2nd Day Braid And Curl

 This is the second day wearing my Braid And Curl. It is still looking so good.

I'm actually surprized that it still looks good-- even if it is only the 2nd day-- because this style was done on dirty hair.

I just sprayed (with water) and added a little bit of Hello Hydration conditioner and sealed with Olive oil, then again that's probably the reason it still looks good.

Twenty Eleven Braid And Curl!

This is my first Braid and Curl of the new year. And I love it.

Braid/twist and Curls take longer to do and sleeping on it is a bit uncomfortable, so I tend to do braid and twist outs. So when I add curlers to the ends and it comes out so fluffy and bouncy and I can't keep my hands out of it!

:)

Soft & Fluffy Braid Out

I have been enjoying more lengthy braid outs through my streched hair, achieved by braiding dry or damp hair.

The wetter the hair the tighter and shorter the curls and the dryer the hair the looser and longer the curls.

Last night I added a little more water than intended so the curls were a little tight, but I lightly pulled the curls after I took out the braids out to get a little more length.

Stretching it!

I've noticed that the only time my hair reaches past my shoulders, is when it's straightened or in two-strand twist.

This revelation prompted me to try stretching my curls. I twisted my wet hair [HEHH already added] and the next day I took the twists out and braided the sections. When I took my braids out, my curls were thick and shiny.

I went shopping today and my hair got damp from the drizzle...but I still think it held up well. I put in 5 chunky braids again tonight.

Hair Hibernation

Happy New Year...yeah, I know I'm about 3 weeks late.

I have been M.I.A for the past few weeks. I've had a lot of things going on, so much so, that I haven't been the least bit interested in my hair.

Yeah, I washed and styled it...but not with much love and happiness. Right now it's up in a tucked away ponytail, after being taken out of a braid out for Church this morning.

I'll most likely put in a few chunky braids to prevent tangles over night. And take and post a few pics as soon as I can.

I hope everyone's been enjoying the first few weeks of the new year!!!

Candy-Scented Hair!

My hair styled with SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie

My hair smells so delicious!!! And what has it smelling so yummy? My SheaMoisture products.

When I got home from taking my last final on Wednesday the 22nd, I thoroughly washed my hair (for the first time in weeks!) with the Deep Cleansing Shampoo[sulfate-free] for dry, itchy hair (because I have scalp issues...yea, it sucks). I'll do a separate review on the shampoo if anyone's interested.

I didn't however have time to deep condition (as usual), but I shampooed, conditioned and de-tangled with suave naturals conditioner and I styled with SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie.


SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie Versus the Suave Professionals Conditioner??

I was soo excited to try these products (they were not gifts from the company or anything) when I got them!
BUT, I was disappointed!

I was shocked that a product that has such moisturizing ingredients, left my hair feeling so mediocre!
I actually compared the curl smoothie to my other product, Suave Professionals Almond and Shea Butter conditioner...And I liked the Suave better!

The Suave Professionals left my hair softer and with less frizz than the SheaMoisture. I'm not sure if that was because of the olive oil that I added, but even with that, I was still upset that a $3 product worked so much better than a $10 product.
I had pictures for the Suave twist-out, but they didn't upload. I'll do a separate post on this as well though.
Pictures of SheaMoisture results:

Pros:
1. My hair was a bit shiny and bouncy (although I got about the same shine and bounce with Suave)

2. It smells great!

Cons:

1. Not moisturizing enough/ a bit drying to my hair

2. Not enough frizz control (I got more frizz control with suave)

Although I love this product for it's smell, I will not re-purchase because it doesn't moisturize enough.

My December Hair and Products

Hey Ladies,

I have some new products that were given to me as early Christmas presents! Yay!


I'll be reviewing Suave Professionals Almond and Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner. And also Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Deep Cleansing Shampoo.

So, if you're interested, look out for that (after final exams lol).



For now, I just wanted to post how my hair has been since the beginning of December.


Yup! In chunky twist and under my bonnet. When I have to go out -- School, Church or just to hang out and relax -- I put a hat on top of my bonnet and head out.
When I get back home, I take off the hat.



However, because I don't want free form locks, every other day or so I take out each twist individually, wet it, apply a little conditioner if needed, de-tangle and re-twist! That's about it when It comes to maintainance!



In my winter routine post, I wrote about the different styles I wear with my hat.
This winter protective styling thing is easier than I thought.

There are LOTS of benefits:
~ Most obvious is length retention
~ Saving product since I'm not completely re-styling every week
~ More time to do what I need to do: currently studying for final exams
~ Easy cute style for going out: Of I'm invited to go out on short notice and I want to ditch the hat, I can easily take out my twist and have a beautifully defined twist-out that I can style however I want!

I just love it!!


Year's end is going to catch me in Georgia though, so we'll see how that will go.



Are you protective styling for the winter?