Raising Children to Weather the Storm
We love getting creative with different braided hairstyles. From basic dutch braids to intricate cornrows, we’ve tried them all. But let’s face it, I’m a busy mom. I don’t always have a lot of time on my hands to get fancy. My daughter wanted a cute and fun hairstyle the other day, but we were short on time….
Our winter curly hair routine changes as the temperatures drop. I’ve gotten emails requesting how I style my son’s curly biracial hair, and decided to put together a quick video tutorial. The great thing about this daily routine is that it literally takes a few minutes. Unlike his sister, we don’t have many hairstyle options….
Protective styles are the way to go during cold months, and a hair bun style is a great option for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week. Why? Well, for starters it helps to retain moisture. It also protects the ends of the hair from damage. The best part is that you can achieve a bun…
Now that summer is over and school is in session, cornrows are usually our go-to-hairstyles. Because as temperatures get cooler, and the air gets drier, braids are great for retaining moisture. Plus, adding a cornrow gives any hairstyle flare. Some people think it’s hard to do. But, cornrows are easy to do once you get the…
Zipper braid has been done on straight hair. But I haven’t seen it done on curly hair, so I wanted to give it a try on my daughter’s biracial curls. It’s also a cute back to school hairdo. When it comes to this braided hairstyle, it can get a little tricky. Once you get the…
It’s pretty easy to make a hair bow. All you need are just a few tools to create a cute hairstyle. I’ve seen this done on straight hair, but rarely on little girls with curls. What You Need for the Hair Bow Tutorial Rat tail comb Bobby pins Scrunchy or Hair Tie Elastic bands Directions…
When you’re short on time and need to get the kiddies out the door without them looking a hot mess, quick and easy hairstyles are the way to go. During the summer months, we love to sport a wash-n-go. But sometimes my daughter likes to keep her curls up and out of her face. Here…
Bantu knots have always been the go-to-hairstyle on wash day back home in Jamaica; only we refer to them as “chiney bumps.” My mom would shampoo and condition my hair, apply castor oil and chiney bump my kinky coily hair. I actually hated the style back then. I used to beg her to leave my hair…
