For Halloween I wanted to be real simple with my hair (key: my own hair) So: cornrows!
Going for a fairy-esque look, I found a white wig for my costume that I added faux flowers to with bobby pins
I did find it on Amazon cuz my beauty supply store just didn't have what I wanted.
The right side (my left) is how it came out the bag after an intake shake. The other was me working on fluffing and cutting the ends to start shaping it and add some more "afro" to it
I tried it on, fixed it, picked it, and cut it over two days to make sure I liked it. I tested the flowers beforehand and decided on this pattern day of
And it's pretty lightweight and comfy! The only thing is that it comes medium cap and I have a big head, but because it's an afro it wasn't too bad. I only used the inside clips cuz I was just gonna do pics; the connecting strap would be fine too.
I took my braids out and washed my hair New Year's Eve which was super fun (read: divided timing because of work and family event but relaxing and mentally freeing overall)
Straight out, I twisted my hair up for work—because someone decided to take their hair out after midnight—and finger detangled to get rid of product build up and any lint. I used a moisturizing milk from Eden Bodyworks that held my twists for my work day until I could get home.
I'd say I had about an inch of growth from this style. Note, this was my hair still unwashed! I had just taken the twists out and they were dry but not terribly so.
I did a full treatment routine of deep and protein conditioning. First I sectioned my hair into 4 large pieces, shampooed, and then used regular conditioner to detangle my hair under running water with a wide tooth comb. I then mixed a strengthening conditioner with an anti-breakage conditioner, left on for a bit of time, and washed out.
For as much frizz as I normally have, this was actually apretty good cut down even after some drying and shaking. The trim I did before the braids also made a big difference. My colored hair has also been healthy since first bleached and dyed, and I didn't retouch it this time.
(straight out the water) Shrinkage was in FULL effect with the natural shrunkenhawk 🤣 which is good for the state of health!
Some curls and kinks I managed to catch after t-shirt drying my hair
All the products I used were from EDEN Bodyworks (I live the peppermint line... As you may know I just love putting peppermint in my hair 🤣)
The moisturizing hair milk was the first time I tried it and it was great in keeping my hair moisturized for an entire day even without shampooing first. I did use it as my leave in after my wash and my hair felt great. The massaging serum I used every week more or less when I had my braids it. That's another one I tried for the first time and it seems really good too.
I did plan to blowdry but... Family event... So instead it's a braidout type of week!