Hey guys! A friend of mine is going through a spell due to heat damage :( I was looking for styles she could try so she wouldn't have to cut her hair and that were budget friendly. I came across Havana Twists.
I like them because they look very natural and don't have that knot at the beginning like other extension styles and are seemingly very easy to do. They include Marley hair which is like $2 a pack - VERY cheap. The key is to match the Marley hair with your natural hair color. Such a great protective style for this here winter that doesn't want to go away :/
Since my hair is shorter, I decided to finger coil it. It took 3 long hours, but since I don't have to do my hair for a few weeks and it holds up great while I work out, I'd DEFINITELY say it was worth it.
I co-washed my hair using Tresemme Naturals and used Motion's Naturally You! Define My Curls Creme to coil (you can't tell from the pics, but the creme actually provided a lot of shine and didn't make my hair super hard).
I grabbed and coiled. I didn't use a comb and really didn't intend on making them super small, but I did. I didn't pull them apart for 2 days. No particular reason, but after I pulled them apart my hair is a little bigger and I like it.
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.
Picture this: You're out and about around town and you're having a fabulous hair day at a free concert in the park or just walking around downtown hanging out with your girls, then out of nowhere, the heavenlies open up Noah's Ark style. What do you do??
Now granted, this may be a little extreme, but what do you do when you and your summer twist-out hit an unexpected wave of humidity? I have definitely been here. Luckily, there a few things I keep on deck for situations like these:
1. BOBBY/HAIR PINS - I cannot tell you how many times I've had to pin and tuck random flyaway pieces of hair or had to do a quick pompadour when my twist-out started to fall and landed right in my eye *no bueno*
2. OUCHLESS BANDS - I always have at least one in my purse. If my hair starts to act up, in a puff it goes.
3. SHEA BUTTER - Y'all already know. I keep my butter in my bag at ALL times. Multi-functional - hair and skin. Enough said.
Of course you could add some gel, a brush, water bottle, and various moisturizers and stuff, but I like to keep it simple. I'm trying to limit the amount of stuff I need to do my hair.
So tell me good people, what do you keep handy for times like these when you're in a Hair-mergency?
Have you ever thought your hair was too big and you didn't know what to do? I'm not there yet, but one of my friends is. She works in a corporate environment and while rocking her 'fro is cool, sometimes she wants a more demure look. Something other than a twist-out, a typical bun, or a braid out.
Here's a couple of ideas I found.
*Ok, so I know it's a bun, but I think it's a cute little twist on it*
Feel free to share your own ideas/styles!
And just to drop a little birdie - The Fall 2012 Grow-Out Challenge will start September 1!! GET READY!!!!
Once I cowashed, I put my hair in 4 section with clips. I detangled each section with my Knot Today and wide-tooth comb first, then went at it again with my Denman brush for extra definition.
When I finished detangling, I went through my hair adding the Curl Defining Gel with my fingers. I took those 4 sections and halved them to add the gel.
I slicked one side up, adding a little Eco Styler gel and pinned it with a bobby pin.
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 :)
Hey All! So, you want to know how to Wash & Go (W&G)? Well, when I first started doing my W&G I took it LITERALLY and did just that. Co-wash and Go! *SMH* Then I kept wondering why my hair was super dry 2 hrs. later with absolutely no definition whatsoever. There was nothing keeping my curl pattern in place nor was there anything moisturizing or sealing my hair.
That's one thing, two actually, I consider key. You need something to provide that hold. Something that enhances your natural curl pattern so that when your hair does dry it doesn't look like well...dry hair.
Secondly, *IMO* you should use some type of moisturizer or sealant. This prevents your hair from becoming super dry while using your curl defining gel of choice and breaking off because it's so dry.
Here's my process:
1. Co-wash
2. Section and detangle with my leave-in conditioner ~ KinkyCurly's Knot Today
3. Apply Curling Creme by CurlySexyHair mixed w/EVOO by section {You can also apply the oil after the gel}
4. Apply Curl Defining Gel by section{Something I bought from a vendor}
5. Fluff and Go!
That's it. It takes me less than 15 mins. in the morning which is why I love it so much. I will admit, the majority of the time I forego the detangling session and just apply the products and run out *hides face in shame*
And for your viewing pleasure, here's a couple of vids:
If you're rocking a shorter style or you have longer hair and want added definition, try this out:
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?
Remember this? Well I decided to try it out with twists instead of braids and I loved it! It held up great during my runs - not to mention it created the BOMB.COM twistout. I had to modify it to fit my length since my twists are not as long as hers, but it all worked out. I will definitely be rocking this again this summer just for kicks.
Bonjour! I've been in the market for some new products to try, I'm not going overboard ;) but I want a styling aid, something similar to SheaMoisture's Curl Enhancing Smoothie. I came across Uncle Funky's Daughter. The name was catchy so I figured why not check it out.
I went to their site and I was immediately drawn to their 70s style phrases (anybody who knows me knows I swear I am a 70s baby) and the fact they have their products broken down by hair type, not just conditioners, cleansers, poos, etc... Definitely makes it easier for me to figure out what would work best on my kinks. Their prices are pretty reasonable too *CHEERS* Most of Uncle Funky’s Daughter’s products boast about being Sulfate-, Paraben-, Petroleum-, Silicone- free with no animal testing.
Hey Ladies! I'm looking to spruce up my Spring styling so I'm going to try coiling my hair, instead of getting a strawset (my usual). Now I will say, I do like them better on shorter hair, and I consider myself having SMedium length hair, BUT with the amount of shrinkage I have I'm sure I can get away with it. I haven't decided which way to go yet though - comb or fingers.
One thing I am worried about is the time it takes to do them. But I mean hey, if I last after taking 6 hrs do my mini twists, coiling should be a breeze right?? IDK, we'll see.
Anyway, here's a couple of vids I'm using as my inspiration:
Have you coiled your hair before (finger or comb)? What was your experience like? READ how long did it take, lol
After MUCH contemplation (and a hard look at my budget) I decided to do my own hair for my vacay to Morocco. As you all know, I am LOW maintenance when I'm in vacation mode. I don't even want to think about my hair. So I decided on mini twists.
Just the sheer thought of doing my own mini twists had me in a panic. How long would it take but better yet how long will it take to take them out?? I knew I had to suck it up and just do it. I've never done them before, so I had to YouTube what my approach should be. I decided to use this lock/twist gel I got from a vendor and shea butter. Shortly after getting into the groove I kicked the gel because it was just too messy. Plus I like how my twists turn out with just shea so I figured it wouldn't be too bad.
6 hours later....VOILA!
A week into my twists...and here's what I've learned so far. The gel is necessary *sigh* My twists haven't unraveled or anything, but they are getting frizzy and partly due to no hold and partly due to me running my fingers running through my hair like it's not twisted. Needless to say, I will be redoing these before I leave *DEEP SIGH* oh wells.
Have you done your own mini twists before? If so, what was your experience like?
Want to make your twists curly without heat? Try this out.
It's basically Bantu Knotting your twists. I'm still struggling with mine because my mini twists won't stay twisted to each other, if that makes sense. Once I get them together I'll post what they look like.
As I have journeyed and continue to journey, so shall you!
I hope I inspire you on this journey to or in Natural land. It's definitely a rollercoaster, but it's worth the ride!!
