That New Hair Style For Spring

» Nichel - I love the Natural

Hi Larshal, thank you for doing this article on hairstyles and noting going Natural. I too can relate to females you mention. I went natural over 7 years ago. At first it was hard, due to my own personal self-esteem to my hair. However, I over came this issue and now view my natural texture, in which, my creator has blessed me with - a beautiful gift.

I have noticed more women are going natural and positive focus is on this issue from celebrities wearing this style, magazines dedicated to natural hair, and providing natural hair products,etc. I can also relate to the women you spoke to; I did and still do feel like my roots can breathe and when I look in the mirror - I see my image.

I am not locking my hair, I plan on doing that when I get much older because I want the Toni Morrison look (Her dreads are so beautiful to me, it emulates wisdom and beauty). I prefer to twist my hair. I look for natural ingredients in the products I use because it is truly the best care for Nubian hair. I try to find Chamomile, Henna, Jojoba and Rosemary in the product so will give my hair it's natural balance, shine, smell, and durability.

Just recently through, I finally went and brought the Paul Mitchell Super Clean Sculpting Gel, Maximum Hold and Control. This product is GREAT, I got so many compliments.

The technique is after you wash and condition, section your hair, I personally part it as if I was going to cornrow it going back to my nape, then let it air dry - note: it must be dry not wet and then apply the Paul Mitchell Gel evenly.

Next, I would start to flat twist my hair, meaning I would braid like but using two separate pieces of hair and gathering more as I flat twist it towards my scalp. (Make sure it is tight as possible) I would then twist the end around to a knot because it is wet and then put on a tight head wrap. You could go under the blow dryer for an 1 hour or 2, on high. But I prefer to air dry for 24 - 48hrs. So I make sure my parts are neat and clean, if I have to go out.

The end result when I undo the flat twist: is spirals of my Naturally curl pattern. It is absolutely gorgeous!!! No harsh chemicals! that would change my natural texture of what my creator had originally intended it to be.

Also, I would like to recommend:

"Where Beauty Touches Me", by Pam Ferrell
A natural hair care and beauty book. I loved it and the book is so helpful on the many styles; providing a step-by-step guild to braiding, twisting, locking, and care for natural hair.

I hope this give some ideas to some. Thank you again, Larshal, for sharing this informative article.

Be Bless ! I am.

-- posted by Nichel

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