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Happy Monday, my blessed naturals, I hope you all are having a great start to your week. Yesterday was Day 2 of my Curlformers curls. They looked okay at the beginning of the day considering the fact that I did not sleep with a bonnet. I only slept on a satin pillow case. By the end of yesterday, my curls looked more like cotton balls . Since my hair was still stretched, I decided to do a two-stand twist, Bantu knot-out. The only products I applied to my hair were oil and water. Since the Motions Foaming Wrap Lotion was still in my hair, the water reactivated it. I parted my hair in medium sections, applied water, oil (to my ends), two-strand twisted, and wrapped the hair around into a Bantu knot. The knots were kept in my hair overnight. I've included a YouTube video tutorial below. In the morning, I applied coconut oil to my fingers, unraveled, and fluffed my hair. I used a wide-tooth comb to lift my roots and hide my parts. My hair was parted on the side and...

Ms. Gardner's puff hairstyle (photo courtesy of Lakeisha Gardner)   Lakeisha Gardner You just woke up. You're running late for work, and your hair is the last thing you want to be bothered with at the moment. Should you stand in the mirror perfecting your 'fro for half an hour, or rush out the door and worry about it on the drive there? Having natural 4c hair can sometimes be a true hassle but with the right tips, you can transform those tresses into a professional look any day in a matter of minutes.                All textures deserve proper care and maintenance, but those of us with 4C hair know that having healthy hair begins with a regular nightly routine. Implementing a nightly routine for your hair becomes a major help on days when you are running late and just don't have the extra styling time. Protection of your ends is essential and is oftentimes the source of frustration during those early mornings when you...

3 Years Natural Hair Anniversary style : Bantu knot out Hi my blessed naturals! Today makes 3 years since my Big Chop. It also would have been my grandmother's 90th birthday (smile). I will be adding more natural hair cards to the Ruthie's Greetings greeting card shop today and later on this week, God willing. This week, my 3 Year Natural Hair Anniversary celebration will continue with a giveaway! Stay tuned! Here is an abbreviated version of my natural hair timeline: My Natural Hair Journey Transition: November 2010-March 2011 Big Chop March 2011 March 2012 March 2013                                                         ...

Product: Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Coconut Curling Cream Place: local beauty Supply Price: $7.99 Claims : " helps heal dry, damaged hair                provides intense moisture & strength    First 5 Ingredients: Water (Aqua, EAU), Canola Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol/Cetereath-20, Fragrance (PARFUM)/Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter     Consistency -white light cream . When you open the jar, it appears to be thick, but it's a white light cream. Fragrance: Tropical fruit smell (very pleasant), similar to Cantu Creamy Hair Lotion's fragrance Twist out, banana clip ponytail I love this product! I use it to moisturize my hair twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. My hair stays soft and moisturized throughout the day. At night, I usually section my hair off into 10-15 sections and do two-strand twist bantu knots. I apply Coconut Oil on top of it. I do not need to use a la...