Category Archives: NATURAL HAIR

Edgy

September 28, 2014 writtenintentions 1 Comment

After blogging about Combat Boots And Curls on the Curly Christians blog I knew that one of my must haves this fall was a pair of combat boots.

I took a very timely trip to Target last Friday and happened upon an awesome BOGO 1/2 off sale on women’s shoes! And because of this fantastic sale I got not one but two pairs of seriously dope combat boots, black and cranberry.

I couldn’t help but pair up the black ones this weekend. I kept the clothes simple with a black tee shirt and red leggings and set it off with a pair of statement earrings my Mom bought me last Christmas.

To go right along with this edgy look I wore big crazy hair with a peak of the undercut.

I’m going to have so much fun this fall with these boots. Here are some pics.

NATURAL HAIR

Easy Twisted Friday Hair

September 26, 2014 writtenintentions 1 Comment

Happy Friday Beauties!!

Today’s hair is a combination of the things I love most. Twists and ease! Here’s how I got the look.

1. First I wet my old wash and go from this week.

2. I separated my hair into two ponytails, one on top and one on the bottom

3. I separated the top pony into two sections and twisted each section loosely.

4. I pulled the twists forward and loosely pinned them both to the left side of the pony.

5. For the back I did one chunky loose twist and pinned it up.

That’s it! Took me 10 minutes! Twisted and easy! Here are some pics. Have a great day!

NATURAL HAIR

A High Curly Pony

September 24, 2014 writtenintentions Leave a comment

From day to day I always try to do something new with my hair, to challenge my creativity. Outside of loving to see the different styles I can think up, it really is a lot of fun. But, on some days simple is better for me. Today is one of those days. A style that will never fail me, will always have me looking put together while embracing my natural hair is a high curly ponytail. Just can’t go wrong sporting this baby!

To get this look I used Shea Moisture’s Curl & Style Milk and Eco Styler Gel.

NATURAL HAIR

Fresh Trim

September 22, 2014 writtenintentions Leave a comment

Hubby hooked up the fresh trim today. It’s amazing what a difference it makes. So clean!

For the style a did two ponies. I separated each pony into two sections and twisted each one. I crisscrossed the two sections of the top pony towards the front and secured the twists with two bobby pins. For the back pony, I pinned one of the twisted sections up and the other down. That’s it!

Here are some pics. Hope you all had a great Sunday!

NATURAL HAIR

The Undercut’s Favorite Style

September 21, 2014 writtenintentions Leave a comment

Helloooo loves!!!

It was another long work week. But I’m back with my undercut’s new favorite style…and mine! It’s definitely this big side pompadour. I am loving it. I especially love the fact that I can play with different variations that all end up dope!

This past week I wore the style for the first time to work and it got so much love.

How many ways can you wear a side pompadour? My new favorite game to play. Lol! Here are some picks…

NATURAL HAIR

Versatile Styles From This Week

September 13, 2014 writtenintentions 3 Comments

Good Morning Beauties!!

I was crazy busy with work but I wanted to catch you all up on my versatile stiles from this week. I have to say I really was into switching it up every day. That’s one of the awesome things about natural hair, the ability for it to be so versatile creates even more opportunity for different styles!

Ok…let’s walk through the week

Monday I did a super high twistout pony, pulled all the hair to the front and swooped it to the side.

On Tuesday I was in the mood for some really high hair so I came up with this creation.

On Wednesday I had a taste for straight hair so I flat ironed a high pony and went with this sleek look.

Thursday the straight hair was over and it was on to this unique twisted up do.

And yesterday I had my first date night with hubby since moving to ATL and I went with this high side pompadour.

And today is a whole new day!! Who knows what I’ll come up with next. Have a great day guys!!

NATURAL HAIR

I Love Playing Twister…

September 4, 2014 writtenintentions 2 Comments

With my hair of course! You all know how much I loved twisted updo’s. Honestly, I can’t see that ever changing…unless I decide to do another full big chop. There is just so much versatility and opportunity for awesome styles. The options are endless because I am the architect! Before I go on and on about the awesomeness of twisted updo’s (which I easily can!) here’s a look at a couple of my creations this week. Hope you like them!

NATURAL HAIR

Bantu Knot Out Fail & Recovery

September 3, 2014 writtenintentions 2 Comments

On the Curly Christians blog last month I did a post about the art of bantu knot outs. I have to admit, bantu knot outs is not an art that I have quite figured out yet. Yesterday I sported what I’d say was a solid attempt at a classic bantu knot style…after my initial style attempt failed. Let me take you through the evolution of the style.

I started with dry stretched hair. I used Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk and Eco Styler Gel to do my knots.

I slept with a satin scarf and after an uncomfortable night sleep (these things are a beast to sleep on!) I went to work at unravelling the knots. At first glance they looked to have taken pretty well. So naturally I was excited!

Then, as I started carefully separating them things started to go downhill. They did not separate with ease as I hoped and as a result the ends started to get frizzy. I tried to just go with it. Got all the way to work, took a couple of pics and quickly realized it just wasn’t working for me.

Soooo…I quickly improvised. I grabbed a couple of bobby pins and tucked the ends under. I managed to find a super quick and easy way to turn my frizzy not so awesome bantu knot out into a solid attempt at a classic style. Best I could do…considering.

I suppose I’ll just keep working at this bantu knot out thing until I get it down. Let me know if you have any tips!

NATURAL HAIR

Weekend Hair Creations

September 2, 2014 writtenintentions 2 Comments

Hi beauties!

I hope you all had an awesome Labor Day weekend! After washing out that awesome twist out and getting a fresh trim from hubby I tried out a couple of different styles. For a crazy natural hair lover like myself it was tons of fun. Here are some pics from my weekend hair creations.