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.