6 Ways to Winterize Your Natural Hair
We are well into the deep freeze but it's not too late to reassess your regimen and winterize your hair! Here are six ways to keep it healthy this season.
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Hair Tip Tuesday | Head Wrapping for Dummies
Whether you plan a head wrap as part of your outfit or you snatch one up in an attempt to right a hairdo gone wrong, they’re a great way to protect your hair while still looking fierce! These days we’re grabbing everything from bright and bold Ankara print fabric to simple solids and donning fancy headdresses on just about any occasion. For those who are head wrap challenged, I thought I’d share a few helpful tutorials. Watch, learn and practice… it makes perfect (or close enough LOL!). The first one is a revamp from my girl Danni. Not at all shy about wearing bold colors, she can be seen in some of the flyest printed scarves and wraps on her Instagram page. Next up: The Wrap Life. With gorgeous handmade prints to suit just about any taste, this Brooklyn-based shop has been a huge wrap go-to for women around the…
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Quickest Crochet Braids Tutorial EVER via My Natural Sistas!
Everyone and their mama is gettin’ a crochet weave (or crochet braids) and for good reason. What better way to achieve the big, textured look of a twist-out or braid-out while still protecting your hair! Even I tried my hand at it and kept it in for a month (sorry, no pics). A couple of my blogger boos have also joined in the fun! Wanna try it? There are a TON of tutorials on YouTube but I just came across what has got to be THE shortest how-to on crochet braids I’ve seen to-date! Although a mere two minutes and thirty seconds long, Toni of My Natural Sistas manages to pack some helpful tips into this vid making it great for beginners. Using Cuban Twist hair and the basic latch-hook method, the results are simply beautiful. CHECK IT OUT! I intend to install this again within a week or two…
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Catch My Winter Hair Tips on Natural Hair Rules!!!
Hey y’all! I never made a formal announcement here on the blog but, since last month, I’ve been a regular contributor to Natural Hair Rules!!!™. Awesommme! 😉 My most recent piece deals with winter natural hair care as it pertains to coconut oil. Many of us use this emollient in our regimen but have been taught to put the use of it on hold during the colder months. Well, this article gives you five ways you can still use your coconut oil even when it gets chilly. Click the graphic below to check it out! While you’re there, head over to my first contribution on length retention! Enjoy! xoxo Toia B.
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Natural Hair Tutorial: Bantu “Flat-Out” by Jessica P.
Are you kinky-haired naturalista who is bantu knot-out challenged? Well, there’s hope! I absolutely love this natural hair tutorial from our very first Natural Fashionista, Jessica Pettway. She gives us a super easy alternative for achieving those beautiful curls on our naturally textured hair and it is GORGEOUS! Watch and enjoy! 😉 xoxo Toia B.
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