Christmas Hair

I wanted to do something different with my hair for Christmas. I had no idea what I was going to do up until I put the conditioner in my hair. At first the plan was to do a bun because that’s quick, easy and would last long. I’m on vacation from work though and Christmas was coming so I figured doing something a little extra wouldn’t hurt.

I saw this style on Her Best Hair that I absolutely loved. I knew my hair wouldn’t come out exactly the same and I was already planning that I would do it a little differently.

I must say that it took me forever to do my hair. I didn’t time it or anything, but I wasn’t in a rush to get it done, so I just took my time. I absolutely LOVE the way it came out and I would definitely do it again… very soon.

I did 3 two-strand flat twists on one side and I did small two-strand twists on the rest of my hair. I styled it wet, after I pre-poo’d, washed and deep conditioned it. I’m not sure how long it’s going to last, but hopefully at least a week.

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So, what did you do with your hair for the holidays?

XOXO,
Rece

Single Strand Knots

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I’ve always seen people write about single strand knots (ssk’s), but I just knew I didn’t have any. I’ve been going along my merry way, just doing what I do.

When I straightened my hair a few days ago, the ends of my hair (mostly in the middle section) seemed very bushy at the end. You know how dolls hair is when you don’t comb it for a while? Well… that how the ends of my hair felt. This is what lead to my decision to trim it.

As I assessed my hair prior to trimming it, I noticed SEVERAL single strand knots! I thought to myself, how could this be?!?! How long has it been like that? …and how come I had no idea?

I gladly trimmed my hair and I actually wish I could trim more, but that would just exaggerate the unevenness.

From now on, I’ll be straightening my hair to trim it regularly. The last time my hair was trimmed was when I cut off the relaxed ends in July. I guess that’s too long to go without a trim.

Here’s my hair on a humid/rainy evening when it started to revert. Not too bad though.

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XOXO,
Rece