A Different Look

Hey everybody, it's been quite a while since I've stopped by to make and entry. It's not that I don't want to, it's that I've been extremely busy. Nevertheless, I had another simple summer hair do that I meant to share with you earlier in the summer. Sorry its so late.

I call this a "braid out". It's so easy to do and takes a few minutes to get together. If you have natural hair or your hair is relaxed you can do this.

1. Using a comb, part your hair down the middle. (hint: don't make the part a straight one)

2. French braid (see image below) your hair back before you go to sleep, or for a few hours. I think if it's braided for at least 4 hours, it would set.

3. Loose/unravel the braids in the morning with your fingers. (see image below)

4. Finger comb your hair. Do not use any other combs other than your fingers or you'll have one fuzzy big hair mess.

5. Moisturize your hair and/or apply hair sheen, so your hair is not dull.

6. Style as desired. I put a headband, pull part of it back (see image above) or just leave it out... just all depends on the mood or the occasion.

I've attached some images to see how mine typically comes out...

Get Natural Looking Curls Without Heat/Great Summer Hair Style

Have you ever seen people with the prettiest natural curls and wondered how you could have the same beautiful ringlets without using any heat? You would not believe how simple it is.

I'm currently 10 weeks into my relaxer and still going (although I'm so tempted to run out to get a perm), nevertheless, it's still better for my hair and scalp. As you could imagine, I have to be very creative with my hair at the moment. So, I decided to give my hair some soft natural looking curls/ringlets. Here's how you could get the same look (you could do this with wet or dry hair)...

If your hair is wet-

1. Use your favorite leave in conditioner, setting lotion or a small amount of styling mouse.
2. Part your hair from the front to the back, allowing for about 5-7 braids going to the back of your neck. Braid your hair from the front using only two-strand twists & secure the ends with barrettes.
3. Let it air dry, preferable overnight.
4. In the morning, release the braids one by one & moisturize the hair & scalp.
5. Separate to add more body.
6. Style as desired.

If your hair is dry-

1. Dampen with a mist of purified water or your favorite leave in conditioner or setting lotion.
2. Part your hair from the front to the back, allowing for about 5-7 braids going to the back of your neck.
3. Let it air dry for at least 4-5 hours.
4. Once dry, release the braids one by one & moisturize the hair & scalp if necessary.
5. Separate to add more body.
6. Style as desired.

I've attached photos...

Roller set today

I used my pre-shampoo butter, washed, conditioned and roller set my hair. I could not sit under the dryer for the full period because I was also cooking (you know how it is sometimes ladies). However, I did find some time eventually and sat under the dryer for about 30 minutes and the results were wonderful. In fact, I believe that I'll stick to this type of drying; why sit under the dryer for hours?

My hair was shiny and very bouncy. I personally do not like a lot of body from the scalp; so I just use a small a flat iron on a medium setting and flat iron the roots quickly. My hair lies on my scalp the way I like it and the rest is full of body.

I hope these pictures captured the shine & the curls. All I could say is, I'm enjoying my hair today. It's a great hair day :)