GENTLE "Rubber Band Method" Jumbo Box Braids | Easy Natural Hair Protective Style
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- Today we're doing a QUICK natural hair protective style, the Jumbo Box Braids, installed using the "Rubber Band Method." I'll be showing you how I do this method in a GENTLE way, using safer materials to prevent my hair from breaking. I hope you enjoy! XO! Nap
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Today we're doing a QUICK natural hair protective style, the Jumbo Box Braids, installed using the "Rubber Band Method." I'll be showing you how I do this method in a GENTLE way, using safer materials to prevent my hair from breaking. I hope you enjoy! XO! Nap EDIT: I used 3 packs of hair for this look!! 💗
Naptural85 cute
Xo! Thank you ItzNaomi!! 💗💗💗
Naptural85 . Hi I have been wearing my hair natural for quite some time and I plan on keeping it that way. My is very curly and gets dry a lot. what should I do about it and what products are best used for it? Right now I am using shea moisture shampoo and conditioner with the deep treatment. What should I put on my hair after deep conditioning? Any advice?
Naptural85 you look so beautiful and make these styles look so easy! what is the maximum time you can keep these braids in?
Kiara Williams you should search in this channel for the deep conditioning video, that'll tell you what to do.....also just try not to manipulate your hair too much after you moisturize it!
OK SO.....
I want to start off by saying this is NOT a trolling comment. I love this channel and what it has done for me and many others on their NH journey. However I will say I tried this technique and there are a few things not mentioned that may help others attempting this style.
1. We all have different hair types so if you have a more coarse texture, 2 stran twist the left out hair to prevent frizzing.
2. The clear rubber bands do prevent breakage, BUT are also very fragile and will break if you don't use more than 2 of them. Several of them broke after I installed the braids and were a headache to pull out.
3. BE CAREFUL when putting product on your hair. MAKE SURE you are not using anything flammable. Even oils can catch fire if the flame is too close to your hair.
4. This hairstyle is not a good idea if you work out often or sweat a lot. I say that because if you wash your hair your roots will no longer blend with the hair. Anything that prevents someone from washing their hair I don't recommend.
4. This took several hours to do including washing ,blow drying, sectioning, braiding, trimming hair that would stick out along the braids, using a lighter, and finally dipping the braids in water.
Overall the style is worth it depending on your hair type. For more coarse hair Marley hair might be a better choice if done correctly. These are just a few tips that might help out. 💜
I also want to say to new naturals...this comment is really for you. Not everyone has the same texture so keep that in mind when watching natural hair videos. If kanekalon hair doesn't blend with your beautiful texture don't be discouraged. Not all hair tutorials have the same results for everyone. Im not a cosmetologist or a "guru". I'm just a fellow natural black woman on this journey as well trying to help .
PLANE JAIN thank you ssooooooo much for the comment seriously .. you brought me back to reality bc me and what have totally different textures .. I’m like 5z 🤪🤷🏽♀️. Thanks
PLANE JAIN thanks so much for the info. I have that courser type hair and I use yarn now when I braid, but next time I'll try the Marley hair. Tips were extremely helpful. Tfs
Lauren Cannon lol @ 5z! I hear you honey!
Great tips! I was watching thinking there’s no way my hair would stay in those braids, two strand twisting is a great idea. Never considered the oil thing!
Love this information. My eight year old neice look at these types of videos for her hair, how educational. She even advised me on a particular hair oil either for length or thickness. Amazing
Super woman; giving birth, mommy-ing, and blessing us with bomb hair tutorials. Thanks for sharing Whitney!
This is how my grandma braided my hair back in the day...but we called them "Dookie Braids". 😂😂 Yes that's really what we called them in the 90's. lol
LOL you're giving away your age! LOL same here!
Moneyca S. yep. I remember my mom used to do my hair in rookie braids in the early 90's when I was a kid.
Moneyca S. my mom braids my hair sometimes and she still does it like that😀😄
Moneyca S. in the U.K. We called jumbo braids for keeping your hair neat at night dodo braids 😂
Moneyca S. yes. I wore the dookie braids back in the 80's also. Everything old is new again.
YOU JUST CHANGED THE GAME!!!!! NO MORE SPENDING 180-200 ON BRAIDSS!! THANK YOU!!!!
It's good to see you're recovering well from the complications from your pregnancy! Wishing you and your beautiful fam, heaps of good health and happiness in the future. You're doing a beautiful job Mama!
Vulnerable 8
+Aaliyah Jackson but the 2
one thing I've learnt from braiding is that, if you split the braiding hair in three equal sections and attach your hair equally to those sections, it makes the braid smoother and reduces the bumps. It takes a lot of patience to learn this method but it makes the braid a lot smoother and long-lasting
Edith Wrilliyana get to sudh can dgyeh can ehe
I was thinking this but I didn’t want to come off as condescending.
Facts, but for the life of me I can't do it!
If you’re scared of using rubber bands for your box braids, you can let them sit in a bowl of your favorite oil while you’re braiding your hair. This will reduce the friction of the rubber bands, as well as nourish your scalp
Or she can just use those looser clear rubber rands
That’s what I do for my daughter. I learned that from another TH-camr.
This is a super helpful tip!
plus it starts breaking down the rubber so when it's time to remove them, they just fall apart lol
Awesome tip!
gosh your hair is soooooo healthy and easy to part. Mine is like dry fried grass. Parting with my fingers hurt enough, using a comb is probably something I will dream about in my next life. You look gorge though
Hey Jessica! Check out my aloe pre-poo!! th-cam.com/video/nqZnPvzv4gQ/w-d-xo.html Doing that for a few weeks should fix your dry hair issue!! XoXo!! 💗💗
Naptural85 ooooo 😶😶😶 I will. I hope my hair loves it. thank you very much 😊😊😊
Jessica Lang LCO method
I have to say, my hair was super dry but I started using the aloe vera prepoo technique about a month and a half ago and my hair loves it! So much moisture! Whitney rocks!
Jessica Lang fried GRASS 😭😭😭😭😭
Why do I feel like even *I* can do this?? Gonna try in a couple of weeks. Thanks for the clear rubber bands idea! 😁
I did this over the weekend, and it was SOOOO easy! Thanks so much for showing us. I've been wanting to put my hair in a protective style for MONTHS now, but I can't stand how expensive it can get, plus i'm really leery about letting people touch my hair, so that was perfect. Once again, you're a life saver, girl :)
"Strong enough to bear the children, then get back to business." 🐝🐝
Whit, I'm so proud of you! #BlackGirlMagic
Looks simple enough. But when I try it's gone be a different story lol.
Imani Lawson lol same!!
Imani L. Yes Lord!!!!! Lol
Girl, the truth!!!😂😂😂
I can't be the only black person in the comments who missed out on learning how to braid with weave. 😭😭😭😭
Duckduck Goose nope 🙋🏾😂
Nope. And, it makes me feel like I missed out on an integral part of my Blackness.
I can't jump double dutch, either. I can turn without clapping, though.
Duckduck Goose I'm the same
I'M NOT ALONE!! THANK GOD!!
now sis I can double dutch....don't go too far.
I've use this method and mine have been in almost three weeks!! Best easiest protective style ever!!
YES!!!!!! The queen is back! This is SUCH a cute look, most braided looks i find intimidating b/c my braiding skills are not up to par but I actually feel like I could attempt this and not look crazy!
This alternative method to regular box braids is amazing!!! I definitely wanna try this instead of going to any unprofessional braiding hair shop where they charge a very hefty price for something that i can now do at home so thank you Whitney!!!
Mariah Pellebon and your scalp,and edges probably thanked you as well😉✌
This tutorial gave me the inspiration to try it out. I have no girlie skills. Can't cornrow, flat twists are fuzzy, straightening takes way too long, etc. This took about 5hrs, but the result isn't terrible! If I can get 2 weeks out of this it's totally a win. Your videos have been so very informational and helpful, thank you.
"840k subscribers"
one mil before the year ends?!
Man, a girl can dream! 😆😆💗💗💗
if she continues hustling and slaying as usual I think sooo :)))
xogulxo2 yeah either by the end of this year or early next year
I hope she does, she makes good content 😊.
Deh Yummy potato It makes me mad that she doesn't have a mil already
Using a good edge control before snatching your hair to tie in elastic bands will make your parts look neater and makes my braids feel more secure....I finally did this last night and my hair looks so much better than usual. Great video, thank you!
I love the gray hairs coming in, Whitney!
Thank you Shaunie!! 💗💗
I know they're so pretty right! I hope my grey comes in so gracefully.
I just tried this method last night and let me tell you for a someone who's never done this before it was sooooooo easy. Thanks Whit for helping us natural girls out. You were the first person I found on TH-cam when I decided to go natural. Thanks you for everything!
You dont have to explain yourself about taking time off you deserve it enjoy your new baby
Whitney,
Glad YOU'RE back and appreciate the work YOU do for OUR naturalistas!
Finally, a hair tutorial that does hair the way I think, practical. You will be the reason these braids get installed in my daughter's hair tonight. Thank you. Mom/Student/Short-on-time/Three Daughters. Thanks!!!
Aaaand I'm done. Braids look fantastic but I did go with the black rubber bands since I have zero luck with the clear ones that insist on popping from the force of my huge hands. Thanks again.
i swear i did the rubberband method last week but with smaller braids. I have a hard time grabbing my roots as well. I swooped it to one side and added gold clips...received so much compliments. thanks for sharing your technique. 😊
Girl....Thank you for this! With two kids I needed a style that wouldn't resort to me shaving off my hair.
Seriously you are super mama. I'm not a mom nor do I have a busy schedule, yet I can't come up with such amazing and easy hairstyles. You are truly wonderful Whitney! Thank you for such a great style. I'm going to do them this weekend.
If I hadn't just started on mini twists again (halfway in) I would totally go with box braids!! I love this style. When the mini twists are out I'm giving this a shot. My problem has 100% been the root issue and this could solve that! Thank you!! ✌
Intentional Observer me too. like I just did my marley twists a few days ago, and then I see this lol
@Naptural85, thank you for the excellent tutorial, using the rubber band method made doing this protective style so very easy. I am not a braider and plaits are what I do best, so I love this. A lot of the clear rubber bands broke the same night I installed them but the braids remained intact. Thanks again and keep making these wonderful videos. Blessing!!!
My 10 yr old daughter learned how to braid like this by watching these videos now she braids mine and im so excited because i have an inhouse braider 😂😂
Ayyeeee! Best thing ever!
oh, you won, ma'am lmao
I used this method for my box braids all 3 times I've done them and love it, it does take an extra hour if you're not doing jumbo ones and if you moisturize your hair well they basically slip right off when you take them out.
Idk if anyone else has already commented but those same rubber bands come in black and other colors as well! I do love them...I use them on my kids hair as well as mine!
Nice tutorial Naptural!! I brought my daughter the same hair for her jumbo twists & it is very very long...I think it comes in like 86 inches if I'm not mistaken...maybe less but ridiculously LONG!! Very affordable & has a natural hair feel to it too, it holds moisture as well!! This style is so NICE & very easy!! I dont know how to French braid & I don't like crochet braids....This rubber band method is SO perfect!!! I'm protective styling all winter & I'll be trying this style next!!
I need to get some of those clips you use in your hair and that Rose water. I think the style came out good and seems much more affordable than going to a salon.
Keanah I found alligator clips at TJMaxx
Thank you!! Yes!! The hair is super inexpensive and this only takes 8 hrs tops to braid! (And I'm a slow braider...) Definitely can be done at home!! 💗💗💗
Naptural85 Glad to see I wasn't the only one that tools several hours... It was a weekend project for me 🙈 and I only have 25 braids in my head! 😩😌 The one thing I'll do different is use the Expressions hair! I used Bobbi Boss "non-flammable" and they're already whisker-y, lol
brilliantchic thank you 😊
Just1Me Rayanae The Xpression hair is a lot nicer and easier to use than the cheaper ones, but Bobbi Boss has a similar one called Xpress or something that's also good. It doesn't tangle a lot, so it saves time.
I LOVED this. Your voice is soothing, your explanations are clear AND you showed how to incorporate the hair at the roots so simply!! Best how to video I've seen for this style!
I got my hair! I got the clear rubber bands! Already had edge control! I'm going to rinse the hair in vinegar tonight (watched your other vid) and I'm going to install my sexy jumbo braids on Sunday! I'm so excited! Hope I can do this! If I like the results I will post it on IG and tag you!!
So, how did it turn out? (I'm not on IG). I'm still contemplating on whether I should try putting them in myself.
Stephanie L. Hey Stephanie! It came out really good. I can't believe how easy it was. I did my mom's hair after she saw mine lol
Great! Thanks for responding!
CONGRATULATIONS on the baby!!! Your hairstyle is great!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!! I've always wanted to try box braids but the installation process is so long. I can't wait to try this out!!!
This style is beautiful! I am a bit hesitant about tension styles plus I can't spent time fussing over my hair. I love this. Thank you for sharing!
omg!!! I am seriously thinking about doing box braids for the first time ever!! Good job on the tutorial!!
Just tried this method on my daughter's hair! It was so easy! She loves her hair. Mos def doing this again. Saved big dollars and time! Thanks naptural85 !
I had no idea how simple it is to do box braids. Nice video!
yes! im considering doing them myself for the first time now!
Blue Pineapples It's still nor that simple but with practice it will get better.
it may be time-consuming, but it's so easy. I do my hair as a stress reliever, so I like to take a lazy Sunday and use the whole day to just wash, stretch, trace, and braid. the whole thing takes like 12 hours, but I have very long hair and it is usually shorter for most people. and that's why I appreciate jumbo braids so much, because with my hair length and thickness it might take a full 24 hours to do smaller braids.
I have been watching your videos for about 6 years and u always make me smile. I love how you come with this tips on quick and easy styles. I'm never disappointed with your content so thanks for being authentic and humble in TH-cam community. Congrats with your beautiful baby boy Theo 😃☺
This is so good for people who don't know how to braid to the scalp. For the life if me I can't braid to my scalp for shi...
Same
This looks so wonderfully simple, wow! It's perfect for me too, because my scalp hates long term protective styles, so I'll pay for box braids only to remove them like 2 weeks later. Being able to do this myself will save so much time & money since I can't leave them in long anyway. Thanks Whitney & congratulations on the new baby! ❤️
Yas naptural you better slay them braids
Min Yoonji ARMY JUST BE EVERYWHERE😄😁
Xo!!! Thanks Min!! 💗
Min Yoonji I seriously see you everywhere go ARMYs
Naptural85 How long do they last.
A.R.M.Y♡ oh my she called you Min😁😂
Congratulations with baby Theodore! Lovely box braids!
wow this looks so easy! I can finally do my hair on my own and not have to worry about someone pulling my edges out! haha. Thank You Whitney!
Thanks for this video. I never mastered the traditional technique of a braiding style with added hair. This gives me hope that I can do my own protective style. This also takes away the fear of letting someone do my hair and is rough and causing breakage.
This is the Only technique used on my daughter's hair which I believe is 4c..🤔..not good with types lol but it always works for protecting her hair so it can continue growing without breakage from the regular method. This video shows I'm doing the right thing!😘😃 xo
Whitney always gets us together💁🏾 I love it.
I just love her hair and she is sooo pretty!!!!
meant to thank you for this video this past 9/11...my diva (daughter) always has me do her hair and i hadn't done braids for her in a couple years so i reviewed this one because of it's simplicity. and as usual i ended up making the braids smaller but still hours faster than i use to do her hair (thank you rubber band method) and it was done just in time! (the night before) She went into labor and delivered the next day (i just knew she was in labor the night before, i was clocking those "no, i'm okay" contractions ruffly every 10 min)...anyway she too was high risk and had been at our home last couple weeks to be closer to hospital. delivered that 8lb+ baby 10minutes after she arrived. so i came back to thank you for this video....and now to try it on my hair using some product line called Melanin🤷🏽♀️😎❤️❤️
I love it!! It's okay... we understand family first and you have to take care of yourself
Congratulations! I am glad that you are doing well. Thank you for this video! I am going to try this method because my roots are never tight enough.
I'm going to try this. Every one always looks so cute with these box braids! For me it doesn't matter big or small I always look like Felicia from Friday 😫 something about them doesn't match my face lol but I never seem to get discouraged from tryin
Lol! I feel you.. I have a weird shaped head too and can look a little odd in braided styles, but I don't let that discourage me! Do it!! Got one life to live! 😆😆💗💗💗
Watched this today and decided to try it. You made it look so easy...of course mine look nowhere near as good as yours, I did it. it was my first attempt and it was because of your instructions and encouragement for natural. Thanks 😊
earliest I've ever been and Theo is so cute
I absolutely love these braids!!! I've wanted to try some but never wanted to spend hours getting them done. I like that these are chunky but not bulky!!! Get tut 👌🏽😍
I did mine too but not jumbo I plan on doing it before school starts !💍if anyone else is thinking about doing box braids u can do it if I can and I'm only 13!!!!
You giving me hope over here.
Go head, Mamacita!👌🏾
This is genius. My hair is super soft though so I might still just use the black bands. In the past the clear ones have slid right out. So excited to try!
Yup thanks to Naptural85 I have my summer protective style, thank you super cute.
XoXo!! Yaay!! Happy to help Naomi!! 💗💗💗
Memories! I used to wear this hairstyle back in the days. Thanks for sharing this wonderful hair tutorial, Beautiful
These look great on you!!
I did this and I love it. My roots aren't screaming Mercy. I'm tender headed and can't normally get my hair braided because the pain from my roots. But this was simple and easy and I was able to band the roots and braid the hair into jumbo braids. Perfect for work.
Thank you again
P.s. I also passed on using gel and my edges turned out smooth anyways. Definitely use the twisting butter. Worth every penny
don't burn the hair, it makes it rough and scratchy. you can trim them off with hair scissors.
I thought that you soak the hair in boiling hot water for a minute or so then towel blot dry?
Or...get u some kinkier hair, pre-stretched, or trim for a smoother end.
Whitney you've done it again! Braiding my own hair has always intimidated the HECK out of me- thanks for making this style accessible (and beautiful) to those of us who are new to box braids. You always come through, girl! Glad you're back and doing well 😊
Notification squad!!! AHHH! I've never been this early, what do I do?? Hi Whitney!!!!!!!! Love you!
Lol!! Thank you Beanie!! 💗💗💗
She acknowledged my existence. . . I can die in peace now
honey I absolutely love your spirit. thankyou for brightening my dark life.
Am I the only one anxiously keep checking and waiting on her to reach 1 million??!
Thank you for explaining what the point of feathering is. I see so many videos saying to do that but they never explain why. ❤❤
She starts braiding her hair at 3:56
Lol!!! But you gotta hear about the hair doe!!! 💗💗💗 #Womp #IFeelYou #ITalkToMuch #ImagineHowMuchIeditedOut!!! 😆😆😘💗
loll thanks
Lol, I hang onto every word Whit says so I didn't mind! But thanks for the time stamp :)
LOL I never can seem to skip Whit either!
shay thanks!
I think I have found new protective style!!! OMG! thanks for a easier way on installing jumbo braids because I always have trouble gripping my scalp also. I had never heard of the rubber band method but I will be trying soon!!
Pretty. I did this method when I was 13 yrs old because I wanted to have longer hair
Just put these in my hair last week!! Definitely recommend this hairstyle. It is by far the neatest style I have done👍🏽
I just had an idea...if you used a latch hook to feed the braiding hair under the rubber band it would look more natural ??!! ...I'm gonna try it that way!
p.s. I love ur content ❤️ great video!
Kiki Powell let me know how it turns out
That actually sounds really smart.
Good job girl!!! Been supporting you for over 5 years I might do this for my honeymoon. Thanks.
Gorgeous & super easy Whit!! 😍
Xo! Thank you NaturallyReflected! I'm happy you liked it! 💗💗
I use the black ones that are exactly like those in my boys hair. They pop themselves but never rip their hair out. They have a soft & silky like feeling.
Luv this vid!💕
@naptural86 do you think this process would be the same with Marley hair and twists? I am interested in twists bc they are a little more flexible than braids, would you use the same method? I think I am going to try this (once I see how your hair is when you take them out...we are hair twins).
Michelle Rodgers This method works great with twists however, if you feel the twists will be loose at the root. you could braid a little bit and then twist afterwards. I did this video a year or so ago without braiding and a trick to make it not come out.
I wish i could post a pic in the comments...but i just did my hair like this according to the steps u used in this video. Everyone loves it! You're method was the most natural looking to me.
Where did u find those huge hair clips!? I need them in my life! 😍😍😍
Hey Naturalgrits7! I get my clips at my local Sally Beauty Supply! 💗💗💗
naturalgrits7 RW I found some as Marshalls!
I found some red ones at target.
wow this is so cool what a great idea. when i was younger i always bought the expression hair to get my hair braided or cornrows. after 2 days just taking everything down cause it was itchy like crazy. recently on youtube i saw a girl wash and moisturise the hair to get all of the chemicals out and it worked. no itching and i had boxbraids for 4 weeks. after that i had bald spots because it was so tight but now im deff going to do this. Tfs much love for the netherlands :-)
hey whitney! just wondering how many packs u used for this style?
ysmn she said 3
thank u!
Congratulations on the birth of your baby. I hope you will share some pics with us. I loved this video, can't wait to rock this style at work.
I have fine hair so I'm not sure it can support the jumbo braids, but I love it. They look really good. I may give it a go anyway. 👍😋💯😃🌷💜🌻🌴
Liz For A Day I'm wondering too! I want braids so bad but my hair is so fine and thin, I don't want to further damage it :( still might try thou
Sheena Brown my hair is the same way! I was thinking of doing smaller parts it so maybe it won't be as damaging....and make sure your is moisturized
Taylor I will try that and only keep them in for a week or so just on case
You definitely need to moisturize.
Same here... maybe also making them shorter would help so there is less weight on each section? I dunno but I'm too chicken to try it on mine. Haven't had them since relaxer days ( although they looked bomb)
Whitney you made it, so effortlessly easy! I being doing this protective style on my hair for years. I love it!! ❤😅
Nice how many packs of hair did you use?
Anita Ford 3
Natural Theresa How many braids in all?
Hi Whitney! I really appreciate you and thank you for your guidance assisting us along this natural hair and improved health journey. Question... How do you maintain and refresh your synthetic twists and braids styles?
How many packs of hair did you use?
3 packs
I've been thinking of getting a protective style and u just inspired me to not only get jumbo box braids,but to do them myself!!!
please make a website to sell all your products..unfortunately lazy people like me would rather buy your butters etc.
I already considered her "Mama Natural" & now she just took the cake! Yep, Whit's the bomb!❤👏👏
my natural hair always sticks out the braid ugh
Hey Kitten! A few tricks, twist the hair together as you braid (the natural hair INTO the synthetic hair) if that doesn't work, you can sandwich your natural hair between the synthetic hair in the section, so that the synthetic hair covers it on both sides, that way it won't be able to stick out. Hope that helps! 💗💗💗
KITTEN MAYZ + when you get towards the end of your hair, add a little product (gel, cream, edge control) to it. I do that and twist my hair into the braid like Whit said. And just braid super slow at that section.
Omg I tried these for the first time yesterday and I love them I never had a tight enough grip and the rubber bands really helped me thank you so much 😍😍😍
Can you do a delivery story video?
HannahZaire She did on her vlog channel, DearNaptural85 💕
You are so awesome for making this video! My struggles with braiding with synthetic hair are now over thanks to you ha
Girl nooooooo! keep practicing PLEASE! U didn't grip your roots
Denise High I think that's the point
Denise High She did not want to grip the roots, that's why her hair is so full and she has full edges. She is very gentle on her hair. we don't always wanna have tight braids
I didnt ask u love thats my opinion thats all
Denise High this rich famous beautiful long haired vlogger does not need your opinion. :)
The entire concept of this video is to NOT do box braids in the traditional way with tight root grabbing. Her tutorial is SUPPOSE to look more natural and loose when they're done- why have dummy tight braids if youre going to have them in for over 3 weeks?
Congratulations on the baby! That definitely looked quick and easy.