Protective Style

This is a protective style that I came up with when I was desperate to get my hair together.
I did an inverted french braid from the nape of my next to my forehead. Then I tucked the end of the braid under so that it wasn't hanging in my face. Some places in the middle had to be hair pinned down because my hair wasn't long enough to stay in place.

 Pictures taken Oct. 18, 2011

Afro Lovin'

Just another fro check... I still haven't worn my fro out and about. Sometimes I think it's too out there and that's just not the statement I'm trying to make. Maybe some day.

 

Pictures taken Oct. 15, 2011

Shifting Styles

I started with one style and experienced a total of 4 styles over a 2 week period.

This is the style that I started with: Roll and Tuck Fro Hawk

Back View
Picture Taken Oct. 1, 2011

The Roll and Tuck evovled into this style with braids on both sides.

This allowed the style to last longer because my edges started to get frizzy.

Right Side View
Picture Taken Oct. 4, 2011

Left Side View
Picture Taken Oct. 4, 2011

The next evolution involved leaving in the braids on the sides, removing the fro hawk, and adding two strand twists.

Back View
Picture Taken Oct. 10, 2011

 

Back/Side View
Picture Taken Oct. 10, 2011 

Side View
Picture Taken Oct. 10, 2011

Next was a twist out. I left the braids on the sides and untwisted the two strand twists. 



Side View
Picture Taken Oct. 14, 2011

 

Back View
Close up of twist out definition
Picture Taken Oct. 14, 2011

Top View
I wasn't a fan of the way that
the top untwisted, but I
made it work.
Picture Taken Oct. 14, 2011

Homecoming: Roll and Tuck Fro Hawk

I wore this style insead of the Cinna-bun for my semi formal event. I was running for Homecoming Queen and had to represent the natural look right! I loved this up-do and it was quick to create and maintain. I was excited to try this style and that my hair was long enough to create it. If people only knew how versatile natural hair is!!

Back View

Side View

Front View

Pre-Crowning

I won!

Pictures taken October 1, 2011

For detailed styling instructions, visit either of these YouTube links:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izwn_mBXFOg&list=PL5D5EA774EB22371F&index=13&feature=plpp_video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4keH7WnfnYg&feature=related

Cinna-bun

I never actually wore this hairstyle because I don't think my hair was long enough for it to have the effect that I wanted. It's called a cinna-bun because of the individual rolling method used to create it. I was looking for a nice updo for a semi-formal event, and was inspired to try this on YouTube. For specific style instructions, follow the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP8FdTTsSk4&list=PL5D5EA774EB22371F&index=23&feature=plpp_video

 

 Pictures taken October 1, 2011

Length Check

It's been a little over 2 years since my psuedo big chop and I'm excited about my hair growth! I didn't have a hair goal before, but now I'm aiming for shoulder length... getting there!

Taken September 14, 2011

Natural Hair Documentary

I borrowed this video link from my friend's blog found at: http://itsarianasworld.tumblr.com/

This is a documentary about Natural hair journeys and perspectives.
Enjoy!