Tress Update #8: Another Faux Hawk Remix!

Hi Folks -

My hair is growing so nicely I have to keep my styles fresh or I will end up looking like someone who does not have any friends....Ya'll know what I'm talking about! :)

I have been so swamped and tired, that I have not been posting as often as I would like this month.  In spite of my fatigue I wanted to share a quick new style....it's ANOTHER re-make of my faux hawk.....

Another re-mix...front view

Side view...deeper larger side flat twists

One side twist

Another front view....First time I wore red lips in YEARS!!!!




Any style suggestions for me?? I need more stuff I can rock with my current length! I thought about putting braids in my hair for a few months, but I think I'm going to ride out this "in between" stage raw and real! 

 



Looking forward to hearing from you guys!!!

Peace and blessings!

More Head Wraps!

Hi Folks!

I have another head wrap style to show you....this one is called the "Whatever Head Wrap"...simply because I'm not sure how I did it..... and how I can do it again! :)

What do you think?


Peace and blessings!

Scarves and Head Wraps

Hi Folks!

I have used scarves and head wraps as my go to "cover ups" for bad hair days or to change up my look instead of hats like Kiki.

I am realizing with shorter hair, my technique and type of wrap has had to change.  Today I'm going to show you my current head wrap looks.  I'm hoping to have some videos that will demonstate the technique uploaded later on....so stay tuned!! :)

First let me begin by saying the shape (width and length), texture and flexibility of your wrap of choice will make a huge difference in the type of "wrap" that you can fashion.  I also purchase MOST of my wraps from the fabric store...yes the fabric store.  Why? Because you get a variety of styles, textures and patterns to choose from and it's VERY economical! I went on a fabric store run the other day and got 6 wraps for under $30. 

For example:  1 yard of fabric was $9.99.  I got 1/2 yard and spend $4.98 on one scarf.  Now I also scoured the clearance racks (50% off) and got two scarves for just $1.50 (@ 1/2 yard). 

Fabric store finds....there were quite a few afrocentric styles...so I picked up a few!
 

More fabric!

Here is what I purchased (see below).  Note the bright accent colors! I purchased 1 full yard of the Green scarf ($9.99).  All other scarves were $1.50 -  $4.98.  Whoop whoop!

 

 

Here are scarves that I had before....you can see the colors are more muted and I have the basic (black, brown, olive and blue).  The patterned scarves were given to me...and the plain (brown, black and olive) scarves were purchased from the fabric stores years ago.

Here are some of my recent looks:

The Kente Cloth Back Bun

Since this cloth was hard to manipulate due to it's thickness and rigidity, I used a hair tie to secure the bun

The Head Band Wrap

This is the first time I've attempted this style....I like it.  Based on the flexibility of this fabric it was VERY easy to form this into a "head band".


The Side Turban:

Love this look! I only wish the turban knot was a wee bit bigger! First time for this one too.  The dimensions of this scarf were hard to deal with and the turban style was the only look I could do.  I could possibly do a back bun version with this scarf too.

Are these looks you can do?


More to come!!!


Peace and blessings!

 

 

Akua's Story: Curl Maintenance...Day by Day...

 

Hi Folks:  Today we are going to hear from a woman who loves her natural hair, typically wears the wash and go style and needs a little help maintaining her curl pattern between washes.  Here is her story in her own words:

 

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My hair routine is simple.  I wash and go about every two weeks by co-washing.  I wash my hair once a month with shampoo.  Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie is my curl definer.  I use their shampoo and conditioner as well.  I also use Black Jamaican Castor Oil for my scalp and olive oil for overall moisture.  

 

When my hair was shorter I was able to touch up the curls by spraying it with water and applying the Curl Smoothie.  With my hair being longer it is now taking the wash and go process a little over an hour.  When its short it takes 45 minutes to an hour.  The second week of the wash and go style is usual in an up do (not pictured).  I do puffs with and with out pompadours in the front.  Or other up do styles.  





 

Wash and go - Day 1

Wash and Go - Day 2

Wash and Go.....Day 4

Curl close up - Day 1

  

Curl close up - Day 2

Curl close up.....Day 4

 

Another angle...Day 1

Another angle....Day 2



Another angle....Day 4

 

I would love to find a product that would keep the frizzes down more.  Which in turn would allow my curls to stay more defined for longer periods of time.  I actually like my hair the best once it is at its maximum puffiness. The curls are soft and I have a lot of body.  I will be cutting my hair shortly so that it is easier to maintain.  I am hoping that the professional stylist will give me some tips on keeping the curls longer.

The end.

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Wow! Akua's hair is so different from day to day!  I can definitely see her curls transforming.  I would suggest a curl definer that takes away frizz and maintains the curls longer.  I've been hearing a lot about Eden Body Works - namely the curling pudding soufflé.  I've seen YouTube videos showing VERY defined curls...and that impressed me.  I'm going to give that one a try...I think Akua should too! 

Any product advice for Akua?


Peace and blessings!