Hi beauties!
I was going through some of my older video tutorials and came across a how-to for a reverse pompadour. I used to wear this style a lot. It’s super easy and very chic. If you haven’t seen the video for this look, check it out here.
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Talking Texture
Good Morning luvs!
So, Today I wanted to talk a bit about my hair texture. I don’t talk too much about it mainly because once I learned how to best work with and style my hair it didn’t really matter anymore. According to the typical hair typing scale I’d say that I have between 3c and 4a type hair.
Truth of the matter is I don’t have much of a curl pattern at all. Defining my curls was always a bit of a struggle because the back (which is where my 4a type hair is) would curl beautifully with product. But, when I tried to define the front where the 3c type hair is it just never worked out well. You can see here how hard my curls struggle to really get defined in the front.
Now, wearing a fro was always a lot more fun although my hair would never “pack” the way that so many other naturals’ would. My fro always looks and feel like cotton! It doesn’t shrink a whole lot either. This is why I believe it’s so easy for me to stretch my hair and keep it stretched without much of an issue. Here are a few pics of my hair from fro to stretched to straightened hair all around the same time frame of my journey.
The most beneficial thing I’ve learned about my hair over the years is that, it is what it is. I stopped trying to make it do all the things I always wanted it to do and started allowing it to reach its full potential with various styles. I will never have that gorgeous super curly texture or have the ability to truly shape and sculpt my hair into the perfect fro, but man can I slay an updo! You have to make the most of what you’ve got, and I make it a point to do that every single day!
Unique Crown Braid – DIY Tutorial
Hi luvs!
Three tutorials in one week! I have been on a serious grind trying to get you guys some good creative content. Today I’ve got a tutorial for this unique crown braid.
Definitely not your typical crown braid! If you missed the blog post where I talk about 5 of my most extraordinary crown braids and how I come up with the ideas you can check it out here.
To see the step by step video on how I got this look featuring one of my favorite styling products, Dark and Lovely’s Easy Twist Gel N’ Butter click here!
Enjoy :o)
Triple Flat Twist Updo – DIY Tutorial
Hi Beauties!
Today I’ve got another DIY tutorial for you. This is the number 1 voted style from last week when I had my hair straight. It is essentially 3 flat twists that I’ve pinned up to form this chic look.
Click here to see the step by step on how I got this look.
Enjoy! And don’t forget to subscribe.
What’s With All The Updos Anyway?
As I was scrolling through my Instagram feed this morning it occurred to me that some of you may be thinking “Dang, what’s up with all these updos?” It’s funny, because I ask myself the same question sometimes! And every time I do, I come up with the same two answers:
1. They are more creative and well, more fun, for ME!
Now, don’t get me wrong, I love seeing a naturalista slay a fro, twist out braid out or head full of rod set curls! There’s nothing quite like it. But for me and my personal hair journey updos are just more fun!
There was a time when I was all about curl definition and achieving the texture I saw on other naturals that I adored. But then, I just got tired of all that! I finally decided to accept my hair for what it is and started focusing on how I can truly enjoy my hair journey. My discovery of updos was it!
Once I dove in it was like “Man! I’ve been missing out!” Now I get so easily bored that even when I try to keep it simple and just wear my hair out, at some point in the day I promise you, it will end up in an updo.
2. It inspires YOU with new ideas so YOU don’t get bored on YOUR personal hair journey.
So, I totally get that everyone isn’t like me. Not everyone can appreciate a slew of styles that are a little, well, out there.
Seriously, I know these looks aren’t normal. But what I want to do is to inspire you to STOP putting limits on your styling ability as well as your ability to wear a certain look confidently! And while that effort might not appeal to everyone, for the individuals that it does, I pray that what I’m doing opens up your perception of what it means to slay so that you realize your own slayage capability, outside of what you may typically see.
Hope this helps clear up any questions in my updo obsession. Lol!
Love you guys!!
French Roll With A a Twist – DIY Tutorial
Good morning beauties!
Today I’ve got a video tutorial for the second top voted style from last week. I played with some different straight hair styles and this one got a lot of attention.
It was one of my favorites because of the chic look and the fact that it took 3 minutes tops!
As for a styling product, this OFX Beauty B5 Weightless Oil Mist is the only thing I used. LOVE this stuff for my straightened hair.
Check out the short DIY video tutorial for this French roll with a twist here.
DIY Flat Twist & Ponytail Combo Tutorial
Hi Luvs!
Today I’ve got a video tutorial for this flat twist & ponytail combo. Click here to get the step by step on how I got this look and see how easy it is to do it yourself!
My Ideal Curly Fro
Hi Luvs!
I hope everyone had an awesome Independence Day! My long weekend started on Friday with hubby and I spending the first half of the day shopping for the new house. I loved pending time with that guy ❤
When I woke up in the morning I really felt like I wanted to go with a simple wash and go for the day. The only problem was we were completely out of Eco Styler which is generally what I would use. I was a little discouraged until I saw this sitting in my product closet
I had used this foaming mousse for a flexirod set and a couple of twist styles but never a wash and go. I decided to give it a shot. I wet my hair in the shower and applied the product using no particular method at all. I just got a hand full of product and ran it through my hair. The results? This BOMB curly fro!
These are the kind of results I would get from a 3rd or 4th day wash and go, the absolute best days for the style as far as I’m concerned. The bonus with this product is I can achieve those same results on day 1!! Not only that but my hair was incredibly soft! No crunch at all to this wash and go!
I was so impressed with this look that I attempted to duplicate it on the Saturday. Instead of just applying the product to wet hair I tried to add some methodology to the process by sectioning my hair and applying the product to each individual section. The results were nice but I think my no method messy application on Friday yielded better results
Either way I was very pleasantly surprised with my wash and go results using this product.
5 Extraordinary Crown Braids
Good morning beauties!
This morning as I was styling my hair I had the same thought that I have every morning “How can I take an ordinary style and make it extraordinary?” I am always looking for unique was to take typical styles to the next level. It’s all part of that whole style innovation that I love.
Well today I decided to go for another unique rendition of the crown braid. I’ve taken a shot at this a couple of times before and although very different and may not be to everyone’s taste I’ve adored all of them.
While the standard crown braid focuses on framing your entire head with one single braid or twist I either add some unique aspects to that method or literally try to envision a crown and duplicate that look. Here’s are 5 of my most extraordinary crown braids (twists).
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Different right!? So the next time you go to style your hair try to think of a way you can add a little flare to it and make it your own.
Twisted Updo Tutorial
Morning lovelies!
Today I’ve got a video tutorial for a twisted updo. This look was the #1 voted style from the week that I wore it.
The prep and style time took me about 7 minutes total!
The product I used to get this original look was from the June curlBOX. It’s the Sacred Tiare Styling Creme. This product was nice and thick and offered great shine. It also helped to control my frizz which helped the style look nice and neat. I didn’t use the product in the re-creation video tutorial as its focused on the methodology of how I achieved the style.
To see how I got the look click here
Muuahhhh!
TJ Luvs Being Natural 