New twist to a twist out!!!

Hey guys! This time with my twist out, I decided to do something a little different. I used milkshake straws to put on the ends of my twist out! I twisted my hair normally, but instead I put straws on the end to give more curl and definition! Not to mention, the straws were only $1 from Rite Aid! Can't beat that! What do you think? I like it! :) -Rin

Twists using Dark & Lovely's NEW coil moisturizing souffle'

Tonight after washing and conditioning my hair, I decided to twist it using Dark & Lovely's Au Naturale Coil Moisturizing Souffle'! It worked really on my twists! The souffle' has very smooth consistency and upon application, it softens the hair. In regards to smell, it does not have a strong scent. It actually has a faint mango smell which is attributed to the mango oil in the product. I also really liked that it did not leave my hair crunchy, my hair is still soft to touch. I look forward to my twist out to see the definition of the twists! Don't worry, I will be sure to update you all!!! So, stay tuned! To learn more about Dark and Lovely's NEW natural hair line, click here Dark & Lovely Au Naturale
-Rin

From mini twist to twist out!!!!

So, I rocked my mini twists for a week, but it was time to take them out! It took me about three hours to put in my twists but only 20 minutes to remove them! Exciting!!! I love how versatile my natural hair is! What do you think of my twist out? Yay or nay?!

Take Heed Ladies: Heat Damage is Alive and Well

What's up to all the natural hair ladies out there! I'm one of the seemingly few ladies out here that still relaxes their hair, but I am always listening and learning new things about the natural hair journey. Everything from homemade products, protective styles, twist outs, Bantu knots, curling puddings, super expensive, but supposedly tried and true products, and of course, using NO HEAT or MINIMAL HEAT. FOR ALL LADIES (yes, all ladies), be very aware and careful of the amount of heat you put on your hair. But specifically my natural girls, beware of the impact it can have on your hair and natural curl pattern. Everyone is different, but it's better to be cautious than sorry. Check out what happened to this young lady below. How have you combated heat damage in the past or how are you currently combating heat damage? Share your tips and tricks! 

Rachel

Mini Twist Out by Rin

After being inspired by Naptural 85 (pictured,left) and her MANY mini twist outs, I figured I would try to conquer the mini twist out as well! Four hours later, I am happy with my results. I washed and conditioned my hair and then detangled. After detangling, I split my hair into four sections and used Shea Moisture's Raw Shea Butter Leave-in conditioner. Once the conditioner saturated my hair, I used Shea Moisture's curling smoothie on each piece of hair that I twisted. I hope this style last at least two weeks!
      What do you think of my results? Yay or Nay?