Another Natural Do

Styling natural hair has never been so easy. If you have mid length hair which has never been processed with any chemicals there is another  excellent way for you to style your natural mane. Have your natural hair braided in medium sized box braids and curled under on the ends. This will give you a head of curls and braids that have a textured look. This is a long lasting hairstyle for busy  individuals looking for a quick and low maintenance do.

Steps to creating Curly Braids

This hairstyle is weightless and can last for about two weeks with proper hair care.To create this look simply grab a comb, some hair clips, holding spray and hair oil. Also grab some sponge rollers or a curling iron.Starting at the nape of your head make a parting from one corner to the next. Depending on the size you want your braid to be mark off a boxed shape parting and use clips to secure the area of hair that you are not working in. Comb the area of hair that will be braided.

Grab three strands of hair and cross each strand over and under the other. Within the three strands make sure the entire selection of hair is used. Braiding can be difficult at first but practice makes perfect. Continue these steps until the whole head has free hanging box braids. Spray hair oil on the hair to add moisture.

Curling Braids

To curl the ends you will need sponge rollers or a curling iron. Wrap the hair in the rollers from hair ends to base and allow rollers to stay in until hair curls under. If you decide to use the curling iron, plug it in and allow it to heat up. You can test the curling iron rod on some paper to make sure its not too hot. If the paper color turns brown that means the rod is too hot for the hair and the gage should be lowered before proceeding. If the test paper stays the same color  then begin curling the hair from ends to base, preventing curling rod from touching scalp.

The wider the curling rod the larger your curl will appear, while using a smaller rod will give you a tighter looking curl. So you can decide what size you want your curls to be.

Depending on your hair type will determine if you need a light holding spray or not. For fine hair you may need a holding spray while courser hair may hold the curl without any extra help.

Hair maintenance

Before bedtime make pin curls on the hair and use bobby pins to hold the curls in place. This will help give you longer lasting curls. Wear a hear bonnet to help prevent stray hairs from sticking out of your braids. Spray hair with hair oil of choice as needed.

Children never used hot curling rods without assistance from an adult.

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Rope Twist

Senegalese rope twist are an excellent choice for styling natural or relaxed hair. This hairstyle can take up to 9 hours to complete depending on hair length and size. Twist can be worn for about two months and require little maintenance. Synthetic hair extensions were used when styling those Senegalese Twist above.

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Commissioner Hair Wrap

Elect Bobbie Grace  Commissioner of Dania Beach got a full sew in weave wrap with 100% human hair. Hair color is 1B and the length is 16inches.This hairstyle is for professional women looking for a hairstyle that is slick and trendy. This hairstyle requires little maintenance and can be kept up with a flat iron, holding spray and oil sheen. A full sew in can take up to three hours to complete and can be worn for up to two months with proper hair care.

The Commissioner’s hair wrap is an excellent choice! This hairstyle can be worn cut into a shorter hairstyle or curled into large spiral curls to add texture. Enjoy the natural look of the human hair and the tiny braids that hold everything in place. Corn rows braided in are very tiny to give a more natural look and feel. No Tracks are showing and all is well with the world. Alexis styles hair for everyone looking to have a great hair service.

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Two Strand Twist on medium length hair is a great way to help hair keep its moisture while providing an easy maintenance hairstyle. This natural look is great for someone on a budget or someone who is busy most of the time. There was no bees wax used to create this hairstyle, instead hair has been twisted using Lotta body which helps control stray hair. This product is light weight and non greasy providing a great end result.When you are tired of this look simply un- twist the hair and wear your new hairstyle, twist outs!

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After pressing your natural hair straight with a flat iron and bumping the ends, you wonder how do you make your curls last longer? Well there are a few steps that can be taken to extend the life of your curls. First you will need hair clips. You can find hair clips at any beauty supply store and normally they will cost under $5. Most likely there will be either fifty or one hundred hair clips in a box and this will be well over the amount of clips needed to keep your curls looking curly longer.

Grab some curling wax if you please and generously rub it on your hair ends. Try not to make it too thick because you want your curls to look bouncy not limp. Starting in the back section of your hair, mark off a box parting. You do not need a comb to section the hair because later on when you remove the clips you do not want lines of demarcation showing. Using your pointer fingers and thumbs turn the hair  from the ends in a circular motion working upwards towards the scalp. Once you have a curl made from the hair, use your hair clip to hold the hair between the curl and scalp. If you have made large curls it may be necessary to use two clips to keep your pin curl secure. Continue working your way up from the back to the front until the entire head is covered with pin curls which are held by hair clips.

Wear a hair bonnet or hair cloth to keep hair from frizzing and avoid lots of humidity like steam rooms or anywhere that may have lots of moisture in the hair. With natural hair that has been pressed straight, too much humidity can cause hair to revert back to it’s original pattern. Wearing a hair cloth helps hold hair and clips in place and also helps prevent hair from snagging or knotting while resting. Hair cloths can come in various colors and can even be worn as a hair accessory.

When you are ready to wear your curls simply remove the hair clips and use a wide teeth comb to place the hair where you want it.Spray the hair with oil sheen hair spray and enjoy your longer lasting curls. Some people use holding spray so if you choose find a holding spray that is alcohol free.

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Tools needed

Beads

Rubber bands

So you want to learn how to put beads on the ends of your braids? Well it is not as difficult as it seems. To begin apply beads to the ends of hair simply choose beads that have an opening wide enough for the braid to pass through. At the end of the braids, make a small bend in the hair and slip the hair through the bead. Pull the bead straight up the braids and  straighten the hair end back out.

Add as many beads as you wish until the entire braid is fulled with beads of you choice. Use your fingers to prevent beads from sliding off.When you have applied the last bead wrap the hair ends around the bead and use a rubber band to hold the beads in place. Continue these steps until all braids have beads on them.

There are many different types of beads with many colors and even different shapes. Some beads are wooden, while many are plastic. People of all ages wear beads to accessorize their hair. Wearing beads on the braids can make a hairstyle look fun and fresh.

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     Dreadlocks can be styled in a numerous amount of ways. First I would like to inform you on how long dreadlocks can be braided and un-braided  to give your hair a kinky or curly effect. Section off your hair in six sections from hairline to nape. Choosing to create more sections will determine your end curl pattern result, weather it be tighter or more loose looking curls.

Use hair clips to keep the sections separate. In the first section, take three of your locks and braid them into a free hanging braid. Continue until your first section is completed with braids. Move to the next section and so on until the entire head is covered in braided locks. Use rubber bands to hold your braided ends in place and to help prevent hair from unraveling.

   Most people leave these braids in the hair for up to three days to get a longer lasting curl pattern but I have a short cut to getting a long lasting curl in less time. Spray hair with setting lotion and allow hair to dry under a hooded hair dryer until hair is completely dry. Depending on how thick your braids are determine how long the hair will take to dry.

Once your hair is completely dry remove braids from hair and spray a light mist of oil sheen on the hair shaft. Run your fingers through the hair to clear any tangled hair. Enjoy your kinky curls for up to three days before restyling is needed.

Another way to style dreadlocks is by wearing flat twist in the front section or side section of the hair. Section the hair off from ear to ear.Make smaller sections in the front area of the head. Simply turn  small sections of the hair under using your thumb and pointer fingers while picking up hair from hairline to crown of head. Use rubber bands to hold the flat twist in place. Make sure the rubber bands are on tight enough to secure the twist because loose hair rolls are not neat.

Wearing hair in a high ponytail is also an attractive solution for styling hair when looking for a quick easy style with little work. To make your ponytail more appealing simply twist the hair ends around in a circular motion and pin the hair around the ponytail base with hair pins. Use butterfly clips or hair pins with rime stones to dress up your hair bun.

Sea shells, butterfly clips and rime stone hair pins are some accessories that really make boring locks look more appealing and add color to a hairstyle.

The Bump

   To make a hair bump you will need to section the hair off from ear to ear. Working in the front section, use a rubber band near the ends of the hair and turn the entire front area under with your hands. Pin the hair in place with hair pins. Any hair that is not secure can be pined until you have a hair bump. Spray hair with oil sheen and wear the back section of hair in a bun, ponytail or free hanging.

Good luck on your natural styling.

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Flat Twist also known as hair rolls can look great on natural or relaxed hair because the hair is turned under in a way to keep it out of the eyes, away from the face and the designs for twist are endless.People of all ages can wear flat twist and look amazing. Some people choose to wear large flat twist while others go for a more reserved look and wear them mid sized. To create  a flat twist part off the hair from ear to ear, creating two sections. You will be working with the portion of hair from the hairline to the parting separating the two sections.

Whats needed to begin

Grab a few rubber bands, rat tail comb, some setting lotion or gel depending on hair type, hooded hair dryer,hair clips and  some oil sheen.

Use your hair clips to keep the back portion of hair away from the front section of hair you will be working in.In the front  section of hair make a smaller parting using your comb the size of your choice. Add some setting lotion or gel to the smaller section and comb the hair to remove any tangles or knots. Using your thumb and pointer finger, begin to turn the hair under by twisting it in a left to right motion near the scalp. As the hair is being twisted under near the scalp, pick up strands until the hair is completely turned under from hairline to the back parting.

The hair should look like a hair roll. To keep the flat twist in place,use a rubber band on the hair near the flat twist base. Make sure the rubber band is on tight enough to keep the hair from coming out of the twist. Spray some oil sheen on the twist and continue until the entire front portion of hair is completed.

Sit under a hooded hair dryer until hair is completely dry.

After making your flat twist you can curl the hair ends, wear a pony tail, or wear a french braid. Flat twist can be worn to school, work and parties. This hairstyle can fit into any lifestyle so enjoy.

Maintenance

Flat twist can be worn for up to a week before restyling is needed. Simply wear a hair bonnet or hair tie before bedtime to keep hair looking its best. Spray hair with oil sheen as needed.

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Dubby Queen wrap

The Dubby queen hair wrap weave is an up to date hairstyle that is sassy, youthful and low maintenance.This weave in hairstyle can be achieved when human hair extensions are sewn to corn rows of your natural hair .Weaving the hair is a great way to style the hair because once it is complete,your natural hair  gets minimum stress from combing, coloring or the elements that dries the hair. This is for women looking to avoid styling there natural hair or wanting to change the natural hair pattern without processing the  hair with chemicals. If you want an increase n hair length or looking for a short hair cut without cutting your natural hair then a Dubby queen wrap is the hairstyle for you.

Hair Care Advice

The Dubby Hair Wrap is soft human hair that is curly and easy to maintain. To add shine spray hair with oil sheen and brush hair with a brush.For less curls you can press the  hair with a flat iron.for fuller curls use a small rod curling iron. You can treat the Dubby hair extensions like your own hair. If you choose you can have the hair cut short and sprayed with holding spray for spikes or you can wear the hair as is because its human hair.

This hairstyle can take up to three hours to complete and is an excellent choice when looking for a trendy, sassy, youthful hairstyle.

Shampoo hair with mild shampoo. Make sure water is clear before applying conditioner. For a minty smell add some peppermint oil to the conditioner. Rinse hair and blot dry. Comb extensions with a wide tooth comb. Sit under a hooded dryer and allow hair to dry.

Style as desired!

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Large Bulk Braids

The Custom Bulk Braided hairstyle by Alexis is the hairstyle to have for 2010.This hairstyle is affordable, convenient and trendy.  It looks ageless and can look amazing on most hair types.The above shown  bulk braids were braided with the over hand braiding technique which allows each large braid to sit on top of the head like a crown. Imagine choosing the size of your bulk allowing for very large or moderate sized braids. Synthetic hair extensions were used to increase length, add color and add shine to the hair.

The synthetic hair used in this hairstyle cost under $5 at beauty supply stores or you can get it directly from the salon.  The synthetic hair used keeps its shine which helps make the overall look of the braids more appealing. Three packs of hair was used to create those Bulk braids seen above. The hair used to create this braided hairstyle has a good texture for braiding. This hairstyle can be accomplished in under two hours depending on hair length and texture.

Large bulk braids can be  very convenient because the hair is braided from the front top section of the head to the back lower section of the head preventing loose hairs from getting in the face or in the way of your busy schedule. Big braids allow less styling time and more free time for getting something else done.By following hair care advice this hairstyle  may be worn for up to three weeks and still look great. Getting bulk braids helps cut down on combing the hair each day or putting excess stress on the hair shaft.

Hair Care Advice

To keep your bulk braids looking their best simply spray hair lightly with oil sheen or apply a small amount of mousse to hair. This can be done as needed.I The hair ends may need to be combed on occasion to help prevent or remove knots that may appear.

Removal of Bulk Braids

To remove bulk braids from the hair simply remove the rubber bands. Loosen each braid by braiding the hair in the opposite direction.

After removing the braids the hair should be shampooed and conditioned before styling as desired.

Bulk Braids by Alexis

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Ingredients

Castile soap

Essential oils

Herbs

Water

First you need to purchase some Castile soap. This can be found at most health food stores. This is the base of your shampoo.

Also herbs need to be added. This is a list of a few herbs that can be appealing for your all natural shampoo.

Lavender, rosemary, sage, thyme, mint, Comfrey, lemon balm, lemon grass, eucalyptus, rose petals & hips, chamomile, Nettle, fresh ginger, yucca, horsetail, blue Malva, jasmine flowers, burdock, wintergreen, Neem oil, tea tree, avocado and aloe vera oils, grapefruit, lemon and orange peels to name a few.
You will also need essential oil to add a nice smell to your shampoo and shine to your hair.

Boil around a cup of water on the stove. Throw desired herbs in a bowl and pour water  over herbs.
Allow the  mixture to sit for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid from the herbs.

Pour the herbal liquid into another bowl and add essential oil like Lavender or mint for desired scent.
Make sure everything is thoroughly mixed before transferring to a bottle for storage.

There are lots of variations you can use on this recipe. Here are some suggestions:

For oily hair, add peppermint oil
For dry hair, add geranium oil or jojoba oil
For limp hair that lacks body, add rosemary
To brighten blond hair, add lemon oil

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For dehydrated hair that needs a pick me up that will help add shine and moisture to the hair, use an all natural deep conditioner treatment made from the avocado fruit. Avocado has been used on the hair and skin for years to improve it’s over all look, feel and health.

Avocado fruits are  a great source of the antioxidant vitamin E as well as the B vitamin folate.

Ingredient

1 small jar mayonnaise

1 large Avocado

1 tea spoon coconut oil

mixing bowl

fork

plastic cap

towel

comb

Cut open avocado and remove peel. Remove inner seed and press avocado with fork until evenly mashed in a large mixing bowl. Pour tea spoon of coconut oil into the bowl and mix. Add mayonnaise to the mixture and stir with fork until color is light green and mixture is smooth in appearance.

Using a tailed comb, part hair into four sections. Apply a generous amount of treatment to subsections until each of the four sections are completely immersed.

Put a plastic cap on your head and allow treatment to sit for twenty minutes. Wrap a warm towel around the plastic cap or sit under a dryer on high for required time.

Rinse hair with lukewarm water until water is clear or hair is free from treatment.

Apply leave in conditioner and style hair as usual.

This treatment should be done at least once a month or every two weeks depending on hair condition.

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Styling natural hair can be made easy with the Finger Twist hairstyle for 2010. This hairstyle is trendy and fun, styled using just your fingers and some bees wax. When looking for a fast way to turn an Afro from big hair into tiny curls just stand in front of a mirror and section off small portions of hair. I suggest starting from the back of your head to get even curls. For best results work on virgin/natural hair that has a wave pattern. Trying this on straight hair will result in a different style.

Using your fingers simply apply a pea size amount of bees wax to the area of hair you will be working with. The bees wax will help hold your finger twist in place, while adding moisture to the hair shaft. Roll the hair between your thumb and pointer finger from the base to the ends in a clock wise motion. Continue this until the hair is fully wrapped into a finger twist curl. Continue working until the entire head is covered with bees wax and tiny curls.

This look can last for about a week if proper hair care instructions are followed. Dread locks can be achieved using this technique if left in the hair for a longer period of time.

To add some interest to  this natural hair style simply wear accessories such as hair clips with diamonds  or a flower to the side of the hair.

Some people use this technique to the back section of the hair while wearing hair rolls to the front section. Hair rolls can be large or tiny depending on the look your trying to achieve.

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So you’ve seen natural hair double twisted to create those bouncy full natural hairstyles. Well, did you know double strand twist can be untwisted to create volume and more fullness. This gives two strand twist a fresh new look that is very sexy and creative. By untwisting each double strand twist causes hair to look fuller because instead of one twisted section of hair your left with two strands that are shaped in a curly or zig zag  pattern. This wave pattern is beautiful on virgin hair.

Tools recommended

This hairstyle is very simple to create and only require a comb, mirror optional,hair oil such as Jojoba oil and water.

Design instructions

Simply section the hair using the comb to create neat boxes. Spritz the section with water and apply oil to hair shaft. Divide the section in two and twist the hair around itself until you have a two strand twist. Depending on the size of your hair  section creates a tighter or loose  wave pattern.

Continue those simply steps until the entire head is covered and allow hair to dry. Most people leave the two strand twist in over night to dry but if you have a hooded hair dryer sit under it for half an hour or until hair is dry.

After hair is dry untwist each section of hair by twisting hair in the opposite direction. Use your fingers to place hair in desired position. Spray entire head with light  hair oil and go.

This hair style can last for up to three days but looks best on first untwisted day.

For even more flare add a flower to side of  hair or decorative hair accessories. This hairstyle rocks!

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Tea tree oil is all natural and free of dyes or chemicals that dry or strip the hair. Tea tree oil is non toxic and non irritant.This oil can be used in shampoos or as hair oil to help promote healthier looking hair while combating head lice.

Tea tree oil has other benefits but lets focus on what it does for the hair and scalp.

Shampoos containing tea tree oil are available at health stores. Tea tree oil shampoo is known to be very effective against the problem of head lice. Parents of little kids can use this shampoo as an alternative to harsh chemical shampoos. Tea Tree oil helps unblock clogged hair follicles, moisturizes hair and keeps the scalp free of bacteria and fungal problems. A mild solution of Tea Tree oil and natural shampoo also helps cradle cap in infants.

If you’re plagued by a dry, itchy scalp but are chemical-conscious when it comes to what you put in or on your body, tea tree oil may be your remedy of choice. This solution has been used for hundreds of years as an antiseptic, antibiotic and antifungal treatment, and it’s a natural alternative for treating scalp problems.

The anti-inflammatory properties of tea tree oil shampoo are used for dandruff and cradle cap. Its natural anti-fungal and antiseptic properties aid in removing harmful bacteria and fighting effects of grease and pollution. You can ask for customized tea tree oil shampoo formulations to suit the condition of your hair and scalp and improve the hair texture and density. Tea tree oil is used in a number of pet shampoos to kill ticks and fleas and is claimed to repel insects.

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