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

Hair Strength

Can you believe there is a such thing as too much protein in your hair???


You always hear that protein helps strengthen your hair and prevent breakage but just like finding the right product for your hair, different amounts of protein are necessary. 


There is also a such thing as too much moisture. Moisture is essential in preventing breakage but it can also be a problem and not a solution. You may wonder why a style won't hold or stay and it primarily because there is not enough moisture or too much. 


Everyone has to experiment with their hair to see what it likes. What works for me may not work for you. If you find something that works perfect for your hair, don't switch to the new popular hair care product that is released. If it's not broke, don't fix. 


You have to get into the habit of looking at the ingredients of your hair care products. If a product has petroleum or mineral oil as it's first listed ingredients, more then likely it will not be a good product for moisture. Look for a moisturizer with water as its first ingredient instead. 


If you find your hair to become limp and easily looses its curls, your hair is asking for protein. Find a protein treatment but start small. Don't use a extra strength protein treatment right away. Also remember that protein will not moisturize your hair, you also have to use a deep moisture conditioner to balance your hair. A great way to add protein to your hair is an egg treatment. Place it on your hair and next place a shower cap on your hair for about 60 minutes. Avoid using heat. 


For those of you washing your hair and not co-washing, avoid these ingredients: 
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate 
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
TEA Laureth Sulfate
TEA Lauryl Sulfate 

Find a gentle shampoo, as shampoo with these forms of sulfate dry out your hair, leaving it clean and stripping away your moisture. A leave in conditioner is always a great product in keep your hair moisturized and healthy. 

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

My favorite hair products giveaway

I have decided to do a giveaway for the loyal ladies who have liked my page. I have to go in hibernation soon and I want to show my appreciation for "liking" and keeping up with my page. 


I will choose one person who follows my twitter page www.twitter.com/Lady_barrister


I will choose one person who brings a friend to my page, just click on the like button on the side of this blog. 


I will choose one more person who follows my blog. 


Here are the products I will be giving away to anyone in the U.S. free shipping.