If you follow me on Instagram and Facebook then you already know that I’ve put my braids back in. Between the gym and these strong Spring winds my hair was in a state of emergency and definitely needed a break. This time I did them slightly larger and a tad bit thicker. Took me about 17 hours to put them in.
I love the convenience of box braids. I can spend less time getting ready in the morning and there are so many styling options, especially with long braids.
It’s still a little uncomfortable to put them up but I should be good by next week. I plan to do a post on styling the braids soon. I did them down to the bootay again, here is an idea of the length…
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They are too long to get the entire length myself but don’t worry I’ll be bombarding you guys with more pics soon! 🙂 If you would like to try to do your own braids and don’t know where to start you can check out my tutorial here.
By the way I’m wearing MAC Heroine which I don’t wear nearly enough.
*Update: Some of you have been asking for the makeup details for this look so here you go…
Face
Laura Mercier Radiance Bronze Foundation Primer
MAC Matchmaster Foundation in 8.0
LA Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in Toffee & Ben Nye Banana Powder to highlight
Ben Nye Neutral Set
Cheeks
Sleek MakeUp Blush in Sahara
Milani Baked Bronzer in Golden to contour
NARS Albatross blush to highlight
Eyes
Layla Pro Eye Primer from lid to brow bone
Milani Shadow Eyez Eyeshadow Pencil in Cafe Au Lait all over lid as a base
Inglot Eyeshadow in DS 458 all over lid
MAC Eyeshadow in Soft Brown on crease
Milani Eye Tech Extreme Eyeliner in Black on upper lashline
Model Co Colour Box Eye Pencil in Black on lower lashline
Milani Grandissimo Lashes Mascara in Black
Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade in Ebony & MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW45 to define brows
Lips
MAC Heroine Lipstick
How are you wearing your hair this Spring?
24 Responses
What kind of hair di you use
I use Xpression brand Kanekalon hair
Thanks!
You’re welcome.
Love the look, heroine looks so different on everyone. did you use a lip liner? Love it on you!
Thank you. Nope no lip liner. It looks different on me sometimes as well depending on the rest of my look
I have Senegalese twist and I love them. Your braids are beautiful.
Thank you. Every time I say I’m going to do the twist next time and always end up back in my braids lol
Girl u know we twins this time, cause did my box braids, (Well went to the Africans) last Tuesday. They look so great on you. Mines coming out in June then the twists coming in.
Thank you. I’m trying to keep this set in until September again with a complete retouch in the middle.
Love the braids and lipstick on you!
Thank you!
You look gorgeous!! You know I love the braids!! You always do a fab job! I can’t wait to get some more they are so cute & convenient!!
Thanks YoYo! Xo
Hi. I’m a long time reader (lurker, haha). You are beautiful! These braids look so good. You put them in yourself? Talent!
Lol thank you. Yup, did them myself. Thanks for commenting and please don’t be a stranger 🙂
You look very nice!
Thanks, Rose!
Your hair & make up look is so beautiful. Can you post that make up look & products please. You look so great !!!!
Thank you, Sarah. I’ll update the post with products used 🙂
Your braids look great on you. I am getting my hair braided next week. I was trying to decide between the box braids and the Senegalese twists because I have fine thin hair micros would be to stressing on my hair. Thanks for sharing you braid maintenance in a previous post. I would also look to know what you used for your makeup look.
I am glad that my braid maintenance post helped you. I am going to update with the makeup details (what I can remember) today. Thanks for commenting!
Hi! I was wondering how you make sure the ends of your braids stay straight and don’t frizz?? I was planning to ave my braids braided all the way down but I like this better. I just know I can’t apply heat to synthetic hair.
I just do a hot water bath after they are done and every time I redo. They stay straight