Twist/Twist-out Faux-hawk

Last weekend I went out with the girls and I wanted to wear a fun & funky style that would last. I posted a few days ago that I wanted to try out some "Goapele braids" and that weekend seemed to be the best time to do it so I gave it a try. 

I didn't do super small cornrows because I didn't have much time so I would like to try this look again with some itty bitty cornrows. The style was actually pretty easy to accomplish once I got my hair parted into the major sections. 

Here's my interpretation:

Pinned Twists

Twists released

There is also a YouTube tutorial to go along with this style: 2-N-1 Faux-hawk

Twist/Twist-out Faux-hawk

Last weekend I went out with the girls and I wanted to wear a fun & funky style that would last. I posted a few days ago that I wanted to try out some "Goapele braids" and that weekend seemed to be the best time to do it so I gave it a try. 

I didn't do super small cornrows because I didn't have much time so I would like to try this look again with some itty bitty cornrows. The style was actually pretty easy to accomplish once I got my hair parted into the major sections. 

Here's my interpretation:

Pinned Twists

Twists released

There is also a YouTube tutorial to go along with this style: 2-N-1 Faux-hawk

Double Angel Braid Headband

Start along one side of her face and make an angel braid.  This is a braid where you only pick up hair from one side.  I pulled the hair from the front of her face as shown below.

Next make a parallel angel braid as shown below.  Do this to both sides of her head. 

 Below is a picture of the other side of her head as well.

 Take all 4 ends of the braids and pull them to the bottom, back of her neck and secure them together with an elastic.

 Below is a top view of the finished hairstyle.



October 2010 Length

October 2010 Length

I trimmed!

I trimmed my ends and the hubby helped me even out the back. It's not perfect but it gets the job done. My split ends and SSKs were out of control!


I must say, I thought I would miss the length but I am loving my hair right now. It's so much easier to handle. I will be bunning all winter and I am looking forward to the length that I will retain over the next few months.


The caption under each pic identifies the line on my shirt in which my hair reached at the time of the pic:

Line 3
Oct 2010

Line 7/8
Oct 2010

 What a difference!

Line 5
Apr 2010

I trimmed!

I trimmed my ends and the hubby helped me even out the back. It's not perfect but it gets the job done. My split ends and SSKs were out of control!


I must say, I thought I would miss the length but I am loving my hair right now. It's so much easier to handle. I will be bunning all winter and I am looking forward to the length that I will retain over the next few months.


The caption under each pic identifies the line on my shirt in which my hair reached at the time of the pic:

Line 3
Oct 2010

Line 7/8
Oct 2010

 What a difference!

Line 5
Apr 2010

Bi-Yearly Henna Time

My Steps
1. Shampoo (clarifying)
2. Rinse
3. Apply Henna*
4. Rinse, Rinse, Rinse, and Rinse
5. Apply moisturizing Deep Conditioner**
6. Rinse and Rinse
7. Style as desired

After sitting for 3 hours

Henna in ziploc bag

I placed the henna in a bag for easier handling and application. Another perk to this technique is if you tend to have a lot of henna remaining post-henna, you can seal off the cut end and freeze the henna in the bag. Be cautious if you purchase the kind of bags that make it hard to tell if the bag is completely sealed.


• I let the henna sit on my hair for only about 2.5 hours. My goal was not color deposit so I wasn't concerned with letting it sit for an extended amount of time. 
• When it was time to rinse, I let the water run through my hair for about 2mins to help loosen up the henna from my hair and then I proceeded with a normal rinsing technique.
• I deep conditioned for about 1.5-2 hours and then rinsed thoroughly.


*My henna mixture used is very simple. 1pkg of Jamila henna and 2c of organic aloe vera juice
**Deep conditioning mixture is AHOSR and Castor oil

[Disclaimer]

Please keep in mind that after researching and taking into account what works for me, the process above is what I have found to work best for my hair.

Bi-Yearly Henna Time

My Steps
1. Shampoo (clarifying)
2. Rinse
3. Apply Henna*
4. Rinse, Rinse, Rinse, and Rinse
5. Apply moisturizing Deep Conditioner**
6. Rinse and Rinse
7. Style as desired

After sitting for 3 hours

Henna in ziploc bag

I placed the henna in a bag for easier handling and application. Another perk to this technique is if you tend to have a lot of henna remaining post-henna, you can seal off the cut end and freeze the henna in the bag. Be cautious if you purchase the kind of bags that make it hard to tell if the bag is completely sealed.


• I let the henna sit on my hair for only about 2.5 hours. My goal was not color deposit so I wasn't concerned with letting it sit for an extended amount of time. 
• When it was time to rinse, I let the water run through my hair for about 2mins to help loosen up the henna from my hair and then I proceeded with a normal rinsing technique.
• I deep conditioned for about 1.5-2 hours and then rinsed thoroughly.


*My henna mixture used is very simple. 1pkg of Jamila henna and 2c of organic aloe vera juice
**Deep conditioning mixture is AHOSR and Castor oil

[Disclaimer]

Please keep in mind that after researching and taking into account what works for me, the process above is what I have found to work best for my hair.

How to Make a Poof

I recently got asked how I do my daughters poof.  I am going to attempt to explain

With my oldest daughter we often times just pull her hair back and use the bobby pins to push the poof forward.  I also use a straight end comb (rat tail comb) and put it evenly under a small layer of hair in the front and pull slightly.   This smooth out the hair and poofs it up.

However if we want a bigger poof.  This is the trick we use.

 Start by making your parts and pull the rest of the hair out of your way.

Next make a part in the center of your hair for the poof.  Move the hair across the front of her face out of the way for a moment.

Then pull the back half of the hair into an elastic and push it forward and secure with bobby pins.  **If you criss cross the bobby pins they say in much better.

Now take the front piece of hair and comb it over the poof and secure it with bobby pins.  If your daughters hair is too thin to stay with just bobby pins use an elastic and then use the bobby pins to push the hair forward.

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I am in need of a new hairdo...

Any suggestions?

I am in need of a new hairdo...

Any suggestions?

Poof with Small Braids

Start by making a poof in the front center of her head.

 Along each side of the poof take a small amount of hair and make a braid.

 Wrap the braids around the ponytail holder and secure it with bobby pins.

 Below is the side view of her hair.

 The back view



Dandy Giveaways and More

Dandy Giveaways and More has featured The Wright Hair on their site http://www.dandygiveaway.com/?p=1261 everyone should check out their fun site.

My brain is fried...

I am about 9 weeks away from my master's degree in social and human services. If the postings slow down at times or if I catch typos after publishing, school is the reason why. Bare with me...

My brain is fried...

I am about 9 weeks away from my master's degree in social and human services. If the postings slow down at times or if I catch typos after publishing, school is the reason why. Bare with me...

Miss Nappturality Pageant Seeks "America's Next Natural Model"

"America's Next Natural Model"

The goal of the competition is to take natural hair styles beyond acceptance of the corporate world and show the beauty and fashion industry an unexplored universe of hair and styles that they miss out on. 
A panel of judges shares their professional opinion but users also have a final say in who will win this online pageant. Registered users can vote for their favorite model and leave comments in a social network environment. [source]


For more information about the competition, sponsorship opportunities or becoming a model, email miss-np@going-natural.com or call 718-395-2537.


For more info:
Going Natural
Black News

Miss Nappturality Pageant Seeks "America's Next Natural Model"

"America's Next Natural Model"

The goal of the competition is to take natural hair styles beyond acceptance of the corporate world and show the beauty and fashion industry an unexplored universe of hair and styles that they miss out on. 
A panel of judges shares their professional opinion but users also have a final say in who will win this online pageant. Registered users can vote for their favorite model and leave comments in a social network environment. [source]


For more information about the competition, sponsorship opportunities or becoming a model, email miss-np@going-natural.com or call 718-395-2537.


For more info:
Going Natural
Black News

In The New: Many ways to straighten your locks

With the humidity decreasing, many naturally curly/kinky hair individuals may be looking to straighten out their tresses for the first time in a while. If this is something you choose to do, be sure to take the proper precautions so not to damage your hair with heat and/or suffer a setback. Here is an article I read recently that talks about some natural ways to straighten your hair:

Hair Straightening the Natural Way

In The New: Many ways to straighten your locks

With the humidity decreasing, many naturally curly/kinky hair individuals may be looking to straighten out their tresses for the first time in a while. If this is something you choose to do, be sure to take the proper precautions so not to damage your hair with heat and/or suffer a setback. Here is an article I read recently that talks about some natural ways to straighten your hair:

Hair Straightening the Natural Way

Flexi Rod Twist-out

The other weekend I had my 10yr high school reunion and because of the dress I was wearing, I wanted Teyana Taylor big hair (even if it's not hers). So I figured that I would do a twist-out but set them on flexi rods to stretch them out for length and volume. Well, it did not turn out the way I planned...I'm human and here is my failed Teyana Taylor inspired hair.

I will keep attempting this until I get it. 

Flexi Rod Twist-out

The other weekend I had my 10yr high school reunion and because of the dress I was wearing, I wanted Teyana Taylor big hair (even if it's not hers). So I figured that I would do a twist-out but set them on flexi rods to stretch them out for length and volume. Well, it did not turn out the way I planned...I'm human and here is my failed Teyana Taylor inspired hair.

I will keep attempting this until I get it. 

Braids to Messy Bun

Start with the bangs pulled back into a poof.

                                                 Make 1 small french braid along the poof.

Then make a 2nd french braid parallel to the first.  As shown below do this to both sides of her head. 

The top of her head with the poof and braids is shown below.

                                                        Then pull all the hair into a ponytail.

Make a messy bun with the ponytail.

                                            Below is a side view of the braids and messy bun.

Kohls is only the beginning...

A comment I read regarding Kohls and that wig prompted me to Google "ghetto fab wig" and what I discovered was not shocking at all - it was a SMH moment. 

Image Search

On the left side of the screenshot please note all the stores that also sell this product that made some of us so upset with Kohls:

Product Search

Quite a few people (including myself) were not happy with the wig on the Kohls site but the thing to keep in mind is that Kohls did not make this product, they were only a vendor. For years, people of many ethnicities have fought stereotypes and we all know that history has the tendency to repeat itself. We shouldn't be overly shocked when things like this happen but I also feel that we should not let things like this slide just because we know that they will and are going to happen. Let's take moments like this to educate ourselves and others - I bet every customer service employee at Kohls now knows the true definition of the word "ghetto" LOL.


Ghetto 
1: a quarter of a city in which Jews were formerly required to live
2: a quarter of a city in which members of a minority group live especially because of social, legal, or economic pressure
3a : an isolated group b : a situation that resembles a ghetto especially in conferring inferior status or limiting opportunity
[Source: Merriam-Webster]

Thoughts?

Kohls is only the beginning...

A comment I read regarding Kohls and that wig prompted me to Google "ghetto fab wig" and what I discovered was not shocking at all - it was a SMH moment. 

Image Search

On the left side of the screenshot please note all the stores that also sell this product that made some of us so upset with Kohls:

Product Search

Quite a few people (including myself) were not happy with the wig on the Kohls site but the thing to keep in mind is that Kohls did not make this product, they were only a vendor. For years, people of many ethnicities have fought stereotypes and we all know that history has the tendency to repeat itself. We shouldn't be overly shocked when things like this happen but I also feel that we should not let things like this slide just because we know that they will and are going to happen. Let's take moments like this to educate ourselves and others - I bet every customer service employee at Kohls now knows the true definition of the word "ghetto" LOL.


Ghetto 
1: a quarter of a city in which Jews were formerly required to live
2: a quarter of a city in which members of a minority group live especially because of social, legal, or economic pressure
3a : an isolated group b : a situation that resembles a ghetto especially in conferring inferior status or limiting opportunity
[Source: Merriam-Webster]

Thoughts?