by
Chinwe
Are you styling-challenged? Do you want an easy, gorgeous style to try this month? Then check out these five natural looks:
1. 10-Minute Twisted Updo
Start on stretched hair (via African threading or banding) for this quick and cute look. Alternatively, you can start on hair that has been blown out.
Description: two braids down the back and twisted pompadour
Products used: Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner, Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel
Tools required: comb (for parting), bobby pins, elastic hair band
2. Easy Spunky Style
For this spunky hairstyle, start with a fresh, chunky twist out. If you are not in the mood to do new twists, simply spice up your old twist out with this tutorial.
Description: twist out with bantu knots in front
Products used: Eco Styler Gel
Tools required: clip, boar bristle brush
3. Short Afro Puff with Front Flat Twist (for TWAs)
If you are tired of your usual TWA, check out the easy puff with front flat twist in look #1. Want more styles? The video includes two additional cute looks for TWAs.
Description: stretched afro with front flat twist (look #1)
Products used: coconut oil, Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque, Eco Styler Gel, oil sheen
Tools required: rattail comb (for parting), clips, tooth brush, bobby pin, elastic hair band, brush, afro pick, scarf
4. Retro Chic Updo (for Short Hair)
Though this tutorial is in French, the visuals are self-explanatory. Start on stretched hair via chunky twists or another method. You can also modify the look to make it your own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tft5tIZvF1Y
Description: simple and chic pinned updo on stretched hair.
Tools required: comb (for parting), elastic hair band, clip, bobby pins (10)
5. Sleek and Chic Bohemian Hair Style (with added hair)
Start with a fresh twist out or braid out to achieve this sleek Bohemian hair style. This look incorporates the use of clip-in extensions, which are a great and more temporary alternative to sew-ins.
Description: two front flat twists with hair left out in the back.
Products used: Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel
Tools required: boar bristle brush, bobby pins, rattail comb (for smoothing), clip, scarf, 100% virgin kinky Mongolian Hair clip ins (or other extension hair matching your texture)
Which hair style will you be trying?
