Beginner's natural hairstyle

So a little over a year ago, I did the big chop and once it grew out I began to be bored with my afro although it was bomb!


So I began google searching natural hair styling. 


My first hairstyle I tried was a two strand twist out. it came out perfect. 


Two Strand twist out:
1. You wash (or co-wash) your hair, condition it and towel dry it. 
2. Next you use your favorite moisturizer and you either can apply it throughout your hair or you can apply it to the section of hair you are twisting. 

3. I section my hair with my finger, grabbing a small section of hair, starting in the front and I apply a small amount of hair care product, which I used SheaMoisture, and you split the hair section into two and you twist the hair around each other. 

4. Repeat though out the entire head. 
5. Once your finished you place a silk bonnet or scarf and go to sleep.
6. The next morning or later in the day, once your hair is completely dry, you start at the root of your hair and you untwist your. You don't pull it apart because you will create frizz. 
7. After you take all of the twist down, you go through the entire head untwisting the strands further. 
8. Style it as you like. 






Another style that I used quite often was a rubber band less headband. On days I don't twist my hair or its a day or two before I plan to wash my hair and it begins to act up, I pull it back with a non breakage  stretchy headband. 

With headband

Co-Washing

Have you tried co-washing? 


I have tried it and with the right conditioner my hair feels great. I don't feel like my hair is unclean and has build up as I originally thought co-washing would cause. 


So you ask, what is co-washing? Co-washing is when you use conditioner instead of shampooing your hair. Many people Co-wash because washing your hair with a shampoo, dries your hair out and causes it to be frizzy. 


It is recommended to co-wash once or twice a week with a rinse out conditioner. Avoid using a conditioner containing silicone as to not dry out your hair or cause build up. Not every conditioner will be great for co-washing. Do your research and find the best conditioner for your hair. My hair tends to be very dry so I had to do trial and error until I found the conditioner that works for me. The conditioner that works best for me right now is Kinky Curly's Knot today. I absolutely love that leave in conditioner. I also use SheaMoisture's rinse out conditioner to co-wash and it leaves my hair feeling soft. 

Viola Davis

I absolutely love her natural look. 


But I have to ask.


Should it have made such a hoopla? Is it so surprising for an african american woman to wear her hair natural? I don't think that it should have been such a huge headline for the Oscar's. She is beautiful and natural hair is beautiful but it was very awkward. It was stating that she was wig less. Like wearing "wigs" and "weaves" is the normal way for african american woman to wear their hair. 


I am glad that it may have been accepted but it makes me feel as if it is the new fad and not another beautiful way for african american woman to wear her hair. If you wear your hair straightened or tightly coiled it should be celebrated. 


I am not taking away from the opportunity it has presented for african american women to not feel obliged to wear her hair straightened at conservative award ceremonies. I love that she did this and that it is drawing attention but I feel that it was not treated as "normal". 

Castor Oil

Why have I not heard of how great Castor Oil is for your hair and skin. I have started using Castor Oil for my hair and eyebrows for about two weeks and my hair is growing and glowing so healthy. I absolutely love it! 


It is winter so my hair has become very dry and brittle these past few months and Castor Oil has given my hair life! 


Even my eyebrows have become dry. I got them done and the young lady recommended using the castor oil on my brows and my eyebrows have grown in fully and are shining versus their dry color they have showcased since December. 

1 year Anniversary!

Today marks a year that I have done the big chop and I am so satisfied with my decision. My hair is growing rapidly, healthy and I don't miss the creamy crack not a bit. 

There were rough patches were I momentarily wanted to go back but they were short lived. 

Going natural has been an awesome experience and I am so proud that I did it! 

Here is a photo timeline of my journey!!!!!! 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Transition-to-our-natural-roots/122876514462181

Two days After the big chop and some color (Feb. 12th) 

Combed out (Feb 13th) *Special Day*

A few months later (April 2011)

June 2011

August 2011

September 2011

Collage September/October 2011

December 2011

Jan. 2012

Jan. 2011

Feb. 2012