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HOW TO DECORATE BRAIDS 😍 WITH YARN STRING (HIGHLY REQUESTED)

❤︎ Hey Ladies, Can you believe these are 3 months old Braids... Well Today In this video, I will be showing you how to decorate your braids, locs, or twists using yarns and hair jewelry. This is the perfect way to set yourself apart with your protective style. Thanks for watching!
❤︎ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL.
❤︎ Find me on Instagram = Cynthia's Corner
❤︎ For Collaborations or Business enquiries = cynthiascornerbiz@gmail.com
❤︎ Links As Requested ❤︎
Link to yarn used - amzn.to/2TxDjWs
Link to gold thread - amzn.to/3ebWw81
More detailed video showing how i know the ends will be posted on my channel soon.
❤︎ Music = Kiana Lede - I choose you (acoustic) and Wild thoughts / independent woman by cocojonessings. I hope you join my community on KZread ♥️

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  • @lidumama23
    @lidumama235 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber 💯

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    *Aww wow Welcome to the family Nina. Your comment made me so glad and excited to create more content. The struggle is real for s all KZreadrs but thanks Nina 😘✨*

  • @lidumama23

    @lidumama23

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cynthia's Corner Aww, thank you. You’re so pretty and really good at decorating your braids. I braided my own hair for the first time myself down to my ankles.

  • @summernight7587

    @summernight7587

    5 жыл бұрын

    You didnt show the most important part. Which is how to tie it or secure the string at the end

  • @QueenNile
    @QueenNile6 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t watch the video, I just dance through out the song

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rukia Niles Yasss same gurl. Dancers are always welcome to my channel. I was dancing while editing as well 😅😂

  • @JamieHunterLive
    @JamieHunterLive5 жыл бұрын

    The music is bomb mama love it!! You are beautiful! 🌹♥️

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ohh wow what a way to start my day. I saw your beautiful comment. Thanks a million. I hope you subscribed to join the famm💃🏾

  • @necole4982

    @necole4982

    5 жыл бұрын

    What’s the link to the music 🎶 I

  • @haleyclarke1332
    @haleyclarke13322 жыл бұрын

    The spiral is 🔥, 💕 it!

  • @tyredrilcalhoun9515
    @tyredrilcalhoun95156 жыл бұрын

    I always wonder how to do that thanks so much for sharing how to decorate ya braids ....

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tyredril Calhoun Aww thanks a million 😘 im glad it helped. 👍🏾 Home you come back for more videos 😂

  • @tatianacox-burgess8086
    @tatianacox-burgess80866 жыл бұрын

    Can we also appreciate her eyeliner like yass

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tatiana Burgess ohhh Girl if you know have much of a struggle it was. Im a beginner makeup person so ur comment made me so emoshhh. 😭❤️

  • @leslietorres2752

    @leslietorres2752

    5 жыл бұрын

    Typically it’s just tying 2-3 knots and cutting off any excess!

  • @unknownuser-xm9cp
    @unknownuser-xm9cp5 жыл бұрын

    Kiana Lede ❤️ perfectttt!

  • @shaniquapminajxoxo
    @shaniquapminajxoxo2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I didn't know how to put these on now I look as pretty as you 🤗

  • @brittany_vinson
    @brittany_vinson5 жыл бұрын

    Everything about this video is a yes 🙌🏾

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow how lovely, thank you. 😘

  • @melanierobinson4152
    @melanierobinson41522 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial 💕

  • @pammarsh9284
    @pammarsh92848 ай бұрын

    Yes...tomk🎉 headed to store

  • @BrwnSugr
    @BrwnSugr4 жыл бұрын

    These types of videos are so creative & unique! Keep doing these 👌🏾

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ohh wow thank you so so much how kind of you 😘

  • @sincerly_kai9709
    @sincerly_kai97096 жыл бұрын

    This is a great tutorial other than people talking for 5mins straight

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you so much. I truly appreciate it ♥️

  • @marieadoarit3382
    @marieadoarit33825 жыл бұрын

    Great vid great music 🥳

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you that truly means alot to me 👍🏽

  • @temitopesuphian9154
    @temitopesuphian9154 Жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful 😍, I will be trying this out.. make up is on point 🥰 can u do makeup tutorial pls💃💃💃💃 , the lips, nose and eye liner is popping 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Socheerykemi
    @Socheerykemi6 жыл бұрын

    Love the size of your braids, it's pretty. I need to try this with yarn, never thought of using it before. Nice one!

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    SoCheeryKemi Girl it was a perfect size. My mum was like get smaller I was like whose gonna take them out........ME. LOL. even this was a struggle to take out but I filmed it. 😂 Yeah I prefer yarn because it is good for ur hair some threads may snag ur hair and cause split ends 🙅🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @Socheerykemi

    @Socheerykemi

    6 жыл бұрын

    Cynthia's Corner Yes, it's pretty. I'm actually tempted to make something like this. I was wondering if there is videos on it and thanks I will check it out.

  • @onlykaylin2745
    @onlykaylin27456 жыл бұрын

    wow never thought of doing it the spiral way !!thxs

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    We learn something new every day 🙌🏾

  • @joykulongo5
    @joykulongo53 жыл бұрын

    Make up.. On fllliccckkkkkk Soundtract.... On fliiccckkkk Talent...... On bloody fliiiccckkkkkkkk...

  • @dominiquea5562
    @dominiquea55625 жыл бұрын

    New subbie! Great methods and the music is really nice

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Eyy🙌🏾 what a lovely comment. Thank you😘✨✨

  • @cynthiamez8372
    @cynthiamez83726 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous dear Will definitely try it out. Big thumbs up

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Awwww thanks Sis. I truly appreciate your constant support 😘😘😘

  • @jada813
    @jada8135 жыл бұрын

    I need all of these songs please🙏🙏💗💗

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    *Hey Jada, it's Kiana Lede - I choose you (acoustic) and Wild thoughts / independent woman by cocojonessings. I hope you join my community on KZread ♥️*

  • @CUBACHINA1986
    @CUBACHINA19864 жыл бұрын

    Very pretty design 😁

  • @nnedi7789
    @nnedi77894 жыл бұрын

    Sister your music is jammin! Thanks for not talking in this video. Well done beautiful. Cheers

  • @Godscreation02
    @Godscreation026 жыл бұрын

    Really cute! Thanks for the video

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you so much, what a kind comment 👍🏽

  • @TNT31414
    @TNT314143 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video!

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome. Glad I could help 🙌🏾

  • @ChinweUzoma
    @ChinweUzoma3 жыл бұрын

    It is really beautiful. I will come back again.

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aww how very kind of you🙌🏾👍🏽

  • @maureenibeh-mobi4562
    @maureenibeh-mobi45624 жыл бұрын

    How did you knot the end of the spiral method strings?

  • @chiomahenry2034
    @chiomahenry20345 жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful Cynthia

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much sis ♥️♥️

  • @ziggyrapata2245
    @ziggyrapata22454 жыл бұрын

    likes this mixx

  • @memoryandiaaljones1803
    @memoryandiaaljones18034 жыл бұрын

    Your music.!😍😍

  • @kimael_in_real_life
    @kimael_in_real_life5 жыл бұрын

    How did u secure the ends of the string?

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kay, i basically tied two or three knots. I hope that helps 😊

  • @deborahthompson5041
    @deborahthompson50413 жыл бұрын

    VERY NICE AND EASY.LOOKS GOOD. THANK YOU

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much I truly appreciate it 😘

  • @tarshiabaker4987
    @tarshiabaker49874 жыл бұрын

    I thought you had to crochet the string in I like how you show different decorations

  • @lalamorena22
    @lalamorena223 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @EAO-ql8hk
    @EAO-ql8hk5 жыл бұрын

    Who's the singer?🤔

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    *Hey it's Kiana Lede - I choose you (acoustic) and Wild thoughts / independent woman by cocojonessings. I hope you join my community on KZread ♥️*

  • @jazzyishea5332
    @jazzyishea53326 жыл бұрын

    I love beads but i will try out fancy yarn and ribbons😘

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    JazzyIshea Queen yeah do, you certainly won't look back😂

  • @tkeishamostert9002
    @tkeishamostert90025 жыл бұрын

    Seriously got the vibe when destiny child came on with wild thoughts 😁

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Eyy dassit 🙌🏾💃🏽 I'm happy you vibed with my video😊

  • @tkeishamostert9002

    @tkeishamostert9002

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CyndyChimezie why don't you make a music list video. I won't mind😉😁

  • @StaceeyBee
    @StaceeyBee6 жыл бұрын

    😍😍 so that’s how it’s done 😳😅 ur glowing 😍✨ that after marriage glow I see 👀👌🏽🤩

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    *Hahahahah is there an after marriage glow 😂😂 Aww thanks u know I'm enjoying Married life. So I dunno what to say 😂🙈 thanks sis 😘😘*

  • @imahuman3179

    @imahuman3179

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CyndyChimezie go back to America we don't want you here your destroying out culture !

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@imahuman3179 bahaha did you comment on the wrong channel. I've never been to America and whose culture am I destroying?? 😂

  • @ShortyyThicc87
    @ShortyyThicc874 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial ❤🥰

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aww wow thank you very much ❤️

  • @denisefurmansky
    @denisefurmansky3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Beautiful

  • @emibelledame1
    @emibelledame14 жыл бұрын

    very nice

  • @JesusBabygirl
    @JesusBabygirl5 жыл бұрын

    What brand and color lipstick are you wearing? Your makeup is gorgeous.

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    *I genuinely cant remember. Its been so long🙈 I don't want to lie to you as I respect my viewers and wouldn't dream of giving you the wrong info. On a sidenote thanks for the compliment 💐 It means a lot to me because I'm still struggling with makeup*

  • @michellapurvis1670
    @michellapurvis16704 жыл бұрын

    Can’t see how you tie the bottom

  • @brianajohnson4347
    @brianajohnson43476 жыл бұрын

    U did a good job

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Briana Johnson ohhhhh thanks. Your comment means alot to me. More videos coming soon 😘

  • @Vibesfrome2you
    @Vibesfrome2you2 жыл бұрын

    where u by the yarn string at

  • @michelenyakujara8432
    @michelenyakujara84326 жыл бұрын

    Glowing 😍😍

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Michele Nyakujara You truly are notification gang. Thanks for all your support. 😘

  • @widi.T
    @widi.T3 жыл бұрын

    🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for stopping by. I really appreciate it..have a wonderful day 😘

  • @aliyahdeng1652
    @aliyahdeng16525 жыл бұрын

    Soo pretty😍

  • @staceygeorge8318
    @staceygeorge83185 жыл бұрын

    I did it but couldn't see the way it was tied at the end of the last string?😕

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey dont worry a I literally did was tie three knots. I didn't know it was out of shot. I'll redo a similar hairstyle. Thanks for stopping by. I hope my channel appealed to you. Even for 5 mins 😊

  • @staceygeorge8318

    @staceygeorge8318

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CyndyChimezie thx it came out nice.. I did my daughter's head❤❤😍

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@staceygeorge8318 *Wow that is Awesome. I cant wait to be able to do that one day when I'm blessed with a daughter. You are so blessed. Im so glad I could help slightly. Don't stop spending that quality time with ur daughter. Your skills will improve and your daughter will look back with fond memories. Lots of love from London 😘*

  • @staceygeorge8318

    @staceygeorge8318

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CyndyChimezie Thx luv she's 22 and in college so I just braid her blocks in when she needs it!❤💯👍

  • @unknownx3885
    @unknownx38855 жыл бұрын

    where do u get it from

  • @desireederoza7846
    @desireederoza78462 жыл бұрын

    I love the techniques but can't see how you ended them

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment I will make a Video dedicated to showing this part please subscribe and turn on your notifications Desiree. 😊

  • @wugirl7997
    @wugirl79973 жыл бұрын

    Love this cover music. Where's it from?

  • @rayneventimiglia7396
    @rayneventimiglia73964 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 😍😍😍

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ohh wow Rayne. Thanks for such a lovely compliment. My day is made 😊

  • @Themudohs
    @Themudohs6 жыл бұрын

    You are so so so so so beautiful Cynthia..you and Cynthia Obi have one name sha

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    ItzGina Omgoshhhhh. I wasn't expecting such a beautiful comment. Wow thanks God bless you. Have a blessed Easter. I hope you decide to join my KZread Family by Subscribing for Free. 😘😘

  • @cynthiaamadi1884
    @cynthiaamadi18846 жыл бұрын

    Omg welcome back

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Cynthia Amadi My namesake. Aww thanks sweetie yeah I'm definitely back. God bless you 😘😘

  • @Olivia-ms1xu
    @Olivia-ms1xu6 жыл бұрын

    This is too good..... Can I use colored thread??? 😂😂😂

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    INONGE OLIVIA MBOMA yes love u sure can. The more colourful the better. Im not as brave as you. 🙈

  • @ellejohnson8469
    @ellejohnson846911 ай бұрын

    Would have been nice to see what you actually did at the ends of the hair.... wasn’t on camera.

  • @dantejohnson5951
    @dantejohnson59516 жыл бұрын

    Love this video! Can you please share where you got these amazing cover songs😍

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    *Heya the song is by Kiana Lede - I choose you (acoustic) and Wild thoughts / independent woman by cocojonessings. I hope you join my community on KZread ♥️*

  • @chey3426
    @chey34264 жыл бұрын

    I’m having trouble trying to tie the end of it so it’ll stay

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    4 жыл бұрын

    I literally had to tie the knot three times or more. And for some i used my lighter to burn the tip of the knot. This worked effortlessly.

  • @nalish.8026
    @nalish.80265 жыл бұрын

    Can I please get the artist of the covers of the background music except the one of coco Jones? Thanks

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    *Heya the song is by Kiana Lede - I choose you (acoustic) and Wild thoughts / independent woman by cocojonessings. I hope you join my community on KZread ♥️*

  • @greenfreakluver1
    @greenfreakluver16 жыл бұрын

    What color of yarn did you use?

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Casanora Anokye I used a nude brown colour.

  • @MerciiHeart
    @MerciiHeart6 жыл бұрын

    Glowing 😍😍😍😍 Love the different methods

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Loool I didn't know that I was glowing loool. Thanks boo. Yeah they are absolutely so easy to create.👍🏾😘

  • @fabianasouza1126
    @fabianasouza11265 жыл бұрын

    O que e ir só que vc coloca depois que vc fez as traças

  • @Face_Reality
    @Face_Reality3 жыл бұрын

    The music though

  • @signedaleo1263
    @signedaleo12635 жыл бұрын

    Who’s singing the wild thoughts remix ?🤯the second part

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    *Heya the song is by Kiana Lede - I choose you (acoustic) and Wild thoughts / independent woman by cocojonessings. I hope you join my community on KZread ♥️*

  • @cardolynbarrow3610
    @cardolynbarrow36104 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed. What is the name of this thread? Can I use yarn? Is this the basic stretchy gold or silver scrunchy like thread at the beauty store or something else? Do I just tie the ends the same way you tied the top?

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    4 жыл бұрын

    *Thanks for Subscribing. You have legit made my day 🙌🏾. Here are the links. I've updated my description to include them👍🏽* Link to yarn used - amzn.to/2TxDjWs Link to gold thread - amzn.to/3ebWw81 I literally just tied a few knots. I didn't know my camera didn't catch it. Ill drop a new detailed video very soon 😁

  • @cardolynward4856

    @cardolynward4856

    4 жыл бұрын

    Perfect my dtore carries the gold snd hopefully colorful ones as well

  • @dedgunk
    @dedgunk4 жыл бұрын

    How do you tie the end though?

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    4 жыл бұрын

    I tied three knots to secure it in place. I hope that helps.

  • @victoriashoniwa3196
    @victoriashoniwa31965 жыл бұрын

    Please share who did your music here💖💖💖😋😋😋

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    *Hey Victoria, it's Kiana Lede - I choose you (acoustic) and Wild thoughts / independent woman by cocojonessings. I hope you join my community on KZread ♥️*

  • @victoriashoniwa3196

    @victoriashoniwa3196

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CyndyChimezie I am now soo there

  • @ForeverShippingLarry
    @ForeverShippingLarry4 жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say you're like gorgeous 😁

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Omgoodness Jazzlyn you really have no idea what your comment did to me emotionally. Thanks i was having a crap day so thanks for bringing a huge smile to my face 😭😊

  • @ForeverShippingLarry

    @ForeverShippingLarry

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CyndyChimezie I'm glad! I always try to share the love for that very reason :)

  • @Dee-rq8cx
    @Dee-rq8cx6 жыл бұрын

    slayyyyyyy

  • @clowal1040
    @clowal10406 жыл бұрын

    Who is singing?

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Clo Wal it's a lady called Kiana Lede. She's incredibly talented. I'll put a link in the description box. 🔥

  • @TheRealMe1987

    @TheRealMe1987

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cynthia's Corner thank you 🙏🏾

  • @kingcorielane8579
    @kingcorielane85796 жыл бұрын

    Where did u get syring

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    I do craft work so I had it lying around. But it's definitely on Amazon 👍🏽

  • @ezinne6317
    @ezinne63176 жыл бұрын

    Do y’all know what stores have that yarn?

  • @Alexandriafrancescakiel

    @Alexandriafrancescakiel

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ezi Nne Walmart

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    You can get them really cheap on Amazon too 👍🏽

  • @tuedayworld
    @tuedayworld6 жыл бұрын

    Still don’t know how to do thiis

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jay Buchanan hah trust me it's so easy. In the words of Nike just do it ✔️😅

  • @machella1233

    @machella1233

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tie a knot around braid. Then wrap like you are wrapping a bandage around leg. At top she made sure the thread touched but not overlapped. Then she started wrapping where they did not touch. Then she looted at end.

  • @asifashiq3172
    @asifashiq31724 жыл бұрын

    It's a great video amazing superb I love it so nice support each other

  • @Rejiecooks
    @Rejiecooks6 жыл бұрын

    What type of yarn?

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Regina Asumadu Sarpong I just got some from my local craft store. They were just called yarn. Hope that helps Hun 🙈

  • @Rejiecooks

    @Rejiecooks

    6 жыл бұрын

    Cynthia's Corner Thanks dear

  • @galinokaneng8166
    @galinokaneng81666 жыл бұрын

    What kind of string can I use?

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gali Nokaneng I used just yarn. But you can use any string you have lying around. I remember someone using shoelaces so it's up to you 👍🏾. I hope it helps. 😂

  • @kingcorielane8579

    @kingcorielane8579

    6 жыл бұрын

    Cynthia's Corner does thickness or material matter

  • @freshcookielab3437
    @freshcookielab34374 жыл бұрын

    Where are you

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello Anne, I'm based in England.

  • @jakiriacofer9207
    @jakiriacofer92076 жыл бұрын

    The music tho

  • @keionasworld3012

    @keionasworld3012

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jakiria Cofer coco Jones wild thought

  • @neshabrown2558
    @neshabrown25585 жыл бұрын

    Maybe slower next time ? So we can see

  • @CyndyChimezie

    @CyndyChimezie

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the constructive criticism. 👍🏽 I definitely will go slower next time 😊

  • @tonyas7169
    @tonyas71692 жыл бұрын

    I mad at the fact that whoever is singing that song messed it up saying all she do is have wile(wild) tharts (thoughts) Nice voice but you ruined the song forever in my head

  • @SillyCat01
    @SillyCat013 жыл бұрын

    Why do you make you hair into little snakes like medusa. It's very unattactive.. ps the music kind of blows