Nine hours. That's how long it takes for me to complete my own micro-braids (small invidual plaits using braid extensions). Still, braiding my own hair is something I love to doing from time to time, never mind I am stuck up in my room for most of the day.
The very first time I did my own braid I used a pack of Milky Way deep wave hair weave pieces to weaved the back and with micro braids at the front (using the same hair) (See photo)
The result was cool, not perfect because looking back I see the flaws but at least no one laughed when I walked into the office with it the next day.
Since it was just the hairline I was braiding, the process didn't take that long.
One day, when I decided that I was going to braid all of my hair I discovered that it wasn't as simply as just a few braids at the hairline.
And, after nine of the longest hours ever, I finally emerged with a beautiful head of hair.
Practice honestly makes perfect. My first micro braid experience, which I mentioned earlier, was for me a disaster compared to how I now braid my hair.
I have also found that preparation is key. So I may choose to cook early in the morning before I start or order in (my babies got to eat), I shower and then I get to work.
I have also found novel ways to make the 9 hours more enjoyable.
I usually pass the time watching the shows I like on cable or listening to some good music while I braid.
I don't know why but the back of the head is usually the easier part to braid. When I get to the middle it is more troublesome. And it gives me so much pleasure when I reach the second to last plait.
I haven't done my 9 hours in a while. This is something I have to prepare for mentally before doing it. And it also helps to visualise the results too. Last week I acutally sat and had someone do my Senagalese twist for me. It turned out really well and I only had to sit for five hours. But that, of course is another blog.
