So for about two hours last night(it's 2:04AM) I got the strongest urge to get locs. I just had this overwhelming feeling of anxiety. My hair is itching and needs to be washed and the thought of detangling and the stress of putting my hair up in plaits and styling just made me ridiculously anxious. I love changing styles but I don't really like stying - especially box braids which take forever now that my hair is getting longer. Honestly, I'm not that good at styling (eg cornrows) either and my styles only look neat for about three days.Anyway, I save a LOT of images of hairstyle. I mean a LOT. I take many pictures of magazines etc. There is probably an illness for this habit.
Anyway, I realized that I have over 100 style variations for loose hair. Some are updos but they can all be done in under 20 minutes. Most in as little as 10. They include braid-outs and updos done from braid-outs, blow-dried hair and simple updos done on blow-dried hair etc.
In conclusion, there is probably no way I'll get locs. I really love changing styles and my loose hair too much. I also love the versatility of loose natural hair a bit more. it's great for many people. I guess right now it's just not right for me!
You all are in for a LOT of new styles...
- Keep It Kinky
Ahem ... thousands of styles??? Care to share? I am particularly after short hair styles. I am experimentng at the moment. Not all of my experiments are user friendly. Some are hidden the the dark recesses of my memory (too rough to go on show).. so I need inspiration - c'mon throw a sister a life line.
ReplyDeleteNot thousands but quite a few. I already have past posts on styling short hair. Mine isn't really long yet but it's getting there. I think the key is to make small changes to make the style work for your hair.
ReplyDeleteHEre are some styles you may have missed. Ayway, please let me know when you try one. They are varying styles for professional or fun or young-at heart type styles. Anyway, let me know how it goes! I just might post it on the blog!
http://keepitkinky.blogspot.com/2008/06/hot-style_30.html
http://keepitkinky.blogspot.com/2008/05/hot-style-7.html
http://keepitkinky.blogspot.com/2008/05/hot-style-6.html
http://keepitkinky.blogspot.com/2008/05/hot-style-4.html
http://keepitkinky.blogspot.com/2008/08/hot-style-box-braids-puff.html
http://keepitkinky.blogspot.com/2008/05/hot-style-3.html
http://keepitkinky.blogspot.com/2008/07/hot-style-cute-cornrowtwists-combo.html
ok... i can't believe you just said you're not good at styling. girl you are a BEAST at styling!!!
ReplyDeleteOH. Thanks Black Girl. You're too kind. I guess since I can't cornrow I figured I'm stylistically challenged. LoL. Anyway. Thanks for coming by.
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