protective styling: yarn braids

Yarn braids shouldn’t be a new thing to anyone by now. Everyone across hair boards, youtube, facebook..the whole globe it seems, knows what yarn braids, or also referred to as Genie locs are. But in case you have no idea, here’s a quick intro:

Yarn Braids/Genie Locs are an excellent protective styling option especially for natural hair. It uses Yarn (preferably acrylic yarn, the same that is used to knit with) to braid the hair (can also do twists). It allows the hair a chance to be free from over styling, as well you can moisturize your hair while in yarn braids the same way you would without them (for the most part). Need a visual? Check out these images below:

Ok..now you’ve seen it, here are a few videos that can teach you how to achieve this look. By the way..this will be my go to for this upcoming winter. I’ve planned since ages ago to have done them again in my hair, and that failed..so this winter I think this will make a great option!

Tutorial a la MsVCharles:

Tutorial a la BlackOnyx:

LiveDreamBe Tutorial:

~Hope you enjoyed

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