As I embark on month 5 of my big chop, I decided to focus on styling this month. Short does not always lend itself to tons of “go-to” styles. My hair is too long to slick down and too short for any type of ponytail. As such, I have had to develop creative ways to sassy my short hair.
1.) TWA (tiny-wittle-afro). On weekends, I wash and condition with my complimentary Deva Curl’s Melt into Moisture. I follow-up with the love of people’s Whip It, Bounce Back, castor oil, and a styling gel. My hair stays hydrated and defined, and I am good for the week. Let the curls fall where they may.*
2.) Floral headbands. I admit. I am a tad obsessed with this trend perhaps because I hate all things “patterny” when it comes to clothing. Cue the over the top accessories. Just when I need to cutsie up my do. I wear them on two occasions. (1) They look great with whatever outfit I have going on that day. (2) Wash day is upon me, and I need to redirect attention from the frizz and almost dead wash-and-go.
3.) Side twists. I never had the courage to shave the sides of my hair. Thus, back in my relaxer days, I grew hugely fond of a few twists. That fondness continues as they still add a little something extra when boredom strikes.
4.) Non-twist fro-hawk. This is probably my fave besides the floral headband. I love a faux hawk. Something about the edginess calls my name.
5.) Play around. You can pull the front back. You can put a big twist along the edges. Whatever you do, make sure it reflects who you are as a person.
Do not forget that no matter what style you choose to sassy your short, be sure to keep those curls healthy. The love of people has an amazing line of products I use when I am not bored for my “90% of the time” look. (I use them for the other 10% also.)
I have not yet tried bantu knots nor twist outs. I tend to stick with what I know, and, so far, this is what I know.
To find out more about what I do for hair care, check out my previous blog post on my hair care routine.
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Until next time, keep rocking the SUPER in your NATURAL.
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How about you? What are some of your go-to styles?
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I think my go to currently has been to blow dry and flat iron twice a month. Every time I do a twist out it only stays for two days, roller sets take too long, and my hair has two may different curl patterns for the wash n go. Sometimes I flat twist or braid in two French braids but I tend to look so young that sometimes I just stay away from that.
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I have not done a flat iron since I went natural. How long do they last?
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Well mine lasts about 3 weeks when my Stylist or I do it myself. I had a relaxer relaxed and transitioned for about 5 years. I feel like my hair does best when I flat iron twice a month. I don’t put any heat on it in between.
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Three weeks??? That’s awesome!
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Yes!! If it’s prepped correctly before hand it stays straight for awhile. Oh by the way I used to be teacher as well.
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Oh my goodness! What made you leave the profession? I’m taking a mental health day tomorrow. (To say that life was tough today is an understatement.) what class? What grade?
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Well that is a longer conversation. Are you on Facebook where I could messenger you?
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I sent you an email responding to your question.
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You look classy and smart. I am afraid I already have short hair. I had to cut it when my children were small and after cleaning up the mess and arranging I used to have my shower late and night. I was too tired to dry long hair in the middle of the night and end up sneezing in the night and feeling cold. So I cut is short. Why I used to clear up in the night is, by chance they slept late then I can also sleep a little longer and wake up to a neat house. I didn’t have wake before them and clean up. That made the day much easier. Now I have got used to short hair and besides having to cover up my grey I have to tint regularly. And short hair makes it easier and cheaper Lol 😛
Hope you and your family are well. Just a note to say I will not just like, or comment if its not relevant to me. This is for all the blogs as I tell everyone. So excuse me sometimes I don’t come in and sometimes I may miss some of it if I am in to finishing a long assignment. Much Love and Blessings from me 🙂 ❤
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No big deal at all. I am the same way. You can only do what you can do, and you I only read content that appeals to me as well. Have a great day! Enjoy that short hair. I just finished making a to-do list to rearrange my evenings that had kind of fallen to the wayside these past few weeks.
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