milleniumgypsy | Braiding question.

My husband and I both have long hair. He wants to try something with his hair though that I am unfamiliar with. He says that he roomed with someone before that had long hair and wrapped leather around the braid, and had this give the effect of him having longer hair (like down to his butt).

I think it sounds neat, but have never seen this before so I don't know how I should try and do this to his hair. I don't know if anyone has tried this or has pictures or anything, but it would be great if anyone could help us out. :)

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