Barbie of the Week: Here's to New Beginnings (Pernais)

Meet Pernais a newly locked Barbie. Welcome to the lock club. I hope the journey will be a great one filled with lots of fancy hairstyles to share with people who have short locks.

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Syn

Cut a Long Story Short

Don't be startled, I did not cut my hair. Today, I wore my hair in a low bun and all the fuzz from my scarf was in my hair. As a result of this, I have decided to wear my hair in coils tomorrow.

All I did for this hairstyle was to put my hair in coils. You can also use bantu knots. When the hairstyle was finished, I added a flower that I bought in H & M (100 yen or $1).

I was in the beach mood which is quite rare seeing that I am not a fan of the beach. So, to complete my look, I wore a long skirt as a dress, a sports bra as a bathing suit top, beetle broach/hair accessory, sunglasses and drop earring.

Above is the complete look. What do you think?

Thank you for reading.
Syn

Barbie of the Week: Meet Nadya

1) Why locks? 

After being in Japan for a little over year I realized that the only way to maintain and grow my hair (without relying on harsh chemicals and/or weaves or braids) was to lock it. I personally prefer to keep my hair low because of the low maintenance but I always knew that if I was to ever grow my hair again it would be with locks. As I continue to grow as a person I try to live a more natural lifestyle. A part of that is by growing locks.

2) How long did you wear your hair before going natural? 

Before "going natural" I used to have a dry curl in my hair and at it's longest it was about shoulder length. 

3) How did you wear your hair before going natural? 

After deciding to stop using harsh chemicals in my hair I cut it all off and kept it low (and texturized) for a little over 3 years. Then I came to Japan, leaving my barber in Jamaica. He is the only person I actually trust to cut my hair. Since coming to Japan I had my hair cut once by a friend and it was a scary experience. That's when it became clear to me that I was going to have to grow my hair out. I wore extensions for a while then I after that I decided it was time to lock it. 

4) What's your favorite hair products? Why?
I primarily use the Jamaican Mango and Lime products but I also use Oyin hair products from time to time. However my all time favourite product would have to be Oyin's Shine and Define gentle styling Serum because it smells amazing and it leaves my hair feeling silky smooth. 

5) What or who inspired you to lock?
Deciding to lock was a personal decision for me however my best friend's locks as well as other friends and family members close to me helped to motivate me to make the right decision when the time came. 

6) What do you like most about locks? 

I love how locks serve as a celebration of black beauty. In society we are too often bombarded with images of beauty that look nothing like us (as black women). To me, locks make the unapologetic statement "Black is beautiful."

7) What hair items/products you can't live without?
Currently, I've become obsessed with hair beads of all colours and shapes. I think they make my locks unique and they represent who I am as an individual. 

8) What advice would you give to women contemplating growing locks?
For anyone out there who is contemplating growing locks I would say, be patient and enjoy the journey. It's one thing to have long beautiful locks but growing as an individual while simultaneously watching and feeling your locks grow is the most rewarding feeling of all. 

9) Anything else?
Thanks to you Synethia for making me a Barbie! Your blog is great! :o)

10) How can you be contacted? (blogs, twitter, websites etc):
My personal blog is www.nadyadee.com and my twitter is @nadyadee. I also post random photos on my tumblr: theoneandonlynadyadee.tumblr.com.

Remember if you have natural hair or locks and would like to be featured as a Barbie or Ken, please email me at synethiae@gmail.com for more information.

Thank you for reading. Until next time run wild in fashion, beauty, health, hair and style.
Syn

Hey Shorty

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Ruth will be featured more often. She is rocking a hairstyle that is quite simple to do.

Her hair is in plaits but during that time her hair needs to look chic. Here's how the hairstyle was done;
a small section of her hair was taken out from the front in the centre of her hair and knotted (you may do chiney bumps or nubian knots). Then the remaining portion of her hair was sectioned into 3 and cornrowed. The two at the end was cornrowed from top to bottom and the one in the middle from bottom to top. At each end of the cornrow, the hair was knotted as well.

This hairstyle can be worn casual with jeans and tee and can be dressed up by with a (cocktail) dress with heals. Ruth did both wearing a sweater, jeans, scarf and a biker jacket.

  Then, she wore a white dress, pink belt, a pair of large hoops and brown wedges.

Thank you for reading my blog.

Syn

Barbie of the Week: Here's to New Beginnings (Cherrianne)

Meet Cherrianne.

Why have you decided to lock your hair?
Because it is versatile and the longer it gets the more styles I can do.

How long have you had locks?
1 year and 2 months

What's your favorite hair product? Why?
Cherie Amore because it adds moisture to my hair. I also enjoy using olive oil.

What or who inspired you to lock?
I think locks is the essence of black women that's who we are; Beautiful.

Instructions on doing Cherriann's hairstyle
Her hair was interlocked using the interlocking needle. Then a small portion of the front was sectioned off and held in place with rubber bands. Starting from one side all the way to the other side of her hair was flat twisted and held in place with rubber bands (for longer hair you may go ahead and use hair pins).

 A vertical French roll was made and met the hair at the front of her head.

At the front, a portion was taken out to create the bang effect. The remaining portion was rolled and held in place by hair pins.The hair that was left out created a mini sweeping bang.

This hairstyle was created in less than 10 minutes. More hairstyles to come for short to medium length locks from Cherrianne.

Thank you for reading my blog. If you would like to be a Barbie or Ken, please email me at synethiae@gmail.com.

Happy Holidays.
Syn