I absolutely love my natural texture. It gives me another way to express myself outside my art.
Then I take a chunk of hair on each side (near the temple) and braid about 6-8 cornrows. Afterwards, I twist all my hair into “bantu knots”. As a setting spray for the knots, I use Frank Juice. Again, it smells amazing.
Bantu knots are basically small twisted sections of the hair. After the hair can no longer be twisted, you wrap the twist around itself in circles. It’s quick and you usually don’t need pins to secure the knot. I wear this overnight and I untwist the knots in the morning. I apply my shea butter blend and diffuse a bit to make it bigger. I use bobby pins to pin up the sides that have been braided. If you want to extend the style, you can simply redo the knots after a few days…
I haven’t had any difficulties wearing my hair natural at work…
What do you like about being natural?
N: The versatility. There are SO many styles you can wear. Day to day maintenance is super easy as well. As long as my hair is hydrated, styling is easy and doesn’t consume a lot of my time in the morning.
Has anything in your life changed at all since going natural?
N: As far as my life changing…I would have to say I’m definitely more confident with my natural hair. I feel like a beautiful individual with my own style. I’ve actually straightened my hair with heat a few times over the years and I don’t feel like I’m myself when I do it. Of course, hair doesn’t define who we are, but I feel like I’m able to express my true self more when my hair is in it’s natural state.
What do you use in your hair?
N: I love using shea butter in my hair. Most times I make my own blend of shea butter, rosemary hair oil, pure coconut oil, Aestelance leave in conditioner, and a bit of aloe vera gel.
Can you give a tutorial for one of your styles?
I take a couple of hair clips and clip a huge section of hair that would normally be considered bangs. Then I take a pretty scarf and wrap around my remaining hair. I love tying the bow up and to the side. Then I remove the clips and spray on a little “Frank Juice“. This stuff smells amazing!
Sometimes I use a diffuser if I want my fro to be a little bigger. This style is super cute if you have wonderful wraps with great patterns and it takes no time. For second day, I moisturize in the shower by wetting my hands, I finger through my fro, and I add more of my shea butter blend. Super easy.
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
N: You can find me at: https://blog.nnennastella.com/
www.nnennastella.com
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Solid post! I honestly wasn’t aware of this. It is a relief to read because I get so disappointed when writers put no thought into their work. It is obvious that you know what you’re writing about. I’ll definitely visit again!
Nnenna!! Your hair is BEAUTIFUL!! I see you in all the time on the internet. I’m so glad to see you’re doing well. Keep up the good work!
I used to have this haircut about a year ago, and everyone love it, including me. I kept it straightened instead of wavy like this though. After my hair began growing out again and got about below my jaw line length, people began saying my hair looked like dog ears.
man.. i’ve been up on Nnenna since wayyy back on Myspace… that girl is BAD!!!
your friggin’ HOT!
This post inspires me to try new styles, and to look forward to the styling options to come 🙂
HEY SISSY YOU LOOK HOT!
Beautiful!
I was so going to ask for a tutorial on the same style – but I see you’re on it lol. I love her style as well it’s fly and I love her hair.
awesome pictures!!
Hey guys,
I just emailed her with ur tutorial request 😉
Leila
Love her style & her hair. I co-sign with Matlhodi in requesting a tutorial on style #3!
Also, may you please throw in a tutorial on the 3rd hairstyle. I wanna rock it to a party this weekend.
I have found my hair twin! 🙂 Beautiful hair, Nnenna!
i love her style. she is so cute.
very nice! *makes mental note to get another pair of ‘roos*
I really like her style. It’s funky, sexy and sweet at the same time. Cute hairstyles! You rock!
SO BEAUTIFUL!~
Her photos are great.
Her hair is great.
your style is dope! i love it & your her is pretty, too.
Nice Photograhs!
the fifth style is the cutest. i am so trying it this week end. beautiful talented woman with a nice retro chic style
Keep reppin girl. You’re beautiful. I’m really feeling your style, from head to toe. You take beautiful pics as well. love…love..love your hair & thanks for the stylin ideas and tutorial. WOW.