How i did my Small knotless braids NO GEL ! At home detailed video

[@janelfields2284]

Your teaching method is great. Don’t be concerned about your vocabulary, there’s nothing wrong with it. People appreciate you just the way you are. Read your comments.❤

[@The.EbonyJay]

You are so right ! Thank you 😊

[@BB-rv2lc]

Many braiders need to watch this. Most braiders I’ve used get mad when I tell them I don’t want the product used and they will say “they have to” crazy because back in the day I was getting my hair braided without all that product.

[@WonderfulCoastalBeach-tm8go]

Back in the day we was using jam

[@millzdeals]

​@@WonderfulCoastalBeach-tm8gous these new braiding gels worse than Jam? Or is it the same ?

[@just_apotato]

@@millzdealsit provides the same purpose, just a different texture.

[@nezzylearns]

Using she's butter instead of gel, genius. Because the gel makes my hair so itchy 😂 thank you. You did so good

[@katherineknight5899]

Omg i thought it was jst me it makes my hair soo itchy lol

[@quelquun2018]

Girl💯💯💯 i have low porosity hair, gel makes its drier and causes itching

[@ramzay876]

Because the gel shouldn’t touch the scalp.

[@Ms.MSKM.]

Yes in the 90’s we used grease & in the early 2000’s it was hair lotion. This jam/gel thing is new. You look fresh from the braids shop too, you did all of that boop!

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you so much

[@growingwiththegriffeysgrif9150]

I love the fact you used shea butter only! Can we say soft neat healthy hair! With no residue.

[@The.EbonyJay]

Literally and taking it out didn’t leave my hair in clumps

[@TheLoveweaver]

You gave me the cheerleading and tips I needed to tackle braiding my own hair! Gurl, the parting almost took me out, but that was my only task day 1. I broke it up into sections and tackled a section everyday until I finished them this morning. It took me an entire week but I did it for the very first time! Knotless, waist-length braids and the first time doing extensions! Thank you Ebony! This video was so VERY helpful! 😊

[@The.EbonyJay]

Omg i would love to see !!! Send pics to my ig the.ebonyjay 😊😊😊

[@recolerichiethedj]

Oh lord, here we go 😔 3 day process begins NOW. But I do save money. You did great AGAIN 🎉

[@The.EbonyJay]

You got this !!!

[@starrlight9063]

Thank you for the Shea butter tip. And letting me realize I'm not patience that's why the back of my head look like a hot wheel track 😂

[@OhJodii]

😂😂😂 hot wheel track took me out 😭

[@simplycleva]

I was looking for a knotless tutorial that doesn't use gel. Your braids came out so cute.

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you 🫶🏽

[@ShanteLux]

Me too I feel like gel makes my hair too greasy and harder to grip I like the no gel look looks cleaner to me

[@alishab4123]

Best tutorial so far because it shows how this won’t be easy! You not speeding up the parting set realistic expectations and now I am ready to do my own. This helps a lot as an aspiring gym rat cause I need these braids and this will save me money. Thank you!

[@The.EbonyJay]

Period! You got this

[@arethabenson513]

It takes determination and patience to do braids yourself 16:51

[@The.EbonyJay]

Yes thank you for the time stamps

[@Enylevee]

thank you so much for sharing this video. i've got 4c hair and i can tell that my scalp is sensitive and my hair is fragile so braiding with gel causes it to break and my edges to fall off and some hair stylists think it's so out of this world for a customer to request braids with no gel. they are hair professionals hence they should know how to braid with gel and no gel.

[@The.EbonyJay]

Yea definitely recommend getting smaller braids with no gel . That should be easier for them

[@Steph_Maud]

This is the best DIY knotless braids i have seen. Gurl you did a good job!!!!!!!!!

[@The.EbonyJay]

Really !!! Thank you girl 😭🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@bey_velvet3792]

I’ve been doing my own box braids for almost two years now, but I’ve always done them really small (about 190-220 on my head😅) because I know the bigger the braids, the more noticeable your parts and each individual braid is. I usually start smedium, but then it all falls apart when I go towards the front of my head and I just have a huge urge to make them small. Yours are so neat and I’m definitely gonna use this parting technique for when I do my own next month😩.

[@tys_interluud3]

This just motivated me to do small on myself, THANK YOU 😭! I do my hair my self and just don’t ever feel like taking 3 days to do my hair

[@The.EbonyJay]

I completely understand lol it’s worth it

[@Patienceopisi]

Motivation video…😊

[@ATIYA5]

You’re so right about the patience thing bc even tho I have 2 mirrors I just be like f it lol & leave it crooked

[@kemorah]

I'm only 15 and I want to be a cosmetologist I've been watching lots of videos on the best ways to do my own hair and I think this one is the best one, I think I'm finally confident enough to try again I've done braids on myself plenty of times but i always end up using to much gel and not enough braiding hair and they come out uneven and chunky this video really helped a lot and i want to say thank you.!

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you so much for watching that really warms my heart. And thank you for sharing that with me because it’s comments like this that keep me making more videos. 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@jordand.6032]

This is a great video! I never know how to part the back right so there's not an awkward gap. Jealous of that 3 way mirror, lol

[@mauritiunvanrooyen130]

Been almost two years since going all natural and doing my own hair as well as starting to braid my own hair so thank you for sharing ❤

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

Girl yes, I really dont like the braiding gel because it holds so much lint at the base of the braids, especially around the perimeter. I would rather use a little oil or shea butter like you did. In mid May through early June I wore crochet braids. I didnt use any braiding gel on the base braids and my hair was nice an pliable upon the take down. I wore the style for 5 weeks and I couldve gone another 3 weeks but I was tired of the style. Bravo for repping the non braiding gel crew!!!

[@nickie7nicole7]

Definitely gonna try this with my Autumn braids and crochets.

[@tammyfehse7274]

I sincerely appreciate your time and effort to make this video. i've learned a ton from you!! and by the way.. You are amazing doing your own braids!!

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank u ! Thank you for watching

[@jonespink]

U did a good job!!! I always do my own hair and I do smedium. But I want small!! So seeing this encourages me to do small!! Lol

[@wandacoleman3064]

She have beautiful hair of her own.

[@nitajordan387]

Bomb!! ❤ I just moved to Houston and I definitely want to book with you soon!! I love your work!

[@The.EbonyJay]

🤞🏽🙌🏽🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you 😊

[@asiam9033]

I had a hard time doing feedins on myself it just felt so awkward. Watching your video gives me the confidence to try again and I definitely need to invest in that 3 way mirror.

[@lauriemsdiva]

You did that Sis!👏🏾 I love your hair!❤ I really appreciate the way you showed the close ups of you feeding in the hair! I planning to do my hair. I bought the hair already and l have the shea butter. I am just waiting for my 3 way mirror from Amazon. I am going to be using your video for reference! I hope my hair comes out as bomb as yours did!🤗 Thanks for sharing!❤

[@The.EbonyJay]

Omgggg make sure to send me pics !!! To my ig the.ebonyjay I’d love to seee

[@Peacewithn]

So bomb, I’m about to do mines tomorrow, thank you for sharing ❤

[@Magixcrafts]

When I tell you you’re amazing! Only video I came across to show me how to add the hair to the braid thank you

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you 😊. I try my best with the angles

[@incognitondc]

Sis killed tf outta these! 🔥

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you girl 😊

[@BAPrincess]

omg finally someone who doesn't slap on pounds of gel❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mauritiunvanrooyen130]

Talent indeed doing all That sectioning yourself ❤

[@shaywhite8506]

🔥🔥🔥 these came out sooo bomb. Nice and neat

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thanks 😊

[@OliviaRos3]

The 3 way mirror really does help! Ive struggled to find places to put it tho. Dont nobody wanna be standing up the entire time😫😂🤦🏽‍♀️ where do have yours hanging at?

[@The.EbonyJay]

It’s hanging on a full length mirror . One of those cheap ones

[@OliviaRos3]

​@@The.EbonyJay okay cool I have 2 of those thanks boo!!❤ imma try that Shea butter method out too!!

[@The.EbonyJay]

Yes ma’am

[@Jazminfields]

Try to prepare one day and than sit down for the braiding the next

[@Patienceopisi]

😊

[@kishashaw5100]

Definitely did your thing with that parting! 🔥🔥

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you

[@samanthajones3049]

my old braider never used gel. it isnt needed.

[@OnlyOneHope]

Ikr, we never used gel growing up on our braids.

[@AYEEITSSDAZZ]

Used that grease tho

[@gladisd145]

And what about using edges control for braiding? Is it nesscery?😮 Will it help with ovoiding frizzing early??

[@gladisd145]

Avoiding**

[@livvtheprettiest]

It’s optional everyone is different

[@chrisstewie]

They came out so pretty! And i know your natural hair loving that shea butter. Def going to try using shea butter or something similar for ny next set ☺️☺️

[@xoarikee]

this is what i doo it keeps my hair super moisturized and smoothed ou

[@TheGracefulHustle]

Try Murray’s pomade just a little on the ends gets all ur flyaways tucked

[@christinec5937]

Parting defo needs patience, I hate doing it but happy when my hair looks good when im done

[@Raynieday6969]

You did your thing sis!

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you

[@lornaharvey8983]

Absolutely gorgeous braids

[@cintaminbunny]

I will try this not only because it's cheaper than the most recommended gels but also because it likely won't flake up.

[@The.EbonyJay]

& it didn’t at all !!

[@selenasmith7943]

These look so neat and small like I wish I done mine. I had started just blow-dry my hair and decided on thicker parts😂

[@Simply_Deanna_]

I've been looking for an alternative to use for raids instead of gels. I'm going to try this❤

[@troyjones7208]

Got that Rapunzel hair. But the braids do look beautiful love it 👌❤

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you so much 😊

[@troyjones7208]

@@The.EbonyJay No problem😉

[@Indybindy]

yessss so talented 🔥

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thanks boo

[@todaywithtahzae]

Ayyyyyyyeeeee that tony gaskins in the background!!! It’s reallllly realll!

[@The.EbonyJay]

Yes it is lol

[@Imjustilli]

Best tutorial ever❤

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you 😊

[@angelaboone2840]

You did that, great job!😮

[@Alexandrita2212]

Que bellas, espero tener esa paciencia 😢 quiero hacérmelas así

[@latoyabartley5998]

I had this idea 😮 glad u did it too ❤❤❤❤

[@ldougoux357]

You done did that Ma!.

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you 😊

[@musicaldancedreamer]

I still have to get used to the mirror. But it is mad helpful

[@The.EbonyJay]

Ok good 😊

[@SW33TSPARKL3]

You did great 🩷

[@shawnyabrown8111]

You did a great job!!! I am trying to learn how to add hair..

[@diamondsparkle9967]

I wanna learn how to braid so bad...uugghh

[@MISSFLUFFY242]

I love this so much, it would be nice if I can do this without gel but the way my 4 c thick hair set up 😢😢😢

[@Aries-gu5bo]

I’m going to try and do my own hair tomorrow

[@dechale]

Will not using gel work for french curl braids as well? I'm planning on doing my own hair in a few days and I absolutely hate gel, I have not one good experience with it😂

[@arethabenson513]

The mirror is very convenient 1:52

[@The.EbonyJay]

I’m telling you !

[@KJMariee]

Okayyy fye braids sis!!! 🫶🏾🔥Also, I peeped you listening to wise words from Uncle Tony Gaskins

[@The.EbonyJay]

Yes love mr Tony lol 😂

[@morgen7255]

Hello beautiful braids , by the way should all Feed in braids be the same size?

[@christiancatalyst]

Love your content ✨️ 💕

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you Christian 💕😊

[@tekelamarie3171]

Yeassss just motivated me to do my own braids thank you

[@The.EbonyJay]

No problem

[@cocoathebarbiedoll]

Hey! How many packs of hair did you use?

[@Pinkbluntz6]

2 but 3 incase !

[@FaithThomas-z4d]

Faith Thomas ❤❤❤

[@cheliseacooke6135]

How many packs of braid u use😊

[@EllisSkyypage]

Reason why I’m here is because when I take my braids out I notice my hair would come out in clumps with white residue from the root part of the braid. And I’m about healthy hair but also wanting to wear cute styles cause I big chopped and have twa and get bored sometimes. But again im about the health of my hair and every since I big chopped I’ve been noticing what works and what doesn’t for my hair. So I’ve been wondering about never using hair gel because I notice it’s been taking my hair out in clumps and I’ve had the thought of is it the braid itself or the gel that takes out your hair?

[@The.EbonyJay]

So ultimately, your hair will shed all the hair that it didn’t shed while it was in braids, but I will say if you do have residue of products at the route while you’re taking down your hair, it can create breakage, especially if the gel hardens. So with that, I found it better to use something more of like a butter, a Shea, butter or grease like they used to do back in the day. Now using Shea, butter or grease may not work for larger parts, but I definitely recommend it for a small braids. Also, if you do decide to use gel and can’t stay away from it, you can always wash your braids before taking them down . Another tip as far as the residue that gets built up at the root of the hair you can buy the stuff it’s called pre-poo African pride has a really good one. It has aloe in it and it will break up any type of product gel hairspray. Anything that’s in your hair before even starting off the wash so you have to detangler your hair once your braids are down, but you do have to break up that product built up at the roof before even starting to wash your hair.

[@valedah76]

Thank you for this much needed tutorial on how to do small knotless, and how much hair to feed in. I only have one question, how many packs did you use??? please

[@The.EbonyJay]

2 and a half really

[@manuelaaa9215]

​@@The.EbonyJay 2 bundles of 1 packs or 2 packs of 3 bundles pls❤?

[@latorianiccole1317]

they look good, and long , might take me a week but i wanna try

[@Patienceopisi]

I wish I could try too.. but ☺️🥰

[@je.mulannnn]

I don't use gel to get neat braids. It's not healthy on my hair and just causes itchiness after day 2. Hair grease and a hair lotion is it! My braids last for 6-8wks and look good to me.

[@adoringyourhair]

Thanks. So helpful ❤

[@QuashaJackson-go2ml]

SCALP 😂❤❤❤ you did that

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thanks babe

[@brittanymorris3060]

I can’t do knotless on my own head for the life of me so I do the other braids and anytime I have more than one day off I don’t braid all in one day unless I have to. My only thing is I get very impatient when I’m parting my own hair 😩😩😩

[@victoriaflowers35]

I got the three way mirror but haven't used it yet

[@heyitsbecca11]

You snapped 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you 😊

[@DivaDivine88]

1:00 Shout outs to Brotha Tony G 😘!

[@beatsbymelody]

1:00 yess dthats me right now😅😂 alreadyyy

[@atinukeakinyemi3546]

I tried braid my hair by myself , but I can't see the back of my hair . What is your opinion to improve,. To my make my hair by myself. Thanks .

[@The.EbonyJay]

Definitely purchase a 3 way mirror & practice like I’m using in the video

[@estherlartebea2935]

You did a great job

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you 😊

[@Pyt.ree_]

About how many braids did you have ?

[@biancamajanja3516]

love me some Tony Gaskins

[@Khaliyah_Muhammad]

I’ve tried this years ago and it came out so ugly but you make me wanna try it again lol😅

[@The.EbonyJay]

Yes try it again it’s a new year

[@carmela5ba]

Everyone love the way I part my back braid it took practice

[@una2000]

What hair type are you Sis?.. Your real hair looks beautiful ❤

[@classytrashy8141]

Doing mines 2 you are not alone

[@lovelyAngelGuide5349]

Where u gt that mirror I’m tired use a mirror I have to hold

[@The.EbonyJay]

Should be in the description box

[@lourdesrodriguez0601]

How do you tie them up to sleep so they don’t get to frizzy

[@The.EbonyJay]

www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8L83DGu/

[@sydbey947]

I ran outta gel!! Thank you! Y did I have to go to KZbin for dis tho 😂😂😂

[@vxixcxkxy6822]

How many packs of hair do you need for those braids?

[@The.EbonyJay]

Maybe 2 or 3

[@niyavernice]

I love Tony!!! 👏🏾🔥

[@The.EbonyJay]

Same 🫶🏽

[@sophiaantwi6672]

Pls where did you get the mirror.

[@The.EbonyJay]

Description box 📦

[@sylviamurray9249]

Your braids are pretty

[@The.EbonyJay]

Thank you 😊

[@jackiecamacho9764]

U did a good job

[@Grace-zy9qx]

3 way mirror 👏🏾

[@rayvonsp2002]

I wish you were in Charlotte lol … you do mine and I do yours

[@The.EbonyJay]

What’s your hair page?

[@maleahgayden5604]

I’m sitting here like she favor my cousin ebony 😂😂 then look down and your name is ebony 😂😂😂

[@arethabenson513]

Niceeeeee Small Knotless Braids 1:52

[@lilygraybaird]

thank you for this! my hair always felt sticky and flaky whenever i used gel, but im going to try it with no gel and some shea butter this time!

[@elupemano8758]

I cut my babyhairs this one time!! That was a huge mistake... Now i just braid all my hair in and whatevr baby hairs naturally are there I use....Those cut babyhairs had me looking homeless when they werent sleek

[@The.EbonyJay]

Lol 😂 awww man