Box braids on straight( Caucasian) hair

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[@Society_is_braindead]

As a white woman I guarantee you that we don't do it because we want to be black or because we want to steal it from you. We do it because it's a comfortable and protective style that also looks beautiful at the same time. Here are some reasons why I wear box braids as a white woman: 1. It helps me see & reach my scalp to oil it.its all nicely separated and I can oil every section. (for growth) 2. When a white person puts oil in their hair it makes us look like we haven't washed our hair for months. Our hair does not absorb or rather the oil doesn't blend as good as someone with curly hair. It just looks wet and oily. Box braids help to hide that 3. Box braids also allow me to hide a bad haircut, a bad dye job or damage. 4. My hair is super freezy so it helps hide that as well and it's perfect for rainy days and vacations at the beach or humid weather! 5. Its a protective hairstyle. So no damage! 6. I don't need to wonder how to style my hair every single day... It already us! 7. Its out of my face, especially when you want to wear a lip gloss on a windy day its very handy! Straight hair literally goes right in your mouth lol 8. It's just comfortable! I don't have to do anything!!!! Some misconceptions about white people wearing box braids: 1. That we will go bald - only if the extensions are too big and heavy or if the knot up top is done too tight then yes, obviously but most of the time we do the opposite of that or the hairstylist will do the opposite to suit our hair type! I've worn box braids for a year now and my hair is thicker and longer than what I've started with. I had a terrible bleach job last year and box braids saved me!!! History: If you Google Bulgarian or tibetian braids you will see that they are similar to box braids with the exception that it doesn't start from the scalp and isn't separated neatly. My family and ancestors would add hair from their horse not only for leght and thickness but also because horses are sacret animals in our culture. We put gold coins in our hair for wealth and protection from bad spirits. And wrap our scalp with scarfs for even more protection from the sun, because our people used to work outside in the fields and garden 24/7

[@Juppo_69]

U might not want to steal but u are

[@yoliyinmc3604]

Why are you so jealous lol

[@jw6465]

What is your point in typing all that wear what you want I don’t see not one comment saying that y’all wanted to be black or steal the style it’s your head at the end of the day nobody cares

[@Quailbbu]

​@@jw6465 you'd be surprised

[@jw6465]

@@Quailbbu it was no need for the comment. wrote a whole book for no reason. Nobody said they were trying to be black she just showed how insecure she is.

[@killiavoinshea1524]

Awesome job!❤ I'm Caucasian and my college roommate was African-American. She taught me how to do her hair because she couldn't afford to pay to have it done professionally. I did it for years and even did several other young ladies hair during that time as well. When I would do Caucasian hair I noticed a lot of issues that you are having. I had to experiment quite a bit. I added rubber bands throughout the bottom to keep the ends from slipping out before I was able to seal the hair. I also put some mousse in their hair to help. ❤

[@kathyvettraino2267]

I wish I could get this done. Braids like this are so beautiful. Thank you for the video!

[@TeexMack]

You were brave for putting this up. Prepare yourself lol. Nice video

[@CarrieJo0801]

👀😬Thank you😊

[@gunvs5126]

Prepare herself for what?

[@abbey_5068]

the crazys backlash

[@ajahnay297]

Abbey Gonzalez smh knowing this is not right doesn’t make you crazy us black women been through too much discrimination when it comes to our hair textures and our protective styles I will never accept this...

[@debbieakinola8532]

the crazys this is a very VERY late reply and I'm aware as I'm only finding this video now you see the problem is many ppl or let's say some girls women whoever from the black community like me believe that braids are meant for black people's type of curly coily hair because our hair texture is very different from other races and it's true tbh braids don't really suit white ppl but it depends on the style or colour I suppose because white ppls hair or other races hair is very different as I stated and if they wanna take out the braids it might mean hair loss or something else that's why I don't advise other races to get braids like this and also are they prepared to sit in a chair for 6 hours + or so idk I got my braids done today and it hurt like hell but it's worth it because my braids embrace my African / Nigerian family culture I hope this helped you have a better understanding

[@SabrinaSerigne]

Iam Hispanic and I think this style is absolutely beautiful. I absolutely love the African beauty culture.such a bold expression in so many of their ways. It's the confidence for me .

[@theroomis_spinningfaster]

Literally same, I've always wanted box braids, I always want to look at my black friends hair to see how it's done, it's just fascinating to me.

[@mrsprimo999]

Some Mega hold gel, wax, or spiking glue on the ends of her hair would have helped hold the strays into the braid

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thanks for the tip 😊 if I ever do it again, I’ll try that method 👌🏾😊

[@michellejohnson8156]

Thanks i have an issue with that

[@leahprimo5988]

@@CarrieJo0801 also, I had another look at your technique, and regarding the slippage issue, what I've found works (great) with that, is splitting HER hair from the very beginning. If u keep her whole section in one leg, it will easily slip. If u use a method that divides it into 2, or better yet, THREE, you will avoid slippage altogether. And regarding my previous suggestion, u can use Jam, or Got2Be glue, Gorilla Snot or something similar, but bear in mind, as soon as u dip them, u will be washing away alot of the product and the strays WILL creep back out. Water is NOT your friend when you braid straight hair! Hope this helps. Also, I just realized I'm under my other profile, and I changed my previous name, I am also Mama, LOL

[@chinesebytyler7349]

You did a great job on her box braids they look so beautiful 😀

[@militarymeagan9816]

Wow this is so gorgeous. It looks really easy to maintain too which is what I’m lookin for.

[@carmenacuna3647]

Thank you!! Finally getting a video actually show low to place the extension in.

[@CarrieJo0801]

Glad I could help 😊

[@TheMandaEvans]

Thank you, this was the best video for box braids. I'm norse viking and get this done for holidays. But wanted to do it my self. This helped so much.

[@richellethomas2160]

Thank you! Through AncestryDNA testing we discovered my children have Nigerian ancestry and we want to celebrate that part of their heritage! We’re learning about food, clothing, and hair! Thank you so much for this! ❤

[@BeverlyWambo]

I find it challenging to braid long silky hair, you did a great job👌🏽💞

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thanks 😊

[@angelalopez4259]

I do my own hair and it is awful. Silky is right and my knots are slipping in just days. I’m learning though and trying new things

[@TheCreativeAutistic37]

you are truly so sweet and kind to do your friends hair

[@aliciaholder8867]

you braided it good, but what you should have done is braid the hair in layers so that it wouldn't look scanty nor see the parts. it still looks good.

[@maro1489]

U Y uyy

[@blazingfebruary7693]

You did an excellent job! I bet she loved it!

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thanks 😊 She enjoyed it very much 💜

[@aanshi247]

Good job. Love the hairstyle. Hope she liked it

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thank you 😊 she loved it 💜

[@Cleady43]

As a woman with fine hair, it takes roughly 8+hrs to do mine in box braids. I like the funky colors for mine and usually they stay about a month give or take. I think u did a good job. Your right, the ends like to poke thru the braid. After the braids are dipped, I go over each braid when I get home and I first spray them with leave in conditioner and then gel each strand if my hair is actin crazy. I think the braids turned out beautifully.

[@Katie-cv5db]

How long does it last you??

[@alandriaglenn3145]

Thank you for posting this my 7 year old daughter loves her friends hair when it’s done like this and they wanted to match. Wish me luck doing this lol

[@lana5154]

Omg yea so cute. For that hair type I would suggest smaller braids so they stay in longer.I suggest micro braids for first timers and MAKE SURE THEY GET YOUR EDGES or it will fall out 💞💞

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thank you for the tips 😊

[@kkennedyyy]

HAHAHA

[@Ashley_3330]

@@CarrieJo0801 Ur gunna leave them bald 👩🏻‍🦲 pls don’t lol

[@diddiaries6068]

@@CarrieJo0801 don't listen to them, this hideous troll posts the same lame copy pasted comment on every white girl with braids video, because they're convinced that only through hate, racism and more discrimination they can achieve respect. You know, the same way every dictator and sl*ve owner in history did. I'm sure their ancestors will be proud to see them becoming the exact monsters they were trying to fight, and to see them spit on the principles they gave their life for.

[@SarahIdinaPhreakx3]

I've been doing my own braids for the past two years due to covid and recently a stranger complimented mine and asked me if I could do theirs. I've never done someone else's hair before! Can you use Xpressions kanekalon hair for Caucasian hair?

[@heyyylmao2594]

I get box braids are for thicker more coarse hair but if you do do them on white girl hair is there any sort of tips or methods to ensure there isn’t any serious hair loss or serious breakage or maybe even doing jumbo braids

[@CarrieJo0801]

I would say not to make them too tight 🤷🏾‍♀️ the person in my video didn’t get any damage or breakage

[@elliemarie847]

Heyyy Lmao my hair is thick with 3 c’s😂

[@youngblasian9778]

@@elliemarie847 your hairs definitely not 3c if that's you in your profile picture you hair is 2b 2c

[@savylynneingle]

@@youngblasian9778 she didn’t say her hair texture was 3c she said it was thick as in “thiccc” so you can calm down please I think the comment was interpreted wrong

[@aranelelena4215]

Just don’t do them super tight at the roots and make sure the hair you’re braiding can hold the weight of the extensions. Watch for redness in the scalp or broken hair at the roots. That will help tell you if they are too tight or if there is too much weight.

[@tanyadubey2272]

Do you have to add extensions? (On straight hair)

[@CarrieJo0801]

You don't but the braids might be thin.

[@tanyadubey2272]

Carrie_Jo oh ok thanks and also should i use a rubber band at the end

[@h4temichelle]

No you don’t have to put a rubber band because the hair will be feathered or have a tapered affect so you can braid it all the way down without a rubber band ( sry if I’m late lol😂)

[@wardekamati2943]

This is super awesome I love it

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thank you 😊

[@rinan4058]

i have textured hair, super fine and not afro bur not caucasian. in between...what is the best edge control for me? im trying to do my own braids

[@CarrieJo0801]

I saw a video that used JAM and shine, so thats what I picked. Any edge control that has a tackyness to it once applied should be good.

[@Anonyme67]

Thanks. I am going to box braid my white babysitter hair 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@nelli7160]

do i have to put extensions on if i braid caucasian hair?

[@CarrieJo0801]

You don't but the braids might be thin.

[@thesupermom1975]

Viking women rocked some very cool braids. Would love to see the braid extensions, but do it in a viking style. Pirate style? Ooooo.... blue & green braids in an alien 👽 style like 5th element opera chick. Hair is such an interesting medium for art. And you, ma'am, are an artist! 😉 👍

[@aranelelena4215]

Actually it is more of a Hollywood thing to have the larger braids on Viking women. They needed tight smaller braids during battle that stated out of the way. They tended to have cornrows or box braids or even dreads. Granted that’s not what they would have called them.

[@naomiroyals8679]

I'm worried that if I get this, I'll get a braid stuck and yank it out, how strong does it hold? Also is it safe for swimming?

[@aliciaplayz6686]

U can wet it and if u get it done proparly it will stay for a long time like for 2-3 months

[@nicolek450]

Beautiful 💜💜💜

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thank you 😊

[@heatherchambley6230]

Sorry for this question but How long does it take so box braid? I’m white and 14 years old and I want to get my hair done with box braids one day but before I do I want to know how long it’s gonna take!

[@mckennadevore8692]

Heather Chambley depending on how good the person is maybe like an hour or more that I’ve seen, it’s not the most fun thing in the world but it’s worth it, I want to get it done also

[@heavenwalsh-tongue490]

It takes 4-6 hours on straight hair. Xx

[@iso4658]

Heather Chambley well I am black and get this done all the time, it could take the most 3 or 4 hours depending on the stylist

[@CarrieJo0801]

It took me about 6 hours to do her hair but I’m not a very good braided. It would be much quicker if a professional is doing it.

[@makenziechilcott7440]

Carrie_Jo girl shut up ur braiding is popping, don’t undermine ya self

[@AriellesChannel]

Thank you!!

[@courtneywilliams9530]

Love love ❤️

[@aubrievernon7078]

I wish you could do my hair!

[@CarrieJo0801]

Practice and patience and Im sure you'd do great 😊

[@tashawndahall707]

Great Job ! I Love It ♥️

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thank you 😊

[@xXBarbDwireXx]

Where did you get all the supplies?

[@CarrieJo0801]

From a beauty supply store

[@benpate3118]

Thank you so much(:

[@ashlynnowen3899]

I know this is an old video but I recently got box braids and a lot of people said my hair would fall out then I noticed my scalp had irritation so I oil on my scalp a few days later I got painful red bumps around my hair line and through out my head what do you think is causing it and what do you think I could do to keep it from happening

[@leahkangethe8532]

I think maybe its because the braids were too tight . Next time try ask her to loosen them! Or maybe u just have a very sensitive scalp

[@ashlynnowen3899]

@@leahkangethe8532 I found out it was an allergic reaction to the fake hair

[@ashlynnowen3899]

@Lyric Ervin bc was an allergic reaction to the synthetic hair

[@ashlynnowen3899]

@@chebet1411 well yes this is a video one box braids on Caucasian hair only difference is I have textured hair unlike the client in the video

[@elizalaguera]

@Lyric Ervin it’s not about the skin color it’s the hair type :)

[@gargouille47]

How do you wash your straight hair braids?

[@CarrieJo0801]

She didnt wash hers but if she wanted to I would just suggest tying the ends so they dont unravel

[@gargouille47]

@@CarrieJo0801 Thanks a lot, great video by the way 🥰

[@blackmermaid1]

Beautiful

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thank you 😊

[@christinelavalle8397]

I want my hair like this and its scary because ppl are going to say your not black and if I wants braids a will get them :)

[@IAmAdrienneMichelle]

That is so sad that you even have to feel this way. It’s your hair..if you want braids you should get them and ignore the negativity ❤️

[@Prettypisces3558]

It’s cultural appropriation regardless. If it’s obvious to you that you aren’t supposed to wear them because you know it’s offensive just don’t get them. It’s not for your hair and blk women still get tons of bs for wearing our own natural hair and hairstyles. Go do something that is meant for your race and hair type.

[@stellablu333]

Go get your braids girlll 🔥🔥🔥

[@Prettypisces3558]

@@stellablu333 don’t encourage ignorance

[@stellablu333]

@@Prettypisces3558 you can have your opinion and thinking whatever you like about white girls and box braids. What you can't do is tell them what to do or not to do.

[@ayrinnelattin4911]

I want to do this so badly but don’t know where to get affordable extensions. Can you cut hair off a wig and use them as extensions? LOL

[@mollyraymont3222]

It's synthetic hair , a good brand is xpressions . Only about 5 pounds a pack

[@CarrieJo0801]

They sale it at any beauty supply store

[@Vro473]

I’m a 13 yo whiteboy and I’m told I’m trying to be black wearing braids and I’m like no 1 it keeps the hair out of my face 2 when I’m outside doing stuff my hair is really thick so it retains the heat 3 it exposes my scalp to outside so that my head won’t be as hot 4 I don’t have to constantly scrub my scalp and make it raw to make sure I washed my hair well 5 last time I went to the barber they messed me up bad so I don’t get my hair cut anymore really unless it’s for something simple like a shape up 6 it gives me more confidence cause I think I look good with them 7 it’s funny to listen to white ladys lecture me on cultural appropriation 😂😂😂 and 8 it helps me stand out more and gives me a feel of how that person thinks based on if they treat me like a thug or a regular human

[@heaven8362]

omfg your so prettyyy

[@CarrieJo0801]

Thank you😊

[@esrabasaran4566]

It is great❤️ i just wanted to ask you a question... I am a white woman and I do love black people and their culture. I have also box braids but i was so not sure if i should have them. Because i was afraid if black women would be mad at me... Because i read some blogs where they say that black women hate when white women get box braid... What is your opinion? Best regards and love❤️

[@soulfuze]

Man I bought some just now and I don’t know if I’ll get hate for it

[@Trinidadianlove]

Just do it, lovely ❤️

[@Quailbbu]

I'm a black girl and I say you can wear it. People just want something to cry about because they hate white people

[@aranelelena4215]

Every culture has worn rows of small braids or dreads in their hair. Please don’t buy in to this cultural appropriation propaganda. Don’t let anyone tell you not to wear your hair the way you want to wear it. White womenswear box braids for the same reason as any other race. It’s a protective, easy hairstyle.

[@oliviadorman6215]

how long doesn’t normal braids like that take on straight hair?

[@CarrieJo0801]

These took me like 6 hours but that’s because I’m an amateur. A professional could knock it out much quicker

[@andrewlaas7876]

your intro has a big Belle Delphine vibe

[@CarrieJo0801]

I hope she’s awesome 😊💜

[@mollyswinehart1802]

is it weird that i’m caucasian and have an afro?

[@CarrieJo0801]

Not at all 💜

[@elliemarie847]

Molly Swinehart no girl wear your hair proud❤️

[@andromedastar4900]

Do you actually have an afro though...or just frizzy/curly Caucasian hair? Because there is such a thing as curly Caucasian texture hair...it's a common trait.

[@mollyswinehart1802]

andromedastar i have a whole afro😂

[@chantalashley8277]

Cool, maybe you might have a little African American in your background, possibly. You never know, my baby looks just like you but she's mixed and no one can tell

[@juhsuhcahfritz5276]

THanks for making this video i've gotten box braids done before and now have ddreadlocks. Then I got slammed with people in comments saying white people shouldnt wear traditionally black hairstyles as its cultuye appropriation and o get that. A black person hair was shamed and ridiculed for so long in history that it's a sense of pride to be proud of your heritage and hair. Buttttt. If white people cant imitate black hair styles, by that same logic, black people shouldnt imitate white hair styles by wearing wigs that look like caucasian hair..y'know? When you put it that way, it sounds a little silly. And also, Vikings were first documented to have dreads. Theres no ONE hair style that should be restricted to one race.

[@inutumubitaolafson3170]

How much did you charge your client for this ?

[@CarrieJo0801]

I charged $80

[@kishlakstan]

Bro listen- Box braids aren’t just for black ppl let me explain. Yes they did originate in Africa but it’s also been shown to originate in parts of Europe as well. For example I’m Egyptian and dreadlocks and braids also originated there. Yes we did have mostly curly/wavy hair but some of us like myself have mostly straight hair. As you can see in the video the girl is white and she doesn’t have to go so far and do so much to braid it. All it is is simply applying some product and braiding. In my opinion if your hair can do it naturally then do whatever tf u want it doesn’t matter what people think. If you have hair then pretty much any type will braid. It’s a very beautiful style and it doesn’t BELONG to anybody specifically.

[@idk70563]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Jay-nh8vy]

You look like you are learning I braid better than what you doing

[@sasharie7483]

Thats going to rip out her hair

[@La_philosophie_du_grand]

But we stan😬😤😥

[@CarrieJo0801]

Her hair was fine actually 🤷🏽‍♀️ thanks for watching 😊

[@pau6957]

Sasharie no it doesn’t I’m Cuban but I have that silk texture I’ve gotten my hair done before and it’s perfectly fine🥰

[@JanieleSantosFilhadoRei]

😔

[@CarrieJo0801]

Why the sadness?

[@thatonetomboy4282]

Yeah why so sad

[@kandradusich7455]

Yeah what's the problem?

[@ashido6725]

Welp her hair is going to be damaged

[@CarrieJo0801]

Her hair was fine actually 🤷🏽‍♀️ thanks for watching 😊