Review (3/5): I love these!
Update: this is my second time buying these braids, and as much as I love how easy they are to install, goodness do they shed. Instantly, tons of shedding from the ends all the way up. When I trim off loose pieces, very carefully, it seems to create a million more. I sleep with them in a satin scarf and don't mess with them very much, they just have a frizzy life of their own. As much as I love the color, I'm going to try a different color and maybe a different brand in the future.
This was my first time self-installing braids already braided; as a mixed Afro-Indigenous person who didn't grow up having my hair braided and has struggled to find a method of doing it that won't give me a migraine for days (last time 😬), these were such a gift.
Super easy install; it still took several hours, but I'm new to this so I expected that. My 2C-3B hair is very short and fine, (see photo), so I did a mixture of rubber bands and tiny braids to crochet into, with Murray's edgewax to separate and Got To Be Ultra Glued to hold it. (Thank you many YouTube tutorials!)
I've had so many compliments on them, and a lot of surprise when I share they were pre-braided and self-intalled. Compared to my last braids, these are lightweight and soft, although the blonder ends are a bit rough. I did an Apple Cider Vin + warm water soak, gentle shampoo, and a deep conditioner + warm water soak, followed by a very thorough rinse. Then I hung them to dry from their gold bands for several days before I installed them. I still have two packs left over, and have a big head! 🙌🏽
I'm honestly so happy with them, and glad I did them myself. One day I would really love to have my hair braided professionally, but this is an amazing option for myself!