Hairdresser Reacts To Box Braiding Videos
Hi Beautiful! Today we watch some people give themselves/ get box braids. I had so much fun learning about how this look is achieved!
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Hi beautiful you look so good today, thank you for being here today with me. Look at you looking back at me staring at each other looking gorgeous. What'S up today, we're watching people get box braids and slash. Do the box braids themselves and today is going to be a huge learning experience for me, because i have never done box braids. I don't know much about box braids. I just am fascinated by box braids. Nothing is more satisfying when i see a black woman or a man braid hair, it's like magic coming out of your hands. It'S beautiful, every single section is perfectly detailed. It relieves all of my stress and worries. I need some of that today and i'm gon na get some of it. Let'S watch some girls get some really sickening box braids and hopefully i can learn a thing or two: let's do it up. First, we have a video by exclusive tv, and this is called how to knee length knotless box braids for beginner easy technique, plus parting space tutorial. This is exactly what i need to start with. I need to know how this all works, your boy's, starting from scratch. I definitely seen a few videos before, but i haven't really paid full attention, so here's my time to actually understand and appreciate the art of box braids. So the exact look that we're going for today falls into the very full categories, so i'll be dividing the bottom section from her ear down into four equal rows and the top section will be divided into seven rows. So i'm sure some of you watching have like seen all of this before and like whatever, but some people i know have never seen this before so just get ready for the most satisfying thing. Ever i'm going ahead to part out that first row or rather make a rough draft of the first row and once i have a good idea of what i want the row to look like or the size that i want that row to be. I go ahead and just place some gel directly into the parting space, with using a comb with a very, very skinny rat tail. I'M cleaning up that parting to be exactly how i want it. So, first of all, you're already seeing that the part is like perfect and then we're adding that gel in there. I definitely have seen that before. I think the gel is supposed to make everything stay intact and make it easier to get a grip on the hair, except i don't really know, because gel kind of makes things more slippery. So i guess we'll find out. The gel is very important because it makes cleaning up that line easy and sharp once the world is prepped and ready, then that's why you prep the hair for the braids, i'm doing so by using my comb to section out the hair for each braid and i'm Doing four braids in this exact row so again i'm using the gel directly into the parting space to sharpen those parts and we have created all four sections: i'm combing out each little section or braid to be, and i'm twisting it up. While it's waiting to be braided up, i still haven't even seen a braid be done yet, but, like you just have to appreciate, like the amount of time that is put into box braiding. I'Ve had friends, have box braids before, and i've heard the stories and like they're there for the entire day or like six hours or whatever. It'S a long, long, long, long process we're going to start off by sectioning off the braiding section into three parts vertically and started: creating the client's hair alone. Okay, wait: i'm learning a lot mainly right now the fact that she has that glob of gel in the back of her hand. That is such a good idea that when you braid, you can kind of like dip your finger in and get that braid super super smooth and get all those little baby hairs inside the braid, i'm totally using that trick. From now on, when i braid hair. So simple, i know call me stupid but like it's still genius, but once you've braided the hair a couple times and usually i do about two times, then i'm going to hook the smallest braiding hair into the right side and i hook it tightly and slip it Right through my index finger then start braiding as normal okay. So i've definitely done this before. I always end up with only two strands and i'm curious to see how you end up with so many strands of hair. How does this work, and once i get back to the right side again, where my fingers are open, i'm going to slip the second braiding strand in? Oh, my god, i'm so tired, again, it's open! This is why we trust the braiding experts, because that makes so much sense. You add another strand in that way. You end up with all three strands: duh brad! Look how tight she's getting that to the scalp like look at how precise and tight it is. Okay, now she's on the second row and we're just gon na start, seeing those little squares start to form and i think she's doing like a bricklay pattern, which means there's no braid, that's directly on top of each other. That way, the hair looks fuller and thicker. The next row, there's gon na, be a braid in between all the other braids that she just did on the bottom row. So there will be no gaps, no spaces, because if you put all the braids on top of each other, you'll end up with like stringy, weird thin, looking hair um but look at her go. The finger placement is so different for me, like i've, never braided. On top, like that, i've always gone like on from underneath, but i think that's how you get that really tight, beautiful braid and look at the sections. You guys, you can't tell me this, isn't so satisfying. There'S such a huge difference between somebody who's like mediocre at braiding and then, like an expert like this, you can really notice the difference in the quality of braids. It'S so worth going that extra mile to make these braids look perfect. Oh my god. The amount of time i know i keep saying this but like how do your fingers not cramp up? I would love to know, look at that bricklay sectioning, and just how precise it is. Okay, let's watch her finish this up. So this part is all about making everything come together with some finishing touches, i'm starting with my pair of scissors and trimming away. Any flyaways don't be lazy on this part. Okay, it's tedious! I don't know what that foam was, but i'm interested in knowing what it is, but it's very beneficial with making your braids look crisp and making them look neater for a longer period of time, and the next thing that i do is use some foaming mousse. Honestly, if you ask me what this does for the braids, i wouldn't even be able to tell you. I just know that my clients always find it so satisfying. I saw that honestly. It really has no real purpose in it, but i always did it for their satisfaction and just to massage their scalp a bit. You know i was literally just wondering like why do you put foam over the braids like? Does that? Do anything because it seems like the braids are already very tightly braided and there's a lot of gel on there, so i'm not sure foam is gon na make any difference, but she said her clients like it so we're gon na do it for the clients. You know to finally seal the deal, i'm going in with some edge booster edge control and look at the precision and length look at the precision and length. Sorry guys, like i'm so happy with the outcome, and so was my client who, literally by the way, went on vacation right after which braids are perfect. For oh, my god, she looks incredible. You can just be on the go without so much maintenance. You know like frontals and stuff like that, but she was definitely feeling the look wow. Those things are to her knees and they look luxurious. Thank you for that. You are a brain genius. Let'S check out our next contestant up. Next, we have a video by candace b and this is called tiny box. Braid video taught hey creepy title, but it's okay, i don't know the dot dot. Dot was for it. I don't know it's just like ominous. It'S like girl is your head. Okay. She clearly has much shorter hair than the last girl, i'm interested to see how she gets this braids nice and tight and also already are you joking with these sections? No, is she about to braid that little thing i mean it is called tiny box braid video. So that makes sense. But how do you even braid that, oh, my god, you can't even see the braid, it's so small. Look at how your fingers go make fun of me all you want for being like shook by this, but i don't know how she's gon na finish this entire head. I can't wait to see how this all goes down. The fact that she's about to sit here for probably like two days and do this - i can't even style my hair more than once a week, never mind. Do this that's dedication. I have to say you know black culture in general when it comes to hair, y'all rule the hair world. The amount of time that is spent on hair um in that culture is just unlike any other anyway black girls and guys out there like. I have to applaud you for, for just the incredible amount of time and energy that is put on hair. I mean this girl is gon na, be there for ages. Oh, my god, look at how many there are already she's only done like one-sixth of her head. It'S gon na look so fresh when she's done, though i have to say like this is gon na look out of this world. It'S almost gon na look like it's just her hair. I feel like it almost doesn't even look like braids because they are so so tiny. I also feel, like you, don't really see many women rocking this extremely tiny box. Braid, look like it's quite unique and um. Definitely the most time-consuming thing imaginable. Oh my god. Look at her going towards the ends too. I just know her little fingers are like stop braiding or maybe she has like super human fingers, because i know that i can't do that with my fingers. I would have to take like 10 breaks and i would be so miserable. I would literally just start shaving my head because i'd be so irritated because i'm still doing my hair, like the days that i bleach my hair and i have to take like you, know two hours and three hours of time to do it. I'M like this is torture. This is torture, but now i'm never gon na complain again, because this she's gon na replay it at my head and be like. If she could do it, i can do it well. I can bleach my hair, not braid it. She seems fine though she seems like she's doing great. The other thing i just know. I know this hurts like. I know her scalp is throbbing. Is it not somebody? Let me know in the comments like does this hurt? I'Ve had a braid in my hair before once or twice when i had longer hair and that hurt not even that it hurts putting my hair in a ponytail. When i have long hair like i couldn't wear my hair in a ponytail for the entire day, or else my head would be throbbing except we do have very different hair. So i'm sure, after hundreds of years of braids um, the hair follicle becomes a little stronger in black women and men than in white boys. Like me, she's nearing the end of the front of her head, i'm so proud of you. I don't even know you, but i'm so proud. If i were there, i'd be cheering you on and being like hell, yes or i'd, be like girl, you're still going at it, you're still you're still doing it. Okay, i legit thought she was like done with her hair and she still has the entire back to go. So she is dipping her hair in boiling hot water. I believe and don't worry, i'm i'm pretty sure people don't braid their hair like this with real hair um. This is synthetic like more or less plastic hair. I think y'all can correct me if i'm wrong, you dip it in boiling water to kind of loosen up. The hair and make it fall like natural to roundness of your scalp does that make any sense, not a braiding expert, but that is what i've i've obtained over watching these videos for a little while um in about a week or two, maybe i'll, be redoing. The uh perimeters of my hair just wow longer because i have a lot to do you know thanksgiving, is coming up and the holidays. I'M trying to stretch these for the long run. Oh, my god, the work you put in was definitely worth it. I think in my personal opinion, but i'm not that wasn't the one doing it so you might not think so, but i just realized something i knew this, but i didn't really think fully through. She has to re-braid the hair as it grows out. How does that work? I would like to know one day how that works. How do you braid hair, that is already in a braid - you have to take the entire braid out no yeah. How else would you do it that just made it even crazier? This whole thing is wild. She has to take all the braids out like on the perimeter of her head and her part in order to get that new growth in. Oh, my god, thank you for sharing that candace. That was just wild like i, i didn't think braids could get that small amazing job up. Next, we have a video by nifem beauty or knife and beauty um. This is called box braiding. My one inch 4ctwa after four years of having a low cut 50 inches braids holy sh. That was a lot okay. First of all, she has one inch of hair she's going to braid it to be 50 inches. Yeah, no sure i didn't know that was possible here. You see i'm taking color 1b color, 27 and 613 to give me a darker variation of blonde. So i can use it in the back of my braids and different areas within my braids, because i'm going for braids for a gradient. Look, i'm already highly interested. She just mixed up her own color of hair with three different colors y'all are genius and she's doing blonde. I think it's gon na look so fun on her now over here, i'm showing you my parting, so i make wigs and whenever i make wigs, i start from the front and as you can see from the front, so i know exactly how it's going to look Like i'm very sure, so it's easier for me to see it and easy for me to braid my hair, because it's quite short my mind is about to be blown like the fact that she's about to go from that length to like this length. It just looks remarkable, i'm already shook and i haven't seen her to start yet wanna watch with me. Let'S watch, what's going on, you got ta sit though you got ta sit. You got ta sit down so over here, i'm taking the lighter variation from the front, and now i'm gon na use my living conditioner to help bring back moisture into my hair because my hair gets dry quickly. This helps to moisturize my hair and make sure it's not going to break after i take my braids out and now i'm going to show you how i did my parting. I did tiny parchment spaces because i feel like it's. The easiest way is not abused. Like mine, so what i did here was i took the extension and put it right underneath my natural hair, then i braided my nitro hair right to the side. Then i took my natural hair back to the middle of the extensions. Then i parted some extensions with my natural hair and started braiding forward. I realized, with this technique, easier for me to braid and made more comfortable for me to braid and grip, my hair, because it's quite short, as you can see - and i just continuously braid forward you're, so cute you're, so cute a little buttercup sandwich. You got ta get damn daddy's got ta film daddy's got ta film honey, so i continuously braid forward till i reach the breast level, and this is where i add extra extensions to my hair. So at this point i take an extra tiny bit of extension and i add it right at behind my braid and then i braid forward. Again, i don't have much more to say each one of these videos just keeps getting more and more intense and wild and like just like, how is it possible, like i get it like? I get it but at the same time, it's like the combination of just pure talent with um, just like mental strength, to have to sit there for like hours and days, or i don't even know how long it takes and do this. The fact that it comes out so perfect is just so cool, so i just continued this pattern and try my very best to make sure they're all aligned and equal. So you can get that neat. Look now for the back of my hair, since i didn't have a mirror to look at the back. I really just restyled. How do you do the back of your hair without looking in braids like this? Also, have you noticed how not one of these women have complained about the process, so what i did was i tried my very best to like pat it straight, but i didn't take it so seriously because it's going to be covered by the hair in front anyway, And i just continued braiding, my hair. Oh my, oh, my god, she looks incredible. Oh, like i didn't think i could do it. Oh you did it, you really did it. Also. The color variation is so pretty. She has highlights and low lights and it's just creating this neutral blonde. It looks amazing with her skin. I remember like when i started it. I was very nervous and i was like. Oh my god can i do this. Can i hold my braids and like i did and i'm very happy about how it turned out, and i hope you guys find it really helpful and like if you're, also a student, and you have different things to do too. Just don't rush like this entire thing took me like all together four days, she just said it took her four days that was even longer than i was expecting her to say: where did people get the time holy sh, it's literally over the knees and tiny okay? It wasn't even to her knees. It was like past her knees. She takes the cake today for the most spectacular braids - oh my god, and just as a reminder, this is the hair length. She started with this to this amazing job. Thank you for sharing that video. Those videos were spectacular, i feel rejuvenated. I love watching calming videos like that they were just so satisfying and the results were incredible and thank you guys for teaching me how to braid better. I appreciate it. I learned a lot make sure you guys follow me and my hair care brand everywhere else here. Are my social media handles right here? If you would like to shop my hair color and my hair care brand, it's called ex mondo. It is linked right down below, for you so check it out. That'S all for today. Thank you for watching, don't forget to live your extra life and i'll see you next time. Bye. You
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Brad Mondo: I had so much fun learning more about braiding today. Braids were one of the first things I ever learned to do on hair and it’s something I still am so fascinated and mesmerized by.
Your husband is my boyfriend: I appreciate the fact that he doesn’t pretend to know what he’s talking about. Thanks for the respect given to the black community regarding our hair—it’s important.
Kelsey Mumford: "I have to say Black culture, in general, when it comes to hair, y'all rule the hair world." THANK YOU BRAD. THANK YOU. we know ;) haha we call on our ancestors to get us though those tedious hours!
Kenny H: I love how Brad isn’t afraid to say “black people”. I always feel uncomfortable when white people are so uncomfortable with saying black. And it offends me when people refer to all black people as African America. So hats off to you Brad.
Brynne Holt: I was hosted by a family in Spain for the school year, many years ago. I told my host that I was going to get my hair braided, but I didn’t think to tell her how long it took. It was so long ago that I didn’t have a cell phone. They were looking for me in hospitals. Utter panic!
Nana Esi O. Nyarkoh: It’s interesting seeing braids from a newbie’s perspective lol. I live in Africa and this is our daily lives… from students to bankers to lawyers to judges to politicians - ALL women get braids here. For professionalism, only black or dark brown braids are done, without any accessories, but for holidays or vacations, or uni students, that’s when people add rainbow colours and beads and stuff. That’s why I never understood American companies and institutions just straight up banning braids as “unprofessional” like no.
Jordan Ariell: dipping the braids in boiling water actually seals them so they can last longer and not come undone while also making them not look frizzy!
Ewurama Osei: as a black girl, whenever I get knotless box braids done like every three month, and sitting down for like 6-8hrs, it is definitely worth it.
Viniceia Carter: 2nd girl: tiniest section ever Brad: “omg how is she even going to braid that tiny section” Every black girl having flashbacks to the pain from getting their edges braided as a child: “oh no worries brad… she can braid it” Lol
Over45 Nearly50: African braiding is more than just a hairstyle it is an art and therapy
Roami Blu: "She's just mixed up her own color of hair with three different colors y'all are genius". A lot of people want to copy a lot of styles created by Black hairstylists but won't give them the credit for it. Thank you, Brad, for giving that recognition.
Lucinda Marsh: As black women in America we are taught from an early age that “our hair is our crown and glory” so we take it seriously. My 96 year old Grandmother has never cut her hair. Thank you, Brad for highlighting our hair culture in such a respectful manner.
Anjali Johnson: He is excited to learn about black hair and values the cultural significance of it. He doesn't try to tell black ppl how to do their hair and is willing to ask questions and be curious. We stan the supportive behavior
Halliesia Williamsbey: The mousse/foam is to lay down the scraggly hairs that she cut away. You usually take the tissue paper wraps and wrap the hair and blow dry or sit under a dryer for about 20 minutes.
Vi Merveilles: As a white person who loves all kinds of weaving, I have to say: what the hell kind of skill is this???? Like to do that detailed work, with human hair? Amazing. Magical. All the love to these incredible artisans. Like this is hard AF to do with actual loons but doing this by hand? Wow. And knee length???? Why is this form of art not more appreciated and known????
Angharad Lerryn: Having been raised in South Africa, I grew up around loads of people who frequently got their hair braided and I've always been so in awe of the talent! I remember being at my friend's house while her grandmother was braiding her hair when we were like 7 years old, it took so long but it was such a lovely time with such a stunning end result. We all sat around and talked for hours, the sense of closeness that those women exhibited especially during that braiding day is something I'll never forget my friend even asked her granny if she would braid my hair and the look on that lady's face "Haibo! Do you want all of her hair to fall out??? You want your friend to be bald???" Still makes me laugh to think about, all these years later! I don't really know what the purpose of this comment was other than to reminisce about something I haven't thought about in a long time, thank you for making me remember! This was such a wonderful collection of videos and I'll forever be in awe at the beauty of and the sheer amount of technique and skill behind braids, so I take my hat off to all of you braiders out there and your magical hands!!
Meridien: Braids don't HAVE to hurt! The best braiders I've ever had were the most skillful and their braids were very comfortable.
MsBre7: I love that Brad is genuinely interested in Black hair. As a hairdresser it’s so important to have knowledge about ALL hair types !
Bianca Tatum: As a Black girl.. I JUST learned how to do box braids in 2020 (on myself).. I still have a long way to go before I just feel I produce perfection.. lol but I've learned a lot from YouTube braiders!
Training Tipsy: Braid day is when you catch up on ALL of the movies you've missed in the last few months. It's pretty relaxing, actually.
Nathan Haimson: Nobody has more creative and beautiful hair styles than the black community. It's so awe-inspiring to see all of the different techniques.
Phat Bambi: This is why we love our heritage and get so irritated when others claim it as their own whilst doing it so poorly. A very nice video Sir, THANK YOU.
Briana Tippens: The boiling water seals the ends of the braids so they don’t unravel.
Anne R.N. Purnell: Should we tell him there is even different kinds of box braids knot vs knotless By the way foam helps to relax the scalp from pulling of hair to a braid it feels great and the hot water to the extensions is to seal the ends so it doesn’t unravel!
Jassamara: Brad: “how do your fingers not cramp up” My Hands: *falling off my wrists and walking away*
ManyMiniMoons: growing up we called those super tiny box braids 'micro braids' and it was the hottest trend for a while but then quickweaves kinda took over and i rarely saw anyone with micros anymore! i honestly barely saw anyone with braids at all unless it was a cornrow type of style, I think in the last like 10 years box braids have made a huge comeback tho
Tourist Tea: Love how Brad is almost bridging the racial understanding gap by sharing these kind of videos. Some people have always wondered how our hair is short one day and long the next . Also love how he still appreciates other hairdressers work. Nothing worse than people that think they can't learn anything new. And yes it hurts....for days, it is plastic hair and the hot water dip seals them and then gives it a natural look like you said .
Stormy Weather: The braiders are like hair engineers. The symmetry just seems to come naturally and patience.
Meg Wiles: Oh my god, as a white girl, I spend 5 minutes trying to french braid my hair and my arms start burning from being in such an uncomfortable position for so long. That second and third girls doing the back of their heads in those teeny tiny braids is INSANE. So much respect for girls doing their OWN BOX BRAIDS. I mean respect to everyone who does them, but to do them on your own head is such another level. I don't know how you even have arms anymore
Orangetastica: i've had microbraids several times!! it hurts for a bit because of all the tugging on tiny sections, but it ends up light and fun to work with :) the process took about 11 hours for me, and i had three pairs of hands on my scalp at the same time haha. microtwists are even better; instead of taking them out immediately you can untwist the sections for a new style completely! working with what you have ;)
LifeLoveBeautiful: Mad respect, Brad, for giving due to our community & the generational tradition of hair braiding in such intricate ways. Btw, eventhough the hair looks tight, it's important NOT to braid too tightly b/c it can & does cause damage. The best braiders get it taught but not too tight. Trust, growing up most of us have had those moments when the braids were SO tight the scalp was red & bumpy. Not cool! Lol Also, dipping synthetic hair keeps it from unraveling. Additionally, MANY of us braid our natural hair like this WITHOUT adding extentions. Lastly, putting the foam on can help reduce the little fly-aways & help keep the braid looking neat over time. I don't usually like adding that gel to the parts b/c it is oily & my hair & pores soak it up such that my face is greasy & my hair only looks shiny with it for a couple of days. It's possible to get the hair looking super neat without that product.
b: The second video takes me back to the early 2000s here in the UK when I used to hear my mum and aunties call that style “1 million braids”. The braids probably wasn’t that much but it was the perfect name for a style that requires HUGE amounts of labour and time.
Mi'Audre Harris: The moose cools the scalp. Trust me when they are done, our scalp feels like we have fever in the head. So the moose feels good because it feels cold and it helps ease the pain with tightness
Natalie L: Doing hair or getting hair done is such a HUGE nurturing and bonding experience in the black community. There has to be some real TRUST between you and the other person, because you can’t just let anybody put their hands in your head! That’s why it’s hard to for most of us to go to a stylist who doesn’t really know about our hair. We’re giving you more than just a few hours. We’re giving you the 2+ years of hard work and growth it took to get to bra strap length, the pride, love, and self-esteem that goes into the uniqueness of our crown, and the connection and friendship reminiscent of some of our earliest and most important relationships. Most people only know the one small part of it but I swear black hair is a WHOLE LOVE LANGUAGE!!!! You really have to care for someone to sit and press/braid/ relax someone’s hair. My earliest and most vivid memories are of my mother pressing my hair in front of the stove on Easter, My stepmother braiding my hair and having to sleep propped up cuz my scalp hurt, and my aunt doing my relaxers. And of course me prepping my mother’s hair to be washed. Those are the times where you have your heart to hearts, you work through your struggles, and you’re reminded how much you’re loved. When my father passed in 2016 everything was a complete blur. The only thing I really remember is my little sister being 9 months pregnant and doing my big chop and sew-in before Daddy’s funeral while my other two sisters and stepmother sat and bonded with us. I love that you are learning methods of haircare that are important/relevant to us. Please remember what we’re giving you when we sit in your chair. Especially if we come back! You were already invited to the cookout but then we might even let you bring something .
Nicole Arviso: Much respect to the Black community! What can y’all not do? Sincerely, An Indigenous Admirer ❤️
Echo UV: I'm so happy to see all the amazing black women/men/enbys in the comments appreciating and celebrating their culture, it makes me so happy! Y'all are so incredibly talented and patient! x
Aya: I feel appreciated this was by far the most appreciative video I’ve seen a non- black person do about black hair and it makes me feel great. I love when people genuinely want to know about our hair and how we style it and make it look so many different ways (aside from straightening it.)
divachiquita714: It's so nice to see someone learning about Black hair instead of seeing it as some "exotic" mystery
Yoshi Beann: The “setting mousse” is used to help with extra frizz and flyaways on the braids (roots and mids). And then there’s other mousses that help refresh and detox the braids on wash day. But most people just use the mousse because it feels fresh and nice on the scalp
Nuamah: When one braids themselves,it takes long. But when it is been done by another it doesn’t take long. 2- 6 hours dependent on the style
Rehauhetsoe Daemane: The "cream" is actually braiding serum/mousse. It's applied to prevent fly-aways and prolong the longevity of the braids.
LLKay Gifts Karen Glover: Thank you Brad for you acknowledging black hair culture. Yes Brad when I got my hair braided at Jamaican shops, they did braid really tight and that could lead to traction baldness, so beware of that, however, if you have a braider that know how to get the braid close to the scalp without excessive pulling then you have a braider that knows what he or she is doing. When you braid your own hair, you tend not to hurt yourself.
JessSyd89: The foam is normally to tame any other fly aways, lay the edges, and just give a cleaner look. At least that's what I use it for.
Gloria D: We as braiders are definitely unappreciated as stylists. People love having their hair like this but don’t want to pay what we charge. I’m glad you love it brad!! Now you try it!!! Please show us!!
D’aja Harrison: Thank you so much for your authentic and respectful viewpoints. I watched this entire video and you were so respectful regarding black hair. You mentioned the generational braiding and referenced the strength of black peoples scalp. You may not have known but braids were used for directions and traditional values as well. Getting your hair braided is a form of culture and bonding within women, or people in the family. The hours thats spent getting braids can be some of the most valuable time spent discussing women's issues, values and ethics. Braids go beyond just a style, it's about love and tradition. THANK YOU! Thank you for your appreciation.
You tell me: When you asked if it hurts I was like The literal definition of beauty is pain is doing box braids Like the childhood flash backs of the head hits and “Keep yo head still!!!” are coming back like a truck Just imagine every little piece of hair on your scalp is pulled for hours just imagine
Addy Day: Can we just talk about how beautiful and talented these women are!!!
Meridien: I love that you're trying out Black/POC hair styling techniques! We've got a whole world of styles and techniques you need to try out. Thanks for the effort, will be looking for much more!!
YOLO: It's so weird when you grew up with this your entire life, but is so foreign to other people
Brittany Smith: I feel so seen after watching this! I appreciate your appreciation for the amount of time and effort goes into doing black hair. Also no, I never got used to braids or ponytails. They all hurt my head! Lol. Love you Brad!
Alicyn Senior: I love when people love to learn about black culture because black hair is such a big part of black culture and it is a quick way into learning about black culture. So hats off to you Brad. Thank you
Eliabeth Chenier: Thank you Brad Mondo for appreciating what we do in the Black/ African community. There needs to be more people like you who give credit to the creators. Love your channel and keep doing and being you
Gelato Brinx: This video made me love brad even more. The appreciation he shows for our culture in this video meant a lot! You are amazing
Jermirra burley: My brother cut all his hair because my mom's grip was on point with the jaws of life. My mom has pulled hair from scalps, but you will be crisp. Now that I am older and go to shops I realize you don't have to lose edges for braids. Still, I apricated my mom and every braid stylist that has ever touched my head. There is something about braids that make me feel sexy and empowered. Weaves and blowouts are cool to mix it up, but whether I am rocking short braids I've done myself to put my hair up or at a stylist with an ombre down to my ankles I love it.
🌺OLA🌸: Your fascination of box braiding is jaw dropping, this is absolutely appreciated especially for braiders like us, your fingers don’t cramp up as you get use to it after doing it a lot, the more you do the more experience you become and glad that other people are appreciative of it.
SnapBack &muimui’s: The foaming mousse brings out a cooling sensation to the scalp when applied for me. Since the braids are so tight it's good feelings but it only temporary. Between the weight of the braids and the tightness, it'll take a few days before you get use to it.
Sanfranshelley & Jolie: His response made me feel all warm and happy inside. This is just one of the teeny tiny things that add to black girl magic. Thanks for your interest and sharing hon.
Imani Ife: I love how captivated Brad is with our culture. We grew up doing this without giving it a second thought. It's so normal to us. Growing up, my sister and I would only braid our hair during our break from school. Sometimes it'd take up to 2 days. We'd just braid the perimeter and leave the center, keeping it in a bun until it was completed.
Jade Clark: The best comment was “do you notice that not one of these women have complained” Like yes in fact I did notice & I envy having that kind of positivity with anything I do .
Denise Denise: Brad I"m so in love with the fact you appreciate our culture and informing others concerning the time and effort we put into our hair. It is an art and skill that you have to master, including the time to sit still to have your hair done. We start while the girls are teeny babies so they get accustom to sitting for long periods of time. This is where a lot of continued bonding happens between mothers and daughters. Love your videos!!
Skai Martinez: When I do box braids, I don't use mousse, but from what I hear from others who braid with extensions it's supposed to keep the braids neater for longer time. also i really want to say this: Brad, the heat treatment on the ends is to seal heat activated braiding hair.
Christine Charles: OMG you just made my day i literally wore my afro to school and had all of these weirdos touching it and trying to say negative things and you just uhhhhhh you just made my lil heart smile thank you so much for being such a great person overall
Zara Seastrunk: It’s SO sad that hairstylists don’t learn about how to take care of natural hair in cosmetology school!! Not everyone wants straight hair.
It'sLyricSoListen: We call those tiny braids micro braids, and they were super popular in the 90’s ( brandy definitely rocked them) but yes box braid extensions hurt like all hell but the knotless method is actually pretty comfortable.
Bria Golden: This is the first video of yours that I've seen. Just wanted to thank you for taking such a positive interest in our culture. I love how enthused you are and seem to have real appreciation and respect for the artistry that is braiding. Also, thanks for taking the time to educate yourself. Be on the lookout for your #Cookout invite in the mail!!
Querriah Ferguson: Loved this! Thanks for highlighting and appreciating black hair culture!
The Serpent Charmer: This was so exciting to watch whilst having box braids installed in my head. I do them myself, it took me two years to perfect my technique. Every hair texture requires slightly different techniques. And box braids are what's known as a protective style, they're really meant for hair that has more texture. Type 3 and 4 hair are very fragile, and protective styles help your hair grow longer. Your journey should continue with crochet braids & locs (aka faux locs), then locs (different from dreadlocks), and finally Marley twists. You'll be amazed by everything you witness! Love your vids Brad!
doyoumissming: They are all so beautiful and talented. I had my hair braided once (I didn't let them finished and took it down an hour later) and my hair fell out; I cannot handle the tension. It looks so good and amazing, but we need to focus on haircare and preventing traction alopecia and less on making the style last (braiding too tight/pulling the scalp) which is why most people have headaches after getting their hair braided.
Chase Lovell: I am as a hairstylist absolutely fascinated by this process! I love all the different ways black people do their hair! I can’t even do a regular braid! Lol. I grew up in the 70’s and I also love afros! I always compliment black men and women on all the different styles they rock! Thanks #bradmondo for showing this! I love your videos and work! #mindblown
Lulu S: It’s an absolute art! Love watching these.
Jasma Johnson: This is so dope! I’m getting knotless box braids on Thursday. I would love the learn how to do it. Love your reaction & videos Brad
Emily: There's something so soothing and beautiful about watching people braiding their hair. The effort and time that goes into styling their hair is amazing. Gorgeous.
Tam L: I loved this video. It was all about appreciation and understanding and respect for the black hair culture. Awesome video. PS. I have no idea how she did those tiny braids - Im tired with Senegalese mediums soooo...... Much respect to video 2 - you stuck that out and made it happen!!!
OYOKO : This is so satisfying to watch Never had the foam experience would love to try that instead of fearing for second-degree burns trying to dodge the steam of boiling water
Carmen LaRose: Second woman...we called them micro braids in the 90s. Many girls, including me, got them for first semester of school. There were few hairstyles then. This type of time and energy is why weaves and wigs became gods among us.
Megan Button: All of them turned out beautifully! What amazing work! So much patience and finess!
Yaya DIY Creations: Brad gives the best praises! Thank you for sharing Brad! ✨
S.C. S.I.: I remember getting micro braids way back when. It took two braiders to get the tiny braids done in 5-6 hours. Yes the scalp is very tender for a few days. It was amazing how they parted the same on each side of my head. You'd think 2 different people it'd be different.
Jess G: Watching how they do this is so mesmerizing, every piece they work turns out perfect looks beautiful! and yeah.. Brad does too
Caroline SharesA Topic: You are so awesome learning this. I grow up learning and braiding the guys in the neighborhood's hair and yes, it is so much fun to do boxed braids. I had 3 daughters and I boxed braided all their heads to keep from combing hair daily. The style looks nice. Again, I applaud you!
Linda H: Never seen Brad Mondo so excited and in awe before! Loving this, so much time and dedication from braiders! ⌚
Rivendell Daughter: I love the look of braids! It is so beautiful! I had a customer who had braids and they would just break off when she was in my office. Is there a way to braid your hair without it being damaging? I've always wondered. It is such a beautiful style of hair and I'm always in awe of people who can do it and I love the look. But I have questions.
The One: It's really nice (and refreshing) to see another race observe us and our culture with an open-mind and positive viewpoint Love you Brad
Jackie Harris: It was just hilarious how your dog seemed to be studying the video and process of her braiding her hair. Made me laugh out loud.
Denise Stewart: The foam feels AMAZING after getting braids! Your head hurts so the cool foam and the massage is BLISSS!!!
Jasmine Becker: I love watching braiding videos. The skill, the dedication, the surgeon level precision, I couldn't even sit that long getting it done, let one have the skill or patience to do it for someone else...it's absolutely incredible. Brad said it, black people rule the hair game, hands down.
Krista S.: Braiding is literally art on the hair. So beautiful! Such talent.
Lauren Jones: We used to wear braids that small when I was in high school. They are called micro braids. They took forever to put in and forever to take out. As an adult, I’d shave my head before I took them out. God bless her. Braids hurt but you get used to them. Knotless hurt a lot less. The mousse is for hold and moisture.
Kat Azzano: Oh I love this! I love the natural hair textures and how voluminous it is, then the technique! So amazing!
katataksrainbow: I really appreciate how inclusive your content always is, things like this really helps to demystify Black hair! Also, your fingers definitely cramp up when you braid! I usually take at least 2 days when I do my own, lol! Also your head definitely hurts after, especially if you are tender headed or you braid too tight. Also the hot water is actually used to seal the ends so they don't unravel and you can braid the braids, or use rollers then dip them in hot water to make it wavy/curly permanently. The hair is usually polyester or kanekalon - to make it fall naturally you can either buy it pre-stretched or diy. And yes, colour mixing is an art! (you can also dye the hair with alcohol and acrylic ink) Also if you have trouble doing the back on your own head, it helps to start the braid upside down, by first twisting your own hair so that it falls correctly.
P. Candice Goddard: Great video, I enjoyed it. The reaction at 12:02 was perfect! If I didn't know that there were people who could perform almost demonic feats, that would be my reaction too. She should have pressed her hair first at least to show it wasn't as short as it looked. The trouble is that IMHO her hair is too short in comparison to the excessive length of the extension. If she's not careful a few of them will fall out easily. If you've ever seen a lonely, abandoned braid lying on the roadside, now you know why. The magic wore off... Thanks for making this video. When I tried to point out that the black woman in Star Trek, Michael or whatever her name is, has an unrealistic braided hairstyle because of how long it takes to do and she's supposed to be on duty on a military ship in space, I was rather strangely called a racist by some white people. When I pointed out that I'm a so called "black" person and wear a similar style I didn't get any apology but the offending tweets were deleted and I was blocked by those people only to be attacked again by other SJWs. It's great that your video will help to educate people about these types of style. There complexity and so on. I guess when your audience stops laughing at your reactions, they'll start thinking. That's definitely a good thing.
Marilyn Nesmith: Oh I love ur reactions!!! I love how u appreciate these women’s skills.
Jade Love: I’d give anything to do an apprenticeship with those who braid for a living. It’s SO intricate and just absolutely incredible Black culture is killing the hair game!!!
Tia Blasian: The foam is suppose to smooth away the fly aways and lay everything down and make it stay to set in the style kinda in a way that holding spray does...but it gives it a smooth finish esp if you don't feel like cutting the fly aways
Caetera Moda: The moment you realised we had to take off the entire braid to braid it back again thank you Brad for this video, for showcasing our hair and skills ✨
Cameria MOREHEAD Hill: As a black woman that braids her own hair, I just love this video, and definitely made me love Brad that much more❤️ appreciate the recognition
agbluvsu2: The amount of skill! Sometimes, I just watch braiding videos to awe at it. I still can't figure out how they get their fingers to do that magic! I also want to give props to the person who was filming the first woman because they got right in there and you could see everything!
Michael G: I remember my friends getting- and my sister doing someone else’s- hair braids on our front porch. God awful loooong process, but it is really convenient for protecting hair and looking good at the same time.
Bats: Just got my box braids done, 6 hours straight. It's an art for sure.
Denice Detroit: Brad Mondo: Dipping the ends of braid extensions in hot water actually helps to seal the braid extensions so they never frazzled and don't become undone. . Love watching all your videos Brad Mondo. I also have my hair done in box braids. . Love you Brad. Peace, love and kindness to you. ✌❤️