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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Crochet Marley Twist Out Results

Check out the post on the new website, "Crochet Marley Twist Out Results".

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Versatility of Locs: Marley Hair Extensions

Lately I've been wanting to do something different with my hair and since I've stopped coloring it I had to think of something creative. So I decided to give Crochet Braids a try with Marley Hair.

For the video tutorial, check out this post, "Crochet Marley Hair over Locs Tutorial". If you prefer a visual pictorial, keep on reading :)

In the Stylist's Chair: Goddess Box Braids

I know I've been MIA for a while on the blog, but if you've been following me on Instagram you know all the changes that's been going on. If not, my 7-Month Loc Update (coming soon) will catch you up. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you a great protective style that I did on my homegirl, Jess of HairGetsKinky.com, Goddess Box Braids with a hint of purple.

In the Stylist's Chair: CURLS Curl Control Paste

Since I will be starting my locs in a few days, I still want to share loose natural hair products with you so I'm launching a new series called "In the Stylist's Chair". In this new series, I will feature styles I create and/or products that I have discovered and I'll share the results of their styling capabilities.

Marley Twists on Amma's Natural Hair

Today, I had the opportunity to install Marley Twists on a fellow Naturalista in the DMV area, Amma. She has a beautiful head of thick tightly-coiled hair and it was perfect for trying the CURLS Control Paste.

Life As a Hair Stylist Who Cares

As many of you know (or may not know), I quit my corporate job back in July and since then I have started an apprenticeship to obtain my Cosmetology License while also working as a Natural Hair Stylist & Loctician. So far, my experience has been amazing, beyond amazing honestly! I have been able to connect with so many beautiful women and even a few readers of my blog, which has been really cool to say the least!

Even though I am in the early stages of my career in Cosmetology, I see the need to reconnect the Salon/Hair Stylist to women with Natural Hair. I've heard so many women exclaim about bad experiences within a Salon and encountering Stylist that don't know how to or, dare I say, care to take of natural hair. I think that is ludicrous. Natural hair is beautiful, more versatile, and manageable with patience, at least in my opinion but I could go on about that topic forever. I really wanted to share a few hairstyles on natural hair that I've done lately...

Havana Twists on HGKWW

Last night Jess of HairGetsKinky.com and I did a live tutorial on how to put in Havana/Marley Twists.

Hair Diary: Crown Roll

I was attempting to create a dutch crown braid with my Sisterlocks and it just was not working out… *sad face*. My Sisterlocks were too thick to braid around my head and connect them to recreate the look so I improvised!

Instead of braiding my hair, I just rolled all my Sisterlocks around my head and secured them with, can you believe it, 3 bobby pins!

I really liked the style and even wore it to the Salon the next morning. People were really intrigued by the style and were curious how I got it to stay, I just said "tuck & roll, tuck & roll", LOL!

Have you tried any styles lately that didn't work out and you improvised to make it your own?

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Hair Diary: Side Swoop & Braid Outs!

In the beginning of this month, I styled my hair in a Lochawk for the 2nd Annual DMV Natural Hair Meetup.

I loved this style and even planned to keep it in for a few weeks, but needless to say I took it out within a few days, LOL. If you're curious about why I took it down, check out the Sisterlocks Vlog #39 update [HERE].

So in the process of taking out the Lochawk, I stumbled upon another style...The Side Swoop... which I LOVE!

[Tutorial] Pin Curls Hairstyle!

This style is really simple to achieve and will result is a head full of loose curls after you take it down. Another great 2 in 1 style! This style is also great for new Sisterlocks because it does not pull on the hair or cause slippage.

If you give it a try, post pictures on the CurlyNuGrowth Wall [HERE]!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Geisha Bun, Finally!

One of my Hair Goals for 2012 [HERE] was to achieve a Geisha Bun after I saw a picture on Tumblr [HERE] with a gorgeous set of Sisterlocks pulled up into that style. Now finally, in May of 2012, my Sisterlocks are long enough to achieve this look!

Bantu Knots on TWA

One of my good friends did the Big Chop a few months ago and her TWA is starting to grow out of the "Wash-N-Go" phase and she was looking for a new style; so I suggested Bantu Knots. They're relatively easy to do and give great curl definition when you take them out. She was skeptical of doing them, so of course I volunteered to do her first set for her!

Pipe Cleaners Set Tutorial

I achieved this curly set by using Pipe Cleaners (yes the things we used to play with as a kid) and I must say, 3rd time is a charm. My previous experiences with Pipe Cleaners [HERE] weren't that pleasant, even though they always produce nice curls I'd lose so much hair. But this time around, none of the Pipe Cleaners got stuck and needed to be ripped from my head, YAY!

How To Get Straight Hair Without Heat!

Total Style Time: 2 Hours

Products Used: Big Rollers, Water, Double Clip Pins

I took my Sisterlocks from curly to straight using mainly water and big rollers. The versatility of Sisterlocks is so amazing and the fact that they're designed to hold curls makes achieving a slightly bent straight hair super look easy.

Hair Diary: Puff Bang x Basketweave Updo

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Check out the post on the new website, "Puff Bang x Basketweave Updo".

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Celebrity Hairstylin' x DC Concert Event

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Yesterday, I styled the hair of, by far one of greatest artists in the DMV, Javier Starks. I styled his hair in medium-sized Double Strand Twists using all natural products by Natural Oasis and Shea Moisture.

Javier will be performing tonight and rockin' this hairstyle at his Faces of Change concert in DC!

Loc Hairstyle: Braided Loc Cornrows

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Check out the post on the new website, "Braided Loc Cornrows".

Friday, January 6, 2012

My Birthday Hairstyle & Napptural Friends

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Yesterday, January 5th, was my birthday & I want to first thank everyone that wished me a happy birthday! THANK YOU! And also share the hairstyle I wore.