I've been natural for 5 years. I know my texture love my texture but I cannot style my own hair. I don't wear fake hair nor do I really have the money to go to the salon. I have 2 styles fro and puff that I can do on myself. I'm really tired of the same look all the time, yet I don't want to go back to relaxers.
Oh, and BTW, I've been natural for 3 years and I still can't cornrow of 2-strand flat-twist my own hair. I can do it on other people's hair, but trying it on myself w/o practice is just asking for trouble (lol)
You made an excellent point about getting to know your real hair texture in the beginning of being natural. On my website I actually used one of the same words you use, "hiding" from your hair. Too many women hide from their hair in the beginning because they feel they can't deal with it. What they don't realize is that if they just learn the proper ways to care for their natural texture, they can deal with anything. Great vid!
I am going to keep watching the vids of the people that I sub to so I can learn. I am terrible at it. I can't braid BUT I am starting to do two strand twist my hair now. You are so right that it takes patience and practice. For now, I just do puff and afros.
Great video and advice! I think you covered a lot of good points for different people with different styling expectations. Even though I have been natural for over 6 years, I really didn't learn to work with my 'natural' texture (always in extensions or pressed) until about 2 years ago. And you're right, I am so much quicker at my favorite style, mini 2 strand twists, now that I"ve mastered it. Twists have allowed me to have a more low maintentance lifestyle when it comes to my hair.
Thanks for this vid! I think it's very important that you pointed out that you do NOT need to always STYLE your hair. You may choose to just wear a default style everyday and that's okay. Some people are low-maintenance and prefer it this way and there's nothing wrong with that. Others are more creative need a new style every other day and that's fine too.
the way you are describing the 4 B hair will make nobody want to have it. Do not hold a style? Oh no! the most defined twist outs ever. the the sheen ( not shine) that gives that sexy look on afros etc. etc.
Hmmm, sorry about that...not my intent (especially since it's what's on the side of my head). Guess I was just rambling and that's how it came out...I could've just said more suseptable to humidity or something. Sowwy.
i can two strand twist and two strand flat twist but not back to the side lol i wish i could do them back and cornrows back it gets on my nerves cos some other girls i know are soo talented
i started practicing cornrow when i thought about going natural last year now i am a pro! practice makes perfect for sure! about 10 months practicing on my niece and myself
this was a great vid! Very encouraging for those who struggle with styling their hair. Many women think they should automatically should know how to do their hair, but it takes time, patience and creativity.
You are so right! Thank God for youtube that is where I have learned how to style my natural hair. The best part is you can attempt any style that you see and if it doesn't work you can always put it in a puff. Happy Thanksgiving!
Why am I up? LOL What you're saying is so true. I was natural since 1995 but did nothing but a puff and the occasional twist/twistout. My daughter made me learn...I had no clue 4 years ago when she was born, and now I am cornrowing (with the beads on the ends girl!) and twisting and styling every which way. But when all else fails...find a good stylist LOL
I'm the same way I've been natural since 2000 and have always been hair challenged but I have a two year old lil girl now and I've learned how to do hair bc I refused to have her walking around looking crazy bc I can't do hair.
Change your aesthetic. That really struck a cord with me. Thanks for sharing.
enaruvie 1 year ago
I've been natural for 5 years. I know my texture love my texture but I cannot style my own hair. I don't wear fake hair nor do I really have the money to go to the salon. I have 2 styles fro and puff that I can do on myself. I'm really tired of the same look all the time, yet I don't want to go back to relaxers.
nachan007 2 years ago
Oh, and BTW, I've been natural for 3 years and I still can't cornrow of 2-strand flat-twist my own hair. I can do it on other people's hair, but trying it on myself w/o practice is just asking for trouble (lol)
MerryJ3000 2 years ago
You made an excellent point about getting to know your real hair texture in the beginning of being natural. On my website I actually used one of the same words you use, "hiding" from your hair. Too many women hide from their hair in the beginning because they feel they can't deal with it. What they don't realize is that if they just learn the proper ways to care for their natural texture, they can deal with anything. Great vid!
MerryJ3000 2 years ago
hey whats the name of that pink clip ur using? i think its sooo cute i need one! lol ;)
girlb0t 2 years ago
@girlb0t Sorry for the super late response. They are T-Rex clips available at Sally Beauty and Ulta.
glamazini 2 years ago
Excellent ramble ;)
dovedarby 2 years ago
I am going to keep watching the vids of the people that I sub to so I can learn. I am terrible at it. I can't braid BUT I am starting to do two strand twist my hair now. You are so right that it takes patience and practice. For now, I just do puff and afros.
mpenny226 2 years ago
Don't feel bad 'cause I can't even cornrow my own hair well... the shame. I leave cornrows to the professionals :-)
glamazini 2 years ago
Great video and advice! I think you covered a lot of good points for different people with different styling expectations. Even though I have been natural for over 6 years, I really didn't learn to work with my 'natural' texture (always in extensions or pressed) until about 2 years ago. And you're right, I am so much quicker at my favorite style, mini 2 strand twists, now that I"ve mastered it. Twists have allowed me to have a more low maintentance lifestyle when it comes to my hair.
levone5121 2 years ago
Thanks for this vid! I think it's very important that you pointed out that you do NOT need to always STYLE your hair. You may choose to just wear a default style everyday and that's okay. Some people are low-maintenance and prefer it this way and there's nothing wrong with that. Others are more creative need a new style every other day and that's fine too.
tracyata 2 years ago 2
the way you are describing the 4 B hair will make nobody want to have it. Do not hold a style? Oh no! the most defined twist outs ever. the the sheen ( not shine) that gives that sexy look on afros etc. etc.
Thetogette 2 years ago 5
Hmmm, sorry about that...not my intent (especially since it's what's on the side of my head). Guess I was just rambling and that's how it came out...I could've just said more suseptable to humidity or something. Sowwy.
glamazini 2 years ago
lol I just take my bobby pins and bend them....
naturalroz0909 2 years ago
i can two strand twist and two strand flat twist but not back to the side lol i wish i could do them back and cornrows back it gets on my nerves cos some other girls i know are soo talented
seun0203 2 years ago
i started practicing cornrow when i thought about going natural last year now i am a pro! practice makes perfect for sure! about 10 months practicing on my niece and myself
i've also tried flat twists i.m getting better
so proud of myself!!!!
blessingsgirl 2 years ago
HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!!!!!
lilallnatural1 2 years ago
I couldn't agree more. Happy Turkey Day!
vivacious1083 2 years ago
this was a great vid! Very encouraging for those who struggle with styling their hair. Many women think they should automatically should know how to do their hair, but it takes time, patience and creativity.
SheSingsLovely 2 years ago
Great vid, gave me hope for the future of learning how to do my hair, because i can't twist or braid worth a darn, but i am determined to learn! LOL
mRzChErRyIzDaNaMe 2 years ago
You are so right! Thank God for youtube that is where I have learned how to style my natural hair. The best part is you can attempt any style that you see and if it doesn't work you can always put it in a puff. Happy Thanksgiving!
vida130 2 years ago
so true, ive been natural for 1year and have three styles and slow learning more! lol
kingtam1 2 years ago
Why am I up? LOL What you're saying is so true. I was natural since 1995 but did nothing but a puff and the occasional twist/twistout. My daughter made me learn...I had no clue 4 years ago when she was born, and now I am cornrowing (with the beads on the ends girl!) and twisting and styling every which way. But when all else fails...find a good stylist LOL
AfroTee 2 years ago
I'm the same way I've been natural since 2000 and have always been hair challenged but I have a two year old lil girl now and I've learned how to do hair bc I refused to have her walking around looking crazy bc I can't do hair.
cholie81 2 years ago