How to Do Yarn Braids: Box Braiding with Yarn

Check out my insta / frokyo to see photos of complete looks featuring this hairstyle.
Here I show you how to do the style everyone always wants to know about: yarn braids! This is technique for creating box braids using yarn in place of hair extensions. The only real prior knowledge you need is how to create a basic, three strand braid.
People often tell me they struggle with braiding their own hair. I always do my box braids completely by myself and have been doing so since high school, so here are some tips I've picked up along the way!

[@PPPixie620]

I personally prefer the woollen braids myself, because i find synthetic hair is very heavy on my head and kinda restricting. Yarn is also way cheaper where I live (New Zealand) due to shipping costs, as well as the variety of colors that yarn offers! Loved this video!

[@PPPixie620]

I also find cutting the yarn ahead of time is quicker than cutting them while I'm braiding

[@msjennable]

Wool thread matts and bonds with our hair... Should never be used.

[@miyahjackson6773]

you have such a calm voice, i love it

[@tanayiahall8836]

Seeing the style in pictures, I never would have guessed it was done with yarn; I always braid with synthetic hair so I assumed that’s what it was. Creative and cute style :D

[@madisaa9889]

I did yarn braids 3 years ago and i lovedddd Them . Also all the people WHO asked what Hair i used were shoked when i told Them it was yarn . Now i'm planing to braid Them again . And i cant wait . 🤭☺️

[@grandmaraps]

Forgo the comb and use a spiky pet brush, like the ones for brushing a cat. It works much better.

[@positiveferret]

This video helped me a lot. I can't wait to make my first braid!

[@sanjayparakkel4474]

The dog in the side is so cute!

[@sethchristeverlastinggodki3819]

This is the coolest thing I have ever seen. You’re a legend

[@demoniclala4958]

You can curl it or straighten the yarn with a flatiron to and i like the colors on you 💯💯

[@brandiedawson4104]

This was the next thing I was about to search for, thank you sis

[@reneedooma]

I actually love the tip of pre twisted out hair for sectioning!!! And I'm gonna try out wet vs dry installation.

[@Crazii3Compl3xLuV3]

thank you for the tutorial!!! can't wait to try this!!!

[@frokyo]

Let me know how it goes💖

[@RussellsWench]

I love everything about your style!

[@Prejippie]

This is a really cool style. Thanks for the inspo! :)

[@justea4U]

And it's cheaper, love love love the hair ❤❤❤

[@RainbowFro85]

Lovely result and great tutorial

[@yolandaquiroz1428]

End result is Amazing! Your video is Much appreciated!

[@TayDragonis]

You are just so adorable! Also, your look is incredible, fantastic tutorial!

[@keepingupwithmyshenanigans7590]

I actually like the idea !!! And you’re so pretty 🤩 🇹🇹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Tatsjane]

Super cute vid thanks 🙏🏻 can’t wait to try this technique 🤩

[@glitterworld3886]

Thanks for the tutorial,you did it very good,cant wait to try it.looks lit🔥

[@victoriagreyh1463]

Hi, hello. I'm Victoria. I am now doing wigs with both yarn and synthetic hair. this is good because I couldn't find someone doing this with yarn before I came across you tonight... so thanks for the video and thumbs up.

[@curcur2829]

So this is crazy. I followed you on insta bc I loved you aesthetic and etc. and then I ran across your KZbin channel! This made me so happy idk why lolll but any who love how your hair turned out 💓

[@jennifer__e]

omg i follow u on insta im so glad i found this tutorial i looooove ur braids smmmmmm

[@geekfreak7724]

I have watch 15 videos on how to do your own braids and your was the only one that made sense! Your braids are gorgeous and the video was excellent 👍

[@frokyo]

Thank you, I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@Layla___channel24]

Very informative! I'm doing mine soon.

[@Kay0.3]

You have beautiful eyes! Holy cow! You're very pretty. :) thx for the easy tutorial

[@Ihaveanearring]

Very cool ! I'm going to try this

[@czgnzlz]

Looks amazing

[@sonderexpeditions]

Imagine being this pretty ❤

[@gabzz72]

I love! I have relaxed hair and find synthetic hair hard to grip, i will try this

[@rojannedelacruz1707]

I really like curly hair 😍

[@nrdylatinqueen_Arts]

Great Video, I learned a lot. Thank You!

[@concernedcitizen9223]

Great tutorial and what a gorgeous hairstyle! I'm sitting here staring at my mound of black hair like UGH it looks so boring now

[@yvonnebahlangene8639]

This is super cute...

[@sabb885able]

You’re gorgeous young queen

[@victoriangem]

Awesome, Ty!

[@NondeM]

You have such stunning eyes! Mesmerising.

[@vanessad2873]

Tuto starts at 10:50

[@shamekiahinton2696]

I really like watching your video

[@Itsestar_blog]

VERY PRODUCTIVE, HOW MANY STRANDS DID U USE?

[@oritharpaz7770]

❤❤❤

[@aquamom14]

Really cute is it heavy

[@brittanyesquivel3984]

So you wrap it around a few times first? I couldn't get it started properly

[@AuntBeeDoesLife]

I love it! I got the black light variegated yarn forget the name but its redhart. Anyway I love it! I am going to do the rest with different shades of purple just need to go to the store and get yarn :) However this color is actually growing on me and I may just do it on the top the underside I will do the purples. I will post my finished product and tag you in it if you don't mind? (instagram)

[@1LiveInUrWalls.]

Would this still work with different sized braida and different hair textures because im quite and have that "sleek like" hair and would love these braids, but im unsure ifnit will work of not

[@asiacollege12]

I used rubber band method

[@lisasmith5979]

How do you keep them in. Like do they fall out?

[@miss4330]

❤❤I can't braid my own hair :( love love love yarn braids ❤❤

[@terribeaulieu2982]

Also what length of hair can be used for these. Mine is about shoulder length

[@sonte.theFoodie]

How many strands of yarn did you use? Btw, it came out really cute ❤

[@frokyo]

Thank you, I don’t remember how many I used for these braids but in general I use 5-6 strands per braid

[@tiffanyrose6947]

So, I have straight soft hair. How do I stop it from sticking out all over the place at the end of the hair?

[@t1naba1ley]

🥳🏆❣️

[@Jordan-yv3gl]

How long does it last without the front of the head getting fizzy and messy looking

[@mwana1114]

Did you like the brand?

[@sariahlace5944]

You are absolutely gorgeous. 🙏🙏🙏❤️🥰😻❤️❤️👍👍👍

[@justea4U]

What are you doing in Japan?

[@morecakeplease995]

You are a very beautiful young lady. Thanks for this video.

[@eternosadkins]

you are very gorgeous! ❤️

[@urmomsprozac]

Ur so beautiful!!

[@terribeaulieu2982]

How long these last

[@electrabanfi1138]

do you wash em?? or you just keep them a couple days and ten cut them off and wash you hair? i wanted to try this but i don't know if it's safe to wash

[@frokyo]

You can wash them! They take a while to dry though

[@huntingtonparkway]

Wait. Did she say how many pieces of yarn she used on one braid?

[@carwynsmum]

The repurposing at the end was the highlight 😅😅

[@laurenarnold813]

I've wanted to have colorful hair for awhile, but I'm not allowed to dye it, I might use the yarn technique for an accent braid or something, can someone tell me if that's wrong?

[@corvidcreationsshop]

It's not wrong; it's your hair, do what you want with it

[@zoeford5544]

J's your super cute

[@msjennable]

Just brush it

[@Chemical-s-iz-toxic]

You did good only that you need a lil work on parting ….good job

[@alicehardy8040]

Brush would be faster Awsome video

[@lorrainedaniels6357]

💜💛💚💙❤❤💙💚💛💜❤💙💚💛💜❤💙💚💛💜❤❤💙💚💛💜👍👍👍👊👊👊beautifull sweetheart really nice

[@kyramonday9141]

I don’t mean to be rude at all asking this so anyone can answer my question honestly! Can anyone wear this hairstyle or is there a cultural significance linked to black people? Similar to how dreads are commonly associated with the black community and it is a huge debate on if white people can wear dreads!

[@rojannedelacruz1707]

Is it okay for the asians like us to try those box braids/african braids? P.s. i really wanna try those🥺🥺 its cute tho🥰

[@hanifahbm9749]

No it’s not okay xx

[@maupow3739]

Yes its okay, so long as you are not being disrespectful. You can look into the history of it, and find out how people would braid their hair. For example, in certain African countries in the past, it was used for identifying different people by their age or status within a community. Just be respectful and research more about this hairstyle and how it would be with your hair type.

[@Layla___channel24]

Go ahead! Braiding is really awesome and it's good when others want to do it.

[@prettypinkprince]

No it's not okay

[@cinnamonstar808]

OMG! 0:18 she looks so basic here.