How To Dip Braids - Beginner Friendly Tips

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  • @ScenicNsanity
    @ScenicNsanity 6 лет назад +594

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  6 лет назад +43

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

    • @Lanibani12
      @Lanibani12 5 лет назад +3

      Like poetic justice

    • @adejokeadebiyi4135
      @adejokeadebiyi4135 5 лет назад +12

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

    • @janew1087
      @janew1087 4 года назад +1

      Yes i feel you!!!

    • @shonaeasley2751
      @shonaeasley2751 4 года назад

      Kamryn Quinn ikr lol

  • @kennedyjai5970
    @kennedyjai5970 5 лет назад +95

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

  • @cuddlebunny1270
    @cuddlebunny1270 7 лет назад +146

    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 😊☺

  • @Pyrrhich0s
    @Pyrrhich0s Год назад +3

    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.

  • @VividRose
    @VividRose 5 лет назад +55

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

  • @jayshawilliams8944
    @jayshawilliams8944 2 года назад

    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.

  • @multifandomz8221
    @multifandomz8221 5 лет назад +132

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

  • @ssimp211
    @ssimp211 6 лет назад +23

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

  • @jore_mibu
    @jore_mibu 3 года назад +5

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

  • @janew1087
    @janew1087 4 года назад +11

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад

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

  • @BrasiaSimone
    @BrasiaSimone 5 лет назад +12

    Its works!! And with thick braids thank you

  • @ax6191
    @ax6191 5 лет назад +27

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

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад +1

      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.

  • @tonyafisher731
    @tonyafisher731 5 лет назад +5

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  5 лет назад +2

      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.

  • @firstbloodwarrior3868
    @firstbloodwarrior3868 2 года назад

    Great sounding voice, super professional... thnx!

  • @samyahtaylor5029
    @samyahtaylor5029 4 года назад +5

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

  • @TammyH-m7s
    @TammyH-m7s 13 дней назад

    Can hair that was dipped to be curly be redipped to be straight?

  • @Hope4Real_
    @Hope4Real_ 3 года назад +3

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  3 года назад +3

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

  • @markbrowning6250
    @markbrowning6250 Год назад

    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.

  • @dearicacaesar5008
    @dearicacaesar5008 7 лет назад +9

    awesome tutorial..very detailed unlike others

  • @MrsKatHargrove
    @MrsKatHargrove 6 лет назад +50

    Thanks for sharing this helped so much with the dipping process

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  6 лет назад +5

      you're welcome. My pleasure!

    • @Puc704
      @Puc704 5 лет назад +1

      How many minutes did u boil the water

  • @rochelle1199
    @rochelle1199 5 лет назад +10

    I'm doing this as soon as I get home

  • @kgittens21
    @kgittens21 3 года назад

    What type of hair should I buy?

  • @Rom_818
    @Rom_818 Год назад

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

  • @andreabreton8571
    @andreabreton8571 4 года назад +1

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад

      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

  • @londonl9995
    @londonl9995 3 года назад +2

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

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  3 года назад

      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

  • @cassie58t5
    @cassie58t5 3 года назад

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  3 года назад

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

    • @cassie58t5
      @cassie58t5 3 года назад

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

  • @annaimartin2532
    @annaimartin2532 4 года назад +2

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад +2

      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
      @annaimartin2532 4 года назад

      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!!

  • @marishajohnston8710
    @marishajohnston8710 5 лет назад +5

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

    • @gabriellan2512
      @gabriellan2512 4 года назад

      Yes definitely

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад

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

  • @ot7tookss
    @ot7tookss Год назад

    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!

  • @conway24k65
    @conway24k65 Год назад

    Does this only work with extensions?

  • @tawanalm
    @tawanalm 2 года назад

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

  • @austejazeleniute3846
    @austejazeleniute3846 4 года назад

    Can i do this with natural hair?

  • @idonthaveaname1300
    @idonthaveaname1300 4 года назад

    Can u do this on natural hair

  • @lisas.7411
    @lisas.7411 3 года назад +4

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

  • @unapologeticallyme8513
    @unapologeticallyme8513 6 лет назад +7

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

  • @blackflower8241
    @blackflower8241 11 месяцев назад

    How do you lock the knots

  • @shayndelthompson9610
    @shayndelthompson9610 3 года назад +1

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

  • @kenfany1
    @kenfany1 5 лет назад +3

    Does this works for natural hair?

    • @capt.ultainium727
      @capt.ultainium727 4 года назад +1

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

  • @plgrace
    @plgrace 5 лет назад +3

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

    • @nanaaopare
      @nanaaopare 5 лет назад +3

      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

  • @sanchezjl219
    @sanchezjl219 2 года назад

    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

  • @pc6461
    @pc6461 Год назад +3

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

  • @mellejayneir838
    @mellejayneir838 5 лет назад +3

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад

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

  • @Najma_0012
    @Najma_0012 4 года назад +1

    Can you use this on natural hair?

  • @collettb-hr9tp
    @collettb-hr9tp 4 года назад

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

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад

      I personally prefer EZ braid (Spetra)

  • @michelecasey3305
    @michelecasey3305 4 года назад +1

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад +3

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

  • @midnightdreams519
    @midnightdreams519 6 лет назад +21

    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
      @victoriabrown5429 5 лет назад +3

      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
      @sugamehoney 5 лет назад +3

      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😔😡

  • @karrot-top6199
    @karrot-top6199 3 года назад

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

  • @Puc704
    @Puc704 5 лет назад +1

    How many minutes should I boil the water for

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  5 лет назад +1

      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. ;-)

  • @emmastone7145
    @emmastone7145 4 года назад +2

    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
      @mks-one 4 года назад +2

      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
      @emmastone7145 4 года назад

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

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад +1

      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.

  • @asiaartsandmore
    @asiaartsandmore 2 года назад

    Thank you so much

  • @magicswedin
    @magicswedin 4 года назад

    how about with short hair

  • @morethanahumanbody3339
    @morethanahumanbody3339 3 года назад

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  3 года назад +1

      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
      @lifewithemitawilliams9811 Месяц назад

      I use mousse

  • @valvicious
    @valvicious 3 года назад

    Thx boo 🤍

  • @drewhardy4925
    @drewhardy4925 6 лет назад +20

    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!

  • @mulamad9502
    @mulamad9502 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @f.g.2207
    @f.g.2207 7 лет назад +11

    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.

  • @alexis7lopez7
    @alexis7lopez7 5 лет назад

    Can you do this after you wash them

  • @asiaartsandmore
    @asiaartsandmore 2 года назад

    This was so helpful!!!

  • @RecklessInspirer
    @RecklessInspirer 5 лет назад +17

    looks like a protein shake cup
    thanks for the vid!

    • @janew1087
      @janew1087 4 года назад +2

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

  • @l20234
    @l20234 5 лет назад +6

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

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  5 лет назад +2

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

  • @mwin2020
    @mwin2020 3 года назад

    thank you!!♥️

  • @TumiLebona
    @TumiLebona 5 лет назад +5

    How high is that client?

  • @kalinageorgieva1758
    @kalinageorgieva1758 4 года назад

    Does sb know whether this works with yarn braids?

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад

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

  • @sarakolednik4659
    @sarakolednik4659 5 лет назад

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

    • @nanaaopare
      @nanaaopare 5 лет назад +1

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

  • @beautybynatjuju
    @beautybynatjuju 6 лет назад +2

    LOVE IT !!!

  • @Naptural_RN
    @Naptural_RN 6 лет назад +10

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

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  6 лет назад +3

      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
      @megancarter8653 5 лет назад +1

      🙄

  • @tvision6954
    @tvision6954 4 года назад +2

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

    • @tyeshab2010
      @tyeshab2010 4 года назад +1

      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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад +1

      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.

  • @nanipena9872
    @nanipena9872 5 лет назад

    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
      @ItsMeMissRuby  4 года назад

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

  • @Aka-Pearl-ow9zx
    @Aka-Pearl-ow9zx 5 лет назад

    Great and detail video !

  • @keyuni3802
    @keyuni3802 4 года назад

    I like my ends crinkle

  • @asiaxtamia
    @asiaxtamia 6 лет назад +3

    So this prevents stiffness?

  • @ayobamichiemeke717
    @ayobamichiemeke717 6 лет назад

    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.

  • @allegracb
    @allegracb 6 лет назад +1

    Great video.

  • @ladyt4062
    @ladyt4062 6 лет назад

    Great advice!

  • @raineyleblanc8198
    @raineyleblanc8198 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @ItsMeMissRuby
      @ItsMeMissRuby  5 лет назад +2

      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.

  • @farzanaazam291
    @farzanaazam291 6 лет назад +1

    Doesn't hot water burn Ur hair?

    • @xo7922
      @xo7922 6 лет назад +4

      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
      @jasamkojajesam6108 5 лет назад

      @@xo7922 She meant natural hair, not fake one

    • @xo7922
      @xo7922 5 лет назад

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

  • @missbrownskin0
    @missbrownskin0 5 лет назад

    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
      @seci07 5 лет назад

      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
    @fairylaw7847 6 лет назад +4

    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
      @shy-lynbutler7355 6 лет назад +3

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

    • @wesleyseunghyun6240
      @wesleyseunghyun6240 6 лет назад +1

      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
      @shy-lynbutler7355 6 лет назад +1

      Wesley Seung Hyun yes it should work!

    • @SkunkMom
      @SkunkMom 6 лет назад

      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

  • @Iamjayla_
    @Iamjayla_ 6 лет назад +3

    How do you get lint off box braids?

    • @jordyncooke9146
      @jordyncooke9146 6 лет назад

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

  • @kelasiamclean4727
    @kelasiamclean4727 5 лет назад

    Did you burn the ends or just dip them ?

  • @yoliswanoxolo3847
    @yoliswanoxolo3847 5 лет назад +1

    This video is nice

  • @Huimangi
    @Huimangi 6 лет назад +7

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

  • @Snoopymoney4
    @Snoopymoney4 5 лет назад +4

    No cap, thank you for this vid Lmaooo

  • @drinkbleachandeattidepods6408
    @drinkbleachandeattidepods6408 6 лет назад +1

    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!

  • @tawandaaquino2005
    @tawandaaquino2005 6 лет назад +2

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

    • @chardonnay.
      @chardonnay. 6 лет назад

      No it might make uneven strands 😱😖

  • @chocolatebae3727
    @chocolatebae3727 5 лет назад

    Can you seal it from a pan?

  • @yolandanapo8311
    @yolandanapo8311 5 лет назад

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

  • @sugamehoney
    @sugamehoney 5 лет назад

    Great video! Thank you☺️

  • @nanipena9872
    @nanipena9872 5 лет назад +1

    I like her ends tho

  • @ops1261
    @ops1261 6 лет назад

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

  • @Enlifted
    @Enlifted 5 лет назад

    She looks similar to my mum

  • @nikkimillionspring3667
    @nikkimillionspring3667 6 лет назад

    Very very helpful, thank you.

  • @nochillciera
    @nochillciera 6 лет назад +5

    God bless lmao ❤️

  • @africab4310
    @africab4310 7 лет назад +5

    My hairdresser uses a jug

  • @livelife6446
    @livelife6446 5 лет назад

    What hair is this

  • @ceolag1
    @ceolag1 6 лет назад +1

    That is still dangerous with no handle

  • @KatWilliams1019
    @KatWilliams1019 7 лет назад +9

    First lol

  • @nessa91105
    @nessa91105 4 года назад

    i swear that’s lizzo lmao

  • @queenlulu5477
    @queenlulu5477 6 лет назад +2

    You talk too much

  • @franklincountiesfinest9338
    @franklincountiesfinest9338 2 года назад

    Braids are so ugly