Hairstyles for Natural Hair: Lots of definition -- Little Time

[vena611]

Question: Do you mix all 4 of your styling products when doing your final braiding? Do you then let your french braids air dry or do you sit under a dryer?

Thanks!

[luvbeinnatural]

@vena611 Yes, I do mix my products and I let my hair air dry. Usually over night. Thanks for watching!! :0)

[wb2576]

Gorgeous! Added to faves :)

[Crimson2AT]

This is absolutely gorgeous! I can't wait until my hair is long enough to try this. I am definitely adding it to favorites.

[reallyme02]

I really like this style, and your channel.

[Pyke32388]

Here's where I get confused. Did you let it dry in the mini french braids? Then undo it, then cover your hair in gel, then braid it again, sleep, then take it down? Is that right?

[ksib3]

@Pyke32388 In the beginning her hair was still wet from her wash. she took down each plait to add product and gel then french braided. then she let that dry and the next day took it down. hope this helps.

[luvbeinnatural]

@Pyke32388 Yep, just what @ksib3 said. My hair was still wet when I french braided it. I usually keep it in braids or twists as I set my styles to help minimize tangles. I let it dry overnight in the french braids. Thanks for watching! :0)

[sheliene12]

This Was so easy and very nice!! The coils do become more defined. I am going to try it!

[LSJ1229]

Very nice. Simple to create, yet beautiful and stylish.

[NaturalStephh]

this is BEAUTIFUL , imma try this tonight : )

[ntasha7189]

Super cute braid out

[miss2000ADS]

What products are you using I dont see a description box?

[slstewart01]

super cute! i really must perfect my french braiding techinque so i can try this style.

[naturalnicky33]

I wish I could "like" this ten times!

[ElektrikTV]

Where in the WORLD do you get your background music?! My ears were having a jam fest.

[luvbeinnatural]

@ElektrikTV Haha! I get all of my music from my brother in law!! He is awesome! :0)

[ElektrikTV]

@luvbeinnatural Wow. He is MAD talented. 8-D

[BehindTheBeauty100]

Most beautiful braidout I have ever seen! How do you maintain it at night?

[luvbeinnatural]

Thanks @BehindTheBeauty100! I usually do a few french braids at night to maintain the style for a couple of days. Thanks for watching!! :0)

[ladydee11468]

Nice

[Lifeisagift1990]

How many braids did you do?

[luvbeinnatural]

@Lifeisagift1990 I had about 12 braids in my hair in this particular video.:)

[BabyDollNatural1]

My wash n go's r frizzy n bushy at the roots to about 4inches down... Any suggestions on taming the bushiness???

Thanks

[BabyGirl10Shae]

That was pretty!

[LoveDimplesNYC]

very nice! and you made it look very easy i will try it . Thank you for your time on showing me. have a great weekend.

[Godseeker63]

is it there a different in corn roll then french braids

[missodu]

You are so pretty and your hair is FIRE! I have been natural for 7 years. While my hair has grown sooo much and is at it's natural texture, I have not worn it out. You have inspired me to take the leap! Thank you!

[luvbeinnatural]

@missodu 7yrs!? That is awesome!! :0) I can't wait until I have seven years under my belt! How exciting! Can you send me a picture when you wear your out style!? I would love to see it! Thanks so much for watching! :0)

[TheSugartush]

Question: my hair is not as thick as yours,or most black women and when i try styles like this...it take ALL the fullness from me...and when i try to do things to fluff it out...it becomes frizzy and loses all the definition...any suggestions???

[luvbeinnatural]

@TheSugartush Do you usually do twists or braids? Also, do you set your hair when it's dry, or wet? Sometimes twisting your hair instead of braiding can result in more of a 'full' style. Also, when I set my hair dry, it is a bit more fluffy. If you don't mind heat, you can also blow dry your hair first, then twist or braid it, and that can add volume as well. Good luck! I hope this helps a little. Thanks for watching!! :0)

[lahill73]

Really cute style!

[CarymelBetty]

I tried this style and I absolutely love it! Got so many complements! Thanks for the video!!!

[butterball1234abcd]

i wish u girls would just shave that shit off - serious

[WhoCares3001]

Wait. Doesn't the curly pudding AND gel?? Your results are light and fluffy hair. How does this combo not make your hair super stiff?

[luvbeinnatural]

@WhoCares3001 - I only use a little gel... maybe 3 parts curly pudding and 1 part gel. It stays soft and fluffy! The Herbal Essence gel never makes my hair crunchy and stiff even by itslef though. Maybe it't the gel. If I did it with eco styler gel, it would be more stiff! Thanks so much for watching! :0)

[WhoCares3001]

Lovely! First vid of your I've ever viewed but I'm subbing! :-)

[Lifeisagift1990]

Braid outs are my staple style. I usually do single braids though--I never thought of French braiding the roots. I don't know how to French braid but I can flat twist. This tutorial makes it look similar to flat twisting and super simple. I'll try it next wash day. Thanks for the video!

[niecybaby1960]

too cute

[cocobrwngl]

You favor kimmaytube..like this will definitely give it a try...thanks

[quishe03]

luv it!!!

[tmargreen]

I love this style. I can't wait until my hair gets to this length. How long have you been natural?

[luvbeinnatural]

@tmargreen My last relaxer was in Feb of 09! Thanks for watching! :0)

[kristenjdec]

My hair twin!!!! 

[Msthickchick26]

Looks great goin try this

[OohLaLaHolly]

your hair is beautiful! I like tjis technique bc I have very thick hair & twist outs will not do!

[NapPurSuaded10]

I met my hair twin. New subbie.

[MsHunneyBee1]

Nice nice nice sistah!

[bridgettep44121]

Excellent video. Thanks for posting. Beautiful hair

[luvbeinnatural]

@JendayiFaith - The relaxed hair won't look exactly the same, but it will be pretty curly if you let it set long enough. It's a good way to hide the two different textures! I'd say try it out and then play with it! It won't look exactly the same, but it's still really cute! I wore my hair that way a few times while I was transitioning! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[AfroQueenShae]

Awesome video LBN!! I wonder, how exactly do you maintain this style at nights? We have very similar hair so I want to see other methods/options.

[luvbeinnatural]

@AfroQueenShae - I usually just braid it into about 6-8 large braids each night and put a satin bonnet on. It usually stays pretty defined! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[CurlyTopGirra7]

Love the results !! U look beautiful !!

[cupofteastyle]

great video! what do you do when you go to sleep?

[luvbeinnatural]

@cupofteastyle - I usually just braid it into about 6-8 large braids each night and put a satin bonnet on. It usually stays pretty defined! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[biggtee1982]

I love your hair! I love braidouts, but I have that problem of not being full enough in front. So thanks for this video and the tip to fix that problem, I will be trying that once I take my micro twist down. Be blessed

[luvbeinnatural]

@biggtee1982 - I'm so glad this helped!! Thanks for watching!! :0) Let me know how it goes!

[godsflame2]

That was really cute, and what a neat trick cornrowing in reverse to get fullness coming torward thef ront. I just Subscribed. Loe your hair texure it looks so soft!

[luvbeinnatural]

@godsflame2 - thanks for watching!! :0) And thanks for subbing too!! Have a great day!!

[frotastick]

Hello LBN, I'm trying to figure out if your hair was braided at the beginning, and then you braided it again with product, or if you just had it parted after washing it and then did the French braids.

[luvbeinnatural]

@frotastick - Hey there! It was braided before I did the French braids. I braid it once I detangle so that it doesn't get tangled again while I'm doing the rest of my hair. Hope this helps!! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[dkblck1958]

your process is kinda of like Naptural85 when she did that tutorial on how to retwist and stretch a twistout...you both have great hair....thanks for sharing the journey

[luvbeinnatural]

@dkblck1958 - I love her videos!! :0) Thanks for watching!!

[napturally4c]

Your hair looks great! Thank you for sharing.

[luvbeinnatural]

@RRPHOTOS78 Thanks so much for watching, and thanks for subscribing!! :0)

[babeehtwix]

omg! thank you soooo much. So I just started the natural journey, I have stayed away from relaxers since 2009 and have been in and out of weaves and was recently contemplating on going back to a weave. But when I saw your video's it encouraged me to stick with my natural hair. I really do appreciate it. when I do my twist out's they always end up going back or all over the place. Thank you so much for this video because it has helped me sooo much. && shows me what to really do w/twist outs :)

[luvbeinnatural]

@babeehtwix You are soooo welcome!! I'm glad I could help! I know just how you feel, when I first started, I lived on YouTube!! In fact... I still do!! Lol! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[kalicia84]

Thank you for your video. I just found you today and from the looks of it, we may be hair twins. I love your hair and it looks very similar to mine. How do you describe your hair? Texture, density, curl pattern, etc. I'm not into hair typing systems so I understand if you aren't either. But I am wondering if our hair is more than just visually similar. If you have a video on this topic please direct me to it. Thanks, again!

[luvbeinnatural]

@kalicia84 - Hello!! =) I don't pay too much attention to the hair typing stuff... I would guess my hair is 4a, 4b. But I couldn't say for sure. Sorry! Maybe I'll figure it out and do a video just for you all because I get asked that quite a bit! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[SuperHoneyb03]

I love it and it was simple n light not alot of products to weight ur hair down it a good deal

[etaylor781]

Very cute!

[luvbeinnatural]

@dreams9121 - Thanks so much dreams9121, you guys inspire me too! You have no idea! Thanks so much for watching! ... And commenting! You made me smile from ear to ear!! :0)

[sherrosgirl]

I am going to try a braid out again. My first braid out wasn't successful.

[luvbeinnatural]

@sherrosgirl - Keep trying girlie!! Trial and error is the key!! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[Marie0784]

So am watching this video and i had to stop and say something.....I LOVED THAT SHE STILL WORE HER SE-LE BRAIDS AND JUST PUT A CUTE LIL SCARF OVER IT TO COVER THEM UP..WEARING NATURAL IS ALWAYS SEXY GIRL!!! OK am done sayin my lil piece am going back to watch the rest now!

[luvbeinnatural]

@Marie0784 - Haha! Absolutely right!! I agree 100%!! *bigsmile* Thanks so much for watching! :0)

[NicGLove]

the curls are so pretty!!! Nice video!!

[shanese31]

Love it, too cute!!!

[AugustLady77]

Thanks! Cute as always... This is the way I wash my hair as well. I noticed your hair is still slightly damp prior to you braiding it. How long do you wait until you prepare for this styling process?

[luvbeinnatural]

@AugustLady77 - I started braiding my hair maybe about 30 min after I washed it. I had to take a break to eat because I was starving!! lol! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[nicoleleigh5]

Hey now, your hair is looking good. I love it. I have tried so many products except miss jessies curly pudding. Is it a must have? because if i could get my hair to look like this i would truly be set free. Love it

[luvbeinnatural]

@nicoleleigh5 - I like Miss Jessie's products. There should be some sample size products that you can try to see if you like it. I think they sell them at Target if there is one near you. Thanks for watching!! :0)

[freluv34]

very pretty

[mlynnthomas]

Very Cute!

[MrsKimberlee1]

cute...I must try this on my awkward TWA length!!!!!

[focusednow123]

Cute!!



[Vanett77]

SUPER cute!!! your hair is so full and bouncy

[wsasi07]

Nice! Very Nice!

[francinamonique]

That style is soooo cute! I will try it on mine! Will show you the outcome!

[luvbeinnatural]

@francinamonique - Ooohh! Yes, I want to see!! :0)

[GoldenNapptural]

love it!

[lovesmilebehappy]

love your hair and i love your intro music.. i always sing along with it!

[luvbeinnatural]

@lovesmilebehappy - I'm glad you like the music!! I will tell by brother in law! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[latia4u]

Very Nice!!

[holidaysim]

Love, love, love it; very nice definition.  I will definitely try it. Thanks for sharing!!!

[Toliahli]

This is THE BEST braidout that I have seen EVER! especially with them being small in size...funny with ur earrings hitting you too. lol

Thanks for sharing. gonna try this method too

[luvbeinnatural]

@Toliahli - lol! I always forget to hold my hearings before I shake my head! Haha! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[LunaCelestial1]

Oooooh this is REALLY NICE! love it. (love the earrings too!)

[nikanaturally]

very nice

[spiceness]

Very cute!! I have yet to try a braid out,giving it a go this weekend

[vicmajorful]

Very Cute! interesting how you came about your products. Was it trial and error?

[luvbeinnatural]

@vicmajorful - Yes... trial and error! Trying to find the products that worked for my hair was frustrating at times, but I can say it was worth it! Thanks so much for watching!! :0)

[natjones05]

Cute! Your hair has really grown!

[blacksncommercials]

nice n quick!

[heavenzbest1]

I hope this doesnt offend you...but have you ever been told you look like kimmaytube?

[trnigyul]

@heavenzbest1 Really? i don't see it,lol. But don't worry, i don't think she would be offended by that : )

[luvbeinnatural]

@heavenzbest1 - Haha! No, I'm not offended. I have never heard that before! Thanks so much for watching!! :0)

[hugheshair]

Turned out great. Why only gel the front? Is it easier for you to get definition in the back?

[luvbeinnatural]

@hugheshair - Yes, the back of my hair holds definition a little better. So the gel helps in the front, and it also helps prevent it for frizzing when I unravel the braids. Thanks for watching!! :0)

[MissDivaSmiles]

this is def my next hair style! it looks amazing! now that im fully natural im starting to realize that my hair holds the curls easier and better! this is soooo cute and i love your hair! thanks for the video!

[Ms19741979]

Very nice, did u lose weight?

[QuayTheCanaryDiamond]

Wow your hair came out gorgeous!!!

[biggtee1982]

Beautiful! Be blessed

[1redelephant]

Love it!! Thanks for posting, I'm going to try this tonight!!!

[brnize1969]

great definition...i may have to revisit braidouts...they have not worked for me in the past.

[Urbr0k3nw0rrdz]

Your hair loooooooooks amazzzzzzing!!! :D

[doogienahnah]

Wow! Your hair looks really good! It takes days of my hair being braided up to get that kind of definition, even with the use of gel.

[EssenseVibez]

SOCK IT TO Me ONE MORE TIME----this do is the bomb on you!

[luvbeinnatural]

@EssenseVibez - Haha! Thanks!! :0)

[kahleentenshi]

you're beautiful! I love the quality of your videos, you always incorporate awesome music and great instructions.

[luvbeinnatural]

@kahleentenshi - Thanks so much!! I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[sugarfreenow]

i must of missed it what product did you use

[luvbeinnatural]

@sugarfreenow I used Miss Jessie's and a little Gel

[TBallaZ]

I LOVE ITTTT

[BeauGorgeousNatural]

Very Nice!!!

[7musedog]

Will you need to re-braid each night to keep the curl pattern?

[luvbeinnatural]

@7musedog - At night I do about 6 regular braids to help it last. I don't french braid it again. Thanks for watching!! :0)

[ConnectedToMeNow]

Looks Great!!!

[jusny4u]

The results are awesome.

[MissENTF]

CUTE!!!

[NatachaElvire01]

Can you please do a video on how you deep condition your hair.it looks so soft and I need help softening mine thanks

[luvbeinnatural]

@NatachaElvire01 - Sure... I'll do a video specifically for my deep condition routine. In the meantime, there is a video that briefly goes over it (my updated wash regimen) that I posted right before this video. Check it out, and i'll work on getting a new one up. Thanks for watching!! :0)

[hoodiewearing82]

I really love how defined your curls are from the braidout. It looks really nice! :)

[luvbeinnatural]

@hoodiewearing82 - Thanks so much! And thanks for watching!! :0)

[goldilocksvscherri]

this is really cute!

[scyntell]

I Love the definition of the French braids!!! I'm def going to try this one. Somehow, I can flat twist & French braid nut cornrow. lol

[luvbeinnatural]

@scyntell - lol! Me Too!!! I don't understand it. Maybe the parting and the braids being so small makes the difference! haha! Oh well... one day we'll be able to cornrow! Thanks for watching!! :0)

[kriola08]

The results are soo cute :) ..I'm going to try this.

[vfvaml1990]

i can never get my hair to lay like that it seems to wanna just kinda stick up and frizz lol ugh

[luvbeinnatural]

@vfvaml1990 - Yeah... frizz can be so annoying!! Keep trying!! You'll get it! :0) Thanks so much for watching!!

[MsChanteJ72]

Beautiful curl definition and body!!