How I rock my curls
With a teeny weeny afro (TWA), you feel at times the only styles that you are limited to is a wash and go and pick out. Well, although that is a good and "healthy" style to have for everyday wear, it doesn't fit every look. Also, there are times that you would like your natural hair to be defined, to do what you want, and look a certain way.
Although I can't wait for my ling natural hair, I am learning that the
I am use to wearing my hair short, I feel that my TWA period is the most interesting and fun period in the natural hair growth process. Yes, at first I hated it. I loathed it. I even wanted to just slap a relaxer in it and be done, but now I am enjoying it. I am learning that I can achieve the same short spiked look that I was use to wearing when my hair was relaxed. Instead, I didn't use heat, harsh sprays, and it took less that twenty minutes to achieve.
Above is a picture of my night on the town look. I achieved this look with
Lusti's Organic light gel (or if you prefer a styling pomade)
Alaffia Shea Butter Lotion
Doo Grow Oil
Blow Dryer with diffuser
Spray bottle with water
After washing and conditioning my hair with Alaffia products, I spritzed my hair with water in the water body and added the Doo Grow and Alaffia Shea Butter Lotion. I wanted my hair to be wet because natural hair is more pliable and easy to work with when wet. Well, for me it is. But I digress, Once soak, I place a teaspoon sized amount of Lusti's Organic Gel in my palm, rub it, and place it all over my hair. If I wanted a part, I would pre part it before I applied the gel to decrease breakage.
Styling is the fun part. I usually take my time by accentuating my curls and framing my face with my baby curls, I even add thick twist to create a spiky look. I try to also allow my hair to do what it does. If it starts to dry, I spritz more water from the spray bottle. Once happy with my style, I used the blow dryer (with diffuser) to set the style. I place the blow dryer on low heat. Here is a tip, if you are wearing white, dry it completely. If not, its okay to partially let dry enough that the style is set.
My hair retained its softness, moisture, and manageability. After the evening was done, I did wash my hair. I don't like leaving gel products in my hair over night.
Anyway, hope you like the look. I did. Will try again...
Blessings
The Lost Girl
