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Hi my blessed naturals! I hope you all are having a great Wednesday. I just wanted to share a photo of my mini two-strand twists from earlier this month. The picture above was taken right after I finished them. My hair was stretched quite a bit. I like black and white photos, but I always forget to use the feature, lol. So, I decided to use it for the photo above. Also, you can follow me on Instagram . Use " #1BlessedNatural" if you'd like me to feature your natural hair photo on there. See you all, soon! What  natural hairstyle are you currently rocking? Related Articles: Mini Two-Strand Twists Photos and Video                             1BlessedNatural Spotlight: 1940's Photo of Little Girl with Puffy Braids                             1BlessedNatural Spotlight: 1940's Photo of African Threading The 1BlessedNatural t...

my hair after removing mini twists. Happy Monday everyone! I know you probably read the title like "Mini Twist Tragedy?" lol. I installed my last set of mini twists, last Monday. I took them out yesterday and did the " Link Cornrows with Puff " style. I usually keep my twists in for two weeks, but lately I only like them when they are neat and freshly done. It's important to note that when you are natural, you may change up your haircare regimen multiple times. That is all a part of the process! Enjoy your day! What recent changes have you made to your natural haircare regimen?

Hey everyone, This morning I decided to do an updo. I used brown bobby pins to create the style. I tend to leave 1 out, so I went with it lol. "For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods".  Matthew 23:14

Happy Monday everyone, Yesterday, I two-strand twisted my hair. I wanted to share the preparation and products for my mini twists. I pre-pooed with Tea Tree Oil (scalp) and Castor Oil on my hair, especially the ends. I covered my head with a plastic cap and sat under the dryer. Then I shampooed my hair. Afterwards, I deep conditioned with both the Organic Root Stimulator and Organics Mayonnaise because I had a little bit of each left lol. Then, I sectioned my hair off and applied the following to each section: Carol's Daughter Hair Milk Leave-In Cantu Coconut Curling Cream Cococare Castor Oil  ( I especially love Castor Oil because it is thick) The method above is an example of the LCO method which stands for Liquid, Cream, and Oil moisturizing method. The oil seals the moisturizers so that your hair doesn't dry out. Afterwards, I banded my hair. I used the Conair Ionshine 1875 blow dryer on the low/cool settings. I started at the back sections blow drying the...

1. Roller set - Roller set instructions - I loved this style because I didn't believe that it was possible to get my curls as straight and smooth as with a perm. But, there you have it! :-) 2. Two Flat Twists and Puff- Instructions - I loved this style because it is simple and cute. It's a formal and casual style. 3. Flat Twist Bang w/ Puff- Instructions I loved this style because I found a way to have a bang without it being in my eyes lol. 4. Two-Strand Twists Rod Set- Instructions I loved this style  because it was versatile and, I was ale to do other styles including an updo . 5.  Mini-Two Strand Twists- Styles - I love mini-twists because they can be a great protective and versatile style. I usually throw mini-twists when I need a break from styling my hair.  Honorable Mention 1. Puff with Headband- Instructions I love the puff because you can always use this style when you don't have any other choice lol. It's quick a...

Last week, I applied Tea Tree Oil (for my dandruff) and Jojoba Oil to my hair as a pre-poo. I wore a plastic cap for about 20 minutes before shampooing my hair. This wash day was the first time that I tried removing shed hair with my fingers, while my hair was dry.  I used a dandruff shampoo and regular shampoo to cleanse my hair and scalp lol. For some reason, my scalp does not get clean easily, especially after adding a conditioner. I also have to be sure that I rub my edges with the shampoo. If not, I will end up with build-up after shampooing my hair. After applying Carol's Daughter Hair Milk and Cantu Creamy Hair Lotion, I banded my hair on the first day. The next day, I installed two-strand twists. 

Happy Monday everyone, Because, I'm getting bored with my mini two strand twists, I want to challenge myself by coming up with different styles for them. My challenge starts today and will continue through Sunday, October 7, 2012. Please join me! If you'd like to be featured on my blog with you mini twists style, just respond to this post saying so. In my first picture, I used two bobby pins on each side to pin back the hair.  

  I wrote a post a while ago about using bobby pins to keep your hair stretched while sleeping. Recently, I saw a video by Naptural85 where she discusses wrapping your hair. Since my hair is now long enough to wrap around my head (sort of lol). I decided to give it a try. My results are in the picture above. Check out Naptural85's YouTube Video. 

This weekend I got the chance to give my hair some tlc. I washed and deep conditioned my hair with Organic Root Stimulator's Hair Mayonnaise. I will try to do the protein treatment at least once a month. My curls seemed to spring to life when I used the Hair Mayonnaise. I stretched my hair by using the Banding Technique . I used the blow dryer (on cool setting) to dry the parts that were wet. I tugged at my hair while blow drying, causing it to stretch more. My new fall hair regimen includes the Hair Milk Lite Leave-In Moisturizer by Carol's Daughter and Cantu's Creamy Hair Lotion. I applied both products to my hair and sealed with Coconut Oil. My hair was amazingly soft and moisturized. I worked with my hair in 4 sections, and I was able to put the products on the whole section without it drying out before I was done. I twisted my hair into small twists. I has happy to see that my hair seemed fuller and neater than my last attempt .

Here is a picture of my 2 year old niece's two strand twists. Her mom applied Organic Root Stimulator's Olive Oil Moisturizer and used rubber bands at the base and ends of the twists. It is a relatively quick hair style.

  This weekend I installed mini two-stand twists.  I used the cold wave rods to curl them, but I was not happy with my results. I made the twists a little bigger than normal, so my hair looks very scalpy.  It doesn't take much for my hair to appear that way. My hair is finer on the sides, than the top and back. The straight parts that I made in some of the areas did not help either. I've had the twists in for two days, and I'm ready to take them out. I miss my fro (yes, that fast lol )But, I need to make the best of the time spent on these things lol  So, I will keep them in for at least 5 days. I may try curling them again. This morning I pinned my hair up, into a style that I liked. I used bobby pins to create something that looked like a mini-twist puff updo. You can see the scalpy  areas in this picture.

Happy Sunday everyone! Last week, I two-strand twisted my hair with the intention of doing a repeat mini two-strand twist rod set , but that did not happen lol. I did 3 things incorrectly.When I twisted my hair, I made a straight part down the middle of my hair to the back. The second thing was that I rolled my twists in the wrong direction and had too many twists on one of the rods. So, when I took out the rods, my hair was separated and curled in the wrong direction. Even though the rod-set didn't work out, my hair was in the perfect shape to create a mini two-strand updo :-) I twisted the two sections up the back of my hair and secured them with bobby pins. The twists in the front were left hanging. For the second style, I twisted my hair up into two ponytails to the crown of my head. I love this style because it is a great protective style. I let the steam from the shower get into my hair and then I apply coconut oil t...

  Happy Sunday everyone,  I hope that everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend :-) "This is the day that the Lord has made and we shall rejoice and be glad in it".- Psalm 118:24 If you have read my last post, then you know that I am currently rocking a two-strand twist rod set, and I love it! It is a great protective style. The weather has been rainy and humid all week. But, my hair still looks fine, thank God. I wear a hair net overnight. I still apply a moisturizer and oil to my hair at night and in the morning.  I can sleep on my curls without messing them up. If you are wearing a style that you do not want to mess up while sleeping, you should consider sleeping on a travel pillow.  Yes, a travel pillow! LOL. I read about this idea in another blog, and it works.

 Hey everyone, Yesterday, I did a rod set on my mini twists. After removing the rods , I applied a small amount of Coconut Oil to my fingers and rubbed it through my hair and ends. I pulled the curls apart to create my desired style. I'm very happy with the results. Thank God I found another style because I was starting to get bored lol.

Happy Monday everyone,        I hope that everyone had a good day. Last week was a trying week for me. Thank God I made it through :-) I'm glad to have another week to make it a better one.        I was bored with my hair styles, so I decided to do mini two-strand twists again. One of my friends did Bantu Knots on her mini twists, but I wanted to use the Cold Wave Rods for a rod set that I had available. I watched a few YouTube videos, and then got started. I used my water bottle and Motions Wrap Lotion. I took a section of twists and rolled them.      I will do an update tomorrow.