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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The straight bun is any easy style for natural hair, it can help keep your natural hair straighter for a longer time. Start with hair that has been blown out or flat ironed. To minimize heat use stretch your hair using rollers and sit under a hooded dryer instead of straightening. Watch my video here […]
This is a super easy and quick style I do pretty regularly on my twisted natural hair. I can do this hair style in under an hour and it lasts me a week. Then I take the twists loose and wear a twist out. 1) Put your hair in loose jumbo twists. I do […]
This natural hair twist style can be done on medium length or long hair. It generally takes me about 1.5-2 hours from start to finish but it lasts a week or more. (edited: on my currently length this style takes about 30 minutes longer) 1) Start with dry or slightly damp detangled hair. I prefer […]
This natural hair style is basically two big flat twists and a bun. It is simple to do and usually lasts me about 3 days. For this style you will need large bobby pins, a pony tail holder, a brush and gel. I typically do this style on my natural hair that I have stretched […]
This is the natural hair style I go to when I don’t have time to do my hair. It is quick and easy to do. I particularly like to do this bun hair style on wash days when I need to go out before my hair has had time to completely dry or if […]
This bun is often called a sock bun, however I don’t use a sock or any stuffing. If your hair is thin you should consider using a satin covered scrunchie or natural textured weave to stuff the bun and give it a full look. 1) Start with hair that is slightly damp. 2) […]
Many women tell me that they find short natural hair styles boring or they just don’t know what to do with their short natural hair. Well Lupita Nyong’o has a flair for wearing her short natural. She can make it look elegant, fun, classy, or funky all by making small changes to the style. I […]
1) Flat twist small sections of hair in the front on an angle. Secure twists with bobby pins or rubber bands. Watch this video for tips on how to do flat twists. 2) You may want to use gel to help the flat twists hold. (I tie down my flat twists to help smooth them) […]
1) Follow the instructions for comb coils. 2) It is recommended to allow the coils to set for atleast 24 hours. 3) Apply a small amount of oil to fingers and undo coils, separate coils for desired fullness.
1) Start with clean wet hair 2) Section the hair to frame the face as desire 3) Apply a generous amount of gel to the section you will work on 4) Using the end of rat tail comb twist the hair around it in a circular motion (some people use the teeth of the […]
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