Eden Body Works Coconut Shea Edge Control Glaze

Hey everyone,

I'm back with a couple of updates for you and some product reviews. Last weekend I attended the Return of the Curls event in Richmond as a volunteer and it was really cool. There were numerous vendors there including some of my favorites, one including Eden Body Works.

 

I was looking for a product that was good for edges and slicking the fly-aways back and the vendor pointed at this product. The first thing that I always make sure to do feel the and smell the product (I already knew that this company doesn't have any major harmful ingredients).

The vendor mentioned that it was a new product that gave a more natural looking hold and did not flake in the hair.

When I actually used the product, it smelled amazing (and I'm not too much of coconut lover). the glaze went on smoothly, but unfortunately did not hold all day, but it did not flake nor make my hair feel hard or dry. I'll continue to use the product and see how it does and come back if my opinion changes.

Stay tuned!

 

 

 

First Time Dreads

Hey Everyone,

  I just wanted you all to see how I did with doing dreads for the first time. I think that I did pretty well, but still need a tad more to practice with them.

The next post will be Marley twists that I attempted to try so lookout for that post coming soon.

See you later!

Bantu Knot-Out Mohawk

Hi,

The other day I wanted to attempt a Bantu knot-out. When I was transitioning, this was my go-to style and I loved it because it unified my new-growth and relaxed ends.
Now, they never really turned out the way I wanted them to so I wanted to give it a try this go-round.

Tools/Products Used:
Wide and Small toothed Comb
Brush
Water
Eden Body Works -Jojoba Monoi Hair Milk
Coconut oil
Argon Oil
Edge Control
ECO Styling Gel

How to Achieve This Style:

1. Section off the hair and work with one section at a time.
2. With one section, moisturize the hair using water, moisturizing product, and an oil of choice.
3. Two-strand twist the hair
4. Wrap the hair into the Bantu knot (pin if necessary)
5. Repeat the steps until finished.
6. When you're done, tie a scarf for overnight sleeping or wait until the hair is dry.

Take Down:

1. With your oil of choice, rub a good amount into the hands and begin to take your hair down.
2. Unravel the knot and then the twists.
3. Pick and fluff until the your hair it is perfect for you.

Finished look:

I wanted to wear my hair into a curly Afro, but that didn't work out too well. So what I ended up doing was putting my hair into a curly Mohawk.

Mohawk:

I applied edge control and ECO gel for hold around the edges and brushed my hair so that I was able to pin it into a Mohawk, carefully watching out for brushing too far to the ends and brush out the curls.

Overall Opinion:

I was a little upset that the bantu knot-out didnt turn out like I wanted them to, but the good thing about having natural hair is that it is versatile and when one style doesn't work another one quickly will. The mohawk I actually liked because it was sort of chunky and curly and different from what I have done before.

Protective style

 

Hey Everyone,

 

I recently decided to remove my braids and to give my hair some rest from them and since I'm a big fan of flat twists and two-strand twists, I did a protective style using those techniques.

Here is what you need...

tons of bobby pins

some type of holding agent

a parting tool

 

Process:

 

1. I washed and conditioned my hair (Creme of nature & Giovanni) then added a leave-in conditioner (Eden Bodyworks), Shea butter ("Sunburst" online), and oil (mixed).

 

 2. I allowed it to air dry while in twists to obtain maximum length while styling.

 

3. On dry hair (optional), I sectioned of a part, about 1/3 of my head, for the flat twists on one side of hair.

 

4. Begin flat twisting (used Jane Carter Solution Defining Cream) anyway you like all the way to the ends. I sort of did mine with a curve. Make sure that the sizes are consistent so that there won't be a mixture of small and big twists when it's time to pin. (an alternative, if you want bigger twists, would be to flat twist and rubber band it, then separate the ends into two and two-strand each piece. That probably seems like a lot lol)

 

5. Two-strand twist the rest of the hair(used Entwine Couture's Creme Jelly Styler) whatever size you would like 

 

6. Begin to pin the hair tucking the ends to protect them. I was sort of lazy with how I pinned my hair and just pinned them anywhere, but you can decide on that as well.

 

7. Slick down those edges (optional). For this, I used the Olive Oil Edge Control and a little ECO Styler Gel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was really proud of myself because this was one of the best flat twisting styles that I've done and I didn't even use a mirror lol.

 

Night Care:

I tie a satin scarf around my edges to reduce frizz and put a satin bonnet over my entire head.

 

*If a twist comes out, simply bobby pin back in place.

 

Thanks and if there are any questions let me know. Hope this helps!

My Messy Afro!

Hey Everyone,

This picture was taken in December 2012, about one year after my BC! I was so happy because it was the first time that I had my hair professionally cut since then. Anyways, here is my messy fro, not picked out, not washed, or anything. I'm proud of my process thus far!

5 Tips on How to Still Look Feminine After Your BC

Hey Everyone,

Many people wonder how they will still be able to look feminine after getting their big chop and are left with a TWA. Here are a few ideas.

1. Headbands or other hair accessories: Headbands definitely help with femininity. I myself purchased a lot of headbands before my BC to enhance my look.

2. Earrings: Earrings that compliment a short cut will make a difference. Earrings such as larger studs or dangling earrings can help with looking more feminine.

3. Add Some Color: While the hair is shorter, it is the perfect time to try new things, especially coloring. Color will definitely add the the feminine appeal.

4. Curl. Unless you have a low cut, some people have some type of curl pattern and if , not make some curls. Curls always help.

5.Just wearing your everyday make up and/or clothes will help as well. Most likely when you dress as usual, you wont be mistaken for anyone else no matter the length of the hair.

Thanks : )

Hairspiration

What's Up!

One thing that I love is to see is beauty in different ways. Different colors, sizes and of course textures. Not everyone looks the same and a lot of people still find beauty in themselves no matter what anyone thinks. I was looking at pictures and found some naturals rocking it!





           

               

Be confident in your hair.