Dutch Side Braid + Thick Hair Braiding Tip - Natural Hair | Protective Style

[@Janae2brian]

I love this style. My teenager is natural and she loves different braid styles. This is our go too style.

[@msnnbc]

This is such a gorgeous style. I forgot how thick your hair was before you dyed it and got the layers cut into it. Wow.

[@nichellesmom]

I just did this on my daughter's hair. She loves it! Very cute and very simple style for my 6 yr old diva!

[@Iamsonotmyhair]

Whew! I had to give you a thumbs up just for catching all that hair!

[@AaliyahSaahir]

She always makes this look sooo easy!

[@Apiratesheart88]

I wear my hair like this all the time its easy cute frames the face and protective!

[@brybaby141]

Separating the hair into three sections was such a great idea, I can't believe I have never thought of doing that. Loved this video!

[@AFRICANEXPORT]

This style is super cute

[@MyNaturalRealityTV]

Really cute! And that was smart the way you separated the three sections for the big side braid!

[@graydogg24]

Wow what a great method to braiding your hair! This will be a life saver when braiding my daughters waist length curly hair! The Braid was more simple than it looked. I will be trying it on myself and my daughter, thanks!!

[@nitatiti2604]

Alright Katniss! I absolutely love the style and adore your precise step by step tutorial of how to accomplish this. Much love and blessings to you and your family!

[@uncagedlearning]

Katniss? O_o

[@uncagedlearning]

***** Ohhh, I see! :)

[@nicolej3883]

I loved how your hair looked after you detangled it. And the end style was beautiful! I can never braid that neatly.

[@leahb7204]

"United Nationnnnn!" Haha!! I had to rewind it like 3 times to figure out what you were saying! Lol, love it Whit!!

[@MsKwan09]

I caught it right away and couldn't help but chuckle lol Whitney is hilarious.

[@kerrik.4282]

Thank you for actually taking the time to show others how to Dutch braid!! I appreciate that and I will try it on my hair this winter!

[@genevievefaustin3901]

Love the thickness n fullest of your natural hair

[@mochali8095]

I love this simple protective style. Now I can stop heat styling my hair and do this simple braid so I can increase moisture retention in my natural hair. I can also start working out again without my hair reverting. Thanks for sharing.

[@IntentionalObserver]

Totally love that you said next video! I use the longer hairstyles on my daughters longer textured hair so this will be a fun one! Might be able to try this on my shoulder length hair as well.

[@Cheyannesorelle]

I love this! But it makes me so upset because as a little girl my hair was longer than this.. I just had to go and straighten it making it all break off.. Totally took it for granted :( but its grown so so fast so I can't wait to try this! :)

[@Shortcake39553]

Wow, I've been braiding my two daughters hair as they transition and have the hardest time not having to borrow hair from the sections as i get closer to the ends, i never thought of doing it this way, but I am sure your creativity resulted from the many hours you spend practicing. Once again, Thank You, as i do not have the time and patience required to figure out these methods, but once you explain them, it clicks like - DUUH, of course!

[@mildredwright9021]

Wow I love the way you braid your hair. I love the type of hair you have. I love how long your hair is. If only I had stayed natural, I wonder how my hair would look today. You know If I hadn't bleached my hair, while it was in it's natural state. I'm glad you're sticking it out, I'm very proud of you Naptural85. :)

[@luvchocolatemusiq]

omg that tip about separating the hair before braiding by twisting just saved my ends cause I was tearing them up last week! Thanks for the vid! Your are awesome like always :).

[@VaniaDiasss]

Maravilhoso o penteado!!!

[@lordyz-jirehtataw9622]

I don't get how one human being has that much hair.. It's so beautiful

[@dets_cass]

I suck at braiding but I'm going to try this. I'm all about protective hairstyles I can wear for days!

[@nstiNctiVnatur]

People with that much hair don't know what to do with it but you do some of the most beautiful styles. I'd have to add hair to get this style to look like something on me!

[@Vicky-qu6oz]

You are so great with how you style your hair. It looks wonderful and achievable. This is very inspiring as you show what can be done with such thick hair (which is totally gorgeous). I hope I can learn to be as skilful with my daughter's hair. Your videos are also beautifully put together and easy to watch. Thank you.

[@LoveVASky]

I've always had issues doing my own French braid, but your description and video finally helped me get it down! YAY! I can finally do some styles besides flat twists!

[@1dalencia]

I like your ribbons. I actually made my own out of an old silk scarf I wasn't using because I couldn't find any at the store...lol. I think im going to try this out. So easy and convenient, and non damaging. :)

[@britneyar2014]

~This video was refreshing with the natural light and Fall leaves outside~ Your filming, editing, and hair tutorial were on point ---

[@TheNuyorker]

The wild hair portion is genius!!

[@stasiai.6090]

This is a cute hairstyle! I can't wait until my hair gets as long as yours. I've been natural for a little over a year. It has been a struggle learning how to take care of my hair and trying to figure out what works and what does not work with my hair type, but I'm enjoying the experience. Thanks for taking the time to upload these videos. I'm learning so much from you! (My sisters are also natural chicas & they referred me to you when I started my natural hair journey, lol).

[@tiffani-777]

You tamed the beast! I coulddn't believe how you managed to get all that hair to look sooo simple and tamed haha!

[@RocQuelyn]

I adore it. I have been trying to do a "Goddess" braid this is very similar and I thank you for showing me how to "Dutch braid"! yayyy!!

[@allyalleybooboo]

This is dope!! Thanks for the hairspiration!! I've always wanted to try this but didn't know how to the braid, without it looking sloppy. You made it look so easy and non intimidating to pull off! Thanks a lot!! ☺ I love your hair by the way! 😀

[@stephaniejohnson3261]

WOW you are good! I don't have that much hair but I would have never known what to do if I did.

[@twinsmomkc]

I love the 3 section braid idea.

[@buzzer270]

I love it when you smile and wave at the end of your videos because you're soo pretty when you do it. :)

[@Charli1621-tc3]

We just got a trader Joes in Austin and I have tested and approved the Tea Tree conditioner .. Thank you so much for the tip

[@lauraasseauguste]

So I've been doing dutch braids the entire time lol. Love it!!

[@sweetpotatoebb]

Your whisper of "United Nation" got me, haha keep up the great hair tutorials Whitney!

[@cuzumblessed1]

so cute, I also like it braided at the front with the puff

[@SincerelyKimmy]

Love your dutch style braid : ) I need to go back and watch some of your older videos! I got really lazy with my hair lately and you can tell. It's still growing but needs some TLC : ) Your videos were one of my hair life lines when I first BC'd. Back to the basics for me : )

[@lifecuriosity]

The two braids you were explaining - the first way -where I'm from we call a French braid, the one you completed is a cornroll. I didnt know they were called anything else... I learn something new everyday :-). Cute style.

[@valerie5575]

Glad u said something about the differences btwn the braids, u r extremely creative.

[@moxyoonyx2713]

I LOVE IT! Thanks so much! It's perfect for windswept autumnal days.

[@upancominwifey20]

Watching your hair grown from the beginning of your journey to this video...is Amazing. :) Bella!

[@Fearlessovercomer]

I love that it's simple and still looks cute can't wait for my hair to get long so i can rock that

[@umbercinders]

This is gorgeous

[@nettaw6257]

you have long healthy natural hair. thanks for sharing

[@mydina1614]

I love love love your channel. I'm going through your older videos (the shorter hair ones) right now to get even more pumped about my BIG CHOP coming up. C'mon DEC. 29, 2013!!! Again, love your channel. You're such an inspiration. Thank you for all you do ^_^

[@BeautywithinSherry]

I used to braid my hair like that for school as a child. This technique of braiding was taught to me by my West Indian grandmother.

[@uncagedlearning]

Way too cute! I've actually done this on my hair once because it's long enough now, but it didn't come out as neat as yours did. Love it!

[@MegaSmileyface97]

great video and your hair is soooo beautiful!

[@sendaiscoloursable]

Luv that style and it looks great on you. My hair is nowhere near the volume of yours but think I can still pull it off...wish me luck.

[@TeaSeaKay]

Cute! I probably would've braided the other side around also before I joined the two.

[@Louisalouu]

Such a cute hairstyle. I'll definitely try this out sometime soon.

[@tns3011]

Its beautiful!! Looks like a fish scale. LUV IT!!!!

[@bassladywarren5154]

cute style. im going to try this

[@lydia58k]

My jar definitely needs a refill! I've been saying I was going to make some more all week but it still hasn't happened!

[@LionessOGN]

I'm going to try this style on my locs. It's so cute.

[@ladifasola]

Do u ever use a comb to style your hair. I see your always using your fingers to separate strands and twist them and style. Is it wrong to comb your hair because i always experience a lot of shedding when i comb and brush it before braiding.

[@jamaicankinks]

not using combs or brushes reduces breakage, which equals to more length.

[@LunaMysteriax]

It's not wrong to use a comb, especially if you are careful, but it is definitely not necessary. Like jamicankinks said, you experience less breakage and retain more length and fullness without a comb. I have not used a comb or boar brush in almost 2 years and it has been the best thing i've done for my hair.

[@potterylady1]

She did use one to part her hair. But it's not wrong to use combs. It's just that parting hair that has curls in it can be a pain in the :). So the fingers work so much better. You don't want to break all you hair out so use your fingers hun! :) Hope this helps.

[@ohemgeethatisjokes]

starrsvm its so true, I have started finger combing and I get less breakage, better results and my curl pattern actually in tact. The comb definitely messes up my pattern sometimes. Even if its a denman - it may alter my pattern too. FINGER COMBING IS GREAT! but yeah, parting hair without one -especially if you want a clean part - its best to try a comb for that. Unless you have long stiletto type nails. :)

[@Ebonysome]

I love this style!!!! I'm going to try this for thanksgiving. Thanks for the video.

[@cristapatterson7607]

Finally, a braided hairstyle I can do!!!!

[@bspycee1]

I'm going to try this on my daughters hair. Cute!

[@ShavonesDesigns]

YES, I do love it! Have you tried pinning the braid up in a bun?

[@ronniefea2899]

So pretty! God bless you with all that hair. I'm struggling with BSL & my hair is 10x thinner than yours :).

[@trakeya51]

lol at the UN song!! good gracious u have a lot of hair...and felipe in the costume ur laugh is priceless!!!

[@AudraAJames]

What a pretty style! I'm definitely trying this. My hair is thick like yours, so the tips for keeping it neat are perfect. I love your videos. You make this look easy, you are entertaining, and are very personable. Great job! I am a subscriber and I'm spending way too much time going through your videos instead of working LOL. :)

[@DrAGW]

I've always referred to those braids as African cornrows. Nice video.

[@luvlilocs34]

Soooo much lovely hair!

[@chocolatecutie2009]

That was a really cool way to do that thanks ! I normally braid my hair after rinsed out conditioner under running water , although with this method I should be able to do it dry :)

[@Rosannasfriend]

who literally let out a LOUD GASP when they saw that Whitney uploaded a new HAIR VIDEO!!! YAY!!!!

[@mzstep2723]

Definitely my thanksgiving style!

[@marlita00]

I am always amazed at just how much (density) hair you have. Do you shed much hair? Have you made a video as of recent about your shedding amount. I know you touched on it after pregnancy.

[@tj5898]

I love how thick and long your hair is

[@kak70d98]

You are my hair inspiration. Thanks for all of your videos.

[@pine2apple]

Perfect! Just what I needed. It would be super helpful if you could do multiple protective styles! I keep doing the same hairstyle but it gets boring/annoying after a week of it but my hair is starting to break in this crazy wind! Help!

[@naphtaliaruth599]

I love this hack. I always have trouble braiding my hair because it is so thick!

[@monkeychild27]

Definitely doing this today for my birthday!

[@bnpixie1990]

Gonna have to try tying elastics on the end because while I am white my hair is very thick and likes to poof out at the bottom. so when I go to braid the ends it's difficult, gets messy and I miss strands.

[@AngelKivia]

i love how youtuber's are saying fall is here and i just expirianced a snow storm. #canadaaprobs

[@SparklesRMNA13]

Are you in calgary?

[@coolazzchick1]

HA DON'T FRET, that cold azz air will be hitting Ohio in the next couple days...

[@Carpathianpixie]

I know how you feel

[@VellaBella4]

I know the feeling. I'm in Buffalo

[@asiaincursive]

lol!

[@AngelicaF95]

I absolutely love that look on you ! I am going to try it !

[@jaichanellie]

"United Nations" Lololol Whitney I can't!!!!! Was waiting on this tutorial and loved it

[@minni323]

Love this hairstyle

[@-shayh8571]

thats a normal braid in London I think well were I live it is and I want my hair to grow badly and ive been doing this style during my holiday ive just adjusted it a bit because my hairs a lot shorter than yours but my hair has definatly grown your videos eally inspire me thank you soo much for youtube and you!! : )

[@danielldorsainvil2323]

How did you adjust it for shorter hair?

[@-shayh8571]

For eg. I didnt add the two braids at the end and I did two braids going down

[@-shayh8571]

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[@danielldorsainvil2323]

ohh thank you :)

[@CreeFinley]

OMG! You have a whole lot of hair. I know this but is looks massive in this video. Just wow.

[@celestetoves]

I will try it this weekend. Thanks for being so creative.

[@xoxoPrettyMelaninxoxo]

Beautiful!!! I am sooooo gonna try to try this when I stretch out my hair....only problem is I can't french braid to save my life. LOL!

[@Salimia100]

ur hair grew so much!! its so gorg!!!!

[@EvieE1002]

I love it! Going to try it on my daughter.

[@Mara-sw2ky]

So weird how you posted this! This is my go to style and I get a lot of compliments and it looks so much like yours!

[@CurativeMarchie]

Your hair looks soooo good like that!!

[@2006NaturalBeauty]

Do you have an update hair regime as far as washing or cowashing your hair.

[@Kamirarenee]

OMG hair envy!! All the hair in front of your ear is equivalent to all the hair on my head! lol. Love this style. :)

[@dejabrown528]

I noticed that the hair tie that you use to hold your ponytail seems to be homemade of some sorts, do you make you own hair ties? If so could you just briefly explain how? Thank you!

[@leshahine]

Wow!! Gurllll!!! That's a lot of hair! Thanks for sharing tips on how to control it to some degree. :-) Nice Dutch braid by the way.

[@DivineDIVA360]

Yay! I been waiting on that Frankenstein Shea Butter Mix recipe you spoke of Whitney :) can't wait on the next video

[@Sam-vr3ss]

does hair become harder to look after in the winter? if so, what is your winter regimen; if u haven't made a video about that already?

[@frostyk1371]

Hey Naptural do you think you could try this style with fake hair for length and thickness?

[@gabriellecooper7517]

I'm always watching your blogs I forget about your other channels but super cute! I need to get a little more length before I attempt to do it but super cute!!