Click on the pictures or use the category links below to see tutorials, instructions, and tips for styling your natural hair. I like to keep it simple so with practice most of these hair styles are easy to do!
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So after about 5 years of having waist length hair I am seriously considering cutting my natural hair. I have 2 children and a busier lifestyle than I did when I first decided to grow my hair long. Yes I keep it simple but caring for long natural hair still takes time. Overall […]
Over the years I have often considered letting go of my fro and locing my natural hair. However after much consideration and research I realized that locs require quite a bit of work and time to maintain just like loose hair. I have met women with natural hair who decide to loc to make hair […]
On Wednesday nights my guilty pleasure is Empire. Great acting, engaging story lines, and good music, but… another thing that keeps me coming back is Serayah. Serayah McNeil is the lovely singer and actress who plays Tiana on Empire. Not only is she talented, but her hair is just gorgeous and I think she is […]
Viola Davis looked absolutely lovely at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. With grace and style she accepted her award and addressed issues of diversity and beauty standards in Hollywood. In reference to her role in “How to Get Away with Murder”, Davis thanked her producers for believing a “mysterious woman could be a 49-year-old, dark-skinned, […]
Several people have asked how I wear my natural hair in between my 2 week washings. This is a simple natural hair style that I wear quiet frequently to work and around the house. It is quick and it is also a protective style. This style can easily be adapted for shorter hair. 1) […]
Okay so I’m not ashamed to admit it but I am an India Arie fan. I truly love her spirit and her music. I also am a fan of her natural style and particularly love the way she looks in beautiful head wraps. Today Ms. India Arie posted pictures of her latest natural summer hair […]
This style can be done on short,medium, or long natural twisted hair. This style probably works best on mini to medium sized two strand twists. You will have to vary the rod size used based on the length of hair. In this picture I used medium sized orange flexirods. 1) Take a section of […]
This twist hair style can be done on short, medium, or long natural hair. I actually think it looks best on shorter to medium natural hair because the twists kind of stick out instead of hanging to the side. 1) Grab a section of hair in the front to include about 5 twists. Fold the […]
This simple natural hair style can be done on medium length or long hair. Pull all twists to one side of the head, I used the right side Leave out 3-6 twists to serve as bangs on the preferred side. Roll hair inward as if to do a french roll or twist. Pin hair […]
This bun takes about 45 minutes to an hour to do because I have to twist my hair first, however it lasts a whole week. When my hair was shorter (apl-bsl) I could do this style for natural hair in 30 minutes. Since the twists are pulled up into a bun do not worry about […]
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Meet MsLala & Step up your hair game!
Have you been reading my site and still want more information? Meet me in person at the Fit Fro Expo hosted by Crown N Glory hair. At this event you will learn how to care for your hair, body, and spirit to live a healthy natural lifestyle. I am speaking on the topic of growing […]
Irresistible Me Diamond Flat Iron Product Review
The Irresistible Me Diamond Professional Styling Iron is by far the best flat iron I have used. The price is reasonable in comparison to other high end flat irons and it actually works. I flat ironed my hair in one pass and I did not have to blow dry my hair straight first which is […]
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