23Nov 2011 by KG No Comments
Fit Natural Woes: Braid Out Maintenance

Fit Natural Woes: Braid Out Maintenance

Beauty, Hair, Hair Care Article
If you follow me on twitter (@KG1913) you already know that I'm working out to lose weight and be healthier before my 28th Bday. I'm calling the whole preparation and party process NYC2012. One thing that has become an obstacle is keeping my hair in tact when working out. Natural textured hairstyles are much easier to maintain than straight styles. BUT the moisture from sweat can still attack your edges. I mentioned this in my update vid where I explained that I braided up my edges every night. Not anymore! I now use my silk scarf as a barrier to absorb the sweat. I take a shower immediately after my workout, cook and clean. Then I take the scarf off and prepare for bed using a different silk scarf to protect my…
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15Nov 2011 by KG No Comments
Another Take: KG’s Braid & Curl

Another Take: KG’s Braid & Curl

Beauty, Hair, Hairstyling Article
I've been wearing a braid out (15-20 plaits) for the last couple of weeks. I love the stretch that the braids give me. Previously though, I left the ends straight and towards the end of the style they started looking pretty sad. This time I tried to get just a slight curl on the ends using my flexi rods. I think this style looks different because I braided to the end of the plait instead of going for the super curl look featured in my Corinne Bailey Rae Inspired entry. My hope is that this gets bigger and bigger as the days go by! I did this on co-washed hair with Giovanni Direct-Leave In and Shea Moisture's Deep Treatment Masque.  Only applied EVCO when I took it out this morning. If I had…
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01Nov 2011 by KG No Comments

Wash ‘n’ Go using CatWalk!

Beauty, Hair, Hairstyling Article
I tried a wash 'n' go Saturday and it came out pretty poofy. I used CatWalk's Curls Rock Curl Amplifier. It felt great going on but I had major shrinkage. I wore a bun all day Sunday and Monday. So last night after my workout I ran some water over it and tried adding two more pumps of the CatWalk. Bunned that up and slept on it. This morning my hair was still damp but by pulling it up in the bun while still wet I got a little bit of stretch (less shrinkage). Decided to rock this for today. I love the definition. Tonight I'm doing a flexi-rod set to prep for my trip home! It's the best style because it requires even less maintenance than my flat ironed hair! …
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11Oct 2011 by KG 1 Comment
Natural Hairstyle File: 2 Plait Braid & Curl

Natural Hairstyle File: 2 Plait Braid & Curl

Beauty, Hair, Hairstyling Article
Pure LAZINESS created this look. My wash day was Saturday. I attempted a wash 'n go with Cantu Shea Butter and Olive Oil Eco-Styler Gel. FAIL! The cantu and the gel don't work together well. I was a couch potato all Saturday so I just let it dry. Sunday for church I co-washed with Aussie Moist conditioner before church and pulled my hair back into a bun (no gel). Monday I wore the bun again. After my workout and MNF I got home and decided I was sick of the bun so I put my hair into two plaits (old and faithful style) with Direct Leave-In and EVCO and rolled the ends with a pillow roller. All in less than 10 minutes! I tied it down with a satin scarf last night…
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19Sep 2011 by KG No Comments
The Flexi Rod Set

The Flexi Rod Set

Beauty, Hair, Hairstyling Article
One of my favorite styles to wear is a flexi rod set. It's easy to maintain and lasts for at least a week. I love BIG hair so I continue to separate more day by day. Below you'll find my Flexi Rod Set Series (Tutorials, Maintenance, BIG HAIR and Styling). Enjoy! KG http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd3n_2Fe5m4&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHrsm6i5CD8&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=r3L0V6dgisY http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fMPKb4KQzuE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXuj1Xrzp0A&feature=player_embedded
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