My Own Hair
My Amazing Natural Hair JourneyArchive for January 10, 2011
My Journey in Pictures
Wow, these first few days in January mark 10 months that I’ve been wearing my own hair on this natural hair journey. That means it’s been almost two years since I began. It has been an absolute blast! Few things have challenged me to look at myself as intricately as this road has. And the longer I travel on this road, the more I see I need to learn and experience. I’m still learning how-tos on basic hairstyles, which routines my hair
responds positively to and general care tips that leave my hair feeling and
looking its best. I read and listen to stylists who have experience in this natural hair arena and I’m still learning things from them.
I want you to enjoy these pictures as you see some of my latest hairstyles and be inspired to continue along the journey. I have not reached perfection, but I am learning the the variety I have available with my natural hair.
Click on the image for a better view. Wishing you an absolutely divalicious New Year and New You natural divas, and I proudly say
Happy Trails to you!!!
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- Natural hair after co-washing
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- After shampooing, created two strand twists; front view
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- Side view of two strand twists after shampoo; conditioned with shea butter and olive oil; then set with Eco-styler gel and Bronner Brothers wrapping lotion
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- I used bobby pins to secure side and back twists; created nice updo
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- Two-strand twist updo rear view; held in place with scarf at night
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- Two strand twist updo side view
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- Afro puff created a few days later after I took two-strand twists apart; rolled up with large rubber band
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- Afro puff side view; first created two-strand twists, then rolled into bantu knots and pinned down.
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- Another view of the afro puff; I’ve seen some sport this professionally, but for me, seems to be a more playful and sporty style.
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- The mighty flat-twist out which is my fav style because of its diversity; can rock it for a casual style
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- …or for a more formal style… I created with about 12 flat twists, twisting from the front to rear of my head. I oil daily with olive oil and use a silk bonnet at night to hold waves.
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- The Natural Hair Diva’s braided updo; top curls created by several two-strand twists individually rolled into bantu knots. Taking these down created nice curls.
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- Side view of braids secured by bobby pins; style created by my mom — Ms. Rubye Sharpe
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- Another view of the braided updo while at a recent meeting — a very professional style.
