NYE HAIR

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Hey guys! New Year's Eve is right around the corner, need hair ideas??  Try one of these. 

Check out more styles here.

By the way...guess who FINALLY got their hair colored??  MOI!!  I'm so ready for 2013!! Are you??

How do I look??  S/O to Jazz at Reverence Salon for hooking me up ;)

HEATLESS WAVES

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This vid came in my inbox and I just had to share.  It's seemingly very simple and takes about as long as it does for me to twist my hair.  And I think this is a good way to maybe blend textures if you're transitioning too.

Enjoy!!

Happy Styling!

STYLE CARDS BY CHARYJAY

 

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Ever saw a cute style that wasn't on YouTube and wanted to know how to do it??  Well YT Naturalite CharyJay has something for you!  It's called a Style Card.  For only $5 she will customize a style released on her Style Card specifically for you.  All you have to do is let her know your hair length and hair type.   Why not try a new style for the holidays ;) You can order yours from her store here. 

 

Happy Styling!!

GOT BRAIDS? (OR TWISTS)

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ProStyling this summer? No problem.  Try these styles out with your twists or braids. 

 

Happy Styling!! Feel free to send pics of your ProStyle :)

1001 WAYS TO ROCK HEADWRAPS

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Hey All!  I am not having my best hair week :(   I've been saying for months I want to learn how to do a turban or do an intricate and fun headwrap.  And right about now, I wish I had.

I will admit, I was intimidated. They look so difficult.  Plus, I tried to do a wrap about a year ago and it came out just ok. It wasn't like the ones I've seen people rocking in magazines or around the city.  Nothing to blog about for real.  So I put it on the shelf...that was until now.  

Out of necessity I started to look for ways I could learn to rock headwraps and now I'm hooked.  The possibilities are endless AND they're multifunctional - which I love!

Here's a few vids that made me want to try my hand at this again:

Seems easy enough, maybe I'll try this first ;) 

Happy Wrapping!! Can't wait to show you guys what I come up with :)

IT'S ALMOST SUMMER!!

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Well Hello there Summer! Nice to see you again :) I know it's not OFFICIALLY Summer, but since we're on the brink of it we might as well break out the cute sandals, maxi dresses, shades, and grills (feel free to invite me over for a burnt hot dog lolol). Plus, I can rock my summer staple, the W&G, without getting sick *WOOT WOOT*

Now. I love my W&G, but I've also fallen in love with my Twist N Curl Rod set.  I was bored with my regular twistout and decided to put them on rods to see what it would do and now I am hooked.  It's really low maintenance and takes less time than a strawset or coils (which I have yet to do because of the time commitment).  I also feel like since it's going to be hotter than Hades, I need to incorporate some cute and sleek bun styles too.

Here's a few I grabbed of YT:

Enjoy!! What styles are you planning to rock this Summer?

EASTER UPDO

In need of some Easter Sunday inspiration?? Try one of these:

*I included this because I really LOVE the front ~ the rest you can play with*

*I like the accessory more than the bun itself, but work it however you please*

*She is the Queen of a messy bun that looks amazing ~ iHEART*

*GOOD LAWD that’s a lot of hair*

Check the full tutorial here.

HAPPY STYLING! And don't forget the accessories :)

MY HEART SKIPPED A BEAT

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At first sight I almost literally passed out, woke up, and fainted again. Whoever made my heart leap out of my chest because of this PHOTOSHOPPED pic should be slain, LOLOL. They did do a good job though ;) I will say, if she ever rocked a fab style like this I would be all over it AGAIN. Wishful thinking.... I just had to get this out.

The real deal:

She's fab anyway *iHEART*

LOC 'DO

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Looking for a cute and funky way to dress up your Locs? Check this video out. I love it and since I'm getting mini twists for my upcoming vacay, I'm going to see if I can work it with my twists as well.

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Happy Styling!

QUICK AND EASY

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4 styles in 5 mins?? Don't mind if I do. I need a quick and easy ProStyle for the upcoming holidays and for work.




Enjoy!

LOC'D AND LOADED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Hey my Loc'd up Lovelies!! I saw this lady that had these GORGEOUS curls, just as beautiful and bouncy as ever!! I had to know how she did them.

Now...I am used to seeing the crinkly-type locs but not so much the spiral curled locs. I was enamored!! I was all in her head, lolol. She told me she used Pipe Cleaners. The actual craft supply Pipe Cleaners!! I'm ALL about the crafts, so y'all KNOW I had to look this up.

We are about to hit the holiday party season so why not razzle and dazzle in these DIY curls?? I encourage you to give this a try!

Check the tutorial I found:

HAPPY STYLING!!!

NOTSO EDGY TWIST OUT

I was totally inspired by this video, but as you can see it's not as edgy as I would have liked, but it still worked out (after I fluffed a little more at work).

Happy Styling!!

NATURAL CELEBS

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Look who's shedding some light on their Natural hair journeys. I love it! I was just talking to my BFF about how there are probably way more Natural celebs than we think and they more than likely wear weave because it's more condusive to their careers. I was right. Check Tamera's interview here and Malinda's here.

Just for kicks...I am feeling this more grown up "Olivia" lololol

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HAIRSPIRATION: SOLANGE

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Honey I am ABSOLUTELY LOVING Solange in this mellow yellow pantsuit, not to mention her hair is just TO DIE FOR. Stunning. She has truly come into her own and I am loving it. She is one of the newest spokeswomen for Carol's Daughter and I couldn't be happier for her and the brand.


Let's go back down memory lane beginning with her BC:

LOVES IT!!!

HOMETOWN LOVE

Meet Ms. Nellenatural23

She's the girl from the iHEART post with super cute style. She has Youtube channel and will be posting a tutorial on her style soon. So why not give her a proper intro?? So let's meet her:

How long have you been Natural?

2 years

What's your 'go to' style?

My "go to" style is the wash n go

What are your product staples?

Oyin Handmade Hair Dew, I can use it as a leave in, a moisturizer and a styler. Also Aussie Moist Conditioner.

What are the Top 2 videos you've done?

Well I only have 1 favorite video, and that would be my first video because it felt great to startposting on my channel.

Top 3 tips for Transitioners and/or Naturals?

1. To go natural for you. Stay true to yourself and know why you decided to wear your hair in its natural state.

2. Be patient. The beginning stages may be rough, but the versatility of natural hair is amazing!

3. Moisturize often and realize that what's good on your friend's hair may not be good on yours.

There you are Cleveland, let's show her mad love by subscribing to her youtube channel.

AND THE NATURAL GIRL WINS!!!

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I was just as shocked as the rest of the world when her name was read over Bieber and Drake and I actually like her music. I'm still unsure about how I feel about it though, but regardless her hair is to DIE FOR and major Congratulations are in order to the 2011 Grammy Winner for Best New Artist, Esperanza Spalding. Do ya thang boo!!

PROSTYLING: CINNABUN

Hey All! Hope everyone is having a fabulous hump day :) I came across this style while looking for a quick and easy updo for a friend's bday gathering. I like that it keeps the ends protected and gives a nice little twist option to the regular Puff.

I attempted to do this style for the gathering, but since I was running HELLA late and didn't have any time to experiment, I took my hair and made 4 flat twists, pinned the ends together and came out with a cute bun-do. I'll definitely be trying this in the very near future though.

I like this vid, the idea of putting the some rolls in the middle makes the style more interesting *my2cents*

Here's another version I like just as much.

And you can definitely jazz it up with a flower, headband, anything! I love styles like this!


Happy ProStyling!!

Sidenote: HAPPY 100TH POST TO ME!! YAY!!!!

YOU BETTER WORK Pt. 2

Hey All! y'all know I'm on the hunt for an interview style right? My default is ALWAYS a Strawset *sigh* so anyways I was browsing Essence for hairspiration and let's just say I was in Hairspiration overload - WHOA!! They got tons of styles and though my twisting and braiding capabilities on my own head are somewhere between beginner and intermediate, I thought I'd share some of my faves!!



*look familiar* ;)

Wish I could see the back :( I'll use my imagination

**what are these??** I love them!

*iHEARTBIGhair*

*Honey is ROCKING this do*

S/O to my new followers!! WELCOME!!

HOLIDAY GLAM

Yay!! It's OFFICIALLY the 2010 holiday season and there are plenty of fabulous holiday parties to go to. And since you're going to be rocking a fabulous dress adorned with sequins and flyy shoes, you must complete the look with fab hair right??? RIGHT!!

Here are some holiday hairstyles that are simply chic:

And because we can't live without our accessories: