Braid and twist natural hair styles
Over the years I have often considered letting go of my fro and locing my natural hair. However after much consideration and research I realized that locs require quite a bit of work and time to maintain just like loose hair. I have met women with natural hair who decide to loc to make hair […]
Okay so I’m not ashamed to admit it but I am an India Arie fan. I truly love her spirit and her music. I also am a fan of her natural style and particularly love the way she looks in beautiful head wraps. Today Ms. India Arie posted pictures of her latest natural summer hair […]
This style can be done on short,medium, or long natural twisted hair. This style probably works best on mini to medium sized two strand twists. You will have to vary the rod size used based on the length of hair. In this picture I used medium sized orange flexirods. 1) Take a section of […]
This twist hair style can be done on short, medium, or long natural hair. I actually think it looks best on shorter to medium natural hair because the twists kind of stick out instead of hanging to the side. 1) Grab a section of hair in the front to include about 5 twists. Fold the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
This quick and simple style combines large twists and a braid. 1) Begin by putting hair in large two strand twists 2) Take twists and braid to the side. For more detailed instructions check out the video tutorial below.
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