STOP PAYING $800 for braids!! HOW TO: DIY Boho Knotless Braids for Beginners!

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PARTING: @4:00
BRAIDING: @5:20
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ADDING CURLS: @10:00
CLEANING IT UP: @15:30
FINAL RESULT: @17:20
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[@jasminemonnee]

I looked at a girls booking site and she was charging $1300 for boho Knotless braids and the deposit was half of that 😭😭 I’m glad i know how to braid my hair . It’s crazy but you did your thing I can’t wait to do mines now

[@LexsaMarie]

1300????? oh my gosh absolutely not

[@tangiechapman6219]

I wish I knew how to do hair

[@candidaalex2007]

With that amount buy a ticket to Africa have your hair braided and a holiday experience. For braids that will not last more than 4 weeks, is crazy!

[@jasminemonnee]

@@candidaalex2007 lmao exactly! I’m glad I can do my own hair regardless if it takes me two days , I don’t try to tell Stylist how much they should charge because I do my own hair but 1300 + is a lot for braids that literally rent money for some but hey if they hit the money by all means

[@mermaid30019]

Yes I seen the same with one stylist. Was the stylist in Atl? 😂😂

[@chermontamoore3665]

People are crazy af paying that much for braids...I learned how to braid my hair through youtube videos and it was the best thing I have ever did. Just finished my hair last night and it was only $45. And that included hair, hair rack, a few hair products and that was it.

[@AngeliqueW0212]

I was a licensed Cosmetologist and I would never put a potential client through what everyone is going thru now. GREAT JOB HUN!!!

[@tracysmith7747]

Been braiding my own hair for years now bc of the crazy prices.

[@LexsaMarie]

Exactly!!!!! Best skill to have as a woman!

[@AuntieKno]

🙌🏾 Same and you got to protect your head from other people energy . like greed, envy, or frustration

[@AuntieKno]

@@LexsaMariefactual

[@LS-fs6ym]

Same!!

[@blueviolets2106]

My braider is $285-$325. I can do that because I feel like it aligns with inflation + her skill because some of these girls are actually terrible at doing hair so to have someone that’s neat, clean, & consistent is somewhat rare.

[@LexsaMarie]

Yessss

[@TIFFANYBUTTERFLY]

My stylist is between $185 and $200 for any box braids. I don’t mind that price because my hair is thick and natural and it’s long. I tip good too because she’s good at what she does and has good customer service.

[@Shay-33]

I just learned how to do cornrows on my hair and that’s just the beginning!!! Can’t wait to really get into it , being self sufficient is something to brag aboutttt🔥

[@LexsaMarie]

Yessss learn them skills girl!

[@myhair_issafoodie9191]

How did u learn!? I'm 32 n I'm struggling 😅 help!

[@honeylamour1]

How did you learn ? I need all the help, tips, advice I can use

[@frydafourn]

I’m 30 and I started doing my own hair since I was 16 because I remember wanting long braid and my mom refuse now I’m the whole family hairstylist 😂 even my little brother got his hair cut from me since he was 14y now he’s 27

[@msdree123]

As a stylist and braids as well…I could never charge a client that much! The most I’ve every charged was 400 and that was ankle length.

[@tiffanysabrina525]

and thats still too much, 400??

[@astoldbyzo544]

@@tiffanysabrina525that is not enough. Have you braided ankle length braids?!

[@deesaahir4958]

For ankle braids? 400$ Girl, where YOU located?! To me that's a great price!

[@queenari7600]

No ma’am! 400 to the bottom of the butt. To the ankles 600 because one thing about it carpal tunnel is no joke.

[@astoldbyzo544]

@@queenari7600 like they want people to be slaving over a hairstyle for chump change. The stylist who did ankle length braids owes it to herself and her health to charge more for that style because ankle length is CRAZYYYY

[@ericamcclain1203]

I’m glad someone said it!! I’ve been talking about this a lot lately. They playing games with these prices and policies and are going to price themselves out of a job

[@avalentine730]

The hate in some of these comments because some are choosing not to pay these crazy prices! Some of us can afford it and still refuse to pay it...mostly because of the scammer type deposits and 1 sided rules. You did a good job sis!

[@ShawnPlusOne]

I’m self taught but later on to refine my skills and learn more I went to KZbin hair school 😂 and I can braid weave sew in crochet in cornrow do individuals etc etc I don’t need those overcharging so called non liscensed braiders giving me attitude or drama they are rude and most don’t even call you back I don’t mind up to $300 depending on length but that’s it. You did that you’re braids look amazing. ❤🙌🏾

[@motivated2010]

I did my crochet braids for the 1st time for my birthday for I was getting the run around from braider and it came out really cute (thanks to KZbin) so that was $125.00 I kept in my wallet. Ladies we got to STOP giving away our hard-earned money ($200.00 is my limit but only for certain events). Your hair looks pretty and thanks for sharing-blessings!!!!

[@Nic2Blk]

$600? $1300? Hell naw!! Folks don't really know how to braid well or fast if they're charging that much. I just got box braids for $200 and that included hair. It took 6 hours one person on my head and my natural hair is almost bra length. That avgs $33/hour. They're clearly not doing enough business each week and trying to get over on folks.

[@Simply_Deanna_726]

Yes, we girls who can do it ourselves are lucky because these braiders are tripping. I would love to have a shop do it for me, but not at what they are charging 🙅🏽‍♀️ I'm glad watching videos like yours helped me learn❤

[@mymytheprettiest]

*blessed 😩✨

[@jasmineweaver6240]

It looks very nice! I love being able to take breaks so I do crochet my own hair. I am nervous about making ugly parts or uneven braids. I’m gonna take a chance. You motivated me!

[@LexsaMarie]

Yes I know itll turn out bomb!

[@FranBenjamin-yg7qt]

Omg! I was surprised to know how much girls pay for hair, custom wigs etc but $800+ for braids! When I use to get micro braids about 20+ years ago I enjoyed getting in/out. But hated that those type of shops pulled, twisted etc your hair as it your were never going to wear it again. Anyway, please crochet your own hair. When I can't get my sister, I find a young girl who charges 80%+ less. I come prewashed and pre-parted with my braid, crochet, etc hair ready.

[@kaysportz]

Lawd story of my life… the realest 5 min rant I have ever listened to!!!

[@cocobrowny]

I started braiding my hair when prices started to increase to over £60. Back then I thought £70 was too much, and people are now charging over £1000?? Dafuqqq?? The only thing I can’t do is my own weave, but seeing as I don’t wear weaves it’s not a problem!! Ladies out there, teach yourselves - start with big fat braids that take less than 5 hours. If you can master those, you can do ANYTHING! ❤❤

[@F8REVER]

Almost lost my mind when I went to check out a new shop and $500 for braids, not wanting to do it myself smh. Love your video and hair turned out gorgeous! Don’t sleep on those essential brown girl skills y’all ♥️

[@teebrown1514]

First of all, you did a fabulous job, you're already stunning, and you hair looks great! The positive encouragement, seeing the process and the final result, priceless! I love it! Thank you so much for this video.

[@pas4466]

You are so right, I started doing it myself because these prices… and they are always booked too?! Idk, you look amazing thank you for sharing!

[@sheneviabostick-kitchen632]

I understand your frustration, I wish I could do my own as well. You did a GREAT job!!!! ❤️

[@soyicasweet99]

I always braid my own hair too and i was a hairstylist. Right now I’m rocking butt length skinny micros that i did with the outre braid hair. I’m about to turn them into boho braids soon by crocheting small pieces of human hair through it

[@slampkin4531]

Yes, it's absolutely gorgeous. I've been doing my hair for over 10+ years since I was a teenager. Best decision ever.

[@samanthajones3049]

Sis - this is why I am here!!!!!!!!!!! I can no longer afford braids. And that - is ridiculous......

[@soldierofgod1106]

Yikes ! $800 for braids ? ! 😳😳 thats why I went ahead and locked own my hair ! I learned by doing my sons locs. You did great on yours. Your braids were nice and neat! Go head sis ! 👏🏽❤

[@crystalchase6814]

Wow, 💙looking fabulous, girly I love this! So proud of you. I've been wanting braids for the summer, but the time for me to do my hair is a lot. I even started it by stretching the braiding hair and decided to stop, but your video has motivated me, so I'm back at it again; thank you. 💙

[@cocoalaux4495]

You did a great job. I recently did my own for the first time and I’m so proud of myself because it came out pretty good.

[@Thurlbred45]

She is bomb is the best edge control ever! Beautiful job done Sis😍

[@kellymccord6788]

This was so helpful! I really like the color wheel idea. I want to add color to my wardrobe.

[@TheKbear1877]

That part!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 thank you for the video!!!! Looks great!

[@luejuanawilliams6289]

Thank God I learned how to braid as a young teen, I am saving tons of money during these hot days.

[@prettybrown8231]

Girrrrrrrl I said the same dang thing. I said “Lemme get back to braiding, and do my own braids & my 21yr old daughters, so she dnt gotta pay these girls” And I ended up doin some distressed faux locs on me & some knotless braids on my daughter, like “we in this thang”🤣🙌🏽

[@emmanuellangwayi906]

The hair parting looks like a game changer for me. I'll definitely try try that

[@shermettebrown7222]

Y’all true statement practice makes perfect I KZbin every style I’m always getting compliments self taught

[@michellejohnson6608]

You are Glowing!!! I totally AGREE WHAT YOU SAID ABOUT ALL THESE STYLISTS❤

[@LexsaMarie]

Yesss ma’am and thank you!!!

[@Power_Verse_]

looks so good!

[@judysimmons975]

GIRL YOU DID A GREAT JOB ❤

[@brendatatum9716]

The Face Card Gworlll😍😍😍😍

[@fastingmywaytojenn3915]

Girlie, you did it!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@simsimma5010]

Great job. My bestie sent me your video, to further encourage me to do my boho braids on myself, instead of paying to get it done

[@javawatson1350]

Simply stunning ❤

[@mookie9499]

Nice And the volume is beautiful beautiful job.❤

[@KreativeHoliness]

You did that sis!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@CSpice24]

Beautifully done❤ you go girl

[@Tiffanystellar]

You did a great job! I’ll try that technique next time when parting 🔥

[@LexsaMarie]

Thank you so much!

[@YenChosen]

You did an excellent job sis...ty for sharing

[@sharra200909]

I learned to do my hair at an early age and I’m so thankful … I’ve only paid for braids maybe twice and that was micro braids … other wise I’ve done my own cuz these prices are outrageous

[@MsEbonyVee]

New to your channel and so glad I stumbled across! Love that you’re from the DMV too! $800 is insane! I’m soooo in the business of saving my coins and just recently did my own as well. Super smart move! Your braids came out beautifully!! Love it!❤💕

[@LexsaMarie]

Thanks for subbing!

[@Nakizz177]

Come on girl $200 & up is to damn much, I'm old school plus I've been doing my hair 4ever. Great job 🫶🏾

[@brandywilliams689]

That is one of the reason i learned how to do my own hair.

[@shaniomarimoodie7576]

Love love love this video.

[@elaineclabon663]

I love what you did so imma try:thanks for your tutorial

[@DaenNite]

YOU ABSOLUTELY DID THAT MA'AM!!!! cause i took ALL THE NOTES! ALL. OF. THE. NOTES! ✍

[@LexsaMarie]

Ahhh thank youu

[@tamd.5034]

Beautiful Job!

[@MelanieSmithakaMrsAmos]

You did a great job for your 1st time frfr. I'd love to see a style with crochet micro faux locs. ❤

[@tracygirllive]

Beautiful job Diy😊. I’m struggling doing my own hair because my own hair is long and I wanted a boho look with twist, and that was challenging. I could’ve used a another pair of hands but my husband wasn’t the one to get help from 😂. I guess practicing more on my hair makes perfect. I’ll keep trying but I refuse to pay those ghastly prices for someone else to do my hair. Thanks for your video, and I’ll keep trying.✌🏽

[@sgtroest]

Gorgeous!!!

[@Alexandriughhh]

So smart 😊 love this ❤

[@DaintyAbby]

I like that you know how to do your hair.. because with allllll the complaints people make.. if YOU were the one doing the hair, you would be charging that type of money too.

[@applecinnamon2112]

Girl it looks great and your so pretty. Happy Birthday 🎊

[@alwayswinning11]

You are soooooo pretty!! Love this video and your results 😊

[@LexsaMarie]

Thank you 🫣🥹

[@mingtoiisaac4623]

Beautiful!

[@MekoWilliamsTV]

You did a damn good job! Your hair style looks amazing.

[@lisaraye3057]

Awesome!!! And thank you!

[@politicaljunkie1967]

SO PRETTY !!!!!

[@MahHairChronicles]

You did a great job and kudos for showing others how to do it so they can save their money. Way back in the day, zillions were the "It" style. I paid about $300 total, HUMAN hair included. With inflation, that might be $500 now. And I would pay that....for ZILLIONS. The prices these stylists are charging for these relatively basic styles is ensuring I will never set foot in a salon again.

[@eclipsedeucy1144]

Independent and smart. I want to be like you when I grow up.❤

[@LexsaMarie]

Ahhh thank you!!! Trying to save that money!!

[@eclipsedeucy1144]

@@LexsaMarie Yes, you go girl. I wish you all the success you can get your hands on everyday.

[@canvil511]

Finally somebody out here talking about it...ITS JUST RIDICULOUS 🙅🏽‍♀️& ALSO the freaking handbook you gotta read before you book...thick hair extra $100...thin hair extra $100..short hair extra $100...need to be at least 5inch blow dryed straighten...I was thinking about taking a braiding class myself😢but you did awesome just like you got out of the chair...pay yourself sis those extra bands and buy ya self sumn nice😂

[@TD10523]

Love it ❤

[@brieshawynn5432]

I love these!

[@RB-sy1vp]

You go girl! So beautiful, FOR FREE!!!!! They are tripping, $800 what ???? And have the nerves to be rude.

[@exot230]

wow girl thank you will practice

[@nieshagrn]

Looks amazing 🤩

[@LexsaMarie]

Thank you!!!

[@anitraturner5748]

Omg….U did a great job..!!! & U Saved Hella coins….I Lo♥️ve it

[@asiavercetti]

This is the best tutorial I’ve seen❤ I plan on purchasing the hair but wanted to make sure it was the “beach curl” like you put in the description and not their “breezy wave” hair? Your hair had a wavier look and for some reason the beach curl photos online look like tight curls. Thanks boo❤❤

[@nanciprowell6874]

Man I do get tired of doing my own hair but it’s worth it! U feel sooo accomplished afterwards! Good job Friend!

[@LexsaMarie]

Thank you!! 😊

[@lucilledukes2275]

You did good,you look great

[@TheLoveweaver]

You a beautiful! You look gorgeous with short hair. Thanks for such a great tutorial. The braids look bomb!

[@LexsaMarie]

Ahhh thank you so much!! Imma try to grow it out as much as possible but this weather has me wanting to cut it again lol

[@concreterose3939]

Superb 👌🏾

[@Neciy29]

Thank you so very much! You are awesome ❤❤❤❤❤

[@quinmcmullen9437]

Thanks for this ❤! I am gonna buy everything you mentioned in this video 😊

[@LexsaMarie]

Awesome let me know how it turns out!!

[@panchitabell6249]

Very nice 👍🏾 work

[@lucindagray8882]

Yeah, I've just finished doing my hair in some two strand, large Marley braids & I luv it!!! The cap for me for spending on braids is $250 & THAT'S even too much 😂😂😂!!! My sides & back is shaved now so it doesn't take too long to do... You're right, these non-license braiders be coming with too many stipulations & rules, for somebody that is gonna braid your hair, in their living room (which I'm not trashing anyone who do hair at home but with those high prices, COME OOONN!!!)... I will just watch YT and see these lovely Nubian sistas , like yourself & be content ❤❤❤!!!

[@TheBlacksurfergirl]

Ypu’re just beautiful and full of life. Thank you

[@LexsaMarie]

Heehee thank you!!!

[@SoftEarthHoney]

Omggg your natural big chop hair is soooo cute!! You look like a freshman lmaooo You did such a good job with the install, I love doing my own braids. These stylists Ain’t getting my coins for their ego boost.

[@brownbunny04]

Great job sis! It looks really good ☺

[@LexsaMarie]

Thank you 😋!!

[@firstjohnfourandone4930]

Diy plus mom 😅 love love much love to good moms out there!!! We are never too old to not need and want mom.

[@indiaruffin5979]

I love your spirit

[@lilibandz1288]

Beautiful job 👏🏽

[@LexsaMarie]

Thank you beautiful!!!

[@shellyanne7]

Great job hun, I would have done the same thing, not paying that. I always braid mine too. Great tutorial. Happy Birthday or Belated 🎉❤

[@LexsaMarie]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@shellyanne7]

@@LexsaMarie You are welcome..❤️

[@spiritualcosmeticss]

Okay so you did an amazing job! And love your eyebrows!

[@LexsaMarie]

hehee thank you I love my 90's pencil brows

[@laurasspace]

Honestly good job. Loved watching this SM

[@LexsaMarie]

Thank you!!!

[@laurasspace]

@@LexsaMarie ☺️

[@thebesshowonearth]

I’m doing mine for my bday🎉❤

[@pallmallred13]

I'm blessed I can do my own and it looks beautiful from all the compliments I received and people ask me to do theirs I direct them to KZbin 😂😂😂😂

[@mellabeautynyc8587]

I’m so happy I can do hair cuz no mam. Been doing my hair since I was 8yrs old. I was stylist once too and lost my passion. But I be hooking up my family here and there lol

[@AshleyReinaFit]

Thank you for this tutorial ❤ trying to do this but with slightly less hair in each braid for a less bulky look. It’s taking foreverrr but I’m tired of paying other stylists who work from home and charge $650-$1300 for braids that last less than a month

[@LexsaMarie]

right?! just do your own hair girl

[@adayinthelight7575]

That part about it not lasting like the stylists of the past!!

[@RessurrectionGraves]

That’s NUTS!

[@dorotheaprice5211]

Great job

[@patriciastuckey5060]

Gorgeous

[@libfuzzy4629]

Beautiful

[@valleygirl7062]

That’s why I do my own