MekyakaKinkerbelle
New Member
About a week ago, I posted about work appropriate cornrows.
Well, I finally did it. Got them done last night, after much deliberation. These were done on my natural hair, no extensions added. When I was done, the braider commented on how it looked almost like the feed-in braids they usually do...my hair is so thick!
Next month, when I have more time, I think I will get them done even smaller. The smaller the better for me. It only took her about 2 hours. I was surprised. I just knew I'd be there for at least 4! She was VERY gentle on my hair line. I couldn't even feel the beginning of each braid. She asked if it was tight or if it bothered me. I told her "No. That's perfect." The hair is taut, but definitely not tight or stressing on my hair. I am in love. This is my new 'do for the rest of the year. I plan to get new 'rows once a month. Between sets, I'll do a protein treatment with Nexxus, followed by a deep moisturizing conditioner.
For daily maintenance, it's just SSF and Coconut Oil. Can't beat the low maintenance! My only complaint, I don't LOVE the way the back two cornrows meet the box braids. But I can be more explicit about that next time. It's not the end of the world.
Also, for those wondering, I work in finance, at a Hedge Fund - in a "Front Office", very visible position. I am the only female of color in the firm. I got lots of compliments this morning when I came in. Works for me! NOTE (moreso for the younger forumers): my place of work is no where NEAR as conservative as a law firm - if that helps on a comparative scale.
Well, I finally did it. Got them done last night, after much deliberation. These were done on my natural hair, no extensions added. When I was done, the braider commented on how it looked almost like the feed-in braids they usually do...my hair is so thick!
Next month, when I have more time, I think I will get them done even smaller. The smaller the better for me. It only took her about 2 hours. I was surprised. I just knew I'd be there for at least 4! She was VERY gentle on my hair line. I couldn't even feel the beginning of each braid. She asked if it was tight or if it bothered me. I told her "No. That's perfect." The hair is taut, but definitely not tight or stressing on my hair. I am in love. This is my new 'do for the rest of the year. I plan to get new 'rows once a month. Between sets, I'll do a protein treatment with Nexxus, followed by a deep moisturizing conditioner.
For daily maintenance, it's just SSF and Coconut Oil. Can't beat the low maintenance! My only complaint, I don't LOVE the way the back two cornrows meet the box braids. But I can be more explicit about that next time. It's not the end of the world.
Also, for those wondering, I work in finance, at a Hedge Fund - in a "Front Office", very visible position. I am the only female of color in the firm. I got lots of compliments this morning when I came in. Works for me! NOTE (moreso for the younger forumers): my place of work is no where NEAR as conservative as a law firm - if that helps on a comparative scale.
