I often say that the best styles happen accidentally. This held true this past week. After the bantu knots I last recorded for a week, I knew I had to begin the tangle removal process manually before wetting my hair. I typically detangle my hair with conditioner added, but I was once given a hair-saving tip by another natural, and it was not to detangle severely tangled hair wet. I found that she was right. When my hair is tangled all over, manually parting it before wetting helps me to know what areas I need to focus on more once my hair is wet.
I found this lovely picture of my aunt and wanted to recreate the style. She took the picture in 1966, the year she passed away at only 19. The few pictures that the family still has of her of part of how we preserve her memory. Lucky me, I ended up with a picture of her, which I plan to have restored.
Today, I accidentally created a style that looked similar. I did not even notice that I did until my husband mentioned it. I wore my bantu knot-out all throughout last week against my best judgment to restyle toward the end of the work week. I knew I could not wear my hair out again this morning (can you say tangle city?)I pinned my hair up because my hairstyle was old, tangled and I didn’t have time to do it before church. One reason I think old styles turn out well for me is that I don’t worry about whether I mess up the curls or create frizz. Since there is nothing for me to lose, I am the most adventurous. This morning, this worked to my advantage.
Here is the process:
I dampened my hair, applied a dab of Hair and Scalp Serum and Aveda Brilliant humectant gel. I pinned with large hair pins ( I love these by the way). Within 5 minutes I was done styling my hair.
I had every intention to do a vintage style by now, the fourth day of the year, but it did not quite work out that way. I stretched my hair in a dry bantu knot out but I decided instead that I would wear a bantu knot-out again. The second time I did the style on wet hair. I had the chance to record the process, though the knotting section got {accidentally} deleted. I fully blame Ty. He had the recorder, then the clip went missing.
I have done several previous posts on bantu knots, so for those who need to see the process, there is hope
Check out the pictures from the style, which I am still wearing out, and the video. Enjoy!
What is your absolute favorite part of wearing natural hair?
My favorite part about being natural would have to be the countless # of styles 99% of the time(especially for a woman who loves to change it up often) and the 1% for the admiration of those who wish they could be! lol
What are your staple styles when wearing your hair out and what products do you rely on?
Daily use of shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie for quick twists or the perfect puff.
What is your current hair regimen?
I have a simple hair regimen. I do a weekly co-wash and conditioner,and I deep consitioning every 2 wks.
What are your hair goals for the new year?
I would like to minimize shrinkage when doing the wash-n-go and find a safe and effective way to straighten my sometimes stubborn hair.
How would you describe your style?
Not so sure i have one.lol…I love taking risks with my hair as well as my clothing. Comfort is my top priority! I usually dress according to what my hair feels like doing that day….whether it be classic conservative or wild and free or even a little bohemian chic.
Happy New Year! Every new year presents a unique opportunity, to either continue on a successful path or wake up to our inadequacies and improve ourselves. Quite frankly, all of us can stand to improve in an area or another. Make the best of 2012 and remember that lasting changes happen over time.
Best wishes for the New Year!
2012 found me wearing a bantu knot out done on dry hair, wearing an Old Navy blouse I found on sale a couple months ago, black pumps and old jeans. The new year found me reading “Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas and “Diary of a Whimpy Kid” by Jeff Kiney. The new year found me in NY in the company of my favorite boy and men (Ty, husband and dad).
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at only 19. The few pictures that the family still has of her of part of how we preserve her memory. Lucky me, I ended up with a picture of her, which I plan to have restored.
