Felicia Leatherwood is an LA-based stylist who has worked with Jill Scott, Sanaa Lathan, and others. She will be on BGLH from time-to-time giving step-by-step for her work. This lovely updo was done on model Tomiko Fraser, one of the faces of the Maybelline cosmetics line.
You will need; 3–4 hair pins, 4–5 bobby pins, Temple Balm by Organic Roots, IC Hair Polisher Mist, Edge Grooming Brush (hair accessories optional)
Step 1: Start at the nap or back area of head. Start by wrapping a small section of the double strand twist upward toward the crown of the head, like a French Roll.
Step 2: Half way up the head, right around where the ears point, you want to secure the rolled portion with a hair & bobby pin. Use one hair pin first, followed by a bobby pin (difference between hair pin and bobby pin — a hair pin is open and bobby pins are closed).
Step 3: After securing the hair that is at the half way point of the head, continue to french roll the rest of the hair and secure with a hair pin and bobby pin. Depending on how thick your hair is, you may have to use more than one.
Step 4: As you reach the front of the head you will start to fold the front section, by rolling the hair around the front of forehead, tuck and securing with pins. Be sure not to pull hair too tight around hair line because you don’t want it to break-off.
Step 5: Finish the Up-do style by placing a small amount of Temple Balm around the hairline to strengthen the edges. Use the Edge Grooming brush to brush down loose hairs and distribute the Temple Balm on the hairline. Finally, spray IC Hair Polisher Mist for shine and sun-protection. You can add a flower or head-band, hair jewelry, etc. to accentuate the style.
This updo will showcase your best facial features and add class to your wardrobe. Enjoy!
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UBER cute!!!!
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Fierce!!
GORGEOUS!
Fabulous!!!
Simple. Classic. Elegant. This is one of the most unique styles I have seen in a long time. Would love to see a youtube video. Reposting on my page.
this is pure HOTNESS!
this is cute! this is what the fulanis wear their hair like alot
Oh my Gosh, this is fierce!!!!! I would to tally rock this at my sisters wedding. it captures my personlity ;D!
I love this updo! Felicia is simply amazing! It goes to show that the hair doesn’t have to be loose to be stylish! I recently interviewed Felicia for my blog, the naturalista files. Check it out.
Oh wow! I did a similar style about a month ago.
You guys can find it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7MXvUTvppw
Her skin looks amazing!!!!
The hair is just DOPE!!!!
Luv it
This is stunning, truly a work of art. Love, love, love!
ChiChi
http://www.chillien.etsy.com
This look is fan-stinking-tastic. I can not wait to try this with my twists next week.
lovely woman.….love the style
Lovely look! I wish there were a tad more pics for the styling-challenged like me lol
Wow!!! Can someone please do this for me. She looks absolutely gorgeous and REGAL.
That’s a cute wedding do, whether you’re the bride or not! HOTNESS!
She is so beautiful its not even funny! FIERCE!!!
I just did something like this on my (shorter) two strand-twists. I think this is sort of the Janelle Monae but on two strands. I wish there was a “before” image just to gift some guidelines.
also can we talk about how cute it is to see the ironing and ironing board in the background of the first picture. some of the best black hair is done at the crib!
btw, great blog post by Tomiko here — http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=119803072&blogId=225886164
entitled i AM my hair! fabulous!
Simply beautiful!
Felicia is bomb! love her work.
C’est magnifique!
Yes! Finally…what is wrong with the world. I’m still in transition, but I’m still excited about gripping my curls for the first time!!!! Natural hair is beautiful and diverse. More of us need to embrace our hair and not try to conform to what ‘society’ thinks is PC!
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