How To Dip Braids - Beginner Friendly Tips

[@ScenicNsanity]

I wish ppl would have thought of this when I was a kid. Mu grandma always used a lighter. The smell of burning fake hair still haunts me...

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Lol IKR? I like this method much better. For some styles though, burning the ends still comes in handy

[@Lanibani12]

Like poetic justice

[@adejokeadebiyi4135]

I use the both Use a lighter then later dip it inside hot water

[@janew1087]

Yes i feel you!!!

[@shonaeasley2751]

Kamryn Quinn ikr lol

[@multifandomz8221]

My braids look ratchet rn and I have the exact same cup sis lol I'm doing this tomorrow morning .. great video

[@cuddlebunny1270]

Thank you so much for this was pretty fed up With the braids i had done a few days ago because they werent sealed correctly. But doing this at home really worked 😊☺

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for your feedback!

[@CynthiaHinton-s4q]

How long you boil the water

[@kennedyjai5970]

Girllll you just saved my hair.. I was dipping it into bigger sections and it started to curl.. I fixed it tho thanksss‼️

[@Pyrrhich0s]

Thank you for making this video!! I got my (26F) hair done for the first time a week ago, and my ends weren’t sealed correctly. I was starting to wonder why they didn’t look good, but then I came across your video! My husband helped me seal them and I put some hair oil in the water too. Now they look good as new!! Thank you so much again for your help.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Glad I could help! 🥰

[@VividRose]

It definitely helped. I was like why my ends crinkled 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ used your method and now they look amazing! Thanks for the video ❤️❤️

[@ssimp211]

I've heard not to go too high up depending on how long the natural hair is so it won't boil your hair

[@jayshawilliams8944]

Noone braids all the way down anymore it really makes a huge difference and keeps the braids from unraveling. Ty for this video hope you ate well.

[@jore_mibu]

I just did my own box braids I'm glad I found your videos now my ends don't look crinkled mess ..straight ends.....

[@BrasiaSimone]

Its works!! And with thick braids thank you

[@ax6191]

i can never seal my braids properly because i have long hair and it stops about 4/5ths down the braid

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Oh yeah, that sucks. Long hair struggles. I feel you! I'd either make my braids longer or be very careful to just dip the pieces that do extend past my hair.

[@MrsKatHargrove]

Thanks for sharing this helped so much with the dipping process

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

you're welcome. My pleasure!

[@Puc704]

How many minutes did u boil the water

[@firstbloodwarrior3868]

Great sounding voice, super professional... thnx!

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Thanks for listening 😄

[@janew1087]

I tried This method and it worked girl!!!! I love it so much.... This my first time doing this and having this style!!! You are great!!😍😍😍😍

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

You're so welcome! Yay! I'm so glad it worked out for you!

[@dearicacaesar5008]

awesome tutorial..very detailed unlike others

[@samyahtaylor5029]

Does the type of hair affect how the ends may turn out ?

[@marishajohnston8710]

Ladies, Good video, very informative. Ladies, do any of you do this with the pre-stretched hair?

[@gabriellan2512]

Yes definitely

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

YES I def still do this. Pre-stretched or not, we always end up stretching the hair before installing anyway.

[@annaimartin2532]

What is the name of the product of the oil you spray? (I couldn’t make it out in the video) Also, what is the purpose of the spray? TIA.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Thank you. It's called SPROIL and it's a spray oil I use to add nutrients to the hair/scalp. It's not the highest quality of oils honestly, but it has a soothing affect my clients like so I continue using it at least once at the end to calm their scalps before they leave. Smells great too.

[@annaimartin2532]

It's Me Miss Ruby - Thank you! I’m always looking to improve my skills to manage my daughter hair. Thanks for posting the video & reply!!

[@Hope4Real_]

Just came across this video and it was very helpful along others ... now I do have a question because I’m going to braid my hair myself for the very first time do I dip it in water first then cut the fly aways or do I cut them off first then dip ?

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Definitely dip them first and be very light handed when trimming the flyaways

[@londonl9995]

Can I do this a day or two after I get my braids done?

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Yup. As long as your braids are tightly finished at the bottom and aren’t unraveling. It’s best to do it right away though

[@tonyafisher731]

I currently have braids but my natural hair isn’t too much shorter. I’ve always been scared because I’ve heard you’re not supposed to put your hair in the hot water because it will damage it. How do you accomplish this without damaging your natural hair?

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Honestly, I'd def recommend you always get your braids longer than your natural hair for this reason. In the case it's not much longer, I just dip the ends that pass the natural hair. It's better than nothing but as you said, it's def not good for your hair to dip it in boiling hot water. If I know I'm dealing with really long hair like that, I always used a generous amount of product to seal the hair down as much as possible while braiding.

[@rochelle1199]

I'm doing this as soon as I get home

[@markbrowning6250]

Should you be trying to hold a boiling pot of hot water while dipping braids? My daughter seems to think is what the Pros do.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

No

[@kgittens21]

What type of hair should I buy?

[@ot7tookss]

Did you not knot the ends? im curious because ive seen alot of people do it and i want to know if this works without knotting the ends!

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Nope. Just braided

[@lisas.7411]

Do you have to do something special to unravel the braids or do they just come out easily with no problem?

[@unapologeticallyme8513]

Omg thank you for doing this video I always wondered what the fuck they were doing at the end!♡

[@conway24k65]

Does this only work with extensions?

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Yes

[@kenfany1]

Does this works for natural hair?

[@capt.ultainium727]

She said no, she answered it previously on someone else’s comment

[@idonthaveaname1300]

Can u do this on natural hair

[@cassie58t5]

I have a question what if your only doing braids going back. Should you use the same process, but happens to the top of the head. Thanks you explain that very well.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Hi. Can you explain what you mean a little more please?

[@cassie58t5]

@@ItsMeMissRuby I'm going to braid my hair. I have a pack of hair, should I wet the hair before I braid it.

[@austejazeleniute3846]

Can i do this with natural hair?

[@Rom_818]

Can crinkled ends be fixed if I dip the braids again?

[@Najma_0012]

Can you use this on natural hair?

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Jima Ahmed no

[@tawanalm]

I have two braids and they are stiff. Can I do this to make them more flemsy instead of STIFF

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Yes!!

[@karrot-top6199]

What’s the name of the oil you use towards the end ?

[@andreabreton8571]

Ok soo when i 1st learnes braiding methods years ago top braiders would advise me to never wet your braids using jam amd spritz combination leaves them so sleek and nice to the tips im scared to dip im water

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Hmmm I've never heard that but it makes sense as an effective approach. Dipping ends is old school and I learned to braid over 15 years ago so 🤷🏽‍♀️ lol do what works for you

[@shayndelthompson9610]

What if your natural hair is long wouldnt the hot water damage your hair

[@miasmanic4396]

i wanna know

[@blackflower8241]

How do you lock the knots

[@sanchezjl219]

Can you dip natural hair to hold the braids or only synthetic? I'm about to do a Latino man's hair that's long on the top and faded on the sides and I don't know how to hold the braids in place if I'm going to have to use rubber bands or something

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Only synthetic

[@allegracb]

Great video.

[@Aka-Pearl-ow9zx]

Great and detail video !

[@beautybynatjuju]

LOVE IT !!!

[@f.g.2207]

Your ends are very straight. Different from a lot of other stylist I've seen. I like that. Do you not do the slip knot on the ends? Just wondering.

[@asiaartsandmore]

Thank you so much

[@mellejayneir838]

I do just the same thing but what frustrates me is that the hair gets so straight in days with that braids rubbing against each other is gets frizzy and I can't stand it.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Yea you have to re-dip it from time to time depending on how frequently it gets messed up

[@asiaartsandmore]

This was so helpful!!!

[@collettb-hr9tp]

Which hair is the best to buy for the hot water method guys

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

I personally prefer EZ braid (Spetra)

[@pc6461]

It’s definitely easier doing it to someone else or have a partner to help. Doing it by yourself is trickier.

[@midnightdreams519]

I just did that, the process I mean. My braids are unraveling. I am using aricfical hair. Am I using the wrong type of hair?

[@victoriabrown5429]

I had the same issue. I used an ombre that was not kanekalon (which I think was the issue.) I ended up having to micro knot all of them. But I've heard that 100% Kanekalon hair always seals in hot water.

[@sugamehoney]

Victoria Brown I am having the same problem, the packs of hair said 100% kanenkolon, however when I dipped repeatedly it got worse. I tried to blow dry with a comb attachment and straighten the braids. I don’t think I got good hair. Now I’m stuck with ratty ends😔😡

[@ladyt4062]

Great advice!

[@mireillesimon3860]

I need my hair fix to I am living in Boston

[@drewhardy4925]

I just discovered this myself now. I'm an asian guy so when I got my singles done they were so stiff. Now I feel like chief!

[@plgrace]

my braids are falling out after 3 weeks. Is that normal? I think they were too loose or something

[@nanaaopare]

yh your braids are too loose. I don't think it's normal as I can keep my braids for like 3 months with all braids still on my head

[@TumiLebona]

How high is that client?

[@mwin2020]

thank you!!♥️

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Np ;-)

[@michelecasey3305]

What’s the purpose of doing this? So that the ends don’t unravel? Learning how to add feed in braids to my daughter’s corn rows.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

YUP. And to slick down the flyways because hot temperatures allow this type of hair to be manipulated/tamed.

[@RecklessInspirer]

looks like a protein shake cup thanks for the vid!

[@janew1087]

It is a protein cup!!!! I have one too.. Stay healthy sis!!

[@alexis7lopez7]

Can you do this after you wash them

[@Puc704]

How many minutes should I boil the water for

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Just til it first begins to bubble. It takes a different amount of time depending on the amount of water you use so, just pay attention to when it starts bubbling then shut it off. ;-)

[@morethanahumanbody3339]

how do you soften the top of the hair? i put towel with hot water on top but the top part is still way stiffer than the bottom.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

That’s the best method I’ve come across. I’ve had clients tell me that they go and take a really hot steamy shower and gently massage their scalp and that helps as well. Otherwise, it just takes time. A few days usually. You may have to take some pain meds in between if it is too much but it will definitely loosen in a few days

[@lifewithemitawilliams9811]

I use mousse

[@kalinageorgieva1758]

Does sb know whether this works with yarn braids?

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

IDK I've never done yarn braids but I doubt it... hmm..... if you try it lmk k

[@emmastone7145]

i’m new to all of this, and i’m curious to know what the purpose of this is? i’ve seen people do then when they first get braids & im not sure if i’m supposed to do it as well when i first get braids.

[@mks-one]

After braiding, the hair will unravel if it's not dipped in hot water. The hot water will stop the hair from unraveling, but the hair should not be soaked in the hot water because strands may melt/disfigure. I did that the first time I braided my own hair lol

[@emmastone7145]

@@mks-one hahaha thank you! so how long should you dip them for??

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

the fiber the hair is made out of essentially "melts" with heat. That's why women used to burn the ends of their braids because the direct fire would melt the hair without burning it to ashes, allowing for it to somewhat mold together, cool, and remain stuck. Dipping the hair gently melts it so that the braid stays together, but retains a natural finish vs the burnt ends finish we used to do. Make sense? You only need to leave the hair in the hot water for a few seconds each dip.

[@magicswedin]

how about with short hair

[@valvicious]

Thx boo 🤍

[@l20234]

How do I get my ends of my braids to stop sticking together and feeing like Velcro ?

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Lexy Thomas add some oil to the water or after you dip them

[@Naptural_RN]

What if you real hair in the braids get touched by the boiling hot water. My real hair comes down pretty far.

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

NapturalAI The goal is to dip the ends of the synthetic hair so that it stays together, and if possible, go up a little higher in order to also help lay flyaway hairs that make the braids look frizzy. However, it would be counterproductive to go up as high as your natural hair comes down because that would cause the braids to be frizzy. So to answer the question, if your real hair gets touched by the boiling water it would make matters worse so definitely try and avoid that. 🤗

[@megancarter8653]

🙄

[@raineyleblanc8198]

Can this method be used to care for a micro braid wig, as well? Thanks!

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Thanks for asking. Hmm honestly I'm not 100% sure but it seems it would be. As long as the hair used on the wig can withstand heat.

[@sarakolednik4659]

what does this help with? you dont need elastics after?

[@nanaaopare]

the heat of the hot water seals the braids and you don't need elastic bands as the hair should be sealed enough.

[@yoliswanoxolo3847]

This video is nice

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Thank you

[@asiaxtamia]

So this prevents stiffness?

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

YUP

[@asiaxtamia]

Music And Beauty TV Great!

[@mulamad9502]

Well I be damnnnnned sis this really really really really really really works 😅 I had my braids in for 6 days now and it was my first time and I was real shook to even touch them I been sleeping with them in tights and can I say that definitely helps to and so they do now look tired and I’ve decided to wear them just one more day iffffff I could fix them up some with this hot water trick I been hearing about if not I was taking them out today and oh my word I should of done this days ago! Your method totally works so I gotta hit you up and just say thanks and let the people out here who thinkin about it but unsure how to do it to follow you and they can’t go wrong, results are totally unreal x

[@kelasiamclean4727]

Did you burn the ends or just dip them ?

[@Snoopymoney4]

No cap, thank you for this vid Lmaooo

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Lol np 😉

[@farzanaazam291]

Doesn't hot water burn Ur hair?

[@xo7922]

Farzana Azam no not with that kind of hair e.g xpression. As long as it doesn’t touch ur scalp or whatever then it’s fine

[@jasamkojajesam6108]

@@xo7922 She meant natural hair, not fake one

[@xo7922]

L B. sis idek what we were talking about the comment was made a whole 11 months ago you are a bit late 🤣🥴

[@tvision6954]

My ends are crinkly 😫😫😫😫 idk what I did

[@tyeshab2010]

Not sure but I think that happens when the water is too hot but when that happens for me I run through it with my flat iron (hot but not too hot) and it straightens back out like new

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

Did you do small sections at a time? That happens, for me, when the water is either not hot enough, when I put too many braids in at once, or when I don't pull and squeeze dry at the same time. The heat allows you to manipulate the hair so while it's still hot you need to stretch it out as much as necessary to ensure it dries straight. Lastly, it could be the brand of hair you are using too.

[@yolandanapo8311]

How long will stay that "seal" from ur braids?

[@Iamjayla_]

How do you get lint off box braids?

[@jordyncooke9146]

THE JAY u have to dip them in boiling water with oil if u burnt ur ends

[@nanipena9872]

I know that my friend she will burn the ends just so it could come out nice but isn’t that dangerous to burn you’re ends?

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

All of this can be dangerous so just proceed with caution.

[@sugamehoney]

Great video! Thank you☺️

[@ayobamichiemeke717]

How hot is the water meant to. If u dip the ends of the hair in hot water, and it comes put looking burnt, does it mean that the hair is fake or the water is too hot.

[@chocolatebae3727]

Can you seal it from a pan?

[@Huimangi]

someone teach this to my mom cause she knots the ends and cuts straight accross smh

[@nikkimillionspring3667]

Very very helpful, thank you.

[@keyuni3802]

I like my ends crinkle

[@missbrownskin0]

My Senegalese braids are butt length. I’m going back to get them cut today to bra strap length (as initially requested) as they feel too heavy for me. If the hairdresser cuts it to this length, will she have to knot each end again or is dipping it in hot water enough. I’d really appreciate expert advice as some of the braids have already started to unravel and I only got it done two days ago. Thank you

[@seci07]

KiKi A she will have to knot each one again because if she cuts them depending on how far down she stretched the hair they will come down dipping in hot water only seals the ends of the stretched hair you want be able to cut up and just seal the braid I hope this helps

[@fairylaw7847]

Don’t your braids come loose sometimes with hot water set? It’s been about 10 hours since I got my braids done and I’m so scared my braids will come loose I tied the ends with rubber bands. I think I prefer burning the ends...

[@shy-lynbutler7355]

Fairy Law I always get my braids dip and they never come loose with the hot water set.

[@wesleyseunghyun6240]

Shy-Lyn Nneka Hey, my friend wants me to do braids with synthetic hair on him. He is white, will this sealing technic work on him? He already got long hair tho.

[@shy-lynbutler7355]

Wesley Seung Hyun yes it should work!

[@SkunkMom]

I need to do this I didn't realize you could do this with synthetic so thank you for answering that because I was curious myself too lol

[@tawandaaquino2005]

Can box braids be feathered after being installed ??? 😢

[@chardonnay.]

No it might make uneven strands 😱😖

[@drinkbleachandeattidepods6408]

I be trying to get my hair braided cause i can braid my own hair like i can never get my hair done....cause it cost to much like there 3dollar pack of braids and its a jumbo pack so like what!

[@nochillciera]

God bless lmao ❤️

[@nanipena9872]

I like her ends tho

[@Enlifted]

She looks similar to my mum

[@ops1261]

What can I do if I packed my hair while still wet and the ends are not pretty?

[@africab4310]

My hairdresser uses a jug

[@ItsMeMissRuby]

I feel it

[@livelife6446]

What hair is this

[@ceolag1]

That is still dangerous with no handle

[@KatWilliams1019]

First lol

[@ariellemarie389]

Trina B. Literally no one cares

[@nessa91105]

i swear that’s lizzo lmao

[@queenlulu5477]

You talk too much

[@franklincountiesfinest9338]

Braids are so ugly