I first back combed the crown of her head. Then take a small amount of hair from the front of her head and twist it. Do this to both sides and secure with an elastic.
Toddler Sides pulled up
Since my toddlers hair is still short I pulled back a small ponytail of bangs so the hair would stay back all day. Then I took the sides and pulled them back and secured it with an elastic.
I flipped the bottom up and then curled the rest of her hair under to give her some volume. I also back combed just under the ponytail.
Below is a side view.
How I Retain Moisture
I found that when I made moisture my primary goal (not length, style, etc) it made a dramatic difference. I pre-pooed to retain moisture and prevent drying shampoo, the shampoo I used was selected because of minimal stripping properties, my conditioner’s choice was targeted towards the ones that seemed to be the most moisturizing, and now my styling products that are chosen for their moisturizing properties.
I aim to implement moisture at each step of my regimen:
Pre-poo: The first step in my regimen and like so many things in life the first step is the most important step. So don’t slack at this step.
Shampoo: A stripping shampoo can make your pre-poo step almost irrelevant. First I aim at really cleaning my scalp by applying shampoo directly to my scalp. While I am massaging the shampoo on my scalp suds form and I use those to cleanse the rest of my length.
Conditioner: I used to think that any conditioner could be used as a deep conditioner until I read somewhere (that I can’t find right now) that there is molecular difference in rinse out conditioners and deep conditioners. I am still on the fence with this one but that’s a topic for another day. The goal for moisture at the conditioning step is to deep condition with a moisturizing conditioner. The way in which you do (shower cap, heat, no heat, etc) really had not shown that big of a difference to me.
Styling: You don’t want the last step of your routine to ruin all of your hard work. Selecting a styling product that contributes to all of moisturizing that you have done at each step will benefit a whole lot more than an alcohol filled drying product. I style on damp hair and seal as I go.
Special treatment, such as protein, that are done to strengthen the hair should be followed with a moisturizing treatment. Proper strength and moisturize will decrease or prevent breakage. Too much of anything can be harmful so proper balance is key.
I retain moisture by adding moisture in each step. I haven’t had a problem with dryness for almost a year.
As always, this is what I found that works for me – experiment and find what works for your hair.
How I Retain Moisture
I found that when I made moisture my primary goal (not length, style, etc) it made a dramatic difference. I pre-pooed to retain moisture and prevent drying shampoo, the shampoo I used was selected because of minimal stripping properties, my conditioner’s choice was targeted towards the ones that seemed to be the most moisturizing, and now my styling products that are chosen for their moisturizing properties.
I aim to implement moisture at each step of my regimen:
Pre-poo: The first step in my regimen and like so many things in life the first step is the most important step. So don’t slack at this step.
Shampoo: A stripping shampoo can make your pre-poo step almost irrelevant. First I aim at really cleaning my scalp by applying shampoo directly to my scalp. While I am massaging the shampoo on my scalp suds form and I use those to cleanse the rest of my length.
Conditioner: I used to think that any conditioner could be used as a deep conditioner until I read somewhere (that I can’t find right now) that there is molecular difference in rinse out conditioners and deep conditioners. I am still on the fence with this one but that’s a topic for another day. The goal for moisture at the conditioning step is to deep condition with a moisturizing conditioner. The way in which you do (shower cap, heat, no heat, etc) really had not shown that big of a difference to me.
Styling: You don’t want the last step of your routine to ruin all of your hard work. Selecting a styling product that contributes to all of moisturizing that you have done at each step will benefit a whole lot more than an alcohol filled drying product. I style on damp hair and seal as I go.
Special treatment, such as protein, that are done to strengthen the hair should be followed with a moisturizing treatment. Proper strength and moisturize will decrease or prevent breakage. Too much of anything can be harmful so proper balance is key.
I retain moisture by adding moisture in each step. I haven’t had a problem with dryness for almost a year.
As always, this is what I found that works for me – experiment and find what works for your hair.
Nothing Fancy but Cute Toddler
My toddler has the straightest hair so in order to get this look I first blow dried it. Then I took a small curling iron and flipped the bottom up and then curled the top downward. To give it a little body I back combed the top.
Bunning It!
After having my fun with the Jill Scott inspired style I decided to use the style as a starting point for this week's protective style - more buns :)
Bunning It!
After having my fun with the Jill Scott inspired style I decided to use the style as a starting point for this week's protective style - more buns :)
Sunday Style: Jill Scott Inspired
Jill Scott rocked this style on the red carpet of the Why Did I Get Married Too? (I can't wait to see this movie!) premier and on the Jimmy Fallon show:
Here is my interpretation:
I had to change up the cornrow pattern just a little because I don't have any hair to grip at my temples (I'm okay with that). The most challenging part of this style was parting for the cornrows while trying to look in the mirror and compare the parts to the pic. I liked the outcome of this style.
Sunday's Message:
The Man in the Middle
John 19:4-11
In this story Pilate was caught in the middle and used in ways that he did not foresee - as a result, His hands got dirty. Most of us will steer clear of troublesome situations if we see them coming. We need to recognize that God has the power to use us for honor or dishonor but He still controls the outcome.
You can get dirty hands:
1. When you put popularity before principles (doing what people want instead of what you know to be right)
2. By not using the authority you have (staying silent when God tells you to speak up)
3. By assuming power you don't have (every situation is not ours to fix)
Sunday Style: Jill Scott Inspired
Jill Scott rocked this style on the red carpet of the Why Did I Get Married Too? (I can't wait to see this movie!) premier and on the Jimmy Fallon show:
Here is my interpretation:
I had to change up the cornrow pattern just a little because I don't have any hair to grip at my temples (I'm okay with that). The most challenging part of this style was parting for the cornrows while trying to look in the mirror and compare the parts to the pic. I liked the outcome of this style.
Sunday's Message:
The Man in the Middle
John 19:4-11
In this story Pilate was caught in the middle and used in ways that he did not foresee - as a result, His hands got dirty. Most of us will steer clear of troublesome situations if we see them coming. We need to recognize that God has the power to use us for honor or dishonor but He still controls the outcome.
You can get dirty hands:
1. When you put popularity before principles (doing what people want instead of what you know to be right)
2. By not using the authority you have (staying silent when God tells you to speak up)
3. By assuming power you don't have (every situation is not ours to fix)
Product Review: Dabur Jasmine Hair Oil
The description of this product made it sound enticing and everything that I had ever smelled that was scented with Jasmine was always nice. I decided to give it a shot.
Ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum, Cotton Seed Oil, t-Butyl Hydroquinone, Fragrance; Colors: Yellow No. 10 & Red No. 17
They say: Nourishes hair while providing a rich silky feel and a delightful fragrance of Jasmine flowers
I say: The scent is STRONG. There is no way I could use this on a day in which I could not open up the windows in the house. It works great as a pre-poo and helped my hair stay soft after shampooing. I probably won't purchase again solely because of the strong smell. Days later after the scent has faded what remains is a nice soft fragrance.
Product Review: Dabur Jasmine Hair Oil
The description of this product made it sound enticing and everything that I had ever smelled that was scented with Jasmine was always nice. I decided to give it a shot.
Ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum, Cotton Seed Oil, t-Butyl Hydroquinone, Fragrance; Colors: Yellow No. 10 & Red No. 17
They say: Nourishes hair while providing a rich silky feel and a delightful fragrance of Jasmine flowers
I say: The scent is STRONG. There is no way I could use this on a day in which I could not open up the windows in the house. It works great as a pre-poo and helped my hair stay soft after shampooing. I probably won't purchase again solely because of the strong smell. Days later after the scent has faded what remains is a nice soft fragrance.
Product Review: Soul Glo
Okay, it's really Care Free Curl Instant Moisturizer but so what - this stuff has been amazing at moisturizing my hair. It was a little odd to purchase because all I kept hearing was "drip drip Jheri curl" in my head. But if I can purchase Castor oil - I can do anything, LOL.
This past winter I was concerned that I wasn't going to find something for the spring/summer season that worked as well as Aloe Gro but, I think that have and I love that it's something I can purchase out of a store. No shopping for ingredients, no mixing, and no time consuming tasks!
Good Guide rates this product at 7.6.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Dimethicone, Silica, FIL D2549/1.
They say: Exclusively formulated for today’s “Dry Curl” style to help prevent hair breakage while providing “round the clock” moisture control without excess wetness. Excellent for body waves and natural styles.
I say: I have been using it for almost a week now and I have never felt my hair so soft. I hope this has an impact on my split ends and single strand knots. I love the smell and I think this will definitely be a staple in my product line-up.
Product Review: Soul Glo
Okay, it's really Care Free Curl Instant Moisturizer but so what - this stuff has been amazing at moisturizing my hair. It was a little odd to purchase because all I kept hearing was "drip drip Jheri curl" in my head. But if I can purchase Castor oil - I can do anything, LOL.
This past winter I was concerned that I wasn't going to find something for the spring/summer season that worked as well as Aloe Gro but, I think that have and I love that it's something I can purchase out of a store. No shopping for ingredients, no mixing, and no time consuming tasks!
Good Guide rates this product at 7.6.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Dimethicone, Silica, FIL D2549/1.
They say: Exclusively formulated for today’s “Dry Curl” style to help prevent hair breakage while providing “round the clock” moisture control without excess wetness. Excellent for body waves and natural styles.
I say: I have been using it for almost a week now and I have never felt my hair so soft. I hope this has an impact on my split ends and single strand knots. I love the smell and I think this will definitely be a staple in my product line-up.
Poof and 2 Rolls
Start by making a poof that goes towards the right side. I secured it with bobbie pins
Next I made 2 small rolls on the left side going the same direction as the poof.
Then make 2 small rolls on the right side. I secured these with bobbie pins too.
Below is just a picture of the top of her head.
Work it Ms. Scott!
Check out this fly hair on Jill Scott!
I will be copying this style! I have to, I love this look.
Work it Ms. Scott!
Check out this fly hair on Jill Scott!
I will be copying this style! I have to, I love this look.
Fun Up Do
I started by making a few parts along the front and sides of her hair as shown below in the next 4 pictures
I put the remaining center hair into an elastic.
Below is the parts on the right side of her head.
Below is the parts on the left side of her head.
Next I took the hair on her right side above her ear and wrapped it around the ponytail.
Then I took the hair on the front of her head and rolled it as shown below then I wrapped it around her ponytail.
On the left side I took her bangs and swooped them toward the side before I started rolling that hair and securing it around the ponytail as well.
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Then roll the hair just above her ear and attach it to the ponytail.
I used bobbie pins to make the messy bun lay flat to her head. I also added a pink ribbon that I wrapped around the ponytail and tied in a bow at the bottom.
Toddler Headband
This was simple easy and very cute. All I did was make a puffy braid around the front of her head
I started on a far lateral part.
Then made my way down the left side of her head taking small amounts of hair until I got to the bottom center of her head.
Then I did the same thing down the right side of her head until I met the other end of the puffy braid and attached them together under the rest of her hair.
Castor Oil Challenge Weeks 6-8
Been slacking with posting on this topic...mainly because things have been pretty consistent for a few weeks
My scalp looks and feels great and my root are so soft. I can't believe the difference that I am feeling.
Only few more days in March and this challenge is over. I am already proud of myself for sticking with it this long. I tend to lose interest, get bored, and stop things.
On April 1 I am going to have spa day with my hair and that includes:
Pre-poo
Pre-poo
Shampooing the scalp and length
a long DC
and a roller-set
I am also contemplating a henna treatment
Castor Oil Challenge Weeks 6-8
Been slacking with posting on this topic...mainly because things have been pretty consistent for a few weeks
My scalp looks and feels great and my root are so soft. I can't believe the difference that I am feeling.
Only few more days in March and this challenge is over. I am already proud of myself for sticking with it this long. I tend to lose interest, get bored, and stop things.
On April 1 I am going to have spa day with my hair and that includes:
Pre-poo
Pre-poo
Shampooing the scalp and length
a long DC
and a roller-set
I am also contemplating a henna treatment
Sunday Style: BBA
BBA? Big Beautiful Afro...it came to me while I was sitting in church (lol). I never like that BAA term because well, I don't use that type of language and I don't even like to think them. So it's a BBA for me :)
BTW, have you heard: National Afro Day
Sunday's Message: "Tongue Tied"
Proverbs 18:20-21; Deuteronomy 30:11-15, 19
Instead of points the preacher of the day asked us questions. I like questions because they stimulate thinking:
1. How can the tongue bind us to death?
2. Why would we choose any other option?
3. Can we loose something that has already been bound to death?
From this message I got that we should use our tongues to defeat our situations and give life. Instead of our tongue to make our situations worse and tear people down we should be as the word says we are. The Word says we are "the head and not the tail, lenders not borrowers, and the salt of the earth." You are what you eat - including the words you speak with your mouth.
Sunday Style: BBA
BBA? Big Beautiful Afro...it came to me while I was sitting in church (lol). I never like that BAA term because well, I don't use that type of language and I don't even like to think them. So it's a BBA for me :)
BTW, have you heard: National Afro Day
Sunday's Message: "Tongue Tied"
Proverbs 18:20-21; Deuteronomy 30:11-15, 19
Instead of points the preacher of the day asked us questions. I like questions because they stimulate thinking:
1. How can the tongue bind us to death?
2. Why would we choose any other option?
3. Can we loose something that has already been bound to death?
From this message I got that we should use our tongues to defeat our situations and give life. Instead of our tongue to make our situations worse and tear people down we should be as the word says we are. The Word says we are "the head and not the tail, lenders not borrowers, and the salt of the earth." You are what you eat - including the words you speak with your mouth.
Warm Weather Regimen
This regimen is still in the making and subject to change frequently until I get it how my hair likes it.
Cleansing Routine
During the warmer months I like to shampoo weekly because I love being outside. As a result, there will be build up from sweat and outside dander and dust.
Shampoo Products
Suave Tropical Coconut Shampoo
Suave Tropical Coconut Shampoo
Dudu-Osun Black Soap Shampoo
Conditioning Routine
Conditioning Routine
All year long I deep condition weekly- This does not change.
Deep Conditioners
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat
Co-washing Conditioners
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
Leave-In Conditioners
Shea Moisture Shea Butter Leave-in conditioner
Moisturizing & Sealing
Shea Moisture Shea Butter Leave-in conditioner
Moisturizing & Sealing
The Sun is hot and always on my head so I still like to moisturize my hair after being exposed to the harmful rays of the Sun. Moisturizing and sealing will be done multiple times throughout the week.
Products
Kemi Oyl Conditioning Spray (moisturizer)
Kemi Oyl Conditioning Spray (moisturizer)
Moisturizing shea butter mix (sealing)
Styling Products
IC Aloe Vera Gel (for slicking back hair for buns)
Styling Products
IC Aloe Vera Gel (for slicking back hair for buns)
Shea Butter (for all other styles)
Oils
Coconut Oil (used to prepoo)
Coconut Oil (used to prepoo)
Olive Oil (used to prepoo and in DC)
Peppermint Oil (used in DC)
Rosemary Oil (used in DC)
Rosemary Oil (used in DC)
Special/Other Treatments
Protein: 1 egg & 1 tbs olive oil added to Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol
Pre-poo: generous amount of Coconut Oil or Olive Oil applied to hair and left overnight
Henna: twice a year (start of fall and start of spring)
Trims: when needed, S&D!!!
Hair Styles
Buns/Twists/Cornrows Monday - Friday
Buns/Twists/Cornrows Monday - Friday
Braid Out/Twist Out/Wash N Go – on weekends
Hair Challenges
Weekday protective style challenge (self challenge) buns, twists, updos, etc
Regimen
Shampoo weekly on Saturday (if possible)
Deep Condition weekly (minimum of 30 minutes)
Protective style Monday - Friday
Co-wash – when needed
Hair out days: weekends only Pre-poo (before shampoo only) → Friday night (overnight)
Warm Weather Regimen
This regimen is still in the making and subject to change frequently until I get it how my hair likes it.
Cleansing Routine
During the warmer months I like to shampoo weekly because I love being outside. As a result, there will be build up from sweat and outside dander and dust.
Shampoo Products
Suave Tropical Coconut Shampoo
Suave Tropical Coconut Shampoo
Dudu-Osun Black Soap Shampoo
Conditioning Routine
Conditioning Routine
All year long I deep condition weekly- This does not change.
Deep Conditioners
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat
Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat
Co-washing Conditioners
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
Leave-In Conditioners
Shea Moisture Shea Butter Leave-in conditioner
Moisturizing & Sealing
Shea Moisture Shea Butter Leave-in conditioner
Moisturizing & Sealing
The Sun is hot and always on my head so I still like to moisturize my hair after being exposed to the harmful rays of the Sun. Moisturizing and sealing will be done multiple times throughout the week.
Products
Kemi Oyl Conditioning Spray (moisturizer)
Kemi Oyl Conditioning Spray (moisturizer)
Moisturizing shea butter mix (sealing)
Styling Products
IC Aloe Vera Gel (for slicking back hair for buns)
Styling Products
IC Aloe Vera Gel (for slicking back hair for buns)
Shea Butter (for all other styles)
Oils
Coconut Oil (used to prepoo)
Coconut Oil (used to prepoo)
Olive Oil (used to prepoo and in DC)
Peppermint Oil (used in DC)
Rosemary Oil (used in DC)
Rosemary Oil (used in DC)
Special/Other Treatments
Protein: 1 egg & 1 tbs olive oil added to Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol
Pre-poo: generous amount of Coconut Oil or Olive Oil applied to hair and left overnight
Henna: twice a year (start of fall and start of spring)
Trims: when needed, S&D!!!
Hair Styles
Buns/Twists/Cornrows Monday - Friday
Buns/Twists/Cornrows Monday - Friday
Braid Out/Twist Out/Wash N Go – on weekends
Hair Challenges
Weekday protective style challenge (self challenge) buns, twists, updos, etc
Regimen
Shampoo weekly on Saturday (if possible)
Deep Condition weekly (minimum of 30 minutes)
Protective style Monday - Friday
Co-wash – when needed
Hair out days: weekends only Pre-poo (before shampoo only) → Friday night (overnight)
Inspired Style
Spring is here! Time to have some fun :)
Alas, my twist out was too defined! This style I will attempt again because I want it big and wild just like Yaya's.
To get this look a twist is gather in a high pony and clip (or pin) in place. Leave a little out for the "bang" and throw on some fierce earrings and you are ready to go.
Inspired Style
Spring is here! Time to have some fun :)
Alas, my twist out was too defined! This style I will attempt again because I want it big and wild just like Yaya's.
To get this look a twist is gather in a high pony and clip (or pin) in place. Leave a little out for the "bang" and throw on some fierce earrings and you are ready to go.
Toddler Twist Pigtails.
First I made center part to seperate for her pigtails. Then I made a small ponytail and flipped it through itself. Then make a 2nd small ponytail.
Then take the hair from the bottom of her head and make a small ponytail going up then make a 2nd small ponytail like puffy braids.
Then pull all the hair together for the finally pigtail. Do the same to the other side.
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