If you recall my beloved twisthawk dealie from here and here, then you'll also like this style I wore on another trip a couple months ago. I travelled to Los Angeles, California in July for Black Social Media Weekend. I was also speaking at the Blogging While Brown conference. You can read about that trip here.
As usual, I decided to rock a versatile style on this trip. I find that "base" styles that can be manipulated into other styles are best when traveling because you can switch up your look with a few bobby pins and your imagination.
First up was my usual deep condition "pre-poo" with conditioner (from Costco), olive oil and honey. I sat under the dryer for a while and got good and steamy (see photo no left). The photo on the right was after I was entirely finished washing my hair. This was also the same day I took the infamous "I can't wash the conditioner out" photo.
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After re-rinsing my hair (ugh), I started to style. As usual I "sorta" had a style in mind, but really I was just winging it … as usual. HA! I parted out a section on the right side and did 6 small flat twists going straight downward (pictured). Then I wrapped the ends in a huge bantu knot to keep them stretched since I was styling on damp hair.
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Once that was done I did the remainder of my hair in medium sized 2 strand twists.
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Once everything was completed I banded the twists with random strings, ribbons and satin sashes from around the house. Been doing this for years. I sat under the dryer again like this, then slept with the bands in my hair.
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Once I was in LA the styling commenced. Like I said, I love a good base style that I can manipulate and this "winging it" do turned out to be just that. First up was a swanky updo for the cocktail hour in downtown LA.
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The following day I did a swooped hump bun dealy with bobby pins and a large Goody ouchless flex barrette
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The day of the conference I did 2 buns on the back of my head.
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Then that night I took the twists down for this pinned up "Apolonia-style" twistout updo. KAPOW!
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Finally, the next day (and last day of the trip) I just let the naps fly wherever they wanted to. Here I am on Venice beach tryna (and succeedingta) look cute! LOL!
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Hope this helped give you yet another idea for a travel style that can transform itself. I wore this twistout in a puff for maybe another week or two so it was definitely the style that kept on giving. I have more trips this year so stay tuned for even more travel style ideas!
Until next time Glam Fam I wish you
Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of Nappyness,
@Glamazini |
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Rushneeeeeeee you ROCK!
@Maryam ——–
Thanks!
My favorite are the 2 buns-simple and cute, and the Apollonia twistout is funky
Great style ideas! I love the versatility of twists!
as usual great styling ideas
@Sue ———-
Thanks! I tend to put my hair in buns like that often when I have casual important things to do. That style makes me smile
@Whitney ————
Thanks! Twists are definitely my favorite because they give more bulk than small braids. Thanks for commenting!
@SueRo ————
Thanks!
Your hair looks good as usual, love the versatility! I was just wondering if you’ve had your hair patted/inspected while flying?
wow!!! love your site! the styles are well………………AWESOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMME…of course! i am 2 years natural now, 1st year, my hair was sorta left to freelylock, did lotsa wash and gos…hair longer now and creativity a must!ps…. any idea what to do to boost hair growth?
ps…did i say the styles rock(not enough me thinks:)) the travel styles….lady you rock the looks!
Who rules the world…..napps napps!!
@Tamara ————
Thanks! Not while I’ve been natural, but when I was relaxed I once had my hair wrapped with bobby pins and a head wrap on. The TSA dude went to make me take it off and a black female TSA agent intercepted him like “Uh no, let me do it” … then she felt me up outside the wrap and said “large bobby pins?” and I said “yes, it’s wrapped” and she let me go
@Zip ————-
LOL, thanks for the kind words
. My growth “secrets” are genetics, protective styles, meticulous attention to moisture (especially my ends), drinking lots of water and eating well.