BANGS!

Last night, watching the Reunion of Love & Hip Hop I noticed 1 big hair mistake on the stage. Normally, everyone looks like this:

Last night, Somaya committed hair sin! BAD BANGS!

Somaya's bangs are all wrong! She should of taken a little advice from Emily (the right), even Mama Jones (on the left) bangs were nice. I'm not sure if Somaya's bangs are pinned up to give her that 50s pinup girl look or if they are cut just like this. Her bangs during the whole season were cute. (see below)

Here's a couple BANG to DOs!

CUTE!!

Even the long, swoop bang is a must. Perfect for when growing bangs out.

Zooey Dechanel is the BANG QUEEN!

Now to some BANG DON'Ts!!

These bangs are too short for her face, exposing too much forehead.

It looks like her wig is falling off. Just terrible.

There is a such thing as your bangs being "too heavy".

I'm not sure if its just how her hair was styled, but these bangs are terrible.

Now if you're like me, cutting your own hair is an option. If you're more of a salon girl, make sure you find someone that can give you the perfect bangs for your face & everyday life.

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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Product Review: SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie

I can't remember exactly who suggested this line of products to me but I finally went out & got some because Walgreens was having a 'Buy 1, Get 1 free' sale.
This price is $9.99 & up to $12.99 for the products in the line. I was kind of like "I'm not paying that much for something that may not work for my hair" but that Walgreens sale changed my mind.
I love the smell & texture of the CES. Its silky yet thick like a custard. My hair loved it too. I washed my hair like normal & did a twist out using only this product on my wet hair. I let it air dry and my hair came out moisturized and well defined curls/twists.
I told my sister how much I liked it & she wanted me to pick her up some since the prices for it start at $12.99 in NY.. After going to two different Walgreens, I couldn't find any. So I'm letting her use my jar on my trip to NY.
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I'm Back!!

OMG! I'm slipping so much with the daily blogging like I promised!!! But I will be posting something new this week (A couple product reviews & maybe a Q & A post).

I have been thinking about changing my hair regime recently. I think I'm going to incorporate some type of braids for a couple weeks (more than likely will be days!! I can't go too long with the same hair style). I'm thinking kinky twists because they look good even when they are old & need to be re-done.

I've been watching a lot of youtube videos trying to get a style to wear for my birthday & I have yet to find something that I like... So hopefully I'll either come up with something or find something since my birthday is on the 13th.

Mizani Hair Products

I have never used anything by them because for one, they are hella expensive. Shampoo & conditioners range in the prices of $15/bottle. I ran into an old friend's girlfriend & she recommended a couple things by them, so I shall try them in the near future.


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