French Braid [PIC] [PIC]

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  Jann

  
  

  Inpsired by Jason, who I like to think of as the "Braidmaster," I've been wearing my hair in a french braid at work lately. Here's a pic of my hair in that style taken this morning. I did this braid myself, so it's not perfect, but I'm sure I'll get better with practice.

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  • Better than I can do.....
    

    

    DanielR

    
    

    ...since all that I've been able to accomplish so far when I try to do a french braid is get my fingers braided instead. Oh well, I'll get it sometime I'm sure. Keep working on it for sure, the hard part is getting it done the first time, from now on it's all just practice.

    A few weeks ago I saw a woman that had what appeared to be something simular to a double french braid (I have no idea what it would be called) Basicly, it stared out like I do for my doubles, but the braid started at the hair line just above the temples and worked it's way back around the ears following the hair line. I thought it was very cool looking and I may give that a try sometime when I have some time to mess with it.

    Daniel

    Inpsired by Jason, who I like to think of as the "Braidmaster," I've been wearing my hair in a french braid at work lately. Here's a pic of my hair in that style taken this morning. I did this braid myself, so it's not perfect, but I'm sure I'll get better with practice.

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      Jann

      
      

      I've tried that double french braid, one on each side. But I didn't do it myself. A friend's mother did it for me. It was cool, but kind of feminine looking and I didn't have the guts to wear it in public. Just wore it around the house that day.

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    MattM

    
    

    Your braid still looks very good, even though you may think otherwise.

    Matthew

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      Jann

      
      

      Thanks, Matthew. It's hard to get this kind of braid straight and its hard to get all the hair in. It sometimes takes me three tries before it's good enough to wear to work. But it's fun trying out new styles like this.

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    Viking

    
    

    That looks great. You've done a good job there. It's even and neat. That's not easy to manage in a DIY French braid even with a lot of practice. Keep up the good work!

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      Jann

      
      

      Thanks. It's hard work. What people don't realize is that your front deltoids get really tired and cramped from holding your arms up while you do the braid -- at least mine do. Maybe I need to work out more!

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    Urban Cowboy

    
    

    Inpsired by Jason, who I like to think of as the "Braidmaster," I've been wearing my hair in a french braid at work lately. Here's a pic of my hair in that style taken this morning. I did this braid myself, so it's not perfect, but I'm sure I'll get better with practice.

    Looks GREAT!! I can't do a French braid on my own; but, I'm pretty decent at doing a regualr braid by myself (although it took awhile).. Actually, even when other people have French braided my hair, the look for some reason doesn't particularly suit my facial features, so I've rarely worn it that way for anything longer than an hour or so.

    But, here's a rare pic of me with at least a "semi-French" braid (LOL).... Enjoy!!

    - Ken in San Francisco

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      Jann

      
      

      You do have at least part of a french braid going there. I like the braided style because it doesn't pull on my hair the way a ponytail does and I can leave it in all day without getting a headache!

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        Scooper

        
        

        You've get a great braid style going there Jann!
        I agree the a braid feels sooo much better than the ponytail (and looks better). I just have not ventured out in public yet and being that my wife is not a long hair fan, I don't experiment that much.

        Bruce

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          Jann

          
          

          Sorry to hear that your wife is not supportive. That makes it a lot tougher. My ex does not like long hair on men at all, and barely tolerated mine, so I know what you're faced with. Hang in there. Regarding trying more adventuresome styles in public, I started by wearing braids, headbands etc. when away from home on business -- such as in airports and places. Never got any overt negative reactions. So you might consider trying that if you want to venture out with something other than the boring old tail.

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            Scooper

            
            

            Thanks for the support Jann. My skin is pretty tough and I think she realises that I'm pretty serious and more to the point stubborn.
            As for styles, I think you've got a good idea there. I'll try that.

            Bruce

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      Scooper

      
      

      Damn decent braid Ken! Fantastic!

      Bruce

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    Oren

    
    

    Jann, the French braid is very handsome.
    Job well done!
    - Oren

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      Jann

      
      

      Thanks. I appreciate the support, Oren.

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