Everyday Hair...The Pretty, The Nappy, The Crazy...Post Your Hair RIGHT NOW!!!
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Maracujá
November 2020 --> 14 years natural!!!
Below is the Grecian hairstyle I wore at my brother's wedding in May this year (I'm the lady in blue). Right now I am more focused on trying out different hairstyles more so than growth. Next up I want to try the French Twist updo, but I am reluctant to use heat to straighten my hair. #thestruggleisreal
faithVA
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It can be hard but hang in there. What protective styles are you going to try?I"m growing out my relaxer and trying protective styles. UGH its hard. The is what I'm dealing with
I did a few twist outs. It turned out ok but I need more practice at it. I'm not sure of my hair type but it isn't curly, its wavy-ish with a tendency to frizz.
I kind of want try to do this. Any thoughts from anyone on how to get it like this?
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Thanks for the response. So, not wet but you dry it first then braid it???
MzSwift
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Yes ma'am. For some reason, the wet braidouts turned out way too defined. I prefer the look you posted. I have fine stands though.
How much of your hair is still relaxed?
I have maybe 2 more inches.
MzSwift
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Oh, you're pretty much natural then! Congrats, you've done a great job on your transition. You have full, pretty hair!
And you're wavy textured? Maybe you can try doing the cornrows with very little product. You may even be able to do regular plait braids, just a few of them for less definition and more fullness.
Yes, wavy but not curly. OK, I'll try it next weekend. I'll post my results here assuming it turns out ok lol. Thanks!
ETA: BTW, do you have any suggestions on the product(s) I should use on my type of hair?
MzSwift
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Hmm, good question. When I'm blowing it out, I make sure to deep condition well. Then I do my cornrows with no product. Keep the braids in for at least 8 hours (basically overnight). The result is fluffy hair with lots of body and movement. I think you may be able to get away with no product as well. You could add a little oil to the ends only but the perm there might become stringy looking.
If you want to use a product, use only a nickel size amount for your whole head. Any condish or moisturizer you want. Don't forget to roll your ends so they're not stick straight! GL!
Hmm, good question. When I'm blowing it out, I make sure to deep condition well. Then I do my cornrows with no product. Keep the braids in for at least 8 hours (basically overnight). The result is fluffy hair with lots of body and movement. I think you may be able to get away with no product as well. You could add a little oil to the ends only but the perm there might become stringy looking.
If you want to use a product, use only a nickel size amount for your whole head. Any condish or moisturizer you want. Don't forget to roll your ends so they're not stick straight! GL!
Great thanks! I'll try it
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
Blownout bun.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
That bun is glorious!!!!Blownout bun.
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
Moih Aunaturel
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Just finished to put my hair in (not so) loose twist. Plan to keep them at least 2 weeks, great if kept untill the end of november.
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shasha8685
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Natural hair has gone bye bye until spring....
overtherainbow
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@faithVA @MzSwift
Hey guys, so I did 6 braids last night on dry hair and little product. I washed it early Sunday and just let it air dry through the day. So as you can see my relaxed ends are kind of straight
but other than that I think it came out OK. I should've put some rollers on my ends though. What do you guys think?
Hey guys, so I did 6 braids last night on dry hair and little product. I washed it early Sunday and just let it air dry through the day. So as you can see my relaxed ends are kind of straight
but other than that I think it came out OK. I should've put some rollers on my ends though. What do you guys think?
MzSwift
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@Italiano
It turned out very pretty!
Wow, your hair gets really defined even with no product! If you want it fluffier and less defined, you may have to go with even fewer braids, like maybe 3. Then you can fluff the roots with your fingers to get that look in the picture.
Yup, if you don't like the straight ends, rolling the ends should help.
It turned out very pretty!
Wow, your hair gets really defined even with no product! If you want it fluffier and less defined, you may have to go with even fewer braids, like maybe 3. Then you can fluff the roots with your fingers to get that look in the picture.
Yup, if you don't like the straight ends, rolling the ends should help.
@Italiano
It turned out very pretty!
Wow, your hair gets really defined even with no product! If you want it fluffier and less defined, you may have to go with even fewer braids, like maybe 3. Then you can fluff the roots with your fingers to get that look in the picture.
Yup, if you don't like the straight ends, rolling the ends should help.
Thanks!
So tonight, do I braid it up again or I can just sleep like this? 
MzSwift
Well-Known Member
Thanks!
Lol! So the pineapple method or just leaving it out under a bonnet has never worked out for me. I end up with flattened hair. I rebraid it at night but not as much. I only do two to three celies and then cover with a bonnet. That way my second day hair is fluffier. I usually part it horizontally or diagonally to avoid the middle part. HTH!
ETA, my avi is a fluffy braid out on straightened natural hair. I did 3 cornrows with no product to get it that way. All of my cornrow outs on wet kinky hair ended up way too defined.
faithVA
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I think it looks nice. Rolling the ends should help but even without it I like the look. Great job.@faithVA @MzSwift
Hey guys, so I did 6 braids last night on dry hair and little product. I washed it early Sunday and just let it air dry through the day. So as you can see my relaxed ends are kind of straight
KidneyBean86
Southern sweetheart
MzSwift
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Looks lovely to me!
Now about that t-shirt, we might have to have a chat.. Go Blue!!
can't wait until it's even bigger.
lushlady
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Is your hair blueish or is that just the tone of the picture? I'm so into different color hair lately. Whatever color it is your hair looks lovely...nice and thick.
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
When I was having a decent hair day.
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