Textured Updo

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I decided to try the “Textured Updo” by TiaShauntee.  I washed and conditioned my hair with DevaCare No Poo and DevaCare One Condition, respectively. I used Kinky Curly Leave In and sealed with EVOO. This has been my standard hair care regimen and my hair absolutely loves it.

I followed TiaShauntee in making a few braids in the ponytail to get the textured bun. I used EcoStyle Gel to smooth the sides. I attempted to cornrow the front of my hair and I realized that I can’t cornrow my hair going forward. *gasp* I don’t remember there ever being a time when there was something that I wanted to do to my hair that I couldn’t do myself. Needless to say, I’ll be working on it, and I’ll master it.

Instead of doing cornrows in the front, I did about 9 two strand twists. I opted to do this because I love the shape and definition I get from two strand twists. I used some Curls Creme Brulee. This is actually one of my favorite products. I think it’s going to give me excellent results when I’m all natural and I want to do a wash and go. Just a hunch!

I let my hair dry over night, but this morning it was still a little damp. I wrapped my bun around instead of tucking it under like TiaShauntee did. My bun ended up “textured” moreso because it was damp, rather than from the braids.

I loooovvveeee the way it came out. I got such great definition in the front and the permed ends that are never defined ended up being tucked in. Perfect! It reminds me of a style I did a few weeks ago, but this one came out much nicer.



…and here’s my 16 month new growth checkin.

XOXO,
Rece

Go that way! —>

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One thing I’m beginning to hate more and more is when people give their unsolicited opinion about my hair.

When your hair is relaxed, people don’t comment on your hair daily. Nobody has anything to say. For some reason, when it’s natural, they feel the need to tell you which styles they like and which styles they don’t like. They offer suggestions for what you should do to your hair and how you should style it. When did they become certified cosmetologists for natural hair?! I’m just saying!

Yesterday, a co-worker was telling me that I should try blowing my hair straight before I put it into a bun. She suggested going to the Dominicans so they can blow it out and she also suggested using a hair serum (read: silicone) to help straighten it.

First of all, why would I straighten my hair just to bun it? Second of all, when did she become the product expert?

I do my hair the way I like it. I use the products I like and anyone with an unsolicited opinion can go thaaaat way! —–>

Thanks,
Management