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Yarn Braids / Genie Locs DVD FREE Online Step By Step Hair Tutorial

Breanna Rutter

Yarn Braids / Faux Locs / Genie Locs Hair Tutorial

Supplies Used To To Genie Loc Braids With Natural Hair and Acrylic Yarn - Black Hair DVD

(2) Bundles of acrylic black yarn
(1) Comb
(1) Scissors
 

Steps In Order For The Yarn Braids Hairstyle

 

Step 1

How To Do Yarn Braids Fake Dreadlocks Tutorial Supplies Part 1

To do your Yarn Braids Extensions you want to make sure that the yarn you buy is acrylic only. Cotton wool yarn will start to lock on your hair.

Use hair that you would use for long box braids.

Yarn Braids Extensions are individual braids with yarn and they favor box braids or single braids but they are about double the size of a Yarn Braid...

 

Step 2

How To Do Yarn Braids/Genie Locs Step By Step Tutorial Part 2

When braiding on natural hair, you always want to be extremely gentle with your hair.

If you are not careful with your hair, that will reflect in the health of your hair.

Too much rough handling on your tresses will result in split damaged ends and hair loss which in the long run stunt the growth of your hair....

 

Step 3

How To Do Neat Yarn Braids On Your Own Hair Tutorial Tips And Tricks Part 3

When braiding your Yarn Braids Extensions, make sure to take your time!

I know it's fun and even if you know what you are doing, you want to be careful with the way that you handle the hair on your head.

Be careful that when you braid your hair that it isn't too tight.

Your extensions should feel snug with only a slight pull, if you feel uncomfortable, have headaches or pain, that is your scalp letting you know that the tension is unbearable...

 

Step 4

How To Do Yarn Braids Fast And In A Rush Tutorial Part 4

When doing your Yarn Braids Extensions, there may be a time, or two, when other priorities intervene.

There may be times when you have to go out to get something to eat, you may have to cook for your family, or make it on time to work...

 

Step 5

Yarn Braids / Genie Loc Finished Results Tutorial Part 5

This is the finished look to your Yarn Braids Extensions after braiding and sealing the ends of the individual braid extensions.

This hairstyle is perfect for natural hair simply because it is a protective style and your natural hair isn't exposed...

 

Step 6

3 Hairstyles For Yarn Braids/ Genie Locs Tutorial Part 6

There are so many different types of ways to style Yarn Braids Extensions because individual braids offer so much versatility in the first place.

With your Yarn Braids Extensions Hairstyle, depending on your length, you can put all of your braids into a ponytail or let them hang free...

 

Step 7

How To Take Down Yarn Braids On Black Women Hair Tutorial Part 7

Now it's time to take down or uninstall your Yarn Braids Extensions .

If you would rather sport your hairstyle for another couple of days or even weeks feel free but remember to take care of your hair.

When I wear any type of hairstyle, it is a MUST that I add moisture to my hair at least once a week.

I use my spray bottle concoction to add moisture to my hair.

Remember to release your braids out of a pinned style at least once a week to add some moisture to your hair.

If your hair requires less moisture, that's fine...

 

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