Tag Archives: Natural Hairstyles

Jasmine Powers Talks About NaturalHairParade.com (photos)

Jasmine Powers Talks About NaturalHairParade.com (photos)

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! This summer, I caught up with none other than Jasmine Powers of "Natural Hair Parade"  and thought I'd ask her a few... 

HOW TO: Twistout Updo Style

HOW TO: Twistout Updo Style

final twistout updo style I created this style for my brother's wedding which took place last Saturday.  I wanted to come up with an elegant updo style to go with my bridesmaid dress.  It was a last... 

“Whip My Hair” Inspired Natural Hairstyle Using Two Stranded Twists

“Whip My Hair” Inspired Natural Hairstyle Using Two Stranded Twists

After my client violently refused to let me shave the sides of her head (just kidding... no really), I decided to come up with the hairstyle below.  It's inspired by none other than Willow Smith's "Whip... 

“Whip My Hair” Official Video, Photos, Remix, And More!

“Whip My Hair” Official Video, Photos, Remix, And More!

On Monday, October 18, 2010, 9 year old Willow Smith released the official video to her new single "Whip My Hair"  on BET's 106 & Park and Vevo.  The single is soon to be released on iTunes for download. ... 

My Love For Natural Hairstyling

My Love For Natural Hairstyling

I have been styling hair since high school and I must say I have not yet tired from my desire to style people's hair.  I started with my little sister when she was so young and didn't know how to say... 

July #scalphair2010 Challenge

July #scalphair2010 Challenge

If you're just now hearing about the challenge, read about 2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Healthy Hair Challenge here to get started.  Every month I will be posting progress photos of our challengers to show... 

A Quick Glance Of My Coily Two-Stranded Twists Easter Hairstyle – Product List Included

A Quick Glance Of My Coily Two-Stranded Twists Easter Hairstyle – Product List Included

Every holiday I am pressured with thoughts of how to wear my naturally coily hair.  I remember many holidays where I felt pressured to have to press my natural hair out, usually to please someone else.  ... 

March Updates… April is Underway!

March Updates… April is Underway!

I'm really excited about this challenge taking place this year and motivated by everyone who has chosen to join!  Thank you all for signing up on Facebook, tweeting your interest on Twitter, RSVP'ing... 

2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Hair Challenge!

2010 Healthy Scalp ♥ Hair Challenge!

Now that you've had a chance to make or break your new year's resolutions, it's time to take on a real challenge--promoting a healthier scalp to grow healthier hair! IT'S TIME!!! WILL YOU JOIN ME? How... 

Two Stranded Twists Performed on Model Bunmi Ayo

Two Stranded Twists Performed on Model Bunmi Ayo

I made my first twist video!  This video is a composition of  my digital camera clips and photos of me twisting dried natural hair. Twists are a very common hairstyle usually performed on naturally... 

Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day

Nov 11, 2003 I discovered a new style this weekend.  I first saw it in my Natural Woman/Natural Hair book and then on an online personal picture journal. ... 

Stylin’ in Flat Twists in 2003

Stylin’ in Flat Twists in 2003

Nov 15, 2003 Today I attempted the flat twists once again.  Luckily for me, when I don't get something right that makes me want to go back and re-do ... 

Stylin’ at Church

Stylin’ at Church

Nov 16, 2003 My flat twist-out came out wonderful. Although my 'rents were chasing me around the house with their hairspray, I told myself I loved it and I ... 

Styling with Gel

Styling with Gel

Nov 19, 2003 Wow is all I can really say right now.  This doesn't even look like my hair.  I'm taking pics so you all can see this craziness.  Last night I combed... 

Celebration Hairstyle

Celebration Hairstyle

Nov 22, 2003 For my 2yr celebration w/b/f, I decided to wear my natural hair out.  It looked blow-dried out, without the use of a blowdryer.  (trying ... 

Try, Try Again

Try, Try Again

Nov 26, 2003 I wanted to do another twist-out for Thanksgiving, so on this day I washed my hair.. um.. with conditioner--yeah, I thought I'd give it another ... 

Thanksgiving Holiday

Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov 27, 2003 I did my Flat Twist-Out, and I must say, it came out great!  The only thing I rubbed over my twists was my CD Amen oil, and that's it.  It ... 

Better Hair Day

Better Hair Day

Dec 2, 2003 I finally washed my hair this morning, put my moisturizing products in my wet hair, and slicked it back in a pony puff, with two clips on ... 

It’s Raining!

It’s Raining!

Dec 11, 2003 Who hoo! I was just so happy when I felt the rain falling because my new found hairstyle won't be affected by it!  Perfect timing to... 

New Style.. the Wasn ‘N Go

New Style.. the Wasn ‘N Go

Dec 20, 2003 Yep, I was wondering if I could actually pull off wearing my hair out after washing it, with no pulling and no combing. I wanted to see... 

Flat Twist-OUT

Flat Twist-OUT

What you need: Your favorite hair oil or serum and your fingers. Good for: All types of hair.  May work best on medium hair.   For shorter hair, 2-layer flat twists or individual twists... 

Flat Twists

Flat Twists

Flat twists unraveled at the back to eventually achieve flat twist-out style I do this style for the sole purpose of doing a flat twist-out the next day. Requirement: Hair must be properly washed and... 

Spa-Like Hair Treatment

Spa-Like Hair Treatment

I have really been meaning to change my hairstyle, but these twists just do not want to go.  They really want to remain apart of me!  There has been a few things preventing me lately from getting my... 

Making Mistakes Is Okay

Making Mistakes Is Okay

Sep 26, 1999 "My hair has been straight since Wednesday when I hot combed it, and my mom still believes my natural hair will break, ... 

Reflections on Product Choices (1999)

Reflections on Product Choices (1999)

Sep 20, 1999 "I finally am learning how to keep my hair naturally manageable.  I learned through the Internet, mostly through Blackvoices.com.    The posters helped me a lot.    They told me which... 

Reflections (1/24/00)

Reflections (1/24/00)

Jan 24, 2000 "Amazing.  Today I wore my hair in tiny twists all around my head. I curled it, and wore it to school today and I got rave reviews, ... 

My Hair Phases

My Hair Phases

My hair, like most women's hair, has gone through quite a few stages and counting. Most were under the control and discretion of my parents, but I've... 

The Beginning of my Natual Hair Journey, part 1 (1999)

The Beginning of my Natual Hair Journey, part 1 (1999)

The summer of '99 was when I started growing out my hair naturally. I did so unknowingly, actually. I had heard that it's best to get your braids...