Hi luvs!
My Come Through Holiday Series continues with another great DIY tutorial. This time I’ve got some gorgeous Flexi Rod cluster curls achieved with a combination of Lottabody products. Look at these big soft curls!
This style is perfect for your casual holiday get togethers. Want the deets on how I got this look? Click here.
XOXO
~TJ
The fall/winter seasons are probably the most common time of year for naturals to straighten their hair, simply because the humidity isn’t as high and there’s more of a chance for straight hair to last. Well, this weekend I decided that I would also take advantage of the season. The result, this awesomeness.
I did video tape the process but that will come later. Today, I want to talk about the real reason so many naturals get bored with their hair when it’s straight and how to overcome that. Most naturals think that straight hair is boring, but the reality is, what they’re doing with their straightened hair is boring!
Although we love the short term change of having straight hair, when you’re used to dealing with highly textured hair it is really easy to be underwhelmed with flat, limp hair. I never have this problem and here’s why:
1. Mindset! Rather than thinking about all the things I can’t do with my hair because it’s straight, I think about all the things I can do because it is!
2. I look at straight hair as an opportunity to achieve a completely different look on a style I’ve already done. A style done on highly textured hair vs. straight hair looks completely different!
3. I don’t straighten my hair just to wear it down! This is where most naturals go wrong. If you straighten your hair just to wear it down of course you’re going to get bored! There are no kinks, curls or texture to keep you entertained. I straighten my hair to open up the opportunities for styling. I almost never wear my straight hair down.
This year, try getting creative with your straight hair. Really embrace the luxury of natural hair versatility. Here are some styles to get you inspired
Hi lovelies!
Today I’ve got a video tutorial for the #1 voted style from last week. This look was a bit different from my typical twist, pull & pin style variations so I’m really excited to show you how I achieved this look. Click here for the step by step.
XOXO
~TJ
Good Morning beauties!
Today I’ve got a DIY tutorial for an updo using my twist, pull & pin technique. This style was voted the #2 top two style from last week
I love how intricate but easy this style is. Want the step by step on how I did it? Click here.
XOXO
~TJ
Hi beauties!
As a part of my Come Through Holiday Hair Series I wanted to talk about a super simple style with tons of versatility and opportunity to customize to your personal style, top knots! This look is commonly used as a go to style for lazy hair days but can totally work for your holiday event hair.
Here are 3 tips and top knots to inspire you in creating your own Tip Top Holiday Hair look
1. Don’t be afraid if your top knot is off center. I chose this look today and am in love with its character!
2. My twist, pull & pin technique works perfectly for a top knot! Just twist 2 or more sections of the ponytail, pull them in various directions and secure with bobby pins.
3. A twist out can be easily transformed into a chic top knot style. Just pull it up heigh, tuck and secure with bobby pins.
That’s it! Three easy styles for your upcoming holiday events.
XOXO
~TJ
Hi lovelies!
The Come Through Holiday Hair Series continues with my second DIY tutorial for these fancy pin curls. This style is perfect for a more upscale holiday event. Pair it up with some sequin and a bold red lip and COME THROUGH!
Click here to get the deets and step by step on this style.
XOXO
~TJ
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
So, you know how when you get glamed up you FEEL stunning? Well, the same thing goes with fealing fearless! A big part of my holiday series which you can read more about here, is about embracing our fears. Not just on your natural hair journey but in other areas of your life as well. I don’t want us to just carry the desire to be fearless, but rather to actually take action towards relinquishing our fears and going for it! The new year is fast approaching and there is no time like the present to confront your fears, whatever they may be, and do something about them.
So, to give you all a some encouragement and Christian inspiration, put your fearless faces on and check out this great Curly Christians read on letting your faith be bigger than your fears here.
XOXO
~TJ
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
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
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