Review title is I love these! [SEP] 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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!)<br /><br />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! 🙌🏽<br /><br />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!