Natural Hair:: Protective Styles @ Work

Posted in African American Naturals, Hair, Hair Styles, Tutorials by enjoyingthejourneys

Heeey, I received another question today from a reader! Thanks ya’ll, keep ‘em coming.

She wanted to know what styles to wear in a corporate office while keeping her hair in a protective style.

Here is a collage of how I wore mine recently. Looking at the pictures, eh, I could have done without the headband but… you get the idea.

My hair was blow dried first. I then did two strand twists and used bobby pins to create the bun.

Twists on natural hair

I’ll post more pictures later but this is pretty much my ” go to” style when I am not wearing a regular bun. If you have any questions or, please feel free to email me, too. (enjoyingthejourneys@gmail.com)

Enjoy Your Journeys. ~ Kristi

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10Jul2011

Natural Hair:: Define Curls with ECO Styler and Paul Mitchell Conditioner

Posted in African American Long Hair, African American Naturals, Hair, Product Reviews, Tutorials by enjoyingthejourneys

Hey ladies!Summer is in full swing now! I hope yours is fabulous and you are having a fun time getting out and about. I’m taking advantage of this warm weather to try new methods of achieving a great wash and go and I found a really awesome combination!!

ECO Styler Gel with Moroccan Argan Oil and Paul Mitchell The Conditioner as a leave in.

The duo made my hair defined, little frizz and lasted several days. Oh yeah, I had less shrinkage than any other gel I’ve used. I think the oil weighs the hair down more than other brands. I’m not sure what is in the stuff that makes it oh so good, but I love it!!

Here are a few pictures and check out the video of how I apply products to my hair to define my curls. This is the same process ( minus sitting under a dryer) I used with the ECO Argan Oil.

Eco Styler Plus Paul Mitchell = Dynamic Duo for me!

: Eco Styler/Argan Oil

: ECO Gel w/Argan Oil

ECO w/Argan Oil

: Freshly applied products to my hair

ECO Styler Argan Oil Gel plus Paul Mitchell The Conditioner

: After Hair is completley Air Dried

: After hair is completely Air dried

Thanks for reading!! Let me know if you have any questions! Leave comments and/or suggestions if you have any.

As Always, Enjoy your Journeys. ~ Kristi

Natural Hair:: Review|Suave Professionals Almond and Shea Butter Conditioner (enjoyingthejourneys.com)

18Jun2011

Natural Hair: Quick Tips for Summer

Posted in African American Long Hair, African American Naturals, Hair, Hair Styles by enjoyingthejourneys

Hey Ladies!! Summer is here and in full swing. I’m preparing my hair for twists but wanted to share a few quick tips to care for your hair during the summer months! Enjoy. I’ll use these tips even though my mane is all twisted up.

If you usually blow dry, and/or flatiron, summer is the perfect time to (1) give your hair a vacation from heat; wear your hair in wash and go hairstyles. Your wash and go hairstyle will last even in humidity at those family cook outs and you will not have to worry about it sweating out when you are out at the clubs. ( not that I personally know much about clubbing )

wash and go hair

(2) Avoid damage when swimming: Wet hair before you get in the pool ( some suggest that you also slather conditioner throughout your hair) . Your hair will soak up the water and/or conditioner instead of the chlorine water. Always make sure you rinse well after swimming in the pool or ocean. The salt water will dry your hair out. * A fellow blogger @ http://www.newlynatural.com has a very detailed post on swim hair care. Check out her blog for extensive info.

(3) Sun protection: If you are spending a lot of time in the sun at an outdoor concert or at the amusement parks, wear a hat to protect your hair from the intense rays of the sun.

Summer Hats protect Hair from the Extreme Heat from the Sun

(4) Drink plenty of water. Your hair will soak it up from the inside out. Healthy hair is well moisturized hair.

Have fun this summer!!

Enjoy Your Journeys. Kristi

10May2011

Natural Hair: What’s coming up!

Posted in African American Long Hair, African American Naturals, Hair, Hair Styles, Product Reviews by enjoyingthejourneys

Hey! Thanks for the patience while I did a little spring cleaning to my blog. I hope it will be a bit more organized and easier to find exactly what you are looking for. I’m satisfied ( for now) with how it looks and feels (o: I have a lot of natural hair updates that will be up over the next few weeks, including reviews, new regimen, tips, tricks, celebs and kids natural hair posts, too. Good stuff. Oh yeah, more hair videos…

I want to start featuring other natural beauties, too, so if you are interested, email me!!

Thanks for sticking with me.. more natural hair love is heading your way!!

Enjoying the Journeys

Enjoy your Journeys. ~ Kristi

29Jan2011

Natural Hair: Scalp Conditioning with Honey

Posted in Hair, Recipes for Hair by enjoyingthejourneys

Heey! This is a great recipe I wanted to share. My hair loves honey!! It really softens and adds an incredible shine. This is a little modification from a previous post I did because this one focuses more on scalp stimulation. Scalp stimulation = Hair growth!! Ye– Ah!!

Scalp Hair Treatment with Honey

2 tablespoons jojoba oil
2 teaspoons honey
3 drops rosemary essential oil
3 drops sandalwood essential oil

This deep conditioning treatment is beneficial for your hair and your scalp.

Combine jojoba oil and honey in a small bowl, and gently heat in the microwave in 20 second increments until you reach a comfortably warm temperature. Add rosemary and sandalwood essential oils.

Dampen your hair and scalp with warm water.

Massage the warm oil mixture into your scalp with your fingertips, working the oil through your hair all the way to the ends.

Cover your hair with a shower cap and a hot, damp towel to help the oils penetrate more deeply. Leave in place for 30 minutes, replacing the hot towel as it cools. ( OR use your favorite deep conditioning/steaming cap)

Shampoo and, follow with conditioner if necessary.

Enjoy your Journeys. ~ Kristi

23Jan2011

Natural hair:4 Quick Tips::Vol. 1

Posted in African American Long Hair, African American Naturals, Hair by enjoyingthejourneys

Heeey !! Just thought I ‘d run down a few tips that I discovered along my journey to healthy, natural hair… ..

1) Water, Water, Water!

Inside and Out is good for your hair. Drink it up and Pour it on. Your hair will LOVE IT!

2) Make sure your hands are clean before styling your hair.

For instance, if you cleaned your tub/shower with a typical bathroom cleanser without wearing gloves. BEWARE: the chemicals left on your hands may reactivate with water or your styling products. NOT GOOD for your mane.

3) Make sure your nails have no snags. One nail that is not properly manicured could create a frizzy mess. Imagine your nails acting like a fine toothed comb to your curls. YIKES! Maybe it’s not your regimen or products that need trimming, it’s your nails.

4) Avoid towels when drying your hair.

Towels are made of cotton. The fabric tends to be very harsh on the hair.

Wrap the t-shirt around your hair like you would a towel

Grab a t-shirt instead. The fibers are smoother and yet they soak up the water nicely. Less frizz is the result.

Want more tips?? Do you have tips to share? Add a message in the comment section!!

Enjoy Your Journeys. ~ Kristi

16Dec2010

Natural Hair: Kinky Curly Curling Custard Tutorial

Posted in African American Long Hair, African American Naturals, Favorite YouTubers, Hair, Hair Gurus, Hair Styles, Kinky Curly Curling Custard, Product Reviews, Products, Tutorials by enjoyingthejourneys

Heey Journey Women!!!

Ever wondered how to use Kinky Curly Curling Custard? Here is a quick tutorial I recently did. Enjoy! Leave questions/comments under the video or on this page.