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How to Stretch Your Mini Twists With Bobby Pins

Hey everyone, This week I two strand twisted my hair. I used the banding technique to stretch my hair before twisting. But, my hair usually shrinks after 2-3 days, especially when I sleep. So, I section my hair off and pin the twists down to prevent them from shrinking.

1 Year Natural Hair Update Video

My New Natural Hair Greeting Cards Video!

1BlessedNatural Spotlight: "Black Gold" by Esperanza Spalding Featuring Algebra Blessett

Hey Everyone Check out "Black Gold" by natural hair beauties Esperanza Spalding and Algebra Blessett. This is a great video to show to your kids! Enjoy!

Roller Set Without Any Heat

Happy Wednesday everyone, The last time that I went natural, I relied heavily on heat for my styles. This time I've decided to not to use much heat. Last night, I washed, deep conditioned my hair, applied Green Tea & Shea Butter Moisturizer by Softsheen Carson, and Coconut Oil. I applied Motions Wrap Lotion to each small section and rolled my hair in rollers. ( I think I will try the flexi rods next time) over night. My total drying time was about 7 hours. In the morning, I unrolled my hair and separated my curls. I was very happy with my results... When I first started rolling my hair, I didn't use the spray bottle or wrap lotion a lot. I think that section came out more wavy. So, next time, I will use both a little bit more. But, my hair frizzed up thanks to the humidity. Nooooooo!!! By the end of the day, my hair ended up looking more like cotton balls than curls, lol. I put two decorative pins in the front. Tomorrow, I may just use the side combs or do a...

Hair Update: Afro With Cornrows

   Hey everyone! Here is the hair style that I wore today... two at the front of my hair with a side part.  My hair has been loving the warm weather lol. It's very soft!  

Natural Hair Laziness

  Happy Sunday everyone, I removed my two strand twists earlier this week. I have been wearing a twist-out. I really need to wash my hair. Hopefully, I will be able to wash it tomorrow. Here are pics of my hair.

More Hair Accessories At the Dollar Store!

decorative bobby pins from local dollar store Happy Monday everyone! I think I have a shopping problem lol. Here are more accessories that I found at my local dollar store :-) This beats the ones for $3.00 + at the grocery store!

1 Year Natural 3/3/2012

 Hey Everyone, It was 1 year ago yesterday, when I did my big chop, and became a natural. It has been a fun and blessed ride! I'm glad that I am able to share my journey with others. Here are a few pics!

1BlessedNatural Spotlight: Lauryn Hill Interview

Hey everyone! Check out this interview from 2000 by natural hair beauty, lyricist, singer, writer, and actress Lauryn Hill. This a great one! God Bless! Part 2