Two-strand flat twist up-do (L.H.)

This young, talented, two-strand twisted, beauty displays a love for God that is unchanging!!! To be so young & so strong in the Lord is so empowering. This young ladies empowerment is what "Beinspirationkids" represents. its about standing strong in your beliefs, so that your actions & beliefs in God line up. You go girl! Continue to empower others thru your gifts!!! 

DETANGLE & CO-WASHED:

Step 1.Part dry hair into 4 big sections. Finger detangle.

step 2. section off 1 of the 4 big sections at a time, parting into smaller 1/2 inch sections.  Spray ends with EVOO, conditioner & water mix. 

Step 3. Use Denman brush to detangle, starting at the ends of hair. 

Step 4. Start finger applying conditioner to each 1/2 inch section at a time. (Like applying relaxer for those that remember. Lol) This helps to keep hair smoothed.

Step 5. Smooth Deep Conditioner into each section of hair until hair is fully coated/ saturated.

Step 6. Rinse hair by 1 section at a time if possible. This keeps hair detangled and easy to manage.

Step 7. Rinse lightly with cool water. Leaving a little bit of conditioner on ends of hair.

Step 8. Microfiber towel blot hair or t-shirt blot hair  ( I don't use regular bath towels because they over dry the hair and can leave little lint balls

 STYLING AIDS & STYLING

Step 1. Apply a dime size amount of Trader Joes (tj) Moisture Balance Conditioner (as a leave-in) to each section of hair, smoothing all over.

Step 2. Begin reparting hair to get set for this style. Start by making a triangle part that extends about 2 inches up and away from each temple and point meets at the top/ middle portion of head. Section this off for later.

Step 3. Part remaining hair into two sections. Drag comb straight down middle of head to nape, starting from the point of the triangle in your previously parted, now section off hair.

Step 4. Section off hair on left side for later.

Step 5. Begin with hair on the right side of head. Using the part from the front sectioned off hair as a guide, begin to make small 2cm(optional depending on desired size of flat two strand twist) parts that extend back to top/middle part of head. Complete this process of twisting toward the middle until whole right side is complete. I applied a little Deeply Rooted Alleluia Butter to hair & Mygel by Joie to the hair down to the ends. ( for a hold that looks smooth & shiny.  No flakes or fly aways).

Step 6. Repeat process for step 5 on left side of head.

Step 7. Remember the front sectioned off hair? Now is the time we use it.

I added synthetic hair to the ends of all her twist including each individual two strand twist for length and thickness in this section.

Step 8. Starting from the top/middle portion, drag comb across making blocks of hair that are about 4cmx4cm. Continue this individual brick pattern until the whole front section is done in this manner. Ending up with about 9-12 individual two strand twist.

Step 9. Time to style twist. I did a criss cross pattern by overlapping twist from right to left, starting from nape and pinning in place once I reach the top of head. I took the ends of the criss crossed section and wrapped it around my hand in a loop and placed & pinned them off to the right side of head in a swirled ball pattern.

Step 10. Take most of individual twist from front section (leaving about 3-4 out) and make 1 big flat twist drooping across forehead going back to meet the 1st pinned up Swirled bun. Pin those ends into a swirled bun next to it. Then take the remaining front twist and droop down on forehead, pinning the ends into a loose side bun

Step 11. All together there should b 2 swirled buns & 1loose bun, going to the side of head.

Step 12. See pics. Enjoy Fam!

Tools & products used:

Rat tail comb, bobby pins, hair pins, Denman Brush, kanekalon synthetic braiding hair(1pk), micro fiber towel, Trader Joe's (Tjs) Moisture Balance Conditioner, Alleluia Butter by Deeply Rooted, Joie Mygel, EVOO, conditioner, & water mix. A whole lot of TLC!!! Xoxoxo!!!

Peace, Joy, Love

JB

Cornrows into 3layer side bun/ twist

Hi Fam!  We're backkkk! Lol!

We've tried out a new style for my neicey- pooh. She really likes it. She says she feels "sophisticated". How cute! I agree, she looks rather smart. Like a natural born leader!!!thats what its all about at "Be Inspiration  Kids". Youth leading the youth thru inspiration(example). So... Here we go!

WASH, CONDITION & RINSE :

Step 1. Detangle hair by 1st finger detangling, then lighty spray ends with water & EVO mix. Use Denman brush to detangle hair, starting from ends. 

Step 2. Because we're getting her dry scalp under control, we washed with Trader Joe's(Tjs) Tingle Tree Shampoo twice. 

Step 3. Apply TJs Tingle tree conditioner.  Smooth conditioner into hair from root to end until hair is fully coated/ saturated. Comb thru hair starting from ends, using extra wide tooth comb by sections (fingers work great too).

Step 4. Lightly rinse conditioner from hair with cool/warm water.

Step 5. Microfiber towel blot hair or t-shirt blot hair  ( I don't use regular bath towels because they over dry the hair and can leave little lint balls). 

 STYLING AIDS & STYLING

Step 1. Spray hair with a few pumps of water & extra virgin olive oil(EVO) mix 

Step 2. Apply small amount of Sisters Keeper Dip Hair & Body moisturizer on hair, evenly smoothing all over.

Step 3. Begin sectioning hair to get set for this style. Start by making a part that extends from forehead to nape of neck, straight down middle. 

Step 4. Section off hair on left side for later.

Step 5. Begin with hair on the right side of head. Make 1st Part extend straight up from sideburn to middle of head.  

Step 6. Apply a small dab of Sisters Keeper Dip Hair & Body moisturizer on ends of hair, Mygel by Joie Naturals at the beginning of braid ( helps to keep edges neat ).

Step 7. Use 1st part & 1st braid as guide to finish all other braids on this side.

Step 8. Continue to Repeat steps 6-7 until you finish this side.

Step 9. Now continue same process on left side, repeating steps 6-7. Starting braid at side burn & braid up toward middle of head.  Once all braiding is complete, apply a little EVO oil to scalp.

Step 10. Time to style. Using any type of synthetic braiding hair (I chose Kanekalon), attach braiding hair at back of head where both braided sides meet.

Step 11. Continue two strand twisting hair toward the forehead while collecting each cornrow into the twist.  Two strand twist synthetic hair down to the ends.

Step 12. Secure end with black rubberband or burn.

Step 13. Now begin securing twist in place with hair pins.  

Step 14. Pin end of twist to 1 side of head in a layer. It looks like 3 twist, but it's only 1.

TOOLS & PRODUCTS USED

Hair clips, hair pins, EVO oil, water, TJ's Tingle Tree Shampoo & Conditioner, Sisters Keeper Dip Hair & Body moisturizer,  Mygel by Joie Naturals, Extra wide tooth comb, Denman Brush, microfiber towel, Kanekelon synthetic braiding hair, lighter (to burn end of synthetic hair), a whole lot of TLC!!! Xoxoxo!!!

Love, joy, & Peace

JB

Mini two-strand twist

So... Last night I was up past 11:30 pm, twisting my 17 yr. old cousins hair. I had fun creating this mini two strand twist style because we got to bond over a really good documentary movie.  We just sat down and went for it.  She is about 98% natural with a few cm of relaxer left on the ends. she has been transitioning for about 1 yr. & tells how happy she is to be relaxer free. I totally know the feeling. She's a dimple face sweetie. So loving!

To create this look, I...

DEEP CONDITIONED, WASHED & CONDITIONED:

Skipped this whole process because she had already did it at home earlier.

STYLING AIDS & STYLING

Step 1. Lightly spray hair with water and olive oil mix. Finger detangle hair.  Focus on smoothing water & oil on ends of hair.

Step 2. Apply Be Mine Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer all over ends down to roots.

Step 3. Part hair into two sections- from ear to ear, diagonally. section off top portion above ear (larger amount of hair) for later use.

Step 4. Begin to grab little sections of hair about 2cm. I do not use a comb to part due to the small size of twist & We both like the look better. 

Step 5. Apply Trader Joes (tj) Organic Coconut oil to scalp of each little section of hair & Bee Mine Bee Hold Curly Butter to ends before twisting each individual two strand twist. Repeat this process of twisting toward the sectioned off portion of hair above ear.

Step 6. Repeat process for step 5 above ear for remaining hair. 

Step 7. When you get closer to the front /side of head make a small side part so that when you twist hair on either side of part it will naturally fall that way later.

Step 8. Spray ends of hair with water/ olive oil mix when finished twisting all hair.  This helps ends to naturally curl up with a nice pattern.

Step 9. See Pics Below. Enjoy Fam!

TOOLS & PRODUCTS USED

Hair Clips, Trader Joe's( TJ's ) organic coconut oil, Olive oil, water, Bee Mine Bee Hold Curly Butter, Bee Mine Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer,  a whole lot of TLC!!! Xoxoxo!!!

JB.

Flat two-strand twist up-do(N.B.C)

So... This is my latest style.  I had fun creating this two strand twisted up-do for my 15 yr. old neice who is in her natural hair transitioning stage, she's almost 100% there. Only about 2 inches of relaxed hair remain. Which we'll probably be doing away with at our next appointment. She's so cool!

To create this look, I...

DEEP CONDITIONED, WASHED & CONDITIONED:

Step 1. Homemade Deep conditioning treatment. I mixed Aubey's Blue Camelia Hydrate conditioner, Treseme Naturals conditioner, honey(humectant), olive oil, Coconut oil, grapeseed oil, almond oil.

Step 2. Parted dry hair into 4 big sections.

step 3. section off 1 of the 4 big sections at a time, parting  into smaller 1/2 inch sections.  Start finger applying conditioner to each 1/2 inch section at a time. (Like applying relaxer for those that remember. Lol) finger detangle at the same time. This helps to keep hair smoothed

Step 4. Smooth Deep Conditioner into each section of hair until hair is fully coated/ saturated.

Step 5. Cover hair with plastic cap & (steamy hot towel or dryer- optional) for 20-30 minutes.

Step 6. Rinse hair by 1 section at a time if possible. This keeps hair detangled and easy to manage.

Step 7. Washed hair 1x with Trader Joes(tj) invigorating, tingling peppermint shampoo (she had itchy, flaky scalp)

Step 8. Conditioned with Aubrey's Blue Camelia Hydrate conditioner

Step 10. Finger comb/ comb conditioner thru hair

Step 11. Rinse lightly with cool water. Leaving a little bit of conditioner on ends of hair.

Step 12. Microfiber towel blot hair or t-shirt blot hair  ( I don't use regular bath towels because they over dry the hair and can leave little lint balls

 STYLING AIDS & STYLING

Step 1. Apply Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter, Trader Joes (tj) Organic Coconut oil to each section of hair, smoothing all over.

Step 2. Begin reparting hair to get set for this style. Start by making a triangle part that extends about 2 inches up and away from each temple and point meets at the top/ middle portion of head. Section this off for later.

Step 3. Part remaining hair into two sections. Drag comb straight down middle of head to nape, starting from the point of the triangle in your previously parted, now section off hair.

Step 4. Section off hair on left side for later.

Step 5. Begin with hair on the right side of head. Using the part from the front sectioned off hair as a guide, begin to make small 2cm(optional depending on desired size of flat two strand twist) parts that extend back to top/middle part of head. Complete this process of twisting toward the middle until whole right side is complete. I applied a little tj organic Coconut oil to scalp and hair & Mygel by Joie to the hair down to the ends. ( for a hold that looks smooth & shiny.  No fly aways).

Step 6. Repeat process for step 5 on left side of head.

Step 7. Remember the front sectioned off hair? Now is the time we use it.

I added synthetic hair to the ends of all her twist including each individual two strand twist for length and thickness in this section.

Step 8. Starting from the top/middle portion, drag comb across making blocks of hair that are like 4cmx4cm. Continue this individual brick pattern until the whole front section is done in this manner. Ending up with about 9-12 individual two strand twist.

Step 9. Time to style twist. I did a criss cross pattern by overlapping twist from right to left, starting from nape and pinning in place once I reach the top of head. I took the ends of the criss crossed section and wrapped it around my hand in a loop and placed & pinned them off to the right side of head in a swirled ball pattern.

Step 10. Take most of individual twist from front section (leaving about 3-4 out) and make 1 big flat twist drooping across forehead going back to meet the 1st pinned up Swirled bun. Pin those ends into a swirled bun next to it. Then take the remaining front twist and droop down on forehead, pinning the ends into a loose side bun

Step 11. All together there should b 2 swirled buns & 1loose bun, going to the side of head.

Step 12. See pics below. Enjoy Fam!

Tools & products used:

Rat tail comb, bobby pins, hair pins, kanekalon synthetic braiding hair(1pk), plastic cap, micro fiber towel, Trader Joe's (tj) peppermint, invigorating shampoo, TJ's organic coconut oil, Aubrey's Organics hydrate blue Camelia conditioner,  Joie Mygel, homemade deep conditioner (TJ's organic coconut oil, Aubrey's Organics hydrate blue Camelia conditioner,  Treseme naturals conditioner, honey, olive, grapeseed, & almond oils) & a whole lot of TLC!!! Xoxoxo!!!

JB.