Protective Styling - Tree Braids

Hi Ladies!  This weekend, I got tree braids. What are tree braids? I thought you might ask. This is a braiding technique where the stylist cornrows your own hair, and leaves the extensions out.  Once the style is complete, all of your hair will be in cornrows, and the extensions will hang out. I know I just horribly explained that...but here's what the people at From Grandma's Kitchen have to say about it:

Tree braiding is similar to micro-braids but distinguishes itself from this traditional style by allowing a smooth transition from the braided section to the loose hair. The idea is as you braid your way down the hair, you remove small portions of the hair to be braided from your revolutions. The removal of this hair camouflages or covers the braid allowing for a more natural look to the braided hair.

Here are a few pictures of tree braids I found online:

You can use straight or curly hair.



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This style typically lasts 6 - 8 weeks. I will let you gals know how long I keep mine. What are your thoughts????