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Natural Hair Celebration

Hosted by Naturally Curly and Miss Jessie’s

April 25, 2010, Naturally Curly and Miss Jessie’s hosted their first ever Natural Hair Celebration in Austin, TX. It was actually Titi and Miko Branch’s first time to visit the great state of Texas. My fellow Texans wowed the Miss Jessie’s Owners with the vast number and variety of naturalistas. Ladies travelled from San Antonio, Dallas and Houston like myself and my road dog, Lorece (Thanks again, girly. I had fun!) to participate in this great event. We were welcomed into Avenue Five Institute beauty school with open arms to check in and receive a souvenir bag.

As Titi described their work at Miss Jessie’s and answered questions from the audience about all kinds of hair issues, Miko styled the hair of five models with different hair textures to show the many uses for Miss Jessie’s products. The styles included an roller set as a transitioning style, dry braid out which the lovely Natural Chica modeled (see below), finger styling on two different types of hair (Kabrina wave and curly).

This event provided a venue where the natural ladies from the city of Austin, surround cities as well as out of state, like You tube vlogger, Joy Mignon the opportunity to meet & greet as well as to learn new styling techniques for the summer time. It was great to meet the ladies in person. They were all so sweet. I had the opportunity to introduce myself to Natural Hair Blues herself Courtney of You Tube No Lye Just Curls. You may have seen her video on Natural Hair Rules!!! Facebook. See again here. There was a special treat for all the product junkies, a fully stocked Curl Mart with the entire line of Miss Jessie’s products including the newer Super Sweetback Treatment.

Titi and Miko were very personable and responsive to all the questions and natural hair woes of the group. The attendance was phenomenal. I hope the ladies felt love and at home. We got get these girls to Houston. *Hint, hint*

Thanks again Naturally Curly and Miss Jessie’s.

More Pictures...

Tamara of Natural Hair Rules!!! and Mae of Natural Chica, Fellow Blogger

Tamara of Natural Hair Rules!!! and Vlogger, No Lyes Jus Curls

My Two Strand Twist Out

My Aunt in Law hipped me to washing my hair with two strand twist. Of course initially I thought this was CRAZY but I love the results so I gave it a try and I’ve been doing it ever since. You're hair will curl at the end of the twist. I'm curious to see how this looks on other natural so email your picture and description of how you achieve the style to info@naturalhairrules.com Here’s a brief description.

I wore my hair in two- strand twist for about 1 week. This is just to give myself a little variety. I change my hair every week. I shampooed and conditioned just lather the scalp mostly. I rung out excess water, applied Giovanni Leave-In Conditioner, olive oil to the scalp and Shealoe from root to tip. I scrunched in a little Aloe Vera Gel. If your completely natural the ends of your hair will curl which prevents the hair from completely unraveling. If they do unravel you can simply retwist and allow to dry. I sit under a hooded dryer for about an hour and then tie my head up with a satin scarf. If hair is completely dry I proceed to unravel the twist for my "twist out". This should last another week or half a week.

You can read more about my hair products here.

See pictures below.

Chunky French Braids

I was experimenting with something that was fairly quick and easy. My hair is finally at a point when I wear french braids. This was also a great way to stretch my hair. As you can see it look

semi straight. This look made me feel studious...

What I Did...

While co-washing I detangled my hair in the shower with a shower comb by taking my time and combing my hair to the back. Partly rinsed the conditioner out. Used my hands to ring out excess water. This time I decide to dry the hair by wrapping it with a cotton cloth. If you frequent the site you know I use a t-shirt. After about 3 minutes I removed the wrap and applied Giovanni Direct Leave In and a little Shealoe root to tip. Especially on the tips for prevent split ends. I parted the hair down the center and secure one side with an elastic ponytail holder or hair clips. I detangle the side I'm going to braid with my Denman Brush. When styling your hair always keep your spray bottle handy to keep the her damp. Damp natural hair is easier to style and it keeps the hair more flexible while minimizing breakage. Then begin to braid hair from front to back.

Hair Cutting Party

Twist n Curl! Not Jus for Naturals!

This is Kendra sporting the Twist n Curl. Cute, right? So these styles and techniques are not just for natural hair. They can be modified for relaxed hair. Some example of styles that look just as cute regard of hair type are twist outs, braid outs, straw sets, roller sets, bantu knot and twist and curl. Some relaxed ladies can even wear the wash n go.

My Signature Look

Runs in the Fam!

Here's a picture of my beautiful sister. She transitioned with braids, circle weaves and quick weaves. I think her relaxer grew out in about 2 yrs. Antointette is fro'ed in this picture.

Wash n Go Update!

This is the wash n go after my press. I was so scared because my hair didn't curl immediately under the water. But it turn out ok.

Pix from my Thanksgiving Press

I got a Thanksgiving press. It lasted a week and would have been longer but I had to get back to my workout routine. It was bone straight. I will add another picture later. It's almost the same length it was before the BC.

My Natural Hair Journey

This is my natural hair timeline thus far...

This is me before the BiG ChOp. I tried to transition. Matter of fact I went perm less for about 5 months. Here I got a really good Chi. (I know I look high in this picture. I'm not.) Aug. 2006

This is a month after the BiG ChOp. I really didn't know what to do with my hair so I would just straw set it every week. Nov. 2006

Ok. I wanted something different so I got the front braided and the back blown out. Mar. 2007

I finger coiled my hair with Twist and Lock Gel. Oh Look at my handsome husband with his Half Black/Somalian self. Apr. 2007

This was Easter that's why all the drama! Finger coils with Twist and Lock. Apr. 2007

A few months before this picture I went to have the rest of my relaxed hair cut off and the lady completely bald me. This is after my hair grew back a little. Thats my honey again. Jun. 2007

I decided to let the color grow out. I did flat twist or plaits to the scalp and took it down when it was dry to achieve this look. Aug. 2007

To get a spiral/waving look I two strand twisted the hair into medium size plaits. After it was dry I took it down and pined up the sides. Sept. 2007

Wow! i Just Realized how fast my hair grew. This is a longer version of flat twist taken down. Dec. 2007

Flat twist again. I don't know why this came out different. I think I used a different product. Kinky curly instead of Twist and Lock. Jan. 2008

This is my first press since going natural. Look at those layers their natural too. Apr. 2008

This is the next day after wrapping it the night before. Apr. 2008

This is my afro puff. May 2008

Finger coils again but this time with length. I love this style it stays cute for up to two weeks. May 2008

I finally mastered the wash n go! It only took 2 years. Aug. 2008

This is my birthday shot. I did two strand twist and rolled on rods and took down when dry. It turned out so cute. Ok so I guess the formal name for it is the 'Twist n Curl' Nov. 2008