How To: Bob Box Braids (Tight Roots)
- Posted on 19 February, 2016
- Braids Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
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HAIR USED: X-BRAID 86 INCHES (2 Packs)
(You can use any brand so long as the hair is around 80 inches or more)
Total Time: 5 Hours
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Hey guys - oh my god, I'm so glad to be back today. Okay, so I'm gon na show you guys how I got my hair into these beautiful bob box, braids in just just a few hours, so um, maybe hair update, so my hair is doing good. Honestly, I have not have it had it out since I got back to school, so I really don't know, but when I have it out I'll tell you more so and in terms of the things that I use, so I used expressions braiding hair, it's in 82, Inches, I use the wide toothed comb and a lighter, please be safe if you're going to do this at home, so I'm starting out sectioning off the front portion of my hair. This is the section I'm going to start off with just because it takes the longest amount of time since the braids are tightly packed in. So I'm going to split the extension hair into four pieces, so I'm cutting the first half and then each piece I'm cutting in half again. So I wanted medium-sized braids, so I'm taking a good amount of hair. It takes a little bit of time to really know how much hair to use for each braid. So, honestly, all I can say is trial and error so to stretch the hair, I'm going to run the hair in between my fingers and then stretch it out. This way the ends aren't so blunt and the braids can look a little more realistic and I'm also going to split the hair numerous times and just put them on top of each other to continue feathering out the ends a little more as well. So to start the base of the braid, I'm sectioning off a piece of hair, that's about one-third, the size of the whole section of hair and I'm just going to loop these pieces around each other. So it looks like this and now to install the hair. Okay. So basic braiding, 101 you're always going to use your thumb, your index finger and your middle finger for everything. So you're going to start off with that right piece of hair, but then you're going to take the index finger you're going to go under and over grabbing. The other piece of hair, with your thumb and your index finger right there, so that part is what's going to attach to your own hair, I'm going to take a little piece off of that hair section as well, and now you see what my thumb and my Pointer finger are I'm attaching the new hair and the extension hair and then I'm using my other hand, to go under and over as well and grab new hair as I go. So you go under and over make sure you're pulling your own hair as well. So that it's nice and tight so now the extensions are attached to my own hair and I'm going to continue braiding the hair using the under and over method. For about three more, I guess like rows and then I flip the hair over and I start braiding regularly. So I'm going to continue braiding down until it hits about a little past. My collarbone this way the braid doesn't unravel and then I'm just going to flip the hair back over and straighten it out. So this is what the front of my hair looks like once, I'm done so, as you can see, the briefs are tightly packed together in order for you to get the hair this tight together, your part ratio and your braids ratio need to match. So when I say that I mean whatever your part, is you want the braid size to be about that size of the part or just a little bit smaller and that's how you get tightly packed in braids, so we're going to go over the installation process. One more time with the back of my hair, so I'm taking my index finger and my thumb and I'm attaching it to the first section of my own hair. Taking my left hand using my index finger to navigate under and over grabbing new hair, and then I am using right hand, then, using my pointer finger again to navigate going under and over and grabbing new hair. And then I keep braiding down using the under and over method, and then I flip the hair over and I start braiding regularly one more example for you, folks that just still don't get it, but it's okay! It'S okay! I'M right here with you, I'm right here! So index finger goes under and over and like I said before, when you are bringing like this piece right now that bringing it around I'm pulling on my own hair right before I take it around just to make sure it's nice and tight and yeah. You just keep going like that, so, as you can see the middle of my hair um, the parts are much bigger than the front. This is so that the hair doesn't get too thick. This is a trick that a lot of hair braid is use. They'Ll make the middle parts much bigger, whereas the perimeter will be smaller so to cover up the bigger middle parts. Once I get to the crown I'm going to start making my parts smaller again and as you can see, it covers up the middle section that has much bigger parts. So now that I'm done, I'm going to start burning the ends so that I can get the bobs look. The ends of my braids aren't fully braided, but once I go in, i braid a little further down and then I tied the end. You don't necessarily have to do this, but I did this effort because this was actually my first time doing these braids on myself. So I was, I was nervous. I was nervous anyway, so yeah you're just going to place the lighter where you want to have the hair cut off, and then you use your fingers to rub it together, and it should look like this and for the back, I used a handheld mirror to help Me see what I was doing and also please be aware of your hair. Isn'T long enough, you can always crochet this hair in as well. Here'S an example of what can happen if the braid is too big or you pull the hair too fast. As you can see, the hair started to unravel a little bit, but I fixed it by just burning it again and using my hands rubbing it together, so that they stuck together. So just be careful. This may happen a few times if you're, just starting our. This is your first time doing it so don't get discouraged, you can always fix it, and that is it. You should come out with beautiful nice box braids. It took about five hours for me to complete. If you feel like your hair is too long for this. There is an answer: you can always crochet this hair and I don't have a tutorial but I'll link, some tutorials. That would help as well so yeah. You can wear this hair in a lot of styles. I try putting in a little part, but I don't really care for middle parts, but yeah. So if you guys enjoyed this video make sure to give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel if you haven't and comment below, if you like this video see you guys next time, you
Comments
Heather Rios: Your braids are beautiful, but I just wanted to say that your natural hair is SO pretty. I love it.
chowder125: I'm afraid of platting my own hair. I fear that I'm going to get lazy and just do 12 doodoo braids then call it a day lol this came out lovely.
Intersectionality: You did a great job!!!! The steps were easy to follow & I loved how it looks on you
Sharon D.: I did it!!! I can't believe it. I can't attach a pic because my phone crashed. But I did it and I learned so much from you. Thank you!!
ozioma: This looks so clean! After I went natural it was so hard to braid my hair bc it pokes out. Even when I blow dry, I end up moisturizing which makes it revert :/
Alex Adams: This is so awesome, will be watching it over to achieve the braiding method tight to my roots!!
radlegend: I love your explanation on hair to braid ratios. I've been googling that phrase for hours and watched about 10 tutorials and you're the first person to explain it! thank you! I tried box braids on my own hair about 5 years ago but they were waaay too sparse. Now i know what i was doing wrong. Imma try this again weekend! and bob coz the long ones took foooooorrrrrrrreeeeeeeeevvvvvvverrrrrrrrr
Brandi Starr: Ahhh! I'm in love with your hair before the braids. It's sooo pretty! (The braids are too though) :)
C C: This helped me so much and honestly I was going to use the same exact braiding hair but I didn’t know what to do with a 82 inch into now thank you
hayes1493: Thank you, for showing this in such a slow, detailed fashion. You made it very simple to follow. I think I can give it a shot, this weekend.
Tatenda Henany: Your natural hair is beautiful and I love the way you did the hair very detailed and helpful, love the final result❤️
Lila Bare: I am totally doing this style for spring break!! I'm not very good at braising close to the scalp but practice makes perfect!! Thanks for sharing!
Savannah Fortson: GIRL YOU DID A GOOD JOB THAT'S SO PRETTY I LOVE THEM BOB BOX BRAIDS
Candice George: RIGHT ON TIME HUN! I've been debating braiding my hair myself for a few weeks but kept saying I don't have time for all that (I usually get them at least to bra strap length) I'm gonna try this out though...Thank you! :-*
Jasmine Patterson: I've been braiding since I was maybe seven or eight and I've never seen this method. It's so much easier and they look much neater. Thanks for the tutorial.
Amanda Devine: Beautiful job! Thank you soooo much for the tutorial girl!!
Marlene Crockett: Love your effortless video for box braids. Your finished product was beautiful.
Michelle Baidoo: your braids are neat! I'm gonna start doing mine and this video was helpful xx
J Doe: Perfect. Thanks for posting I've been searching all week for a tutorial that I like on this style.
Whitney Ade: These braids are so neat!! Well done!
ambuge1: Wow! I'm digging this style! I might do this to my hair next!
Coils Fro Days: I saw this video around May and when I decided not to do a bob with my box braids I dropped and then now wanting this style I can't find a better tutorial then this. You did such an amazing job. Don't ever stop!
Naomi Louis Jean: You did very well in explaining the braiding process. I found this video helpful. Thanks.
Curliful: Instantly subscribed I'm trying this tomorrow!! Great job.. you look gorgeous!!
AKIYIAKELLY: Excellent Video. very detailed and easy. I haven't done a Bob braid style in a very long time. I need a refresher course and this video was it. :) Thanks again for sharing.
Angel Elbrandt: I loved it, tried it on my sis and it was perfect
Aniebiet Abasi: I had to watch this like 4 times, but I finally got it. Thanks so much, Chizi!
Just Crys: After years of watching and searching, I've finally found slooow motion detailed technique and replay that I needed!!
Chizi Duru: FUN FACT: I've been braiding hair for as long as I can remember! I hope you all enjoy this video and if you are new to my channel, make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! <3
JaChelle Dunn: Im soooo glad that I've found this video...also your natural hair is beautiful
Shuna: I love Your feathering technique thanks for sharing ❤️now I don't have to spend so much time trying to do it like the other women do it on here
Genell Patterson: That seemed so easy...Im gonna try one day! thank you!
Viviane yawa: You did a great job... I can't wait to try it
Natasha Williams: Looks so simple, I'm sure I'll ruin it somehow-- but I really like how you showed the extension installation and I'm definitely going to try that!!
Sekeithia Brooks: love the way you explained each step, great job
Faith with Rachael: your braids are so neat and professional! !
Kesica Brewster: Thank you Chizi! This was very helpful :)
Krystal Favourite: wow. her natural hair is gorgeous.
Tiffany Agray: Ohmygoodness this is such a cute and simple look, this actually helped me to make my mind up not to straighten mine...and the weather's getting warmer here in Texas so might as well...
Dashia Rahmaan: You did a really good job...your braids are very neat!
Makayla Broughton: Thanks for the tutorial.......awesome. Love it.
PMBexquisite: great job, I'm trying this next month for my protective style
Zari Miller: This was probably the most concise explanation of how to secure the braiding hair to the root. Bless your heart Chizi lol
Elodie C: very well explained and straight to the point. thx :)
Jacqualine Loveless: I will be trying this tomorrow!!! thanks, lady... this is so cute!
Just K.: Best tutorial I've seen on this! How do you get the ends to curl under and frame your face?
Asia Bright: Been watching your vids for a little while! I am subscribed. Thanks for this tutorial, I'm trying this style today.
louisejacobs: I just found out that out that a straightening iron works sooooo well, better than a lighter, makes the ends look really neat and 100% easier
JmaxWillie: Your video is super helpful! Thank you sooo much
Sienna Rae: I'm jealous! I want a tapered just to do these fun hairstyles lol. I loved this tutorial.
Chidinma A: Hey Chizi! So I just got box braids in for the school year and I slept on them in a satin bonnet like you should but when I took them down they lose their direction so some braids are going in completely different directions than others. Do you have any advice for short braids maintenance?
Miriam: Great job! Thanks for sharing :)
MandaB Tv: Love it Chizi !! ❤️ you look great
Makayla Phillip: your hair looks amazing! I love your videos :)
Princess Destiny: THANKS SO MUCH MY HAIR TURNED OUT GREAT
Deborah _: Beaaaautiful! Love this style
Ninie I.: Looks amazing!
CallMeSu: LOVED THIS!!! Thanks for the vid!
Ronnie Adore: Great Tutorial I enjoyed this hairstyle even tho I only had it in for a short time. I did a video on it as well
Bohlatse Mphahlele: Thank you sooooo much this was very helpful ♡♡
Miss SinJaye Wonderfro: I'm envious that your hair has such a gorgeous natural curl, chickadee. I know that this video is very old but still... I'm using acrylic yarn to do mine by myself and still have trouble layering.
Christina Faith: Looks gorgeous!
Asja Kayla: her natural curls are GORGEOUS
Under Written Influence: Look listen, every time i look at this video, i just marvel at how beautiful your natural hair is. Its all curly and soft looking. I love it.
Nadou Love: great demonstration I will try this method next month thanks for sharing
missladyzee44: I was concerned about your hair being so curly but it actually came out nice. I love the thickness of the braids
xel simone: This was SO helpful THANK YOU
Melanated Chi: Woahhh these braids are so neat! Usually when I see people do them themselves it looks all knotted and just trashy but yours turned out good
Enyonam Yador: This is an amazing tutorial omg .
Janaina Soares: Uaauuuu eu não entendi mta coisa, mas combinou mto o cabelo curto com você!!! Que lindooo!!!
Dee Jay: Great demonstration, I now get it
Tasha G: Wow, it came out really amazing. I want to do this so bad, but I can't braid. Practice makes perfect, right?
Izamar Deras: U did a good job, your braids look so fine
Jenn Turn: I have been searching for videos showing step by step on how to grip the hair for box braids, and your video is de only one I found that shows gripping the roots in Very Slow Motion. The other videos only shows how to braid. I'm so glad I finally found your video, because it helped me sooo much.
Shar Does it: Beautiful!!
Ruby Chew: Use boiling hot water instead of the lighter (much safer). When dipping the braids in water make sure you use a towel around you neck (to avoid burning). You did a really good job.
CHARNISSA WILLIAMS: you did a great job!!!
Kia Yolanda: This Looks Really Good! Good Job!
xolisile mbatha: Woow very nice & easy, I will try it this weekend
xolisile mbatha: Woow very nice & easy, I will try it this weekend
LaurenBee: Amazing job!!
sageequaliti earthrise: you are adorable and your instructions were very clear. best tutorial ive seen (and thats a lot!!)
NoNames: Great video... love the style
Chyna C.: Love it!
Queen V: You did a great job.
Estie P: GUYS MAKE SURE YOUR HAIR ISN'T FLAMMABLE! Awesome video Chizi :)
K P: Wow, you did a great job.
Drea F: @ChiziDuru I like the fact that you repeated how to install the extension to the hair for some of us that do need a little more teaching. Cause Lord knows I sometimes get confused and need to replay how it's done lol
Daisy Girazi: oh man i need to learn how to braid ASAP these are so nice & neat i love them Much Love Daisy Girazi
acaramel2006: Go girl! nicely done!
Life With Eboni: Thanks for the tip about doing bigger parts in the middle and then covering them again. #GameChanger
tatatutu: great video. impressed with your braiding skills on self Chizi.
Mimi Cenecharles: Best tutorial I've seen thus far
Jada H: thankkkk youuuuuu u so much been looking for a video that's shows you how to do the front and the back without canerow!! ❤❤
Rwal Machado: THANKS FOR THIS AMAZING VIDEO!
Kaniyas Diary: Looking flawless! I couldn't pull this style off myself because I have a big forehead and a sharp jawline lol but you can and you look too cute ! ☺️
Tushabe Samantha O: loved it. keep it up!!!
Refilwe Mokoka: I know how to braids I have numerous years of experience recently after lockdown I was like I think it's about time I learnt to do my own hair If I can do it on other people surely I can I have done corn rows,long medium twist,I am not a hair stylist by profession it is just the skill I learnt growing up So now I thought of this hair style I am nervously waiting for myself to start This hair style I haven't done it on anyone but I cam do Box braids,but this partucular one.... I hope I do good
Pinkie3221: Gorgeous!
Freedom Styles: Very beautiful