Day 9

Twisted crown is what I call it, pretty simple two strand flat twist with a deep part, and the ends pinned up.

Enjoy!!!
Bri

Protective Styles... Day 6

Simple updo, bun in the back, hump in the front, used water, coconut oil, and brush to get the style to look neat.

Enjoy!!!
Bri

Protective Style.... Day 4

Hair inspiration today came from browsing the web. Basically I just parted my hair deep on the side, and French braided it from one side to the other.

Enjoy!!!
Bri

Protective Styles...Day 3

Just a simple hump bobby pinned up, a ponytail with the ends bobby pinned in.

Enjoy!!!
Bri

Protective Styles...Day 2

Technically... I'm on day three but no biggie who is really keeping track lol. I attempted to not a protective Style this day and thought to myself don't break on what you said you was going to do. Mind you this was after I took my French braids down and was about to head out the door (sad). Anywho, with this style I left some pieces of hair out in the front and bunned the back of my hair by like the nape of my neck. I bobby pinned the extra hair in the front after I swooped it ( would be a whole lot easier to visualize if I posted YouTube vids... I'm thinking about it). Pics are down below.

Enjoy!!!
Bri

How Do You Achieve Second, Third day WnG

Since braidouts and twistouts was not giving me the body and fullness that I want I decided to do wash and go. That's was over a week ago and I am currently doing the same thing, the problem is I use my water bottle and Giovanni Direct leave conditioner DAILY. I do not want to have wet hair everyday that is super annoying. I now have to find a away to achieve second and third day hair without having to soak my hair daily....HELP!!!

Much Love,
Bri

Hands In Hair Syndrome...

The more I go through this heatless natural journey the more I find myself playing in my hair. It's such a bad habit that I'm trying to break but it is SUPER hard!!! Lol. So I'm trying to put it in my head that there are bad side effects when your hands are constantly in your hair.

1. Disturbs the curl pattern (especially when damp).
2. Causes excess frizz
3. If you actually twirl or pull your hair it can lead to patterned baldness (scary O.o)

With those effects here's how you can solve the problem.

1. Hair accessories
     Headbands, bobby pins anything that keeps your hair out of your face. Even you sunglasses that has the smooth nose piece can be used. Hats can also be in this category as well as head scarfs.

2. Wear updos
     If your hair is up how can you touch it without messing up your hairstyle. This can include ponytails as well.

3. Keep yourself occupied while your hair dries, run around with the kids, clean your house or apartment. Essentially anything that keeps your hands occupied DO IT!

Much Love,
Bri

I Need Moisture!!!!

My hair has been feeling (looking) super dry and once again its only in the middle everywhere else (the perimeter) is moisturized and shiny. But the middle of my head is like O.o lol seriously though. So I plan on using coconut oil as my moisturizer with special emphasis on the middle. I will be using castor oil for my tips and coconut oil specifically for the middle. By October 8th, 2012 I will have pictures and let you all know the results, granted moisture may not come right away but "something" should occur.

Much love,
Bri

Ponytail: A Poem for Gabby Douglas

While making my mom a facebook page (don't ask) she shared with me this YouTube link that was emailed to her. This poem is absolutely wonderful and in my opinion should have way more views than it does. Her name is Jasmine Waiters and she has a lot to say.

Enjoy!!!!
Bri

Watch "Ponytail A poem for Gabby Douglas mp4" on YouTube

I'm Featured on Hairscapades!!!!

Eeek!!! I'm featured on Hairscapades which is a lovely natural hair blog/ website (which I follow). ^_^ the title is Hair Crush: Bri's Story go check it out and enjoy!!!

Much Love,
Bri

Instagram Pics!!!

Just pics from my instagram: BriRose26

Enjoy!!!
Bri

Length Check!!!

Starting from Saturday, September 8th until Saturday, December 1st I will be doing length checks. Basically every first Saturday of the month I will be posting pictures of the length of my hair to see if it is actually growing. Join me if you like it starts THIS Saturday, September 8th email me your pics if you like and I will post them.

So my starting point is shoulder length (SL) the goal which is more attainable to me is mid back length (MBL).

Length Check Dates:
September 8th, 2012
October 6th, 2012
November 3rd, 2012
December 1st, 2012

Much Love,
Bri

#Curlconfession

So Paul Mitchell decided to dedicate a whole line to curly girls and has invited us curly girls to a #curlconfession. Basically if your on Twitter (I am @BriRose26) or on instagram (BriRose26) hashtag #curlconfessions so that you can have the possibility of winning some free samples. Or you can go to www.truthaboutcurls.com and follow the directions there as well. I've already done hashtag #curlconfession on Twitter and I am about to do the same on instagram and go to their website as well. I did not see a deadline, but that could be due to lack of reading everything, so the sooner the better essentially!!!

Much Love,
Bri

Kinky Curly Coily Me Check In

Week 1 is underway and here is the questions that Kinky Curly Coily Me asked for the challenge along with my responses.
www.kinkycurlycoilyme.com

1. How long have you been natural? Did you big chop or transition?
    - I have been natural since birth I have never had a perm. However I use to be the queen of a flat iron and I had to stop due to heat damage and thin hair (not cute).

2. Is this your first time participating in the castor oil challenge?
    - Yes it is, I have never even used castor oil in my hair before so this should be interesting.

3. What is motivating you to participate in this challenge?
    - I want to reap the benefits of healthy full set of hair, and if using castor oil will help me achieve this then I will definitely be using it.

P.S. The last day to enter in this challenge is September 7, 2012.

Much Love,
Bri

#MYCURLSBAD

New instagram natural hair picture place is @mycurlsbad on instagram!!! If you hashtag #mycurlsbad in your comment box you just might be featured on their instagram page!!!

Much Love,
Bri

Braidout Tutorial!!!

Cruising through YouTube as usual I came across this video of a braidout done on what appears to be 3b 3c hair. While watching it I noticed that me and PGneiicey do a number of the same things.

Enjoy and subscribe to her stuff!!!
Twitter: @TeamNeiicey
YouTube: PGneiicey
Tumblr: naturalneiicey.tumblr.com

Watch "Braid Out on Wet Hair *Requested*" on YouTube

Family Time Sunday

My uncle decided to BBQ Sunday and invited the family over he's what I wore and how I did my hair with an old braidout.

Day with my Dad!!!

Riding around with my dad...

A Night in Friday!!!

Pics Only!!!