37 ★ FAQs about Yarn Twists and Braids (Genie Locs)

[@VibeChic]

I love the way you speak! You could be like a saleswoman the way you speak with conviction and chariisma! Luv the video!!!

[@l1meyman]

Amazing! I've never even heard of yarn braids/twist until literally ten minutes ago! I think it's the perfect solution for someone who doesn't desire locs (but would like to see what they might look like) and for ppl (like me) who can't afford synthetic hair that won't break hair off. Thanks so much for your information!! :D

[@rainbowbrite621]

Another fab video!! I loved it! Thank you for sharing the info on yarn twists. Extremely helpful!

[@thecreativelady]

You answered them all girl! I may give it a try during this winter.

[@Lacquerholic]

I'm going to take the plunge and try these. I'm in TWA purgatory and need a change. This is a very informative video!

[@maxwellshetina]

Veeeery Informative. Thanku so much :) i just did my daughter hair in yarn everyone looooves it

[@AnnieAbundance]

Great video! I am thinking about yarn braids as a protective style in January.

[@doright9681]

I love your voice, accent and diction=sound so much like my fabulous mom.

[@Beanie84]

Welp, you've convinced me to give yarn braids/twists a shot! I've only just learned of this style yesterday and at first I thought "WHAT. YARN?? EWWWW". xD I assumed it would look horrible and fake! Now I know better and am completely intrigued. My curls naturally shrink up to half their size; I miss having long hair and really need to experiment with protective styles vs. wash-n-go's. Thanks for sharing your wealth of information and experiences with us and your pleasant personality! :)

[@nappyscribe1987]

How can I find acrylic yarn that’s slender and curly enough to make the hair look like sista locs? I LOVE yarn twists and braids!!!

[@Sunnyshinny82]

Thanks for this video....it was so informative. I've had yarn twist in my hair once back in 2009 and absolutely loved it, but had some questions about the effects on my hair and was wondering if anyone else did and apparently so, 'cos your video answered every single question I was wondering about. :0). Thanks so much!

[@blackasianbeauty33]

your soo classy i love your videos c: im putting in yarn braid right now thanks to you

[@cheathamk]

Your hair looks great! Do you still use the Kalpi Tone? If so, how often do you apply it?

[@CreativeWan]

Hello! New subbie here. Love your video(s) Miss Lady, please keep' em coming! I don't know if this had been answered already, but using WOOL (or any Natural Fiber) will felt with your hair, that's why synthetic fiber (acrylic yarn) is best with installing yarn twists. Wool yarn is great to use if you plan on putting in yarn twists and leaving them in permanently to start locks. Take Care!

[@stutterchild]

thanks for posting!

[@TheLordsPrecious]

You're so easy to watch. Very likable, too. Thank you for this vid. It answered a lot of my questions. I was trying to decide between twists or braids. Now, I'm about 95% sure I'm gonna go with the twists. Although I like the appearance of the braids more (and they frizz less), twists *are* easier...putting in and taking out (I have hair past APL so this reallllly matters). And besides, they are still cute. So, yea, thanks! BTW, subbed! :)

[@ConnectedToMeNow]

Make's me want to put some in again...Great informative video as Usual.

[@Alexandriafrancescakiel]

Thanks as always for sharing such great information :) ! I could listen to you all day lol n it's even cooler to see other ppl I'm subscribed to too on here like @msvcharles and @whoissugar thanking u for helping them too. It's like u said - one big wealth of information - like a family. I did them after watching u n loved them!! Got such awesome feedback n I actually felt prettier with them, which we know can be hard to do sometimes when u get into "stump mode" as far as styling ur natural hai

[@ConnectedToMeNow]

Hello again, just wondering when You do yarn twists do you start with a braid first or start it like a regular twist? TIA:)

[@DiscoveringNatural]

Another question (sorry), do the ends snag on clothes? I have Havana twists in, which I burnt (I have a video on this), and I found that the ends snagged on some clothes.

[@Tonia682]

I have yarn braids and have seriously thought about keeping them in and twisting the roots when needed. I have googled for information but could not find much.

[@dpayton30]

Good information and informative. I am tempted but I may stay with my kinky twists lol It seems easier.

[@l1meyman]

@NappyNFree thanks! I just finished them and I couldn't be happier with them :)

[@decor8mylife]

Excellent & informative video. Thank you!

[@skyydence]

U ANSWER ALL MY QUESTION THANK U SO MUCH . I DID MY HAIR AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH I THINK THIS IS GOING TO BE MY NEW STYLE UNTIL

[@parttimenice]

I loved this video! Very helpful

[@DaSheisty1]

thanks! this has helped a lot

[@johnquaviousjones]

Heyy Does The Yarn Slips Out Wen Youu Try Too Keep Them In So They Can Loc With Your Natural Hair As Dreads ?? & Can They Loc Widd Your Natural Hair?? And Can Youu Twist Them Like Natural Dreads ??

[@speerrituall1]

The glycerine in the Carefree Curl is probably increasing your buildup. I remember that from the Jheri curl days.

[@bmw0688]

thanks for hitting all the main points!

[@TheNaprika]

@TheNaprika yes I am well thank you! How about yourself? Hope all is well with you too. yes, I will be uploading today so look out :)

[@NaturallyMenee]

One question you didn't answer....When can you do my hair? LOL Great video, very informative.

[@kaycee2128]

Hi, I'm thinking about getting some yarn twist. Is burning the ends necessary when sealing the yarn? Can you just knot it and dip the ends in boiling water?

[@jackiethomas3938]

Ive done the yarn braids several times. This was the best time though because its at the end of 5 weeks and they still look great. I hate to take them down. What is the longest I can safely get away with leaving them in? (aside of them getting too fuzzy)

[@phinnymohulatsi9538]

Great Video. Thanks you for sharing.

[@TheNaturalmystery]

Love this video. I am going to learn how to do this even if it kills me :-).

[@MiyaDavis]

I'm locking my hair with long yarn braids. I was very against that method (for my own hair journey) a few months ago. Then I started getting bored with my short babydreads & itching for new styles &length. I ended up with these beautiful yarn braids! I just can't seem to find anyone using them to loc their hair???

[@breeannrials3293]

I know you said dipping isn't necessary, but will the yarn bleed if I did? I've heard this and I was wondering if the same went for washing,I have two colors in so I really need to know this

[@NaturallyMenee]

@NappyNFree You've got a date! We can have cheese and wine and do hair! LOL

[@louloumatou]

great video!!

[@fatimadorisca110]

Hello everyone. I have done the yarn locs for the first time and don't know what to do. I got mine done by an African lady I go to all the time, but the locks are hard to me. HELP ME. I just got them done, but don't like the feel. What do I do.

[@reggae1414]

Can you twist the yarn in your hair if you have dreadlocs already?

[@nappyscribe1987]

reggae1414 yes. I’m trying to find a really skinny acrylic yarn to mimic sista locs!

[@ladiepink]

nice shirt analogy

[@debbiejohnson8949]

How do you tighten yarn twists

[@shaytaylormade5244]

please help please help which look more like locs yarn twists or genie locs i love the way locs look

[@NappyNFree]

Hi Shay, that is a tough question. I have worn both, but I think maybe the braids resemble locks more than the twists.

[@shaytaylormade5244]

okay well im going to go to a braiding shop and get them installed thanks so much for the response

[@Pattie_Mayonnaise]

Can I lock my hair with the yarn? Whats the pros and cons on it?

[@nappyscribe1987]

ChunkyFatGirl you can loc it with yarn. Just don’t take it out. Wool locs quickly but I’m afraid of it because it could catch fire.

[@viellio]

what's buildup?

[@DiscoveringNatural]

Great informative video! Thank you. I am researching Yarn Braid and Twists on my Facebook page - DiscoveringNatural. I will be featuring this video.

[@ludek59]

white males + yarn braids, does it even work ?? im white and i wanna get yard braids, plz HALP.

[@louloumatou]

@TheNaturalmystery lol :)