Box Braids and Cornrows Using Curlformers

January Hair Carnival and Giveaway

*This style was originally posted on Beads, Braids and Beyond

Steps:

Day 1: I made two cornrows in the front on each side and cornrows in the back. She has two ponytails on each side of her head in the front and a big ponytail in the back (center).

I added Curlformers to the cornrows and the big ponytail in the back.

Later on Day 2: I added small box braids to the section where the big ponytail was.

Once again I added the Curlformers. I also added another cornrow in the front on each side.

Later on Day 3: I added small box braids in the front where the two ponytails were. The style is almost complete!!!!

Day 4: The Results!!!

I used my own mixture of  shea butter, coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and castor oil while braiding her hair.

Be sure to check out all of the other wonderful bloggers participating in this event!! 

Styling Box Braids

Here is a quick look at a few of the styles that I've done on Anisa's mini box braids. More styles and pictures coming soon!!! 

Mini Box Braids Style

I finally decided to try an actual style on Anisa's mini box braids! She's been wearing them in basic styles such as ponytails, pinned back, and completely down with a headband. In our Quick Update: Mini Box Braids post I mentioned that she has had her braids since Thanksgiving. I think they still look good after being in for this amount of time. 

For this style, I styled her braids in flat twists that lead into a flat twisted up do. I am really happy to say that I was able to create this style without the use of rubberbands. After her hair was completely twisted, I secured certain areas with the use of hair pins. 

While creating this style, I used Oyin Handmade's Sugar Berry Pomade. I will continue to keep her braids moisturized and protected by using a satin bonnet and pillowcase. 

Thank you for the wonderful style suggestions that were posted in the comments section of our last post! We really do appreciate your kind words and feedback! 

Quick Update: Mini Box Braids

Anisa has had her braids since Thanksgiving and they are holding up pretty well! I've been keeping them moisturized by using the products that we have at home from Carol's Daughter, Oyin Handmade, and Shea Moisture. She will keep her braids for at least a few more weeks and then I'll decide if I want to take them down or not. So far, I haven't done any styles with these braids. She usually wears them down, pinned back or in a high ponytail. Do you have any style suggestions for us to try??