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Outfit of the week!

Hi Brown Girls,

We are back with our outfit of the week posts. We love, love, love, these cute lace bell bottom pants. She received tons of compliments when she wore them to school yesterday from her friends and teachers!

Top GIFTED | Necklace HERE | Pants HERE | Shoes similar HERE

Her Twists are frizzy, but I think they still look pretty good. We'll be unraveling them this weekend! I try to keep from combing hair as long as possible! LOL

14 Day Old Twists

Hairstyle Tutorial | HERE

Thanks for stopping by to check us out today! Have a Great Day!!

Let's Get Twisted; How to do Twists/Out Part 1

Brown Girls Hair Twist Out

Products used to accomplish this Twist Style:
TRESemme' Shampoo & Conditioner
I mixed the conditioner with Apple Cider Vinegar
As I Am Leave In Conditioner
As I Am Twist Defining Cream
Wide Tooth Comb
Goody Vent Brush
Hair Clips
Rubber bands

As of today, this style is still in her hair. Today makes day 10. I did this style on December 30, 2013. This is video 1 of a 3 video series. I will post  video #2  next week showing how we are maintaining her twist to keep them moisturized and looking fresh! The following week, I will post video #3 taking the twist down for the twist out look!

Written Style Instructions

Step 1- Wash, Condition, and Detangle the hair

Step 2- Separate the hair into 4 sections

Step 3- Start at the nape of the neck in one of the back sections by parting the hair making a small box.

Step 4- Add leave in and twist defining cream (or any curl custard etc that you choose) to the boxed section.

Step 5 (optional)-Use vent brush to aid in stretching and it also helps to work the twist defining cream through the hair.

Step 6- Two stand twist the hair and finger curl the ends.

Step 7- Repeat until each section is completed.

Step 8 (optional)- Braid the front portion as desired, add rubber band to hold, then twist the remaining hair.

*Styling Tip* If you start your first two strand twist by twisting from left to right, do all of them that very same way. I always twist from right to left.

Thanks to all of you who requested this style tutorial on our facebook page. Be sure to like our page so that you can share your hairstyle pictures and join in on the conversations and fun!

Click HERE to see how we moisturize and maintain her twists!

Click HERE to see her TWISTOUT Results!

Breast Cancer Awareness Hairstyle

I just noticed something. This would be a cute breast cancer awareness hairstyle. Just add some pink ribbon to the cornrows and whoa la.....there you have it! I even changed the name of the hairstyle on the tutorial video below.

DIY - How to Make a Headband

This video shows you how to make your own headband with a detachable hair bow!!

The cool things about this are:
1. You can wear the hair bow 3 different ways.
2. You can mix and match the hair bows on the headband!!
3. You can make as many headbands and hair bows as you want!!

How cool is that?

Discover "Your" Hair Oils

Hair Oils

It is very easy and simple to make your own hair oils. But before you can make your own hair oil, you must first Discover "Your" Hair Oil.

The challenging part is finding out what hair oils your hair will love! There are tons of carrier oils that are great for the hair coconut oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, virgin olive oil, just to name a few.

Take the steps below to find the oils that are best for your hair.

1. Research each oil and it's properties to see which oil will possibly meet the needs of your hair. For example, if you have an issue with dry scalp, grapeseed oil would be a good oil to try due to the amount of linoleic acid it contains. A good place to start your research is here.

2. Use each oil (that you have determined will be best for your hair) individually on your hair to see how your hair reacts to it. Using each oil individually for a period of time, maybe a week or two, allows you to see how your hair reacts to it in all types of weather (hot, humid, and rainy days).

3. Keep a record of how your hair reacts in each situation. Keep in mind when the seasons change, you may have to test to see how your hair reacts to it on (cold and windy day etc)

Yes, I know this seems like it will take a lot of time, but trust me, you will be very pleased once you find the "perfect" oil(s) for your hair!

If your hair loves it, then you can keep that oil and possibly mix it with other oils that your hair loves to come up with your own "perfect" hair oil treatment. You can even warm the oils up to use as a hot oil treatment.

Do you already make your own oils? What oils does your hair love?

Click here to read How to Make Your Own Hair oils?

OOTW- Sequin and Jeans

She picked this cute hello kitty necklace from an area Beauty Chapel store for .99

Jeans and Shirt from Walmart!

 

I got these cute shoes from Target!

Tutorial on this hairstyle HERE!

8 Cornrows + 5 Bantu Knots Hairstyle

Brown Girls Hair

I am a true believer that minimal manipulation on my child’s hair is beneficial to keeping her hair healthy which aids in length retention and growth. There are several other options for this hairstyle that you can do to make it last for at least 3 days.

Day #1- Wear it as it is in the video for a day or two.

Day#2- Take the bantu knots down and remove the twist and let it hang.

Day#3- Take the ponytails down and make cornrows going straight back. This can be worn for a couple of days.

This hairstyle can easily be worn for a week if you do all of the options listed.

We transitioned from this hair style to this one!

This article is featured on CurlyNikki HERE!

How to Make Straight Parts

Brown Girls Hair

This video demonstrates the basics of how to make straight parts.

This article is featured on CurlyNikki HERE!

XOXO,
Brown Girls Hair