For decades in the black community you weren’t considered an official braider unless you just arrived from Africa. The laws were non-existent and there was a time that lots of people ran out of edges (hairline damage). Over the years there have been some attempts at regulation, but overall there are still people braiding hairContinue reading “Hair Braiding Consumer Basics”
Category Archives: The Journey
Marley Twist Version 4 (VLOG)
Instagram- @Marri76 This week I installed a smaller sized Marley Twist. Products Used: Designline Olive Oil Leave-In Conditioner Mizani H20 Rose Hairdress It’s a Ten Leave-In Conditioner This style only took my 3.25hrs starting from sectioning. I finished the ends with hot water and a lighter on the twists that seemed a bit more unruly.Continue reading “Marley Twist Version 4 (VLOG)”
Yarn Twist Attempt #1
So if you follow me on Instagram @Marri76 you know that I do not keep a hairstyle too long. I love to play in my hair and try new things. Well the latest attempt was Yarn Twists. They were very easy to do… HOWEVER You ever walk into a room and feel like the wallpaper?Continue reading “Yarn Twist Attempt #1”
What Just Happened?
There I was just minding my own business following the instructions on some random video about how to dry my hair using the “banding” method. Fast Forward to me Looking Like Homie the Clown, which I was forced to rectify in a public bathroom like MacGyver. So you Know the first thing I did wasContinue reading “What Just Happened?”
Life on the other side of my loc attempt
I have been having the time of my life since I took my locs down. There are days that I miss being able to just wake up and go, but not many. Locs are beautiful, on everybody else but me. 🙂 I’m posting some pictures of the fun I’ve been having since taking myContinue reading “Life on the other side of my loc attempt”
Live Styles… Where to Follow
WE DON’T ALWAYS POST… BUT WHEN WE DO, THIS IS WHERE IT HAPPENS. I’ve attached my Instagram below so you can keep up with each style change. I use the quick vids to gauge what styles need a tutorial. If you like it I’ll make a longer video. There are two styles up as ofContinue reading “Live Styles… Where to Follow”
I unlocked…. kind of
Those of you that follow @OohMyHair on Twitter know that a couple of weeks ago, I jumped off the loc wagon. It took some concentration and a half a bottle of: There are thousands of videos and blogs on how to do this, so I will get down to the WHY behind my decision. There’s aContinue reading “I unlocked…. kind of”
“I need a perm”
I’ve been gone for a while travelling for the summer. I had an opportunity to take in Caribbana in Toronto, Ontario and I’ve gone down south which wasn’t as much for travel, but I got kidnapped for a day by my crew in Atlanta and taken on a whirlwind vacation for a day. In thisContinue reading ““I need a perm””
Dimension and Shape
The rules of hair don’t change when you’re natural. Flat color, lack of shape, lack of luster are still on the no-go list. In most instances if you’ve gone completely natural, as in no chemical process at all, your natural hair color is not all one thing. Everyone needs to do something with their ends,Continue reading “Dimension and Shape”
Front Labels vs Back Labels
This post is for everyone on the natural journey. Those of us living the loc life, the beginners and the vets. We selected our paths and lifestyles in many cases seeking a better way of going about accepting and managing what we were born with. We are a group of people constantly seeking hair truths,Continue reading “Front Labels vs Back Labels”
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