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1BlessedNatural: Braids and Braid-Out Happy Monday, my blessed naturals! I hope you all are having a great evening. My hair has been really dry due to the cold temperatures. My plan was to keep my hair in braids as my protective style, but I forgot how braids can make my hair look sparse. So, I ended up removing them this morning for a defined braid-out. The products I used were the Curls Creme Brule Whipped Curl Cream and 100% Coconut Oil on wet hair. I put my hair in medium size braids and twisted the ends. Afterwards, I created two french braids, rolled the ends, and pinned them in the back. My hair was allowed to dry overnight. In the morning, I unraveled the braids and put on a headband. I plan to mini twist my hair this week to give it rest.  1BlessedNatural: after washing my hair...  1BlessedNatural: Braids or plaits  french braided in preparation for a braid-out What is your fall protective styling choice? ...

Himba woman and her child (photo courtesy of Flickr- " David Siu " under the CC by 2.0 ) In northern Namibia (Africa), there exists a group of semi-nomadic people with red hair and skin called the Himba people. The Himba people's beautiful hue and unique way of life have caused them to gain global attention. I've also noticed a few ways in which their culture is similar to American culture.  The orange red color of the Himba women's hair and skin is due to a paste called otjize in which they apply to themselves daily. Otjize is comprised of red ochre, butter, and fat. Sometimes, scented herbs are added to the mixture to give it a pleasant scent. The otjize paste gives the Himba woman's hair the appearance of clay tendrils. Approximately 2 inches of loose, straight textured hair is left without the otjize. Researchers have stated that the Himba women use the paste for sun and bug bite protection. They also use it to protect their skin from the dry...

Hey everyone! In my spare time, I like to watch natural hair videos. But, I had no idea that my niece was taking notes lol. After washing and conditioning her hair, my niece J and I plaited her hair in medium sized braids. Then she gathered the braids into two ponytails and made two big braids. preparing her hair for the braid out After she finished the braids, she sprayed her hair with the Olive Oil by Organic Root Stimulator. She kept her hair in the braids for about two days. During that time, she wore the braids in a bun and ponytail Here are her lovely results!