Hey beauties!
Today I’ve got the video tutorial for the #1 Instagram voted style from last week. I’m really excited about this one because it was also my favorite look of the week!
Want the deets on how I got this look? Click here
Category Archives: NATURAL HAIR
Holiday Hair Hacks for Keeping Updos UP
Happy Friday lovelies!
As you’re getting your ideas together on how you want to style your hair for any upcoming holiday events, I wanted to offer a few tips on how to keep your hair in place. Want to say goodbye to unexpected trips to the bathroom to “fix” your hair? Here are a few hairstyling hacks for you:
1. Place your bobby pins correctly
We’ve all probably been guilty of this at some point but, the truth is you’re going to have a tough time keeping your updo up if you’re not putting your bobby pins in correctly. You want to make sure that the side with the ridges are face down. This helps to provide traction so that the pins are secure and will hold your hair in place all night.
Another thing to note on placing bobby pins, if you’re looking for extra stability try criss crossing two bobby pins. This will reinforce the hold for your style.
2. Tame those edges
If you’re going for a more sleek look you’re going to want to tame those edges. My primary tool for applying edge tamers or gel to my edges is this
Yep! A toothbrush. This is an amazing application tool for really slicking the hair down.
3. Incorporate flat twists or braids
If you’re not crazy about ultra tamed hair and are looking for a softer look, try incorporating a flat twist or braid into your look. This is an easy way to keep your style soft but secure. Here are a few examples:
4. Twist, Pull & Pin
If you follow me then you already know about this super easy styling technique. With this method you just twist various sections of hair, pull the twisted sections in different directions to form a unique look and bobby pin them in place (correctly of course). Having the hair twisted helps to keep it nice and secure. You can check out one of my twist, pull & pin tutorials here.
Wondering if these tips will work for straight hair? Absolutely!
So let’s make sure those updos stay up this holiday season! If you missed the DIY tutorial for my “Flirty But Sturdy” holiday hairstyle click the photo below. And be sure to stay tuned for more tips, tutorials and inspiration as I help get you beauties ready to COME THROUGH your holiday events!
XOXO
~TJ
Flirty But Sturdy Holiday Hair
Good morning my luvs!
Today I’ve got the first DIY tutorial for my COME THROUGH Holiday Hair Series. If you’ll be attending a holiday party that’s going to involve a lot of dancing you’ll want to style your hair in a way that’s going to be really cute, but also secure. You don’t want to have to worry about curls falling or hair coming out of place. For your holiday events like this you should go with a “Flirty But Sturdy” style. And of course I’ve got one for you.
This look is super cute and flirty but will stay in place all night! Check out the DIY tutorial here to see how I got the look.
XOXO
~TJ
Come Through Holiday Hair – Series & Giveaway
Hey my lovelies!
I am so excited about the holiday season and the start of a new year. My personal theme for 2016 is to be fearless in my pursuit of greatness. I think that fear has a sneaky way of getting into our hearts and minds and holds us back from achieving greatness. Time to take hold of that fear and throw it to the wind!
So, in honor of fearlessness I’m doing a very special series. I want to encourage and inspire you all to step way outside of the box this holiday season. I want to see you beauties COME THROUGH with some unique hairstyles. Let go of the fear of what people will think or say if you rock that style you’ve been wanting to try so bad. Be creative! Be bold!
Throughout this 4 week series ending 12/31/15, I will be offering style ideas, hairstyling techniques, tips, DIY tutorials and fearless inspiration to help you all COME THROUGH in a big way for your holiday events and in life for 2016. AND, to spice things up I’ll also be doing a contest/giveaway for my lovelies that COME THROUGH! More on that to come.
There will be frequent posts so, make sure you’re subscribed to my YouTube channel, following the blog, my Instagram and Facebook pages so you don’t miss a thing!
XOXO
~TJ
Forward Flat Twist & Beanie
Hi luvs!
I absolutely adore wearing beanies during the fall. They offer a little something extra to your look, are super cute and well, convenient! Let’s face it, sometimes we have those days when we don’t feel like doing anything extravagant with our hair, or maybe just want to go with a more casual look. Well, here’s a cute and simple beanie style that you can rock on days like those.
Like this look?? Check out the DIY video tutorial here
XOXO
~TJ
November curlBOX Test Drive
Hi luvs!
So this weekend I decided to take my November curlBOX products for a test drive.
Super excited to play with some all new Cantu products, I dove in. I started by using the Co-Wash to cleanse my hair. Next I applied the Dry Deny to my hair which is suppose to help lock in moisture. Then I applied the Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream using the shingling method to help my curls pop. Lastly I applied the Wave Whip Curling Mousse. That did something very unexpected. It turned my hair white!
I was a bit concerned about this. However, once my hair dried I ended up with the softest curls ever! Look at these curls.
Not that I doubted it but curlBOX came through again with some amazing products. If you’re not subscribed GET ON THE LIST!
XOXO
~TJ
SCANDA-LICIOUS
Hi lovelies!
So….yesterday was all kinds of awesome. From the voluptuous braid out to the major pop on my lips. I was totally feeling the entire look. It was appreciated by a lot of my social family and so I wanted to give you guys the deets on this amazing look!
First, the hair. Oh, the hair. This look was achieved using products from the Creme of Nature Argan Oil from Morocco line. What products exactly? Well…these:
- Pure-licious Co-wash
- Butter-licious Curls Curl Hydrating Creme
- Twirling Custard Curl Styling Gel
- 100% Pure Argan Oil
Together these products gave me this super moisturized elongated braid out!
I absolutely adore this complete line of products. There will definitely be more styles to come using this line.
Now…the beat…specifically the lips. This lippie got so much love yesterday. So, here’s what I used
- Jordan Blue Devine Pencil (which is really an eye liner but worked perfectly on my lips)
- NYX Cosmetics Wicked Lipstick in the color Scandalous
This combination was EVERYTHING!
Well…that’s it for now. Until next time lovelies
XOXO
~TJ
The Ultimate Twist, Pull & Pin Style
He luvs!
I wanted to share the video tutorial to my absolute favorite twist, pull & pin style variation that’s also one of my top 5 TJluvsbeingnatural styles ever!
Last week I was playing with twisted updos and created this!
Do you see this shape?! I absolutely adore this look. It’s so unique but eye catching. Well, it was voted the #1 style last week and so I’m happy to share just how easy it was for me to get this look. Check it out here
Enjoy!
October curlBOX Product Review & Demo
Hey beauties!
Check out my product review and demo of the products on the October curlBOX. It included products from the new Proganix line. You’ve probably seen them in your local Walgreens or Target. They look like this:
So…find out what I thought here!
Twister
Hi beauties
Today I’ve got a video tutorial for a unique updo from last week.
The circular shape and funnel feel of this look reminded me a lot of a twister. I just love the way it came out. This style was voted the #1 look of the week on Instagram last week.
You can get the deets on how you can create this look here
Enjoy!
TJ Luvs Being Natural 