Online SpotLight: FaithfullyBeautiful

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Online SpotLight: FaithfullyBeautiful

As you may know when it comes to products I try to use natural products. Lately Ive been searching for more natural products at a reasonable price. FaithfullyBeautiful is a online store that sells things such as T-Shirts,

 Lip Balm, 

Aromatherapy Candles,

 and Bath Bombs with yummy scents. 

Did I mention everything was reasonably priced, and all natural...yea I did, but that's what makes me love their products. 

Stop by and show some <3 (love) to FaithfullyBeautiful and check out their site, let them know KandyLandKurls sent ya!

Celebrity Look-A-Like Style: Circle Braid

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Celebrity Look-A-Like Style: Circle Braid

If you watched the billboard awards, you may remember seeing Alicia Keys hairstyle. She rocked an elegant updo style. I wanted to recreate the style, with naturally curly hair. 

Since N's hair is so thick, I had to work in sections. 

1.) I started by putting her hair into 6 sections. 3 on the top of her hair, 1 in the middle, and 2 at the bottom.

Note: Being that we are in the final week of  BBB's Protective Style Challenge. I had to follow the rules, and could not use rubberbands to secure the section, so I used all black hair ties.

2.) Starting with the top section I created a braid. Make sure to braid rather loosely.

3.) As I got closer to the next section, I connected and grabbed another section of the hair (like you would when cornrowing) and added it to the braid.

4.) I continued step #3 which is (braiding one section, then connecting it to the next section) throughout her hair, forming a circle.

5.) Once I reached the final section, I tucked the left over hair/ends, around the braid to hide it. 

Note: If your circle is not flat, try using bobbypins to secure the hair. Also use rubberbands to hold each section, it may look a tad neater. 

Side Cornrows With Twists: Updated

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Side Cornrows With Twists: Updated

This weekend I decided to let her hair down. Well, twists down lol, for a really cute twist out. 

I simply unravel the twists, and don't mess/comb it.  

Can even rock it in a side pony. 

Hair is so versatile, don't be afraid to switch up your style throughout the week. 

Natural Hair Care Brands Sold In Stores

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Natural Hair Care Brands Sold In Stores

Lately I been asked many times "where can I find____ ? (<--fill in natural brand here.) I thought this may make things easier. I put together a list of popular natural hair care brands sold in major stores. For some that prefer to shop in stores VS online, this post is for you.

Walmart:

Shea Moisture

Beautiful Textures

Organix 

Taliah Waajid

Target:

Cara B Naturally

Kinky Curly

Curls

Shea Moisture

Mixed Chicks 

Jane Carter

Giovanni

Yes to Carrots 

Burt Bee's

Miss Jessies

CVS:

Organix

Walgreens:

Shea Moisture

DevaCare

Taliah Waajid

Check your local stores, brands may vary by location.

If you know of some more brands, please list them below, let's keep this list growing.

-Happy Shopping-

Side Cornrows With Twists

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Side Cornrows With Twists

 We are now on week 4 of the BeadsBraidsBeyond Protective Style Challenge. I did a simple side style with cornbraids and twists. We only had 1 hour to do this style.

I started in the front, and created 5 side cornbraids.

In the back of her hair, I made medium sized two strand twists. I grabbed random sections, without parting. Then I wet the section, applied Beija Flor Naturals Creme Brulee, and twisted.

It has been rainy and humid all last week, and on & off this week. Her hair is more frizzier than normal (sigh.) But I'm looking on the bright side! Because this summer's heat is going to be torture.

Check out the shrinkage in the ponytail. 

Products Used: 

Beija Flor Naturals Creme Brulee (to style)

Bee Mine Luscious (prior to twisting for moisture)

Homemade Shea Butter (to seal)

Hair Growth

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Hair Growth

I started N's hair journey in October 2010. The first picture shows her hair back in December 2010, her hair was shoulder blade length. Now in May 2012 the second picture shows how far we came along. 

We didn't use some magical potion lol. We just switched to "mostly" all natural products, did alot of protective styling (without a ton of beads & etc,) learned how to properly detangle, maintained a good balance of water, vitamins, and veggies in her diet. Once you create a good hair care regimen, your hair will flourish as well! 

Big thanks to all who have followed our journey from the start, and all of the love and encouraging words!

Protective Styling

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Protective Styling

In February we hosted a Protective Style Challenge, and now we are participating in Beads Braids & Beyond Protective Style Challenge. I plan on keeping N's hair in protective styling throughout the summer. During our 2 month challenge N's hair has grown quite a bit, and so has a few other members. This is one of the many reasons why I love protective styling! Also not having to style daily is a major plus! 


I wanted to explain in detail, what is the purpose of these styles and the differences.


Protective Styles: Are when your ends are protected against the elements, such as rubbing against your clothing, climate, and etc. The ends of your hair are the oldest part of your hair, and need extra TLC in order to help you retain your hair length. There are two categories of protective styles: low manipulation and no manipulation.


Low Manipulation: Low manipulation styles are styles that require some daily manipulation, and little to no combing. Styles such as braidouts, twistouts are low manipulation, but they may require some manipulation, such as re-twisting or re-braiding to keep the style looking good.  


No Manipulation: No manipulation are styles that require no daily work. Just a simple moisturize and go style.
 


The key to these styles being beneficial to you, is to keep them in long enough to retain length. I typically try to keep N's hair in the style for 2 weeks. Leaving the hair in the same style for long periods of time can lead to matting and build up. Also it's not good to neglect your hair, make sure to wash, moisturize and care for your hair while its in the protective styles.  Also change up the style, parting the hair in the same spots can lead to thinning of that area. 


Here are some examples of styles with no manipulation and low manipulation.


No Manipulation:

Twists
Braids
Cornbraids
Flat Twists
Wigs
Bantu Knots
Weaves


Low Manipulation: 

Braid Outs

Twist Outs

Roller Sets

Afro

Buns

French Braids

Updo's

Wash & Go's

-What's your favorite low and no manipulation style?