The Hair Braiding Process (ROPE TWIST)

Braids are an excellent summertime style as it helps us avoid having to contend with the heat and humidity which can be devastating for our hair. It is also great to maintain during our favorite summertime activities such as swimming, sports etc. I thought I would share a brief descriptive and visual illustration of the process involved in doing the ROPE TWIST with extensions. ENJOY!!!!!!

THE HAIR BEFORE EXTENSIONS ARE INTRODUCED

THE HAIR HALFWAY INTO THE BRAIDING PROCESS

THE HAIR AFTER BRAIDS ARE FULLY INSTALLED

THE BRAIDS PLACED ON PERM RODS FOR A CURLY EFFECT

VOILA!!!!!!! THE FINISHED DO, CURLED, TRIMMED, AND SHINED

THE STYLING PRODUCTS

THE STYLING TOOLS

BRIDAL HAIRDOS FOR NATURALS!!!

June is a very popular wedding month and many persons will be tying the "knot" if not this month then some time during the summer months. Traditionally it has become commonplace to expect to see brides with cascading curls or updos or many other traditional Bridal hairstyles. We have embarked in an era of "stepping outside of the box" and as such Naturals need not feel pressured into trying to achieve one of those stereotypical dos. There are very many classy and fabulous ways that Naturals can rock their natural hair and do so with confidence. Below are just a few of the looks that can be achieved on various lengths, textures and volume of natural hair. Dare to make a statement and be a NATURAL BRIDE.

                                 Bridal Afro 
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                            Bridal Protective Style
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                               Bridal TWA 
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                              Bridal Twist Out
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                                 Bridal Locks
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                          Bridal Curly Girl
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Aloe Vera Plant.....AwesomeNESS!!!!!

YUCK AND YAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just drank some raw Aloe Vera Juice from the Aloe Vera Plant in my backyard and man was it bitter. I blended it a bit to eliminate the Snotty-Like consistency that it has naturally. I stopped my breath and went for the GULP!!! Sometimes you have to will yourself to do something healthy despite how unattractive it may be. I know my body will benefit from it as Aloe is packed with vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12 (the aloe vera plant is one of the few plants in the world to contain vitamin B12), C, E, Folic Acid and Niacin. It is known to Detox, Enhance the immune system, Aid with digestion, etc, etc, etc. As a BONUS I used the remaining gel from the blant to coat my face as a mask which will act as a natural moisturizer, protect against wrinkles due to aging because of its numerous vitamins and minerals, and it helps to remove blemishes and dark spots which I have been experiencing a lot. All in all, one plant, many uses. I will definitely use it in my hair soon. Bye!!!