The Natural Hair Journey

Great Look for the Holidays: Dreadlocks with Curls

Curling your dreadlocks adds a flattering look to your hair. This holiday try a new size of rods and see how you like the new look.

All you need is some styling mousse to hold the curls longer, some rods the size you desire and some time under a dryer with a good book.

I love curly locks.

How do you like your locks? Please share.

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

Chlidren's Natural Hair Style Ideas for the Holidays

  
 
 
This combination of cornrows ending in two strand twists is a wonderful choice for girls during the holidays.

Easy to maintain, and the child looks beautiful. May last up to 3 weeks.

Do you have any hair ideas for children you would like to share?

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

Caucasian Dreadlocks: Did you ever think this was possible???

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!! May be a different technique, but one can achieve a beautiful look.

Two girls from Israel came to me to get their locks started. Great spirits.

These dreadlocks, like all locks, need attention at the beginning of the locking process. When the right hair care is used,  locks can be quite attractive.

Did you ever think this was possible?

Please share your thoughts.

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach.

What is a Straw Set?

A straw set is a style involving many small spiral curls, that are achieved by using drinking straws.

I believe this style was introduced by the young teenage girls who were styling their own hair inexpensively.

Well today it happens to be one of the leading options for transitional styles from a perm to natural hair.

Especially for individuals who have more permed hair and very little new growth, who also don't want to add extensions to their hair.

It's also great for all natural hair types, at least 3 inches and above. When plucked out, one can achieve an afro filled with character and body.

Lasts about 7-14 days or longer, should not be exposed to water or moisture otherwise it shall flop. Looks better as it ages.

Get up go kind of style.

Have you seen anyone with a straw set, and what did you think?

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach.

The Dominican Blow Dry!

Today I went to get my natural hair blow dryed by the Dominican's. They really are the masters of  blow drying.

When my stylist was done I looked like I had a perm. It's a great change for me. No pressing, strictly blow dry.

I think this is such a great option for those who are willing to maintain their natural hair, minus a perm.

My kids are surprised. My sis comments that my hair looks so healthy. I like it, just strange, not my usual look.

What are your comments?

Excited to hear what you think.

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

Sis Twist Hair Extensions for Men

Did you know the sis twist hair style is gaining popularity with men? Yes it is indeed.

Some men are using extensions to make the style work for them.

Here we have a brother with extensions and he says that, wearing extensions helps his style last longer. True fact!

Helps with his active lifestyle. It lasts 2 to 3 months and easy to wash and care for.

Can you tell he's wearing extensions?

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

Can you tell which Dreadlocks are Authentic, or which are Dreadlock Extensions?

 
 
These days one can not really tell which are real locks or extensions.

Innovative natural hair techniques have really improved in the last few years, and now having a locked look is easier than ever before.

If you guessed the photo to the right, you are correct. You can style dreadlock extensions as well as you can style the authentic dreadlocks.

TIP: Lock extensions can also be added to permed hair, as it happens to be in this photo.

Which locks did you pick? Please do share.

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach

What are Iversons?

 
 

Cornrows called "Iversons" were named after the basketball player Allen Iverson, because this was the hair style he wore at the height of his career. However, this style has been around before Iversons' time.

It's a combination of many small cornrows that are eventually braided into one big cornrow. Leaving an interesting detailed design.

Great for men, woman, and older children.

Style can last up to 1 to 2 months. Can be done with or without hair added, as is in the photo.

Did you know where the name came from?

Kirigo

Your Natural Hair Coach