My hair routine with a twist

On the weekend, I washed my hair and did a protective hairstyle. The hairstyle is quite simple. On freshly twisted hair, I took about 5 or so strands of locs and twisted them. To see the products I used, way I twisted my hair and this protective hairstyle, please check the video below.

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Here are a few pictures from the hairstyle.

Hope this was of great help. Thank you for reading.

Syn

Jungle Barbie in the Press: Black Women Natural Hairstyles

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 On  Friday January 28th, 2011, I was featured on Black  Women Natural Hairstyles. I am very happy to share my hairstyles, routines, remedies and helpful hair tips to fellow Barbies and Kens. If you like what you see on my blog please go ahead and subscribe. View the entire feature here.

Comments and or criticisms are welcomed. Thank you for reading and please remember if you would like to be featured on Jungle Barbie, email me at synethiae@gmail.com.

Syn

Curls and hoops

After almost 2 weeks, I finally took my wraps down.  I am so in love with the curls that I got. Most of which are very tight so it gives my hair a puffy look.

Spring is here and I am super excited because I can shed a few layers and wear my hair out.

I completed my hairstyle, by wearing an oversized multicolored hoop and a graphic skirt worn as a dress.
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Syn

Transitioning Hairstyle: Jenelle Monae inspired

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Transitioning, need a chic updo? How about Lalia's  "Fork it" Updo. Lalia-Jean is a long term transitioner and so her hair is long with some processed ends. If your hair is short or medium length, no need to worry tuck and pin as you go along.  Below I added a video from JenellyBean of Kinky Curly Coily Me.  Her hair is medium length and she achieved a similar hairstyle.

Check out Lalia's YouTube tutorial for long hair.

Ps: Lalia used a fork but you can use bobby pins instead.

Check out JenellyBean tutorial for medium length hair

 
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Syn

Jungle Barbie in the Press: kinkycurlycoilyme.com

On Friday March 18th, I was featured on Kinky Curly Coily Me. I am very happy to share my hairstyles, routines, remedies and giving helpful hair tips to fellow Barbies and Kens. Here is the entire feature.

Comments and or criticisms are welcomed. Thank you for reading and please remember if you would like to be featured on Jungle Barbie, email me at synethiae@gmail.com.
Syn

Do Wrap

Thanks fellow Barbie readers for your concerns and emails. I have been traveling and arrived in Jamaica safe and sound. On Saturday, I went with my mother to Jus Natural Hair Studio in Jamaica and got my hair done. I treated, palm rolled and did a Do Wrap.

Duwrap is done by taking about 5 or more of your locks and use one to wrap around the rest of the locs. It is best to do this while your hair is wet. The end result will be very nice spiral curls. I will be making a youTube video showing how to do the Duwrap.  Stay tuned to my youTube channel.

Saturday, I wore my hair with two ponytails at the front. On Sunday, I went to church and decided to do a simple hairstyle as my father was rushing as always.

I added a flower to my hair to add some extra flair. I completed my Duwrap hairstyle by wearing a striped shift dress, flower earring, yellow belt(not shown in the picture) and gold wedges (not shown in the picture).

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Syn

Uneven plane

Hey guys, I was not able to make my post yesterday because we had a huge earthquake and tsunami here in Japan. Thank you for all your concerns and prayers. We are still under an emergency warning and while I wait for our power to go down for a while, I thought I would put this post together.

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 Sometimes I think about how I can create these classic hairstyles using locks. I know this is not possible however, this hairstyle fits in perfect with my experience yesterday. I gave it the title "Uneven plane" because that was what happened yesterday. Two plates collided and one sunk under the other leading to an uneven plane.

To complete this hairstyle, I would wear cluster stud earrings, pink bangle, belted cardigan, belted clutch, over sized totes (you can choose anyone depending on the occasion), pink heels, geometric patterned pencil and a zipper racer back top.
I hope I will be able to take photos soon of my fabulous hair creations and make posts on useful ways to care for your natural tresses.
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Syn

Transitioning from relaxed to natural hair

I'm tired of getting my hair permed!!! It's too expensive and reek havoc on my hair and scalp!!! Do you have a desire to grow out your relaxer and wear your own natural hair? If so, you are not alone. Many women feel the same way, but are unsure about how to accomplish this. Here are four ways to make the transition.

The big chop 
This is the easiest way to make the change just going for it. Many women simply cut off all of their relaxed hair and start over from scratch. If you decide to do this wait for some new growth (virgin hair: hair that hasn’t been processed). I would recommend getting someone professional to cut your hair down to the new growth. Does this sound stressful? Wondering "how you will look?" For some women it is stressful, and for some it isn’t. There are many women that look beautiful with short hair. Short hair gives you a chance to accentuate your other features. You can jazz up your new hairstyle by wearing it with confidence, nice makeup (not over doing it), nice earrings, and keeping your hair neat and well moisturized which will in the end help make the change in your hairstyle less stressful. However, if you are not comfortable with the big chop, there are other ways to transition.

Wear braids
This was how I transitioned from relaxed hair to locks and it was perfect for me. Having your hair professionally braided can help you adjust during the transition from relaxed hair to natural hair. If you choose this method be sure to have a professional do the braiding for you so that it looks neat, and make sure that the braids are not too tight. If you use synthetic hair, be sure to use a good quality hair that camoflauges the two hair textures on your head. Braids that are too tight can cause hair breakage as well as gradual hair loss, caused primarily by pulling force being applied to the hair (traction alopecia), which is something you want to be sure to avoid. 

Use heat (sparingly) 

I’m not fond of using heat on my hair and hated it when I had relaxed hair, but for some people this isn’t a problem. If you are a person whose relaxed hair can take heat, then consider using a flat iron on your new growth to blend the new hair in with the relaxed hair. Just don’t overdo it with the heat, be sure to keep the temperature moderate - because too much heat will destroy the texture of your natural hair. I would say don't use it but I know the transition process can be difficult on your appearance and confidence so I'll say use with caution.





Wear Sisterlocks

Sisterlocks can be started with one and one half inches of new growth at the scalp.  They are similar to dread locks but with a look more like micro braids or very small twists.  They leave you with many styling options.  For more information (including pictures) go to sisterlock website.



Whichever method you choose it is important to take good care of your hair so that it will be healthy and lustrous. Eat right, take your vitamins, and keep your hair well moisturized and conditioned with gentle hair products and these steps should make the transition process easier. 

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Syn

Help!!!! My hair Oh so dry!!!!!!

 As I said in my post yesterday, winter is my least favorite season. I try to think of good points about winter and the only things that come to mind is the long holidays, Christmas and spending time with my family. Winter is just a long season that is very cold and dry.

Black hair that’s already dry enough to begin with can take a serious beating during the winter. It’s important to treat our hair like the delicate flower that it is. Here’s three quick ways to do just that…

1. Beware of wool and other moisture-snatching fabrics. All the things that keep us warm like wool coats and heavy scarves can rub against our hair and cause it to break. The fix? You can protect the hair with a silk or satin scarf that lines the inside of a wool hat or acts as a barrier when used as a layering piece with your wool coat or scarf. It’s also important to use a silk or satin scarf and/or pillowcase to protect your hair at night.
2. Limit your usage of heat. We know excessive heat can wreck havoc on our tresses so continue to limit or even avoid using it especially during the colder months. For natural hair and locks, is best to try “setting” the hair in braids or twists.
3. Moisture and seal. Moisture is important to our hair year-round but it’s essentially important during the winter. Alternate between a deep conditioning treatment like one from your kitchen (see my post on Deep conditioner love:Hair treatment from the Kitchen on December 17th ) or Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask . How often you alternate will depend on the condition of your hair (if it feels hard and brittle when wet, deep condition; if it feels gummy when wet, protein). Every six weeks or so try a deeper protein treatment like a  homemade mix.
In addition to your conditioners, it’s imperative to use a good daily moisturizer and then seal with a natural oil (unrefined coconut oil and Castor is my fave). To do simply divide the hair into workable sections and work in your moisturizer paying special attention to the ends. Then take a pea sized amount or how much ever of your oil that you need and work it into the hair. Careful not to use too much oil to avoid overly oily strands.
Below are few products that you may also use to help restore or maintain moisture during the cold months.

Thank you for reading. Feel free to add your own winter hair savers in the comments.

Syn