Sassy Naturals

I love trying new things with my hair, so I went online and started searching for fall protective styles. I came across all of these YouTube videos on Crochet Braids. Now, I didn't know people still did these and was thinking early 90's when I saw crochet. However, to my surprise, there were some fabulous styles and great tutorials.  I honestly cannot remember the brand of hair I used, but I was in searching for the Freetress brand in the Bohemian Curl. I couldn't locate it at my local hair supply store, so I picked out the equivalent in Water Wave Curl. I got two packs of 1b and one pack of 1b/30 blend.

Twist Out After a couple years of suggesting and pleading.....She finally agreed to let the relaxer go. NO LYE! lol The Why For various reasons, my Mom's hair was beginning to thin and break off and the harsh chemicals every 6 weeks was not helping. She finally decided to give her tresses a break and July 2012 was the last time she put a relaxer in The How Wigs are a lady's best friend! Regimen Pretty simple regimen. Keep it washed and minimal heat applied. I used henna to color her very few and far between grays (shhhh!). I used Moroccan henna from Henna Sooq ....great place! Happily Ever After I am happy to report that her hair is getting stronger, growing, and she only has normal hair shedding. As of yesterday, she is completely natural!! *****Keep Learning, Living, and Loving Your Natural Hair

I decided to put the Marley Twists back in! Took forever but hopefully I can keep them for awhile! It took me 6 packs this time. Almost 5 packs of #2 and 1 pack of #30

  This is such a late post but I just wanted to share my protective style of choice I have rocked this past few weeks. YouTube was my friend on 'how to' for this one. I used the invisible root method where you are twisting from the scalp instead of the braid/twist method. It took a minute to get used to, but once you catch on its not so bad. I used 4 packs of Marley Braid Hair with 2 different colors. I sectioned my hair in medium parts and used 2 strands of the marley hair to make it thick. If done quickly and nonstop, I think it would have taken me about 4 hours, but I procrastinated and split my time. I will definitely be using this style again .    

Source We just adore Esperanza's hair!!! 

Source Loving Solange's hair and style!!     Source     ...and here at the Roc Nation brunch  

1. What is your name and where are you from Tiana, Tuscaloosa, AL 2. Why did you decide to go natural and how long have you been natural now? I had a lot of breakage in my hair due to perms and me not taking care of it. I’ve been natural for 1 year and 9 months. 3. How did you transition? I grew out my perm with sew-ins and cut off the last 3 inches of perm that was left. 4. What is your regimen? I wash every week. I regularly wear twist outs, the classic Afro puff, and sew-ins. 5. What are 4 products you use regularly? Pink Oil Moisturizer, carrot oil, olive oil, and Eco Styler Gel. 6. What advice would you give to someone transitioning or to a new natural? Keep your patience and dont ever go back to a perm! 7. Where can we find you? Instagram:@one_unique_girl  https://www.facebook.com/tiana.lavender.7?fref=ts https://twitter.com/Im_Uniqu eT

This year essence shines the spotlight on some natural beauties rocking some awesome styles....recognize any faces? Click here to view the article.

I have not posted any hair crushes lately. Her hair is fab! Source

Halloween was a treat! It was so much fun playing with my hair and it looks good on a witch lol. I did a normal twist out then used blue can spray to give it that witch look. Loads of fun! Happy Halloween!

Source This week's Hairspiration is a hottie too!

Summer is officially here in the South! 90 degrees and then some! I have primarily kept my hair in protective styles the entire summer. With this mini two strand twist, I co-washed and used As I Am's Twist Defining Cream. It turned out nicely!

Source Another hair inspiration to share!

This week's pick is from Going Napptural . Her hair is so freakin' awesome!

President Obama and First Lady Michelle I am constantly web surfing and seeing so many images of natural beauty, so I figured why not share it? What better way to start?

This is an updo that I did on a twist out that was getting old. I basically tucked in the back with bobby pins and U-shaped hair pins in the front 

This has been my signature style all summer long. The twists have really helped my hair grow! In this style, I used Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner to co-wash and Komaza Care's Califia Care Leave-in. I also used my rose water/glycerin spritzer to dampen hair when needed, and applied Afroveda's Shea Amla Whipped Butter Cream on my ends when twisting. The flower was purchased from Sally Beauty Supply for $1.90!

I sectioned my hair into two sections. Front section I did two strand twists. Second section I did flat twists (got to get used to twisting from the back). You can wear this style with the twists for awhile and then take them out for the "twist out".

Whats not to love about Tracee Ellis Ross? She has style, class, and grace. Daughter of Diana Ross and known for her role on Girlfriends. I have admired her talent for years now. Her gorgeous hair is so versatile, thick and healthy. Did I mention... its natural!  

                             This is a wash  and go I tried for the second time. I don't wear them because I have not mastered it yet! Products Used: Shampoo: HairOne Creamy Cleansing Conditioner Leave In: Kinky Curly Knot Today