Crochet Braids

After hearing about these "crochet braids" from several different people over the last several years, I randomly found myself watching Youtube tutorials on this style. And I must say, it looks beautiful & very easy to do. I think I may try them on myself and possibly offer them to the public.


Here's a couple videos of the hairstyle.

I'm back!!

I know I've been MIA for over a month! A lot has happened! I went on a little family vacation to DC with my family, got sick with Tonsillitis, then shingles, and now I'm all better! During our DC vacation, I wore my hair straight (which went pretty good since it was hot & I'm transitioning).

While I was sick, taking care of my hair was put on the back burner and I had a little damage from not doing my nightly routine & not wrapping my hair up. So once I got well, I braided my hair up. I just finished my hair 9.19.11 and here's picture of it. It took me about 12 hours to do my hair & roughly 6 packs of hair. These braids are kind of heavy, so wearing them down is a must. I absolutely love the length!

Kinky Twists Update.

After re-doing my edges for the last time about 3 days ago, I decided to take my twists out(5/8). I was tired of rebraiding my edges. I have seen a significant amount of new growth.
Now I'm trying to decide on what to do with my hair. I'm thinking about relaxing my hair or doing a sew in weave or another set of braids (cornrows or box braids). I've been natural for the past 4 yrs and I kind of want to give the relaxed look a try again. I'll update once I decide on what I want to do.



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Update on Kinky Twists

It has been 16 days since I first installed them. I have been keeping them moisturized with 2 mixtures of Africa's Best Braid Sheen Spray with Conditioner, distilled water, & glycerine and another mixture of distilled water, olive oil, & glycerine.
The first mixture is sprayed on 2 or 3 times a day. I use the 2nd mixture when I feel like my scalp needs to be cleansed.
I have seen a dramatic amount of new growth, so I'm currently in the process of re-doing all the braids over. I hope to get another 4 or 5 weeks with these in. (The pic was taken 5/1/11 in a Popeye's)


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Kinky Twists

I absolutely love this protective hairstyle. They are light weight, versatile, & very cute (as pictured below).
I installed them on 4/16, took about 6hrs (no breaks), and I plan on keeping them in for about 4 weeks. Well I'm praying to keep them in for 4 weeks only because I never keep anything in for that long & it's only been a week and my new growth is visible.
I have been keeping them moisturized with a mixture of braid spray, glycerine, & distilled water. I spritz my hair with the mixture at least twice a day, once in the morning & before bed. I plan to continue this, also to redo the braids when they are becoming too loose. I'll be updating when I take them out.
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