My Top Three Hairstyles

Top three 5 star hairstyles

Hey Dolls,
I just wanted to share my three favorite 'go to' hairstyles with yall.

1. HIGH PUFF

My hair gets this style more often than it should but hey........what can I say lol. I absolutely love that the high puff looks good on any hair texture as well as any length. You can also play around with it and create your unique style, for example, you can add cornrows to the front only or back only.

  
  

WOW! Can you imagine this lovely purple beauty in a high puff? I sure can!

2. PONY HAWK/FAUX HAWK

I have styled my hair in the pony hawk several times. One time I crochet weave to get a different curl pattern as well as a different hair color. I used red hair.
           
  (Both models are displaying their natural hair)

Below are the two videos I found most helpful in my quest of the pony hawk. The first video is for those who wish to only use their natural hair while the second video shows the crochet method (extensions).



3. TWISTS OUT

 Although I am sure I said it already let me just take a moment to say "TWIST OUTS ARE LIFE". I know this is not the case for all naturals and I sympathize with you all but life must go on :). A twist out is the most diverse style I ever came across. It can be manipulated and styled for any occasion. Gosh I love a good twist out. It can last for up to two weeks once treated right. 

   
You see those smiles.....it comes naturally with the perfect twist out!
If you are a beginner and/or need your twist outs to last you a week or two this video might be for you. It's an old vid but the vlogger, Naptural85 was really helpful.

Natural Wedding

Wear Your Special Hair

Why not wear your natural hair on your wedding day?

As much the the natural hair movement is growing, a lot of women straighten their hair for their wedding day. I understand but I feel as though we can do better. There are a few queens who have worn their natural hair on their wedding day rocked it.

               
     

              
                                                                              

Two years ago I would be thinking about the type of bundles I need for my wedding day but now I think about what natural style I can rock. So I ask.... why not wear your special hair on your special day?

Would u?

Protective Styling

Protect your Hair Ladies

During my Natural journey, I repeatedly heard about protective styling. I saw some queens opposing the idea. After doing research and with the climate in Trinidad I was forced to protect my hair often. This can be done using our natural hair or adding braiding hair (weave) to help with the process. It is like killing two birds with one stone.........you can look totally awesome while protecting your hair. The best part is your natural hair does not have to be manipulated. No chemical....No heat!👍

A) Top 5 protective styles with your natural hair:

1. Two Strand Twists 

2. Braids (plaits)

3. Flat Twists

4. Cornrows

5. Bantu Knots

B) Top 5 protective styles with fake hair:

1. Crochet Styles - So many to choose from!

2. Braids - box braids, cornrows, twists

3. Faux Locs

4. Full Sew-In Weaves

5. Wigs

Others:

Twists out, Braid out, Buns, Pineapple updo, Goddess Braids and Head wraps, 

Which is your favourite? I'm torn between B1 and B5 but i gotta go with B5........Wigs baby!!! 

Trending!

Taraji's New Hair!

When a woman goes natural, it does not matter which part of the world she is from, the entire natural hair community feels elated but when it is a celebrity.......the feeling is sooooooo much more.

Focus on the right!

I dont know if you are a huge fan as much as I am but Taraji really made me feel some type of way. I mean I have seen her with short hair before but not this short nor this natural. This one is life!!! I cant help but wonder if I can look that fierce with a similar cut. I really want one now.

In an interview with PeopleStyle, the star said she was all about embracing her natural hair texture now "I feel like relaxing my hair for 26 years really damaged it. But its natural now, and I love it"

Taraji further stated "For Empire I use wigs. I keep my hair braided in lots of teeny cornrows so the wigs fit on my head. When I take them ut, I'll sit under a steamer while I deep-condition my hair."

Her hairstylist Wallace claimed after her made the dramatic change last month Taraji instantly fell inlove with it "She felt so free and liberated," he said

I'm inlove with it toooooo boo!

Tropical Hair

We Smell like the Tropics

Girls with Natural Hair smell like tropical paradise, coconuts and fruit salad😂😂😂.

Perfection

The Perfect Twist-out

One thing your may notice or see popping up everytime you search for natural hair is 'twist out'. Achieving the perfect twist out can be difficult, it is mostly trial and error.  The day you receive the perfect twist out will be unforgettable. It is a liberating feeling..........accomplishment! 

Check out this video of a young lady achieving the perfect twist out.

Versatility

Embrace the versatility of your natural hair!

When people ask me what I love about being natural I refrain from giving my 101 reasons and simply say......its versatility. I love the fact that I have my unique hair curl pattern. I love that I can rock my hair in its natural pattern one day then use products or objects to change or enhance the curl pattern the next day. Being able to do a million things to my hair and change my look a million times is awesome. But the ability to revert to my original hair pattern is one of the greatest feelings as a naturalista. 

Below is a pic of a young lady in her glory of versatility!

Shrinkage is Real

Natural hair usually appear deceptive in its shrunken state. Its one struggle us naturals have to deal with forever. Some women use various stretching methods to see their actual length. Others blow out and flat iron our hair to enjoy the actual length for a short period. However, many of us just accept it!

Grow it!

Yes Queens.....Growth is possible!
I'll say no more
Let us look at some of our sistas with their long crowns❤

Hair Growth Tip

A lot of women want their hair to grow long. I often hair women complain about natural hair not being able to grow as long as other types of hair. 

But healthy hair requires balance!

You can have too much off a good thing. Too much moisture, protein, and wearing the same hairstyle can all cause breakage. Make sure your regimen doesn't include too much product, styling and profiling. Let your hair down a little!

Your hair can only grow as long as it wants to!

Short Hair!

One thing you need to learn about being natural:
Its not about length.........its about health!