May, 2014

Natural Hair Styles- Twist pin up with cowrie shells

Natural Hair Styles- Twist pin up with cowrie shells

  This simple natural hair style can be done on medium length or long hair. Pull all twists to one side of the head, I used the right side Leave out 3-6 twists to serve as bangs on the preferred side. Roll hair inward as if to do a french roll or twist. Pin hair […]

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Natural Hair Styles- Twist Bun with Bangs

Natural Hair Styles- Twist Bun with Bangs

This bun takes about 45 minutes to an hour to do because I have to twist my hair first, however it lasts a whole week. When my hair was shorter (apl-bsl) I could do this style for natural hair in 30 minutes. Since the twists are pulled up into a bun do not worry about […]

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Natural Hair Styles- Bun on Straightened Hair

Natural Hair Styles- Bun on Straightened Hair

The straight bun is any easy style for natural hair, it can help keep your natural hair straighter for a longer time. Start with hair that has been blown out or flat ironed. To minimize heat use stretch your hair using rollers and sit under a hooded dryer instead of straightening. Watch my video here […]

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Nautral Hair Styles- Jumbo Twist Bun

Nautral Hair Styles- Jumbo Twist Bun

This is a super easy and quick style I do pretty regularly on my twisted natural hair. I can do this hair style in under an hour and it lasts me a week. Then I take the twists loose and wear a twist out.   1) Put your hair in loose jumbo twists. I do […]

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Natural Hair Styles -Two Strand Twist Side Updo

Natural Hair Styles -Two Strand Twist Side Updo

This natural hair twist style can be done on medium length or long hair. It generally takes me about 1.5-2 hours from start to finish but it lasts a week or more.  (edited: on my currently length this style takes about 30 minutes longer) 1) Start with dry or slightly damp detangled hair.  I prefer […]

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Natural Hair Styles Simple Bun Updo

Natural Hair Styles Simple Bun Updo

This natural hair style is basically two big flat twists and a bun.  It is simple to do and usually lasts me about 3 days. For this style you will need large bobby pins, a pony tail holder, a brush and gel. I typically do this style on my natural hair that I have stretched […]

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Natural Hair Styles Fat Twist Bun

Natural Hair Styles Fat Twist Bun

  This is the natural hair style I go to when I don’t have time to do my hair. It is quick and easy to do. I particularly like to do this bun hair style on wash days when I need to go out before my hair has had time to completely dry or if […]

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Natural Hair Styles “Sock” Bun

Natural Hair Styles “Sock” Bun

    This bun is often called a sock bun, however I don’t use a sock or any stuffing. If your hair is thin you should consider using a satin covered scrunchie or natural textured weave to stuff the bun and give it a full look. 1) Start with hair that is slightly damp. 2) […]

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Lupita Nyong’o Beautiful Natural Style

Lupita Nyong’o Beautiful Natural Style

Many women tell me that they find short natural hair styles boring or they just don’t know what to do with their short natural hair.  Well Lupita Nyong’o has a flair for wearing her short natural.  She can make it look elegant, fun, classy, or funky all by making small changes to the style.  I […]

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Flat twists with Twist Out

Flat twists with Twist Out

1) Flat twist small sections of hair in the front on an angle. Secure twists with bobby pins or rubber bands.  Watch this video for tips on how to do flat twists. 2) You may want to use gel to help the flat twists hold. (I tie down my flat twists to help smooth them) […]

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