How To: Cowashing Mini Braids
JayThere are a few methods you can use to minimize frizz while you wash your mini braids. If you braids are prone to unraveling, you will need to secure the…
My Niece’s Mini Braids- June 2012 (4B hair)
My niece will be spending the rest of her summer with her father who is stationed a few states away. I thought it was time for a fresh new hairstyle…
What’s In a Name?- “Mini Braids”
Why are these called mini braids?I've gotten this question a couple times and I thought it's important to explain my reasoning...There are a few answers to that question. I choose…
How To: My Braids Are Frizzy, Now What?
Frizzy braids can be salvaged somewhat with a few methods for stretching the hair. After you've done everything you can to prevent frizz (see my article for more information), There…
Tutorial: Bangs 8 Ways (Part 1)
I'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…
Tutorial: Bangs 8 Ways (Part 2)
Here are styles 5-8! Click for Part 1 of the article Styles 1-4 5. Summer, Summer, Summertime! Sunglasses It's the perfect time to get some use out of your collection…
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…
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…
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…
Braid Density
If you're concerned about braids looking scalpy (being able to easily see the parts behind the braids) one trick to help that is to make the braids smaller. A smaller…
My Niece’s Mini Braids- 4B Natural
I'm often the one who washes and styles my niece's hair. Since I only see her (for more than a few hours) about once a month, it's important that her…
My Mini Braids: First Cowash
I usually cowash right away after a set of mini braids is put in because it's at least a week since my last cowash. This time I held out because…