Me and My Hair: Genie Locks

I knew that these braids were going to be quite a task going into it, but dang I wasn't even ready for it. It took me 21 hours over two days to complete these genie locks, but I am satisfied with the results.

This is what I used:
Washed, conditioned and deep conditioned with Carol's Daughter Tui Set.

I bought this set off of HSN for $27! It's $35 now.

I applied Hair Rules Leave in Conditioner and de-tangled with my Tangle Tweezer.

Purchased at Ulta.

Purchased at Sally Beauty Supply

Applied grapeseed oil prior to blow drying each section.

Purchased at Beauty Supply

Used Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie for each braid.

Purchased at Target

I used Red Heart 100% acrylic yarn in black- bought 2 packs only used 1 and 1/4 of the second one.

Purchased at Michael's. It was a big roll, too. On sale 2 for $5.

I did the three strand method throughout the whole head and tied and burnt the ends.

I let my kids tear up my house all weekend while I watched movie after movie and show after show including:
-4 episodes of Real Housewives of Atlanta
-3 Tyler Perry movies
-The last 3 Twilight movies
-and a whole bunch of other mindless TV that I can't recall.

Unfortunately, I did not take pictures throughout to track my progress or make a video like I had planned because I just wanted to be done. I'll post pics along the way though of the fabulous styles I hope to create. I want to say that these will stay in for 2-3 months, but I know me and my love for big fluffy hair, so I will try to keep them in for at least 2 months.

Love, Peace and Soul Deep Beauty