves XD
I apologize for the horrifying quality, my camera wasn't working and my webcam is terribly :rolleyes:

These are my natural braid waves:
http://i48.tinypic.com/21f0ahs.jpg

This was an attempt to get Brave-like waves with the snake wave method: unbrushed:
http://i46.tinypic.com/21osk1i.jpg

brushed:
http://i45.tinypic.com/zlyil4.jpg

I love having wavy hair XD

[CurlyCurves]

They look awesome! I love your pics. :heart:







Thank you so very much :)

[jojo]

Today, I put my hair in two pigtails (english braids) soaking wet and crammed a cowboy hat on my head for most of the day....airdried the pigtails that way.....just took them out to do a measuring pic for my Waist by Christmas thread, and I'm amazed at the braid waves!!!! Show me your braid waves too!!!!


http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h343/debra8383/June262012-BraidWaves.jpg

Oh Debra your hair looks beautiful "Witt woo!" as do al, the other brainwaves, I don't wear braids very often but will do this in the next few days and post the photos. It's been a while since I've done braid waves, rope braids btw make the most loveliest wurls ever.

[CurlyCurves]

So luxurious looking. Very nice, you should do some more!



Thank you! I may try some more but I don't like the way they look x

[bunzfan]

I just love this thread! sometimes i getting really great braid waves and other days its half straight half wavy .

Best braid waves
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/5403/day4hair.jpg
By wavyone (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/wavyone) at 2012-06-29

Today strangely straight at the ends but its looks longer than usual :grin:

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7945/dscf00052.jpg
By wavyone (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/wavyone) at 2012-07-03

[WaitingSoLong]

Paranda:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg

Dual frenchies:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC00688.jpg

[Fairlight63]

Your hair is so beautiful!!!

[SoulOfTheSea]

2 rope braids + pin curls and the result:
wasn't aiming for a big curly effect, just a nice wave
http://shrani.si/f/17/Zl/1144hg20/slika0301.jpg
(sorry for bad pic, should have cleaned the mirror and the lighting is not the best one either, cloudy day)

So gorgeous! :)


So beautiful, SoulofTheSea!!

Oh thank you so much Madora, that means a lot coming from you! :o

[Madora]

Paranda:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg (http://http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg)



Stunning, just stunning, WaitingSoLong!!! I'm gonna have try the paranda thingie sometime!

[WaitingSoLong]

Stunning, just stunning, WaitingSoLong!!! I'm gonna have try the paranda thingie sometime!

Thanks! I love how it curls all the way to the ends!

[jojo]

Paranda:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg

Dual frenchies:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC00688.jpg
So very beautiful wow

[TropicalBreeze]

Today, I put my hair in two pigtails (english braids) soaking wet and crammed a cowboy hat on my head for most of the day....airdried the pigtails that way.....just took them out to do a measuring pic for my Waist by Christmas thread, and I'm amazed at the braid waves!!!! Show me your braid waves too!!!!


http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h343/debra8383/June262012-BraidWaves.jpg


Your hair is absolutely gorgeous with the braid waves.

[summerjade]

All the pictures are beautiful!! I love the braid waves on all of you!! I think I will give this a try!!

[jacqueline101]

I wish my layers were gone and I could braid mine again.

[Mahealani]

So gorgeous! :)


Thank you SoulOfTheSea

[MrsGuther]

Today, I put my hair in two pigtails (english braids) soaking wet and crammed a cowboy hat on my head for most of the day....airdried the pigtails that way.....just took them out to do a measuring pic for my Waist by Christmas thread, and I'm amazed at the braid waves!!!! Show me your braid waves too!!!!


http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h343/debra8383/June262012-BraidWaves.jpg

Wow! Your hair looks great Debra! Love the braid waves!

[CurlyCurves]

Paranda:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg (http://http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg)

Dual frenchies:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC00688.jpg

Your hair is just pure porn.

[Debra83]

Your hair is absolutely gorgeous with the braid waves.

Thank you!! :D


All the pictures are beautiful!! I love the braid waves on all of you!! I think I will give this a try!!

Thank you!! :D It sure was a surprise, don't forget to show us!!


I wish my layers were gone and I could braid mine again.

It will it no time be long enough....but see what effect you can get now, whether you have to do a french braid or two of them, or 4 english braids, etc....you may be pleasantly surprised!!! :D Don't forget to share!!



Wow! Your hair looks great Debra! Love the braid waves!

Thank you!! :D


Your hair is just pure porn.

Good thing I wasn't drinking tea when I read this comment, it would most certainly be all over the monitor!!!! Boy, did it make me laugh!!!!

Keep the pics coming everyone!!! :D

[Debra83]

Paranda:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg (http://http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg)

Dual frenchies:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC00688.jpg

Even though her comment made me double over, she's right!!! You're hair is amazingly wavy for having such straight hair in your sig pic, beautiful effect.

[Debra83]

All the pictures are beautiful!! I love the braid waves on all of you!! I think I will give this a try!!

Don't forget to show us!!! :D

[CurlyCurves]

Good thing I wasn't drinking tea when I read this comment, it would most certainly be all over the monitor!!!! Boy, did it make me laugh!!!!



:rollin: :rollin: :rollin: and reading that made me laugh.

[WaitingSoLong]

Thanks everyone! I love the dual frenchie braid waves but it is so tedious and I have to sleep in it which I don't like.

[Debra83]

Thanks everyone! I love the dual frenchie braid waves but it is so tedious and I have to sleep in it which I don't like.

What does it look like if you do just one french braid?

[clarinette]

My hair is almost always in braid waves XD
I apologize for the horrifying quality, my camera wasn't working and my webcam is terribly :rolleyes:

These are my natural braid waves:
http://i48.tinypic.com/21f0ahs.jpg

This was an attempt to get Brave-like waves with the snake wave method: unbrushed:
http://i46.tinypic.com/21osk1i.jpg

brushed:
http://i45.tinypic.com/zlyil4.jpg

I love having wavy hair XD
wait, snake what ? please please tell me what that is!! The waves are lovely !!

[MintChocChip]

I love braidwaves, although I haven't done them and worn them out recently.

Here's a photo that's about a year old - braidwaves from twin dutch braids at waist+.
http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/Yozhik87/Hair/DSC_0265.jpg

Your hair looks so lovely in braid waves!

[Debra83]

:rollin: :rollin: :rollin: and reading that made me laugh.

;)


wait, snake what ? please please tell me what that is!! The waves are lovely !!

I second that request......


Your hair looks so lovely in braid waves!

and totally agree.... :D .....I don't know how you do it though, your hair is much longer than mine, and I find it tough to keep going on the dual dutch braids now. English braids no prob, but going over and down the back? My arms are like, nope, not doing any more!!! Youch!!!

[WaitingSoLong]

What does it look like if you do just one french braid?

The same as just a regular braid. I don't have any pictures of that, sorry.

[Debra83]

The same as just a regular braid. I don't have any pictures of that, sorry.

No problem!!! I find the braid waves a little different when I do a dutch/french braid than when I do an english braid.

[bunzfan]

All week my hair has been braided and i noticed while combing i had some nice braid waves so i thought i would share it here.

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/4509/dscf0005vti.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/dscf0005vti.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

[WaitingSoLong]

All week my hair has been braided and i noticed while combing i had some nice braid waves so i thought i would share it here.

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/4509/dscf0005vti.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/dscf0005vti.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

Bunzfan, I have always loved your hair! It's like it can't look bad no matter what you do. These are such soft waves, I just want to pet it.

[WaitingSoLong]

/\ hope that wasn't creepy lol /\

[LuxAurea]

Paranda:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg (http://http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC01329a.jpg)

Dual frenchies:
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/Poetry4me75/DSC00688.jpg


WOW... I wish hair like yours... :rolleyes:

[Madora]

All week my hair has been braided and i noticed while combing i had some nice braid waves so i thought i would share it here.

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/4509/dscf0005vti.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/dscf0005vti.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

Very lovely and soft looking, Bunzfan!

[Amethyste]

How can you guys manage to take pictures of the back of your hair without problem! I've been trying to the last 10 minutes and its nothing worthy to post :(
But here's a picture of the front and side.
Actually might be better to look at my face rather than my large derriere :D

http://i48.tinypic.com/vgsw4.jpg

[bunzfan]

Bunzfan, I have always loved your hair! It's like it can't look bad no matter what you do. These are such soft waves, I just want to pet it.


/\ hope that wasn't creepy lol /\


Very lovely and soft looking, Bunzfan!

Wow WaitingSoLong i had no idea your liked my hair or thought it couldn't look bad your one of my hair idols , what a huge compliment i hope i get to your length one day. Its not in the least bit creepy :cool:

Thanks Madora i gave in and combed it.

[meishkamooshka]

How can you guys manage to take pictures of the back of your hair without problem! I've been trying to the last 10 minutes and its nothing worthy to post :(
But here's a picture of the front and side.
Actually might be better to look at my face rather than my large derriere :D

http://i48.tinypic.com/vgsw4.jpg

You're so pretty! Anyhow...my camera has a self-timer so I can kind of put it somewhere, position myself, and it will snap the picture for me! Otherwise, I'm terrible at pictures of the back of my head.

[MintChocChip]

Amethyste - Very pretty! What sort of braid did you use? I've never managed to get such soft looking waves like that from braids before. Mine always end up so naff! I love the colour of your hair by the way, it's such a gorgeous, vibrant colour!

[WaitingSoLong]

How can you guys manage to take pictures of the back of your hair without problem!

I have a nice big mirror over my bathroom sink. I stand on a small step stool (like, 8" tall) otherwise the sink obscures my hair, and I hold another mirror in my hand. I use it to look at the face of my camera in order to position it to take the picture. I make sure I move the mirror out of camera shot before I snap the photo. Ya have to have a digital with a preview screne to do this. The old "look through" only cameras won't work this way obviously.

[Madora]

@Amethyste, I use a tripod and a timer to get back of head pictures. Only trouble, it usually takes lots of practicing until I get the correct distance worked out. I just shoot, look at the preview, then try again until I get a pic that looks right.

[leslissocool]

Yay I love my braid waves too!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/602369_3549645305451_294322860_n.jpg

[shutterpillar]

All the braid waves are so lovely!

I have my hair in a french braid now, so i'll have to get some pictures when I take it down for the night. I'll probably have a wonky elastic line at the bottom though.

[carrieavaught]

Yay I love my braid waves too!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/602369_3549645305451_294322860_n.jpg
Your braid waves are beautiful. Wish I had a bootie like that too lol

[meishkamooshka]

Your braid waves are beautiful. Wish I had a bootie like that too lol


^ AGREED! :thumbsup:

[Rowan Will-o']

Beautiful braid waves everyone. I thought I was the only one who loved the look after taking my hair out of braids.

The zipper braid looks really nifty, too.

Regards,

Rowan Will-o'

[shutterpillar]

Here are mine. Just braid waves from a single french braid. My hair isnt amazingly long yet or anything, but it is shiny so that counts for something, right?! :D

And the reddish hue is from the lighting in my bathroom. My hair is definitely not that red.

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/ashmey86/Hair/Picture040-2.jpg

[carrieavaught]

Here are mine. Just braid waves from a single french braid. My hair isnt amazingly long yet or anything, but it is shiny so that counts for something, right?! :D

And the reddish hue is from the lighting in my bathroom. My hair is definitely not that red.

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/ashmey86/Hair/Picture040-2.jpg
Nice! And yes it counts

[Madora]

Here are mine. Just braid waves from a single french braid. My hair isnt amazingly long yet or anything, but it is shiny so that counts for something, right?! :D

And the reddish hue is from the lighting in my bathroom. My hair is definitely not that red.

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/ashmey86/Hair/Picture040-2.jpg


Very pretty waves, shutterpillar!

[Amygirl8]

wait, snake what ? please please tell me what that is!! The waves are lovely !!


;)



I second that request......



and totally agree.... :D .....I don't know how you do it though, your hair is much longer than mine, and I find it tough to keep going on the dual dutch braids now. English braids no prob, but going over and down the back? My arms are like, nope, not doing any more!!! Youch!!!

Sorry I'm so late, I haven't checked this thread in a while XD

I pretty much did this method: http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=82.
My hair is thin, so usually I only do two to get natural waves.
I did 8 of them though, four on each side, to get the messy waves. I used baby-wipes instead of rags as well (they're dried out from countless uses XD)

http://i45.tinypic.com/23jlgtt.jpg

[Amethyste]

Amethyste - Very pretty! What sort of braid did you use? I've never managed to get such soft looking waves like that from braids before. Mine always end up so naff! I love the colour of your hair by the way, it's such a gorgeous, vibrant colour!

Thanks for the tips ladies... i'll hsve to try the self timer next time :)

well my hair is wavy to start with ( the top part to below the chin is my real hair and underneath are extensions ) the only part I braid is the lower part. I do very loose braids... it helps a bit :)

[Yozhik]

Mahealani, your hair, length, and waves are so beautiful! I wish my hair would grow up one day to look like yours! :heart:


Your hair looks so lovely in braid waves!
Awww. :o

Thank you for the compliment! :smooch:

Leslissocool, your hair is beautiful! And boy are you looking smoking!

[MintChocChip]

Here are mine! Not entirely sure what happened to my hair where it flicks up bizarrely, I wasn't concentrating when I was plaiting so I guess that makes sense. :D

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

[OrangeStripe]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225033_480975218579528_1601937235_n.jpg

Six days camping with my hair in a braid like my avatar. They didn't survive the shower though :(

Everybody's waves are so beautiful!

[Debra83]

Beautiful braids everybody. Wow, you all have gorgeous hair. I can't wait until I'm waist length. sigh.

Keep those pics coming, and new braid ideas!!!


Speaking of which.....:D.....a lady came into the store the other day, and she had a messy braid on the crown of her head, and with the bottom half of her hair she had two english braids going down the back. They reached waist in the braids!!! Just beautiful!

[CaitlinMarie93]

Ahh, I am loving seeing all of these braid waves. They all look beautiful :)

[JesusFreak88]

I braided my hair with a paranda last night and this is the result.
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/551198_10151028023808741_545158700_n.jpg

[jessa]

all of your braidwaves look amazing!
this is mine from June this year, im still trying to work out how to get the ends to look better.

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w209/jessie_ellen/Hair%20Journey/IMG_2022.jpg

[Chimom79]

My newest braid waves.


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/FairSpirit122701/braidwaves2.jpg

[kitcatsmeow]

BEAUTIFUL waves ladies! I love braid waves. It is my go to when I'm 5 days into my wash cycle (every six days) and I want a quick and easy way to style my hair and wear it down.

Here's mine...

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/376781_10151017803270811_944157635_n.jpg

[Debra83]

Did this, this morning........

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h343/debra8383/January252013-morningbraid_zpsd54414bf.jpg


.....then took it out tonight, but weird brave waves! Thought it would have done something a little different. Oh well!

http://i1105.photobucket.com/albums/h343/debra8383/January252013-lengthcheck_zpscfccc34b.jpg

[Michelle051]

carrieavaught: your waves are amazing ! and im in love with your hair color :crush:

[long-hair-lover]

I <3 braid waves!

[Sharysa]

Everyone looks stunning with their princess hair. *fawns*

Oh, braid-waves. Once I get a new camera, I'll take pictures of my hair after twin fishtail braids, normal pigtails, and Dutch pigtails. (I'd do single braids, but pigtail waves already fall out after three or four hours on my hair. Bleh.) I also like the potential I've seen after I take my hair out of a box-braid.

[Debra83]

What is a box-braid again?

[Sharysa]

A round four-stranded braid.

http://www.frannyslonghairstyles.com/Braids/4_Strand_Box_Braid_View_2.jpg

[meishkamooshka]

http://i.imgur.com/jG11fsj.jpg?1 These are from two paranda braids.

[Apriori]

I made two dutch braid with paranda's yesterday and slept with them. This was the result. Unfortunate the waves where pretty much gone within an hour, my hair just seems to love being straight.

http://imageshack.us/a/img713/7664/foto48s.jpg

[UpNorth]

I made two dutch braid with paranda's yesterday and slept with them. This was the result. Unfortunate the waves where pretty much gone within an hour, my hair just seems to love being straight.

http://imageshack.us/a/img713/7664/foto48s.jpg

Beautiful!

My dutch braidwaves
http://i50.tinypic.com/347h3l3.jpg

[silverthread]

I made two dutch braid with paranda's yesterday and slept with them. This was the result. Unfortunate the waves where pretty much gone within an hour, my hair just seems to love being straight.

http://imageshack.us/a/img713/7664/foto48s.jpg

My hair doesn't hold braid waves either. Alas.

[Fortresca]

Braid Waves are the best thing ever. I braid my hair nearly every day, because braiding benefits it a lot, makes it a lot moreeasily to deal with and wonderful soft. So braid waves are wonderful for me :D
http://imageshack.us/a/img560/8996/laenge.jpg

[neko_kawaii]

Love everyone's waves!

I've been working on a wave comparison (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/entry.php?b=107254) for a couple months now.

[LakeofGlass]

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/535577_539168629448088_1011569461_n.jpg

Paranda braid waves! My hair was more oiled here.

[rowie]

Gorgeous waves everyone!:applause: Sharysa I'm just blown away with your box braid in a French style. I don't have the courage to try it out yet. Plus I love your hair color!

[Suguru]

I think I have a braid waves photo somewhere...ah, here it is:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=240&d=1353721238

This was from two english braids. Unfortunately, like many type 1s, the waves don't last very long at all in my hair. This was take right after un-braiding.

[Yozhik]

Wow! What gorgeous additions to this thread! :thud:

Here's an update from me - French braid braidwaves from a few months ago (apologies if I've already posted this!).

http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/Yozhik87/Hair/IMG_2700.jpg

[Jeleebaby]

Washed, coconut oiled damp and Dutch braided over night gave me this

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/jeleebaby/ADE2EC7D-86E7-41AF-8F53-7C060DB3E7D2-2041-0000011C36975DA2_zps4f7872a3.jpg

Would like to be able to get the waves right to the ends but it wasn't to be

[millyaulait]

I love this thread! :D I hope once I get the hang of braiding I can join in... :o

I was just wondering, what is everyone's favorite braid for braid waves?

[Becky9679]

I was quite proud of the waves I achieved here, from my first (and so far only) crown cascade. Oddly, this was only after a couple of hours, it usually takes a lot longer for my hair to hold a braidwave.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/75358436/100_6372.JPG


I love this thread! :D I hope once I get the hang of braiding I can join in... :o

I was just wondering, what is everyone's favorite braid for braid waves?

Double dutch and crown braids seem to give quite nice and natural-looking ones. I used to be a fan of just putting my hair in as many tiny braids as I could, but you tend to get the pyramid effect from that!

[eresh]

Why haven't I seen this thread before, I loooooove braidwaves :-)
They give volume to my otherwise stickstraight hair and I like the romantic look it has.
I believe in fairytales ;-)


Yozhik, lovely barrette!!

[eresh]

oops twice

[Yozhik]

Thanks, Eresh. :o
Glad to see you around. :)

The barrette is from Oberon designs, which makes great pewter stuff.

[SoulOfTheSea]

Here are my scraggly beachy braid waves (I split my hair into two parts horizontally and then English-braided them) made overnight with unconditioned damp hair. The waves came out more relaxed than I thought they would!

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb475/SoulOfTheSeas/e148635b-7a19-4b05-94fd-076ce60f0d3a.jpg

[LadyLongLocks]

:oJust 1 English braid left in over night created these waves. Hair is Un brushed/combed here and at ankle length.
http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/JJJLonghair/LHC%20Forum%20pix%20for%20linking/wavesoverchair68forLHC_zpsc510dce3.jpg

[Becky9679]

:thudpile: :agape: :bowtome: :thud:

Ok, you win!!!!

[neko_kawaii]

I love this thread! :D I hope once I get the hang of braiding I can join in... :o

I was just wondering, what is everyone's favorite braid for braid waves?

I like rope braids for the waves, and fishtail waves for messy friz to leave sticking out of buns.

[LakeofGlass]

Here are my scraggly beachy braid waves (I split my hair into two parts horizontally and then English-braided them) made overnight with unconditioned damp hair. The waves came out more relaxed than I thought they would!

http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb475/SoulOfTheSeas/e148635b-7a19-4b05-94fd-076ce60f0d3a.jpg

I actually did mine with lightly oiled, damp hair and it was pretty relaxed too. I usually have better luck with braid waves by day 2. By then I've had 2 more light coats of oil that was soaked up. I've only had luck with pin curls staying fresh all day, but that may be because each coil dries faster, but braids have the whole length all plaited up at once. Maybe what works for me will work for you too. :) But if it's beachy (wet from the beach), as you say, it's going to be relaxed. :P

[Bambi]

OMG this thread is such an inspiration!!!!!!!:thud:

[bunzfan]

I just love looking at all the recent braid waves pics...i adore braid waves :popcorn: i get the best ones from French braids normally .

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4841/018sku.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/018sku.jpg/)

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Oh here are today's i damp braided my hair in double french braids.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1705/dscf9005p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/dscf9005p.jpg/)

De tangled


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[Bambi]

I just love looking at all the recent braid waves pics...i adore braid waves :popcorn: i get the best ones from French braids normally .

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4841/018sku.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/018sku.jpg/)

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Oh here are today's i damp braided my hair in double french braids.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1705/dscf9005p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/dscf9005p.jpg/)

De tangled


http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1025/dscf9006d.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/dscf9006d.jpg/)

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So beautiful hair...Who's jelaous...me? No.....;) ;) ;)

[Bambi]

I just love looking at all the recent braid waves pics...i adore braid waves :popcorn: i get the best ones from French braids normally .

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4841/018sku.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/62/018sku.jpg/)

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Oh here are today's i damp braided my hair in double french braids.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/1705/dscf9005p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/dscf9005p.jpg/)

De tangled


http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/1025/dscf9006d.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/221/dscf9006d.jpg/)

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So beautiful hair...Who's jelaous...me? No.....;) ;) ;)

[DarleneH]

This is how I do my hair for performances (bellydance). After root lifter (or plain ol' hairspray) at the roots and mousse throughout the length, I separate my hair into two halves down a middle part line. Then I bend over so I can braid them coming straight up from my head, then wind each braid into a small bun that sits on the very top of my head.

[LakeofGlass]

I had felt a little happier about these waves. They're not from super-oiled hair this time, but I am getting close to wash day.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3114&d=1362854610

[MiaBeth]

LakeofGlass, the waves are so even and well defined -- did you french braid to get them?

[Jeleebaby]

Managed to get a snap of LO's braid waves this morning
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/jeleebaby/Hair/1FF967AA-7B59-4D41-934D-4EE549028CF7-3067-0000031B4281EF22_zps05b60352.jpg

[schweedie]

Jeleebaby, those are amazing! And LakeofGlass, I agree with MiaBeth - your waves are so even and nicely defined, it's lovely.

I don't know if this is due to my hair's 1a traits, but I just don't get braid waves that stick around. They remain actual defined waves for maybe an hour, and after that they loosen more and more until my hair looks straight again, though with some extra volume. Got this before they straightened out completely:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k626/growingmyhair/IMG_6077_zpsdc0e5a38.jpg

[LakeofGlass]

LakeofGlass, the waves are so even and well defined -- did you french braid to get them?
Actually, I wore a low ponytail and used a paranda. I've been fairly addicted to using it lately. When I want a neat hairstyle that is very secure and easy to create, it's been my go-to method. You can use a french braid and then braid the paranda in, giving you waves at the top. Is it crazy to be in love with a hair toy? :P

[Debra83]

Wow! You guys all rock!!!! :D Amazing braid waves!

[LakeofGlass]

I am super, super happy with these braid waves. I had washed my hair using "baking soda water." I'm trying this on my hair as shampoo for 2 weeks, to see how my hair likes it. I follow with a diluted ACV rinse. My family commented on how silky my hair looked. I've never seen them acted this shocked over my hair before. The braid waves have never been this wavy. Finger combing barely changed these waves! Yes, I used a paranda, as you can see by the ends. I was also happy with the camera lighting. I had to set the ISO higher just to get the shine; I stood further away from the lights. My hair is actually almost black, but the tungsten made it more brown here. I'm actually wearing my hair down today just because I love how these waves turned out. I think I'll be using baking soda water for a long, long time.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/483666_555438791154405_1969507376_n.jpg

[melusine963]

Wow, LakeofGlass, those waves are impressive!

[meishkamooshka]

Oh my goodness, how lovely, LakeofGlass!

[Yozhik]

Stunning, LoG! :thud:

[Debra83]

I am super, super happy with these braid waves. I had washed my hair using "baking soda water." I'm trying this on my hair as shampoo for 2 weeks, to see how my hair likes it. I follow with a diluted ACV rinse. My family commented on how silky my hair looked. I've never seen them acted this shocked over my hair before. The braid waves have never been this wavy. Finger combing barely changed these waves! Yes, I used a paranda, as you can see by the ends. I was also happy with the camera lighting. I had to set the ISO higher just to get the shine; I stood further away from the lights. My hair is actually almost black, but the tungsten made it more brown here. I'm actually wearing my hair down today just because I love how these waves turned out. I think I'll be using baking soda water for a long, long time.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/483666_555438791154405_1969507376_n.jpg


I am greatly impressed!!! hmmmm....baking soda, eh? Where's my grocery list....?

[alabaster]

I dont have anything to contribute because i have just started re-growing from chin length, but all you ladies have such amazing hair!!! I can't wait until i can braid my hair again :)

[LakeofGlass]

Well, just keep going, Alabaster! I started from that back in 08. Then I was silly enough to cut myself some layers, which bug me now.

Thanks for all the feedback everyone! I was super happy with it. :) I guess the baking soda water softened my hair just right. And it was freshly washed, so you know how nice hair decides to act when you have that fresh start. I will warn you, your scalp with produce oil more often when first trying this out, since the pH is resetting. But since I oil the length pretty well, it's fairly uniform for me. Next time I should french braid before putting the paranda in. I bet that would be even better... if my layers don't pull out. :P

[Anabell]

You all have a lovely braid waves, one by one. What a wonderful thread. Herenis mine:
http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/ebest60/Mitsy%20hair/IMG_1064_zpsa9e45218.jpg

Actually, I have braid waves most of the time, because my hair always in a braid. Just in a wash days I get a remainder that my hair actually a stick straight...

[meishkamooshka]

Talk about lovely waves! Wow, Anabell! Those are gorgeous! You have to die for hair!

[meishkamooshka]

These are from cornrows:

http://i.imgur.com/Yer1dF6l.jpg?1

[lapushka]

:applause Gorgeous braid waves, ladies! Every single one of you!

[bunzfan]

You all have a lovely braid waves, one by one. What a wonderful thread. Herenis mine:
http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/ebest60/Mitsy%20hair/IMG_1064_zpsa9e45218.jpg

Actually, I have braid waves most of the time, because my hair always in a braid. Just in a wash days I get a remainder that my hair actually a stick straight...


Talk about lovely waves! Wow, Anabell! Those are gorgeous! You have to die for hair!

Wow!! stunning waves..i'm a braid wave addict.

[bunzfan]

I dutch braided my hair after washing it and was amazed to see this waves.

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7567/dscf9007v.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/dscf9007v.jpg/)

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[Debra83]

Way to go, you guys! Beautiful waves! ;)

[prismfaerie]

That looks lovely! I can't wait to try :)

[LakeofGlass]

You all have a lovely braid waves, one by one. What a wonderful thread. Herenis mine:
http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg634/ebest60/Mitsy%20hair/IMG_1064_zpsa9e45218.jpg

Actually, I have braid waves most of the time, because my hair always in a braid. Just in a wash days I get a remainder that my hair actually a stick straight...

I know what you mean! My hair only keeps curls or waves if I leave in a hairstyle for over 8 hours. I love the length of your hair! That is my goal length. :)

[Venefica]

Okey I know there was a thread about this somewhere a while ago but I can not for the life of me find it so I decided to just start a new one, so well yes, show us your braidwaves.

This picture I took after I had worn my hair in small braids all day, my hair is a little messy in tis picture but there is a ton of braidwaves.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2949/img0307mo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/img0307mo.jpg/)

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[faellen]

Here's the other thread (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=96136) :)

Your hair is gorgeous and thud-worthy! the waves look great!

[Venefica]

Thank you for finding the other thread for me, and thank you for your kind compliments.

[Venefica]

Ok now that I have found the right thread:

This picture I took after I had worn my hair in small braids all day, my hair is a little messy in tis picture but there is a ton of braidwaves.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2949/img0307mo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/35/img0307mo.jpg/)

[Debra83]

Wow!!! gorgeous!

[Jeleebaby]

A little on the short side but I felt like joining in :)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/jeleebaby/AD1C434C-BCD0-484D-B0AB-ACD77B29C8CC-4484-000003C0C8E8E522_zps94078162.jpg

[MintChocChip]

:O Everyone's braid waves are SO gorgeous! I have some serious hair envy right now! :P

[LakeofGlass]

I've had some hair envy myself. I hear ya. But in the end I think we all end up envying each other. :P

[faellen]

Absolutely love this thread, wanted to share my braid waves (hair was separated into 8 or 9 different braids the night before)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8645060521_68bf657935.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8254/8645060611_57c894cbda.jpg

[californiagirl]

Beautiful, faellen!

[Anabell]

A little on the short side but I felt like joining in :)
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/jeleebaby/AD1C434C-BCD0-484D-B0AB-ACD77B29C8CC-4484-000003C0C8E8E522_zps94078162.jpg
It's not short at all. You are BSL with braid waves. Its so cool how big your waves is.


Absolutely love this thread, wanted to share my braid waves (hair was separated into 8 or 9 different braids the night before)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8243/8645060521_68bf657935.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8254/8645060611_57c894cbda.jpg
What a nice photo. I love your hair colors. Did you notice how shiny your waves? This one of the things I really like with braid waves.

[faellen]

Thank you californiagirl and Anabell! I definitely notice the shine of the waves, loved it :) I think next time though I will try bigger waves like Jeleebaby, looks very natural and lovely.

[jacqueline101]

Wow your hair is beautiful.

[bahoban]

stunning!!! :thud:

[Debra83]

Very beautiful you guys! :D

[Gumball]

Wurly hair with braid waves from last month:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3857&d=1366212993

[faellen]

Gumball - So beautiful, and I love how your curls are so defined!

[meishkamooshka]

So awesome and gorgeous, GB!

[LakeofGlass]

I agree! It's so defined that it looks like doll hair you would find in a craft store. I mean that in the best way possible. I have always thought that doll hair looks so shiny and cute. :)

[Venefica]

Thank you both of you. :)

[Venefica]

Gumball that is very cute and pretty.

[MissDixie]

Here's my braid waves from a dutch braid! They loosened up some after having it clipped up:)

http://i43.tinypic.com/35a1vsl.jpg

[faellen]

Lovely waves MissDixie, I also love the ombré effect in your hair :)

[millyaulait]

Oh my goodness. I just tried some overnight braid waves, using rope braids.

As a 1b I did NOT expect my hair to poof up into craaaaaazy huge voluminous waves, I almost had the 'triangle' hair!

It was amazing but also 100% not what I was hoping for. :lol: I think I'll try a different braid next & if successful I'll post a picture.

[Jeleebaby]

Little ones braid waves after sleeping
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/jeleebaby/Hair/211_zps869fc2aa.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/jeleebaby/media/Hair/211_zps869fc2aa.jpg.html)

[Debra83]

Little ones braid waves after sleeping
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e19/jeleebaby/Hair/211_zps869fc2aa.jpg (http://s36.photobucket.com/user/jeleebaby/media/Hair/211_zps869fc2aa.jpg.html)

So cute!!!! Did she like it too? :D

[nobeltonya]

So I started using my old favorite conditioner, Aussie Miraculously Smooth, today and french braided my hair wet this morning. Now, it's SMOOOOOTH, and look at those braid waves! :D :disco:
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/945917_540607442662175_1372974651_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/1069176_540607432662176_2038086369_n.jpg
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1307_540607435995509_2106894149_n.jpg
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1317_540607439328842_381084137_n.jpg

[Jenny31557]

Your hair looks lovely!! Nice shine too!
By the way I think there is another thread about braid waves. I think it's called "braid waves are us". :)

[Leeloo]

Love braid waves!

[FuzzyBlackWaves]

Beautiful waves in this thread! Mine are less impressive, but I enjoy them none the less:

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u605/NikkiBik/sleepbraidwavesaprillengthshot_zps1878633f.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/NikkiBik/media/sleepbraidwavesaprillengthshot_zps1878633f.jpg.htm l)

[Debra83]

Beautiful waves in this thread! Mine are less impressive, but I enjoy them none the less:

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u605/NikkiBik/sleepbraidwavesaprillengthshot_zps1878633f.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/NikkiBik/media/sleepbraidwavesaprillengthshot_zps1878633f.jpg.htm l)

There are beautiful waves in this thread for sure!! Yours are impressive as well, love your length and shine!

[ejking2]

Here are my waves from today after sleeping on two Dutch lace braids joined into an English braid.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/clownfishi/11581219-da2c-45b9-aabf-e2ad09b94260.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/clownfishi/media/11581219-da2c-45b9-aabf-e2ad09b94260.jpg.html)

[Sharysa]

I had a photoshoot with my friend last week, and she not only loved my braid-wave bohemian hair, she took awesome pictures of it.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b124/CrossoverQueen/Photos/Photoshoot%207-10-2013/shot4_zpsaa741ca6.jpeg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b124/CrossoverQueen/Photos/Photoshoot%207-10-2013/shot5_zpse9d39a17.jpeg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b124/CrossoverQueen/Photos/Photoshoot%207-10-2013/shot11_zps2228c908.jpeg

[Tini'sNewHair]

Wooow!!!!! You guys have the most beautiful hair i have ever seen!!! i cant get enough looking at these pictures -inlove :) wish i could post pictures but i dont seem to have that option yet :(( after how many posts will i get the approval to post photos? thank you

[melusine963]

Here are my waves from today after sleeping on two Dutch lace braids joined into an English braid.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v472/clownfishi/11581219-da2c-45b9-aabf-e2ad09b94260.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/clownfishi/media/11581219-da2c-45b9-aabf-e2ad09b94260.jpg.html)

I love your ends. They're so vivid!

[butterfly_dream]

Everyone's waves are so lovely!
Here's my contribution. Paranda braid waves. I made two braids with paranda and slept with them.

http://imageshack.us/a/img831/2861/rossa2.jpg

[bradlea]

Holy crap! Thudding. Your color gradation is amazingly gorgeous. And such perfect princess waves!

[Rebecka]

Everyone's waves are so lovely!
Here's my contribution. Paranda braid waves. I made two braids with paranda and slept with them.

http://imageshack.us/a/img831/2861/rossa2.jpg

Amazing, it looks like fire.

I actually had to check twice if you hade a stick right trough your head though, hahaha :)

[Sharysa]

Gaaaah, gorgeous red hair!

[butterfly_dream]

Thank you so much girls! You are very kind! :flower:
Unfortunately my hair doesn't hold waves very well. It’s pretty much pin-straight normally.

Rebecka! This is my hang towels. :laugh:

[Surinecet]

Everyone's waves are so lovely!
Here's my contribution. Paranda braid waves. I made two braids with paranda and slept with them.

http://imageshack.us/a/img831/2861/rossa2.jpg

Oh my goodness, your hair is so beautiful!!! Not to hijack the thread, but how did you get that color graduation?

[butterfly_dream]

My natural hair is blond. It is darker at the base and more light on the tips.
I’m hennaing for a couple of years. These is the result. :eyebrows:

[~Jae~]

Found this picture in my laptop from a year ago :) Day-old french braid waves!

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee32/Earth94/Braidwaves.png

[Sharysa]

Those are gorgeous, Jae!

[~Jae~]

Those are gorgeous, Jae!

Thanks so much!! :D

[Debra83]

Jaw dropping gorgeous ladies. Thanks for sharing. Can't WAIT 'til my hair is longer. sigh.

[faellen]

Everyone's waves are so lovely!
Here's my contribution. Paranda braid waves. I made two braids with paranda and slept with them.

http://imageshack.us/a/img831/2861/rossa2.jpg

Holy wow. I've been dye free for ages but your beautiful hair is making me want to henna!

[butterfly_dream]

@ faellen
I love henna! My hair is really fine and with henna it feels stronger and healthier.
*ends hijack* :)

[Surinecet]

My natural hair is blond. It is darker at the base and more light on the tips.
I’m hennaing for a couple of years. These is the result. :eyebrows:

Well it's beautiful, and the braid waves perfectly compliment it. :)
*assists in returning thread to braid waves* ;)

[Surinecet]

My natural hair is blond. It is darker at the base and more light on the tips.
I’m hennaing for a couple of years. These is the result. :eyebrows:

Well it's beautiful, and the braid waves perfectly compliment it. :)
*assists in returning thread to braid waves* ;)

[heathen]

Here are my braid waves... I did three dutch braids: one down the middle and two on either side. I think I braided it around midnight last night and took them out at 4pm today, so they've been out for almost 3 hours. They look almost exactly the same as when I took them out, but I finger combed them a bit.

Here's what it looked like...

http://i42.tinypic.com/2wqvkih.jpg

And here are the waves!


In my bathroom:

http://i42.tinypic.com/1z31pi8.jpg


Natural light:

http://i44.tinypic.com/2cgg8yq.jpg

If anyone is wondering, I'm growing out a two-step hennindigo dye job. My natural hair color is a like a light-ish/medium chestnut brown and the hennindigo used to be a pitch black, but it has faded a few shades to more of a brown black.

My roots did not really get waved with the way I braided it (more so the front, the back looks ok). You can see what I mean in first waves picture, the upper left side of my hair got pulled straight. Does anyone have a tip on how to get the waves starting at the roots? My hair will hold this style pretty well as I naturally have wavy hair, but I have trouble getting the braids high and tight enough to get the waves consistent throughout.

[Leeloo]

So pretty! I love paranda waves

[MintChocChip]

Can't wait till my hair gets longer! ^^ I love braid waves so much when they're on long hair!

Last night when my hair was very damp from washing I decided to do two dutch braids on either side of my head:

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/LucyLilyPad/plaits_zps35bc2404.jpg

Just taken them out, here's the result:

http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj600/LucyLilyPad/wavy_zps6ab1e70b.jpg

[Anabell]

Here are my braid waves... I did three dutch braids: one down the middle and two on either side. I think I braided it around midnight last night and took them out at 4pm today, so they've been out for almost 3 hours. They look almost exactly the same as when I took them out, but I finger combed them a bit.

Here's what it looked like...

http://i42.tinypic.com/2wqvkih.jpg

And here are the waves!


In my bathroom:

http://i42.tinypic.com/1z31pi8.jpg


Natural light:

http://i44.tinypic.com/2cgg8yq.jpg

If anyone is wondering, I'm growing out a two-step hennindigo dye job. My natural hair color is a like a light-ish/medium chestnut brown and the hennindigo used to be a pitch black, but it has faded a few shades to more of a brown black.

My roots did not really get waved with the way I braided it (more so the front, the back looks ok). You can see what I mean in first waves picture, the upper left side of my hair got pulled straight. Does anyone have a tip on how to get the waves starting at the roots? My hair will hold this style pretty well as I naturally have wavy hair, but I have trouble getting the braids high and tight enough to get the waves consistent throughout.

Your hair is so thick! A braid from one third of your hair is thick like a braid from one half of mine. Lovely braid waves!
As for the roots- you can try to take smaller sections in the front so the wave will be more define. When I do a single french braid I get the opposite effect- I get small braid waves in the front and they gradually becomes bigger and start lower until the back of my head. So maybe you should try a single braid. I will post a picture after the next time I french braid my hair so you will see what I'm talking about. Lucky you that your hair can hold braid waves...

[Sharysa]

Here's a shot of my awesome bohemian waves for Naturally Curly's Wear Your Hair Curly Day!

You know how some people do that "fold the braid tassel up so the ends don't get damaged" thing? I did that today. LOOK, NO SUDDENLY FLAT ENDS. Yaaay!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b124/CrossoverQueen/Photos/Hairstyles/aug14wearyourhaircurlyshot7_zps251ef9e1.jpg

[Yozhik]

MCC, your Dutch braids are so cute! You should definitely wear your hair out like that, if you don't already. :)
Also, those waves turned out gorgeously on you! :thud:

Sharysa, nice beachy waves. :) I didn't even know there was a "wear your hair curly day."

[Sharysa]

Thank you! I didn't know until I saw the notice on Facebook around the beginning of August, but I'm definitely saving the date for next year.

[emmyliten]

These braidwaves are from two overnight french braids. I used much smaller sections than I usually do, and it turned out like this! I will definitely braid like that more often.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-jQ2vxJIYxmM/UhJzmbNnWpI/AAAAAAAAJ8k/pCIeANPSVvE/w333-h500-no/photo.jpg

[Skade]

Beautiful braid waves Emmyliten And your color looks great!

[long-hair-lover]

This is a pic of my hair after being washed brushed back (I am growing out my fringe) and is still very wet that my mam took for me whilst I was watching tv:D
http://imageshack.com/a/img10/1083/l8c2.jpg

Sorry for the poor quality and the size!
My hair is naturally wavy anyway so thought I'd post it here as it looks like loose braidwaves! :o

[leslissocool]

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee449/leslissocool/CF25890D-24E7-420B-A9A4-D45E38CBF341-34409-00002ABD541B90EE_zps94d97b00.jpg

[Sharysa]

Gaaaah, you guys make me want to take my Dutch braids out after I just redid them. Gorgeous but frustrating at the same time! :D

[Elledean82]

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee449/leslissocool/CF25890D-24E7-420B-A9A4-D45E38CBF341-34409-00002ABD541B90EE_zps94d97b00.jpg

What braiding method did you use to achieve these waves? They're beautiful!

[lulana]

It is indeed a bit too dark photo but thats how my hair always looks when i get it out my overnight braid
http://imageshack.us/a/img17/6154/36ri.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/17/36ri.jpg/)

the last ends a mostly a bit frizzy and not that well defined just like others, i guess they getting to heavy for staying long in this shape

[butterfly_dream]

http://i1228.photobucket.com/albums/ee449/leslissocool/CF25890D-24E7-420B-A9A4-D45E38CBF341-34409-00002ABD541B90EE_zps94d97b00.jpg

Amazing! :thudpile:

[leslissocool]

What braiding method did you use to achieve these waves? They're beautiful!

Thank you! I did two tight Dutch braids, however I only added from the front ( face in). I had oil in my hair that didn't wash out, I had the braids 24 hours!


Amazing! :thudpile:

Thank you : blossom:

[nobeltonya]

From a 4-strand braid. :) :disco:
https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1150413_562236847165901_638948092_n.jpg

[faellen]

leslissocool - OMG those waves are to die for! They look really natural on you. Very shiny too.

nobeltonya - Pretty! Bet that looked great at your length!


Today's loose braid waves. Just from a single English braid worn overnight. Part of me would like my hair to be like this naturally... the other part of me doesn't like losing the appearance of length :p

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/9606297331_073a986a7e.jpg

[Skade]

Beautiful Faellen and Nobeltonya. And Leslissoocool, loving those dark waves, what shine.

Bumping this thread with some more braid waves.

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz241/erlandsson153/dd721d84-7cc1-4453-a7c4-6f7e9aef40dc_zpsbb643b8a.jpg (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/erlandsson153/media/dd721d84-7cc1-4453-a7c4-6f7e9aef40dc_zpsbb643b8a.jpg.html)

[deja]

From a 4-strand braid. :) :disco:
https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1150413_562236847165901_638948092_n.jpg

I love how your hair just doesn't seem to end. It's awesome!

[Debra83]

We need that jaw drop smiley guy again. Amazing, people!!!!

[0xalis]

Debra, do you mean the "agape" smiley? :agape: <-- that one?

Loving the braid waves people! I've never taken a picture of mine O_o perhaps I should!

[Rio040113]

Why do my braid waves never turn out this pretty? :lol:

[TrapperCreekD]

Braid waves. :crush:

My frizzy results from an English braid.
http://i.imgur.com/TJRrRTi.png

Slightly better.
http://i.imgur.com/GzorlNV.png

[Debra83]

Debra, do you mean the "agape" smiley? :agape: <-- that one?

Loving the braid waves people! I've never taken a picture of mine O_o perhaps I should!

TOTALLY!!!! Where did you find him?!!!! I LOVE that guy!


Why do my braid waves never turn out this pretty? :lol:

You should post a pic and let us see!!! :D Try a french/dutch braid and see what it does!


Braid waves. :crush:

My frizzy results from an English braid.
http://i.imgur.com/TJRrRTi.png

Slightly better.
http://i.imgur.com/GzorlNV.png

Lovely!!! You have beautifully thick hair. I think I'm really green!
:bounce:

[Debra83]

Debra, do you mean the "agape" smiley? :agape: <-- that one?

Loving the braid waves people! I've never taken a picture of mine O_o perhaps I should!


AHA!! Found them! Thank you!

[Fortresca]

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/289/a/c/braid_waves_colors_by_fortresca-d6qo5bb.jpg
French braid classics braid waves :)

[samanthajenalyn]

Everyone's braid waves look very beautiful! I braid my hair very often (only collarbone length though) but I can never ever get pretty braid waves. As soon as I take my braid out and separate it, it automatically turns into a frizzy mess. And if i actually comb it or brush it, it makes it a thousand times worse :/

[Singing Bird]

Forti, wonderful braid waves :applause.

(You know who I am, don't you?! :rolling:)

[Fortresca]

how couldn't I know? *hugs* thank you!

[NuclearApple]

I wish my hair liked braid waves,but unfortunately it doesn't really do. :(
you all have gorgeous hair and waves!

[Tini'sNewHair]

Woooooooooooowwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys have BEAUTIFUL HAIR!!!!!! Love this thread :D

[EmmaDStrange]

Hello all, I don't post much, and I've never taken braid wave pictures before, usually just length shots. So, this morning I took some braid wave pictures after my sleep braids, so without further ado,
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o105/Emmy-Lou-94/IMAG1024_zpsca51abe9.jpg
They're rather uneven as this was two english braids, but you get the idea. I wear braid waves quite a lot as I always sleep in English braids! :)

[Haybop]

I love braid waves - I do wish my hair would look like that naturally too, wishful thinking ;)

[Coolcombination]

I'll have to take a pic soon

[TrapperCreekD]

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/289/a/c/braid_waves_colors_by_fortresca-d6qo5bb.jpg
French braid classics braid waves :)

:thud: So pretty!

[leslissocool]

OMG skade that hair color! :thud:.

[Eve 322]

I'm just subscribing to this thread, I promise to post a brainwaves pic soon!

[Fortresca]

Forti, wonderful braid waves :applause.


:thud: So pretty!
Thank you very much :)

[bunzfan]

Thought i would share braid waves from a English & French braid.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5090/5w1m.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/189/5w1m.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)


http://imageshack.us/a/img708/4264/l24b.jpg

[TrapperCreekD]

Very pretty! I need to take some pictures, I'm really liking the waves I'm getting with a paranda.

(OT, but, is that White Collar on the TV?)

[ashke50]

I sleep with my hair in an English plait, so braid waves is how I see it most often now!
Here is a pic from a few days ago when we had a lovely sunny day.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7726&d=1385308927

[bunzfan]

Very pretty! I need to take some pictures, I'm really liking the waves I'm getting with a paranda.

(OT, but, is that White Collar on the TV?)

hahaha yeah it is i've just discovered it :lol:

[bunzfan]

I sleep with my hair in an English plait, so braid waves is how I see it most often now!
Here is a pic from a few days ago when we had a lovely sunny day.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7726&d=1385308927

Looks like something out of a fairytale!

[ashke50]

Looks like something out of a fairytale!

Thanks Bunzfan! :D

[Skade]

Pretty braid waves ashke50! It looks like it has grown a lot, looking at your siggy and now.



OMG skade that hair color! :thud:.

Thank you Leslissocool! :flowers:

[Nekomanta]

I'm always sleeping in a braid but I don't appreciate my waves :) I must make a pic of it.

[Debra83]

I sleep with my hair in an English plait, so braid waves is how I see it most often now!
Here is a pic from a few days ago when we had a lovely sunny day.
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7726&d=1385308927

Beautiful! Growing fast too!!! :D

[ashke50]

Pretty braid waves ashke50! It looks like it has grown a lot, looking at your siggy and now.


Beautiful! Growing fast too!!! :D

Thanks guys! :-) My hair was growing consistently at about half an inch a month for over a year, and then in the last 4 months decided to grow an inch a month instead. I'm not complaining!

[ClarySage]

http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p792/Clarysage317/d045eb10065c3ca1a65746bc0e3ef767_zps2ad792d7.jpg

[Seeshami]

Clarysage I hate your shirt. :smooch: