Tutorial: Bangs 8 Ways (Part 1)
JayI'm a commitment-phobe; but somehow I always end up with bangs. One day I love them, the next day I hate them. For the past 5 years, I've cut my…
My Mini Braids- Update Week 2
I was so busy with the book yesterday that I didn't get a chance to post this. This update is for June 14. The next one will be on June…
It’s HERE!!!!- The EBook That Is
I'm finally ready to put the EBook out there. I worked many hours to get it published. I'm happy to have a finished product available to you. All you have…
How To: Parting on a Grid
I previously posted my thoughts on parts and whether or not the shape matters. You can read the full process I use to put in my mini braids in the…
Top 5 Mistakes Made When Braiding
1. Not braiding tight enough I've harped on this point many times already. This is by far the biggest mistake made when putting in mini braids. See my article on…
Preventing Frizzy Braids
The first line of defense against frizzy and fuzzy braids is prevention. :) Frizz on braids is caused mostly by short hairs coming out of the braids and sticking straight…
Updates!
Excuse the ongoing changes to the site. I'm working out the title and font. I may change the color scheme too. I'm not very savvy when it comes to graphics…
Parting- Does it Matter?
I was asked this question on the hair forum I belong to (shout out to LHCF). Here's what I said in a response to a question on whether parting matters…
My Mini Braids- Update Week 1
It's been about a week since I completed this set of mini braids. I'll add weekly updates to show how they are holding up. I haven't worked out like I…
Products for Mini Braids
I won't recommend specific products because everyone's hair behaves differently. When in mini braids, products will not be thoroughly rinsed from the hair. Products with synthetic ingredients are more likely…
Why Not Mini Twists?
These lasted about 13 daysThis is a very logical question. Mini twists are much more popular in the natural hair community from what I've observed. Although I really like the…
New To Braiding? Here’s a Shortcut
Try out this shortcut if you're not sure you have the patience and the wherewithal to braid your entire head. If you can cornrow, add a cornrowed design to the front of…