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Summer is the season of renewed possibility and new hairstyle trends.
Although it is common to wear curls and kinks in protective styles for vacations or pool days, there are other ways to upgrade the typical summer style.
People who are interested in using their curls to try new trends have many to choose from. This season has been notably softer than past years allowing most women to channel their inner muse by incorporating feminine accessories like bows or floral accessories.
Here are 18 flowered hairstyles to try this summer:
1. Flowered Braided Baldie
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This season’s trendiest style keeps getting more chic. Women ready to try the risque braided baldie hairdo can soften the style with a braided flower design complimented by decorative flowers for extra added flare.
2. Rose Barrell Cornrows
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Traditional cornrows are known to provide protection for kinks and curls, but rose barrel ends take this style to new heights. This pretty and protective style is sure to turn heads.
3. Cleo’s Cornrows
These versatile cornrows are able to be styled in a fishtail braid or a bun and complemented by blossoming flowers for an extra feminine touch.
4. Space Buns in Bloom
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Stitch braid space buns are the best style to wear during the heat. Dressing these braids with flower accessories allows any woman wearing this style to embody the vacation aesthetic perfect for summer.
5. Blossoming Bubble Ponytail
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Stylists can upgrade their bubble ponytails by adding flowers to create an ethereal aesthetic. Women with 4C hair can frolic through the summer season with their trendy ponytails in the wind.
6. Pineapple + Flowers
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Loose naturals aiming to enhance their up-do’s with floral accessories can try styling their curls in a pineapple puff. A pineapple gives women the ability to hide flower stems, both real and fake, leaving the appearance of a built-in flower crown.
7. Flower Stem Singles
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Women interested in taking their ‘green thumb’ and love for nature to the next level will love these Flower Stem SIngles. These dark green braids are a subtle and elegant way to incorporate a cute color change that transitions into a beautiful bouquet.
8. Bantu Knot Flower Crown
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Creating flower crowns with natural hair is simple with Bantu knots. Women who want to protect their edges from humidity can style their afros in a cute half-afro, half-bantu-knot flower crown.
9. Aromatic Afros
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Kinky-haired women have the perfect texture to secure flowers in any style, and an afro is no exception. Minimal styling is involved, and maximum beauty is achieved.
10. Rose Tower Top Knot
Skai Jackson’s avant-garde Rose Tower Top Knot is a flawless example of a flower-inspired hairstyle. This simple yet elegant hairdo is exactly what the trendiest woman needs for her next photoshoot.
11. Double Flower Claw Clip on Box Braids
The hibiscus flower claw clip going viral is exactly what happens when two trends collide. Women obsessed with wearing claw clips and want to participate in this season’s floral trend can try these pastel claw clips on loose curls or box braids.
12. Half-up Half Down
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Braid lovers and use bold flowers to accentuate a simple half-up, half-down style.
13. Daisy Dutch Braids
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Turn classic Dutch braids into daisy Dutch braids this season. Stylists can incorporate flowers and other greenery in this quick and easy style to keep up with this summer’s floral trends.
14. Messy Loc Bun with Flowers
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Who says a messy bun can’t be trendy? Ladies can style their locs in a messy bun with faux bangs and accessorize with their favorite flower for this lazy day upgrade.
15. Garden of Knots
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Locs will always create the most voluminous bantu knots. Women who innovate the style with flowers or trendy floral accessories to this style will look like they stepped straight out of the garden of Eden and onto the streets — ready to own their ethereal light.
16. Botanical High-Bun
This elegant high bun is perfect for any formal occasion.
17. Majestic Mohawks
Mohawks looks voluminous regardless of texture, this simple style looks amazing with floral accessories. Perfect for 4c hair.
18. Low-down daisy ponytail
Slick-back buns have never looked better until they were decorated in flowers. Decorating your ponytail with flowers is the quickest way to jazz up the style.
Flowers and floral-inspired accessories will complement any style regardless of texture. People searching for soft and trendy accessories this summer can finally stop and smell the roses because flowers are everywhere.
Try one of these flowered hair-dos to find your new favorite summer style!
In the summer of 2020, when many of us were inside with too much time on our hands, people were revisiting the game of beauty salons at home. During this period, some started documenting the phenomenon of realizing they had curly hair by way of the right styling steps.
While you can’t trick your hair into a completely different pattern without the use of heat styling tools, certain products can help refine your pattern and accent your curls. This is especially true among the cuspers on the wavy-curly 2c/3a pattern.
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Wavy-curly hair is unique because you’ll find multiple curl patterns on a single head. While some curls may take the tight s-shape form, others will have a looser shape, like a spaghetti noodle you test for readiness. You can brush through curly-wavy hair on the first try without resistance.
The goal in styling this hair type may be to make your whole head uniform. Another is to encourage the hair to be more curly. While some key differences exist between wavy and curly hair, the curly-girl styling methods can greatly support 2C-3A wavy-curly hair types.
1. Get a suitable haircut for wavy-curly hair
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The correct haircut by a curl specialist will provide the structure your hair needs to attain more refined curls and uniformity across your head.
2. Condition with lightweight, curl-centric products
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Even coarse, wavy-curly hair will benefit from lightweight products such as the Pattern Lightweight Conditioner, which doubles as a co-wash. A light leave-in conditioner like Not Your Mother’s will keep your hair hydrated and protect it from heat styling without weighing it down.
3. Use a mousse
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While most 3A+ curlies will opt for a gel to get a cast, wavy-curly hair doesn’t require much hold. A heavy gel will almost certainly weigh your hair down. Like Curlsmith’s Bouncy Strength Volumizing Foam, a volumizing mousse still offers hold. For a more affordable option, Aussie’s Headstrong Volume Mousse is also specifically formulated for fine or wavier hair.
4. Use your fingers or brush to make coils
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Wrap a wet curl with your finger or brush to create ringlets. Depending on how much hair you wrap each time, you can make these smaller or larger. I find brushes like the Bounce Curl Defining Brush to be the most helpful, as you can brush through the ridges on the back of the paddle or use the handle to get the desired effect.
5. Create extra hold with a light gel
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As aforementioned, a hard cast will probably do worse than good, but for days, you may encounter curl-disrupting elements; a little gel-like Rizos Curls Light Hold Gel can protect from frizz without weighing down your hair. While on this step, be careful to coat your clumps rather than rake through them – doing so will break up the curls. Ouidad’s Advanced Climate Control gel is a weather-specific option also designed to target frizz without using sulfates or parabens.
6. Diffuse with a heat protectant
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Diffusing can always help increase volume, but it can also cause heat damage. Wavy-curlies should especially proceed with caution and not diffuse too often or without a heat protectant. Spray your hair with the Mizani Style Shifter Society Heat Protectant Spray before diffusing. Try a flexible diffusing head, like the Shark FlexStyle Curl Defining Diffuser used in the video below.
Like all curly hair, wavy-curly hair can vary greatly in pattern from day to day. Have an adaptable attitude and make the goal to love your hair, curly or wavier, in its natural fluctuation.
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Good news, curly girls! It’s safe to go back in the water. That is, once you accept your hair’s natural texture!
If you’ve ever been a blow-dry/flat-iron-straight girl, you know that swimming is off the agenda. If you go in the water, your straight hair reveals its natural shape, and even being near the water – like at the beach or at a steamy indoor pool – can ruin a blow-out in no time flat.
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Once you go curly, however, you can enjoy the water like never before. Just follow these simple tips and you’ll be good to go!
1. Chlorine is Good for Pools But Can Be Very Drying For Curls
Chlorine isn’t good for any hair type, but it’s even worse for curly hair because curls are naturally drier than straight or wavy tresses. Before going in the pool, slather your hair (wet or dry) with a rich conditioner. Curly hair is porous, and the conditioner fills those holes before the chlorine can seep in.
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Next, slip on a bathing cap. Besides being protective, you’ll also be giving yourself a deep moisturizing treatment thanks to the heat generated by the cap and the conditioner. Not only will you have hydrated curls, but frizz will disappear, too!
2. Use Products From Your Kitchen!
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Apply extra virgin olive oil to your hands and then slick it on your hair downward. You can also put the oil in a spray bottle and spritz it on your curls. “Because oil and water don’t mix, the oil will repel the chlorinated water,” explains Lorraine Massey, author of “Curly Girl: The Handbook.”
3. At tThe Beach, Salt Water Can Dehydrate Your Curls, As Can the Salty Ocean Air
If you don’t want to don a bathing cap and conditioner, then at least spritz hair with a leave-in conditioner often or combine equal parts conditioner and water in a spray bottle to create your own.
5. Don’t Forget Post-Swim Care
It’s important to wash your hair IMMEDIATELY with a sulfate-free cleanser or conditioner to remove any drying chlorine or salt water.
Follow these tips, and you and your curls will be basking in the sun and water all summer long!
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To be frank, the hair industry can churn out a bevy of sparkling new products to purchase along the journey to achieve our lustrous hair goals. Consumerism — and never ending hair routines — can feel like the price we pay for the hair we love. The latest fad in hair health care? Filtered shower heads.
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Across TikTok, the product appears as the panacea to every hair problem imaginable. Filtered shower heads are said to not only elevate shower routines (and decor) but also reduce the contaminants that settle in water. After a simple do-it-yourself installation, all your brittle hair worries are supposedly washed down the drain.
How Does It Work?
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While the anecdotes across our For You Pages are pretty convincing, weighing out the pros and busting a few myths is necessary ahead of adding filtered shower heads to your shopping cart.
The number one selling point of filtered shower heads is the ability to eliminate water quality issues. Many popular brands cite that their filters target chemicals through a redox process. While the filters can mitigate the amount of chlorine in the water, it requires a bit more enhanced science to remove calcium and magnesium that cause hard water.
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“Hard water is not treated through redox reactions. It’s treated through ion exchange, and the best devices for ion exchange are water softening systems,” Javon Ford, an LA-based cosmetic chemist, says via TikTok.
Can Filtered Shower Heads Elevate Your Hair Routine?
Filtered shower heads do, however, address chlorine. Chlorine is a key agent in stripping the hair of natural oils, fading hair color, and especially increasing hair porosity.
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It not only dissolves hair lipids that maintain sheen but its oxidizing nature can disrupt hair’s ability to reject excess moisture — ultimately leading to breakage and split ends.
Ultimately, filtered shower heads can amplify your natural hair routine if enhanced maximum product efficiency is the goal. First, the hydrating properties of water can penetrate the hair shaft easily when chlorine is no longer present.
The removal of chlorine-catalyzed chemical reactions will also allow for products to penetrate deeper as well. Shampoos and deep conditioners can access respective target areas sans the hassle of bypassing chlorine build-up.
Over time, your hair should adjust to a deeper cleanse and present more hydration, sheen, and production retention.
How to Maintain Filtered Shower Heads
The influencer hype seems to wane when the lifespan of filtered shower heads is considered. According to Culligan, the lifespan of filtered shower heads is up to six months, depending on water usage. Like any other filter, shower heads need replacements to ensure maximum efficiency.
Over time, the cost of filter replacements may not be a fair trade-off for consumers attempting to decrease their hair expenses. Some filtered companies, like Jolie, do offer a subscription-based service to avoid replacement days slipping your mind.
Ready To Test Out The Trend?
If you’re still joining the filtered shower head tread, all things considered, ahead are some of the fan favorites to test — in no particular order.
1. Jolie Filtered Shower Head
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It’s all the rave on TikTok with a cult following on the app constantly posting visual reviews to. Jolie reports that over 80% of its consumers “experienced reduced hair shedding with 46% less hair shedding on average.”
2. Canopy Filtered Shower Head
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What girl doesn’t love a detachable showerhead on shampoo days? If you hate cricks in your neck while lathering your hair, Canopy offers a detachable version.
3. Cobbe Filtered Shower Head
While the virality of filtered shower heads has resulted in an uptick in prices, this affordable version still offers all the perks of chlorine-reduced water for a fraction of the price.
4. Afina A-01 Filtered Shower Head
This derivative offers high pressure and focuses on aiding those of us who experience scalp conditions such as eczema.
5. Act+Acre Shower Head Filter
This viral shower head filter brings you closer to scalp health.
If you’re looking for more insight on the latest hair trends, be sure to follow Naturally Curly on Instagram.
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Behold: summer! Curlies yearn for volume to match their torrid days and nights this season, but the elements pose a constant threat, and the fine-but-curly hair texture makes gravity-defying curls even more difficult to achieve. High heat, humidity, and winds can disrupt the definition and volume you devoted so much time to during the styling process.
Fine curly hair, which refers to the size of each individual hair, requires specific products to hold the curls without weighing them down amid heat and other summertime-induced conditions. Whereas the strand count between fine and coarse hair does not differ, the circumference of the strands do: fine hairs are simply thinner than coarse ones.
Common issues with fine hair include product buildup, over-conditioning, and damage from heat styling. Nothing yucks my yum like a flat mop of undefined curls after I took multiple steps to make my hair look perfect. This article will address these problems while guiding you through a routine that keeps your curls thriving; heat waves be damned!
At NaturallyCurly, we want our readers to be active without the dread of frizzy, deflated curls. By following these steps, you can have your halcyon summer.
1. Cleanse with a Clarifying Shampoo
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Fine curls experience build-up more easily than coarse ones because of the thinness of the hair strands and the space between hair follicles on the scalp. If you’re in the pool all day, it’s essential to clear out those harsh chemicals.
To start with a fresh, clean base, use a clarifying shampoo, like the Un-Do-Goo from Malibu C, which has zero sulfates and parabens. The short ingredient list gives you exactly what you need to leave your scalp refreshed without being too harsh.
2. Scrub with a Scalp Massage Tool
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A scalp massager can break down the buildup of products we use to define our curls. Excess dirt, sand, and oils require something denser, narrower, and more consistent than fingers to clear out the mess. Using a scalp massager, like this one from Rizo’s, specifically designed for curly hair, can also release tension. Upgrade your washday to an at-home spa treatment.
3. Hydrate with a Lightweight Conditioner
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Fine hair loves hydration like all curls but can only carry so much in the strands’ smaller circumference. Lightweight conditioners use seed oils like grape or flaxseed rather than heavy butter like shea or coconut. The less ingredients, the better! When you’re on washday, use a full-spectrum conditioner like the Fable & Mane Volumizing Conditioner for Fine, Thinning Hair, which has Amla extract, a natural UV protectant, when you’re getting more sun than usual.
Try a leave-in, like this one from Innersense, to refresh and hydrate your curls on day 3 or 4. It also contains rosemary oil, which promotes hair growth. Thoroughly rinse after this.
4. Strengthen with a Protein Treatment
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Keratin, the protein in your hair, is essential to keeping fine hairs strong. This protein treatment from Ouidad is specifically formulated for fine hair: it’s lightweight and in mousse form, meaning it can be used after conditioning and before styling. Ingredients like rice and vegetable proteins will enrich and protect your curls!
5. Style with a volumizing foam or strong-hold gel
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Less is more when it comes to fine curls – a heavy cream and combination of products will quickly weigh the hair down. Keep it simple with a volumizing mousse that fills the space between follicles or gel, which holds them in place. The Curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Hair Foam is made paraben-free with Hemp Seed and Rice Protein Complex – remember, these are the ingredients fine hair thrives with.
For extra hold, use a gel-like Jessicurl Spiralicious Styling Gel. Be sure to shake the bottle before use, and if your cast is too firm, just crunch it out after drying! Glycerin is one of the key ingredients in this product, increasing elasticity and preventing breakage in your hair. As always, ensure your hair is soaking wet before applying these products.
6. Define and Refine with Finger Curls or a Brush
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Thin curlies are more likely to lose their definition throughout the day. Be proactive and coil your hair with your fingers or a brush after applying your products to soaking wet hair. The Denman D3 is the gold standard, with a long handle designed to coil curls around.
7. Diffuse
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Effectively drying your hair is essential to creating that volume that you started with the styling products. A diffusing blow dryer is the best tool for this step, but there are options for drying without additional purchases that can assist in volumizing hair. Focus on the roots first.
Using your fingers to lift your roots while drying your hair upside down helps create a hold in the curl structure. Slightly rubbing your scalp can also loosen the hair, adding volume. You can use claw clips through your scalp in various sizes to help lift the hair at the roots while you dry.
8. Finish with Spritz and Pick
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Just like the happy-hour Aperol you’re enjoying after work, your hair also deserves a little treat. This Ceremonia Guava Rescue Hair Heat Protectant Spray can be used as a primer before heat styling or as a refresher in between wash days.
Natural UV protectants are essential before stepping out in the sun, while Blue Agave and Avocado Oil add hydration and shine. To shake up curls that may have a cast post-styling, a hair pick at the roots adds extra lift. Be sure to begin at the roots on completely dry hair, pulling out an inch and stopping before brushing through the entire curl.
Which styling method will you apply to your hair routine? Let us know in the comments!
Everyone talks about catching up on beauty sleep, but it can be hard to follow through. When we get a solid night of rest, we often wake up with a messy curls. With so many activities competing for valuable morning time (e.g., breakfast, getting dressed, Instagram, etc.), caring for our hair sometimes gets overlooked.
The flat iron is damaging. Washing takes too long. A brush is not an option for textured hair. So what’s a curly-haired girl to do? I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be this way. You can go to bed and wake up with fabulous hair.
Read on for the top five tips to help you transition from waking up frustrated with your ‘do to waking up with a nearly ready-to-go look.
Pineapple
The go-to overnight curl protector is the pineapple. To pineapple means to loosely tie your curls into a ponytail atop the crown of your head with a scrunchie or headband, depending on how thick your hair is. It should look like a pineapple, get it? This style protects your curls from being squashed while you toss and turn in a deep slumber. And since this ‘do lifts the hair’s roots, you’ll wake up with plenty of volume.
Simply pull your hair through a scrunchie, but don’t double-wrap it. Tying too tightly can create a crease in the curls. For extra protection, you can tie a silk or satin scarf around your head to keep your hair from rubbing on your pillow.
Satin Bonnet
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Can’t keep split ends at bay? Wear a satin bonnet to protect your ends from the friction of your pajamas and your bedding. It may not be the sexiest thing to wear to bed, but at least you can avoid scheduling a trim every other month. Speaking of beauty sleep, if you suspect that bacteria from your curls is causing acne on your face or back, a satin bonnet will prevent excess sebum, debris, and hair products from clogging your pores when your hair rubs against your face and shoulders while you sleep.
Are bonnets not your style? Well, the hooded scarves from Ebonicurls are designed to be worn to sleep and with your casual wear!
Satin Pillowcase
Cotton pillowcases absorb the moisture from your hair, leaving your curls dry, frizzy, and undefined. A satin pillowcase will allow you to sleep with your hair loose without parched or frizzy strands greeting you first thing in the morning. This is another great option for women who aren’t crazy about donning a hair bonnet. If you don’t mind sleeping with your hair loose, a satin pillowcase is a quick fix that won’t require additional steps to your night or morning hair routine.
French Braid
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If you love the curling wand but hate the damage it causes, try sleeping with one, two, or three French braids! This style creates body waves while protecting your hair from rubbing against your clothes and sheets, resulting in dryness and breakage. All you have to do is set your hair with a little hairspray (we like Curlsmith’s Flawless Finish Flexible Hold) and then braid before bed. Simply release your braids in the morning and go! Minimal fuss the night before and no fuss the next morning.
Two-Strand Twist
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If you don’t know how to braid, a two-strand twist is about as simple as it gets. Simply take a small section of hair, divide it into two, and twist the two pieces around each other from roots to ends. This technique works best for tighter curl patterns. Two-strand twists can be done on either wet or dry hair. Apply your favorite styler or sealing product if your hair is wet before you twist. If your hair is dry, spray a light mist of water or a refresher spray before you twist. Avoid using too much product as it can lead to buildup.
The key to waking up with bouncy, ready-to-go morning hair is all in the prep. As you scramble to get out the door to work, the only thing you’ll need to do is lightly fluff your hair and apply a refresher spray, such as Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk Curl Refresher Spray for Curls, Coils and Waves, with Agave.
Find a nightly routine that suits your lifestyle to preserve your curls throughout the week. As an added benefit, you won’t have to wash and restyle your hair as often, which can strip your hair and cause breakage. Say goodbye to split ends, frizz, and leaving the house with wet hair. Say hello to moisturized, dry, and healthy hair, ready to walk out the door.
When Monteria Johnson, also known as Tookie, posted her innovative Braided Baldie hairstyle, she did not expect it to go viral.
Summer is always the perfect time for stylists to premiere their best-braided designs, such as tribal braids and other protective styles like Bantu knots. Johnson has definitely left her mark this season by creating a viral hairdo that is now infiltrating salon suites everywhere.
Johnson didn’t even expect to become a hairstylist during her formative years of learning how to become a master braider many would come to know her as. Growing up in old-school style salons inspired her first business — Natural Hair Flows.
Her mission of joining the California Make-U and Hairstylist Guild led her on a journey of rebranding Natural Hair Flows into her current brand, Tookie Did It.
The Braided Baldies Goes Viral
Although Johnson’s brand was already popular, she only expected her viewers to see the Braided Baldie style and think it was up to par with her other works. However, the viral response she received helped her reflect on how she enjoys using social media as a tool to find inspiration and help inspire other stylists.
“We all get inspiration from somewhere,” Johnson said. “ If I can inspire other people to be more creative, then it’s just making the world better.”
Johnson’s first attempt at the style came after a client from Chicago requested freestyle design braids. During the pairs search for inspiration, they came across a beehive braid pattern, which is typically used for sew-ins. From there, Johnson’s creativity began to sore.
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“I was just thinking about the old school aspect of it and then also thinking about [creating] something new because everybody is wearing all the same styles,” Johnson said.
The following day, one of her regulars who saw the first attempt requested the same style with the addition of a heart design. Johnson agreed and committed to creating one continuous braid full of design. Her second attempt at the style is ultimately what went viral and thus the ‘Braided Baldie’ was born.
Her first two Braided Baldhead videos garnered over 4 million views on TikTok and over 200K likes on Instagram combined.
“I wasn’t trying to invent anything because the style, in my opinion, had already been done multiple times,” Johnson said. “ I just put my spin on it.”
Those interested in trying the Braided Baldie style can expect their tresses to be tucked away into one continuous braid that curves and contorts into hearts, crosses, stars, zig-zags or all of those designs all at once. The end of the braid is usually tucked into another, creating a ‘bald’ appearance.
How to Wear The Braided Baldie
Johnson wants people who are apprehensive about trying this style to remember that confidence is key. She believes if you have confidence anything can look good and this one key factor is what contributes to a lot of styles becoming “trendy.”
“It’s because of the energy and the vibe. That’s why I believe it’s really just your attitude and confidence that give you the ability to rock anything,” Johnson said.
She believes this same confidence is what played a role in propelling the Braided Baldie style to viral heights. In her video, Johnson can be heard hyping her design and sending positive affirmations into the universe, claiming that this style would be the style of the summer.
“I definitely feel like this is going to be this summer’s hairstyle,” Johnson said in her viral TikTok video. “This is 2024, all summer, it doesn’t matter how you get it braided, but the braided bald head needs to be the style for the summer.”
The design savvy stylist asserts hair is a means of expression and Black women everywhere should be able to turn heads in this style if they choose. Johnson also wants to challenge other stylist to be creative and set new trends so they don’t get bored in their craft.
“You can take what I’ve done, recreate it and make it your own,” Johnson said.
Tookie’s Tips for Stylists
Here are Tookie’s four guiding principles for stylist who want to add the Braided Baldie to their services:
- Start the creative process early — ask clients questions about designs they like and dislike
- Draw or visualize designs before braiding — having a reference point will help stylist determine where braids will begin or end
- Be intentional with your design — there should be no straight lines. Usually when braids start on one side of the head, it will end on the other.
- Consistency is crucial — keep the same thickness throughout all braids.
When it comes to packing for a flight, those of us with curly hair are faced with the dilemma of downsizing our multiple-product regimens. While it may seem like a daunting task, following TSA regulations when packing for flights can allow for a simplified packing list, and more room for clothes and souvenirs!
These are our top tips for air travel beauty.
How to pack for air travel
1. Zip Top Bags
TSA suggests that you prepare for packing by placing all liquids in a clear bag with a zip top. This could be something as simple and cheap as a large Ziploc bag, or you can easily find TSA-approved bags made of sturdier plastic for under $10.00. These bags will prevent spills and can be quickly wiped down if necessary.
2. Travel Kits
Many hair product travel kits are designed perfectly for curlies! The Rizos Curls travel kit offers a shampoo, conditioner, curl cream, and their popular Refresh spray line. It even comes in a TSA-friendly clear zip top bag!
DevaCurl offers a great set that includes a conditioning cleanser, a conditioner, a defining gel, and a styling cream.
The Uncle Funky’s Daughter set includes five more “snack-size” products for kinkier textures: a conditioner, a leave-in spray, supercurl, extra butter, curl stimulator, and refresh spray. This kit also comes in a clear zip-top bag.
3. Solid shampoo
Opt for a solid shampoo to simplify your packing further and completely bypass liquid regulations!
For type 3 and 4 hair, the NaturallyCurly editors recommend As I Am and Pure Rootss! Both are ultra-convenient, ultra-moisturizing options!
4. Travel bottles
If there is not a travel-sized option to be found for your must-have products, it is very easy to find TSA-approved bottles that you can fill with liquids, creams, and sprays.
5. Travel-Sized Tools
Arm yourself with travel-sized hair tools! The Pattern Travel-sized Brush is perfect for detangling.
6. Mini Styling Set
Pack along a mini hair styling set, such as the Curlsmith Defrizzion Dryer, comes with a travel bag, back stand, diffuser, and comb attachment.
You could also bring the lightweight Shark XSKHD4DA FlexStyle Curl-Defining Diffuser instead, which you can easily fit over a hair dryer at a hotel or friend’s house to create a diffusing effect.
7. International Adapters
Traveling internationally? Prepare with an international travel adapter plug, so you can still use your favorite styling tools! The universal travel power adapter includes four different plugs that nest together into a small, single unit to make sure you have portable power wherever you go.
8. Hair Gloves
If you wish to avoid heat styling altogether, make sure to bring a hair glove to scrunch your curls and speed up the natural drying process! You don’t want to use rough hotel towels on your hair, so Curl Keepr offers quick drying globes, an anti-frizz hair drying glove perfect to avoid breakage and keep your hair smooth.
Where are you traveling to this season, and what curly products will you be taking along? Safe travels to all!
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Tara Lisciandro-Hornich is a Type 2/3 curly mom and healthy lifestyle advocate.
The nature of the child is amazing. Taking moments to be with your child and spend quality, wholesome time together can change your outlook on parenting and simple day-to-day tasks. Below are a few ideas and activities you can share with your daughter. Remember, they can all be enjoyed together as long as you are mindful as you do them.
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Being mindful is simple but not always easy. Simply put, mindfulness means staying in the present moment, being aware of what is taking place with all of your senses, and passing no judgment as you do so. Being mindful while playing and being with your child may just turn playtime, storytime, and “girl” time into something a little more if you practice.
Curly Mom & Daughter Bonding Activities
1. Beauty/Spa Day!
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Taking your toddler or little one to a spa doesn’t have to be expensive…Shop a local drugstore together to pick out a fun, new nail polish color, loofah, and bath soap or bubbles. At home, fill a tub with your new bubbles, teach your daughter how to use a loofah, and soak in the beautiful scents of lavender, citrus, or berries. Follow up a perfect bath with a mani/pedi for the both of you – at home. If your daughter is old enough, allow her to paint your toes or hands, too!
2. Tea and Books
It’s never too early to introduce fine teas to children. Look for teas with little to zero caffeine. There are a variety of peach and white teas that may appeal to your daughter; try them out. Then, find a comfy place at home where the two of you can curl up with a blanket, your teas, and a good book. Make it a ritual.
3. Kitchen Time
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Take out grandma’s old recipe cards or a favorite cookbook and begin to teach your daughter how to make a family culinary tradition. Don’t have one? Start your own and create your cookbook with your daughter!
4. The Art of the Garden
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Find a little place in your yard to start a small garden, or if you’re limited in space, start a container garden. Pick a few plants, like lavender, that you can plant, grow and use. Some plants, like lavender, can be dried and used for other projects. Having time spent outdoors together and creating something for the family is an amazing way to bond and share quality time.
5. Turn Your Home Into a Salon!
Browse your favorite health and beauty stores with your daughter and take home a few favorite or new shampoos, conditioners, gels, or items to make your products. Once home, have your daughter play the stylist’s part and allow her to apply products to your hair and style it. If she’s too young, moms can play the stylist.
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After washing and conditioning, play up your daughter’s hair with something new and different. Try an updo or pigtails, braids, or play with hair bands and clips, things she doesn’t normally wear. Finish off your salon time by taking photos of the two of you to capture and remember the fun!
What activity will you be doing this summer? Learn more about how to care for your kids’ curls this summer.
A thorough hair care routine can seem exhausting in a hurry. With so many of us running short on time and trying to find ways to multitask, performing two tasks at once may seem like a good idea.
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However, there are often unintended consequences, such as how you might think you are saving time by brushing your teeth in the shower but also introducing new bacteria into your mouth. Brushing your hair in the shower to save time and work through tangles is a similar scenario.
While combing your hair in the shower may seem easier, it doesn’t mean it is a good idea. There are pros and cons to detangling both wet and dry hair; it depends on your hair type and condition and which one will work best for you.
Here are a few considerations to remember when combing in the shower.
Hair is more vulnerable
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Hair is more vulnerable when it is wet. Damaged, fragile, or compromised hair becomes even more prone to breakage when wet. Even relatively healthy hair can be damaged by combing it in the shower. Combing through tangles in the shower can lead to more hair shed than what is considered normal or healthy.
Hair tangles more easily
Part of the problem with combing your hair in the shower is that wet hair tangles more easily than dry or damp hair. This is a double whammy because while you may think brushing in the shower is getting knots out easier, it is actually contributing to more hair loss. Essentially, you are creating additional tangles.
Hair clogs your shower drain
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When you wash your hair, you may naturally lose a few strands. Comb your hair in the shower, and you look at twice the lost strands. Where do those strands usually end up? Your shower drain is creating clogs and costly plumbing issues.
How to Detangle in the Shower
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Despite this, many curlies do find that their hair benefits from the slip of detangling hair when it is wet. If you prefer to detangle in the shower, here are a few tips to help save your strands. Note that these will not fully protect your hair from the damage caused by wet brushing.
1. Use a wide-toothed comb or your fingers
Your fingers are the gentlest detangling tool, but a wide-tooth comb is the next best option if you want to save time. These can help work through tangles and eliminate some of the strand breakage.
2. Do not comb hair while under running water
This will add to your tangles and breakage. Instead, turn off the faucet while you thoroughly detangle.
3. Apply conditioner first
To help your fingers or wide-tooth comb slide through knots or tangles, generously apply conditioner to your strands first. Be sure to purchase a conditioner that provides plenty of slip.
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Braids are more than a stylistic expression. Before slaves braid rice into cornrows for those seeking freedom and refuge, their African ancestors used braids to identify tribes, social statuses, and even ages.
Fulani braids, created by the West African Fula Tribe, are a tribal braid style that has been widely popularized in recent years. They are characterized by their unique cornrow patterns in the front, which usually include a few forward-facing braids and individual box braids or corn rows in the back. Lately, many stylists have also been innovating the style by using curly hair to create bohemian-inspired Fulani braids. However, Fulani braids are not the only type of tribal braid.
Here is a round-up of 18 tribal braid styles to show braiders when trying new summer styles:
1. Cross-over Fulani Braids, With Curly Afro
This style provides a youthful take on the Fulani braid, with bob-length criss-cross braids in the front and an afro in the back. This afro-textured hair can be substituted with bundles or crochet hair of any texture.
2. Fulani Stitch Braided Bun
Women looking for versatility in their summer braids can try this style. The stitch braids curve to create an elegant pattern, complete with box braids in the back. This style can be worn in a bun, straight down or half-up half-down.
3. Bohemian Flip-over Fulani braids
The triangle design takes the trendy flip over to new heights. Women stuck on the classic Fulani braid style can expect compliments on this innovative tribal pattern.
4. Classic Fulani Braids
Fulani braids will never go out of style. Braiders can add curly hair to achieve the bohemian look or use more cross-over braids for a more intricate design.
5. Nubian Micro Feed-in’s
Despite what most people think, cornrows also originated in ancient African civilizations. These detailed tribal patterned braids are a perfect example of simple yet stylish tribal braids.
6. Side Swoop Fulani braids
Side-swoop Fulani braids have been the trendiest style this summer.
7. Freestyle Tribal Cornrows
Freestyle fulani cornrows offer clients a chance to stunt in a tribal design for half the time. It includes zig-zag braids, bohemian-style hair, and dramatic edges to complete the look.
8. Allante Braids
Smedium Allante braids are a gorgeous alternative to regular sitch braid cornrows. These braids feature a traditional Fulani pattern in the front with cross-over braids and parallel zig-zag braids in the back.
9. Fulani Stitch Braids with Small Knotless
These Fulani braids have a defined middle part, with two braids to compliment the face on either side. This style fits any woman trying tribal braids for the first time.
10. Zig-Zag Tribal Cornrows
The twists and turns in these braids are perfect for any woman with an experimental taste. Beaded to aesthetic perfection fit for an ethereal queen, these braids incorporate zig-zags, swirls and cross-over braids.
11. Nubian Cornrows
Women searching for the perfect vacation hairstyle should consider trying these Nubian Cornrows. These braids offer a sleek look with a simple design that is guaranteed to turn heads.
12. ‘One Tribe Fits All’ Braids
These bohemian Fulani braids are perfect for the simple yet stylish woman.
13. Alicia Keys Inspired Tribal Braids
Alicia Keys-inspired tribal braids will curve a woman’s curls in the right direction. This curvy pattern will definitely compliment gorgeous girls with round faces.
14. Ghana Braids
Ghana braids are known for their large size, and these bohemian-style goddess braids are no exception. This style is for girls who love a quick jumbo braid style.
15. Tribal Pin Curls and Braided Top Knot
Tribal pin curls add an extra layer of extravagance to this hairdo, perfect for a formal occasion. Who said tribal braids were just for vacation?
16. Triangle Tribal Twists
This is a cute alternative for women who prefer twists instead of braids.
17. Goddess Tribal Braids
Traditional tribal braids with a bohemian flare.
18. Crossover Fishbone Cornrows
It is a complicated yet cute tribal style for all the women ready to pop out in braid art that most probably hasn’t seen yet.
Which tribal style would you try this season? Post a picture and tag us @NaturallyCurly so we can see how you stunt in the summer heat!
Planning a vaunted bridal hairstyle often involves a never-ending list of checkboxes. Is it the perfect volume? Is it heatproof? Does it have longevity? For many brides with thicker hair and tighter coils, the stress begins to trump the excitement of the awaited day.
Braided bridal styles can transform any desired look into an infallible version. From the ceremony to the reception, a braided style incorporating longevity and low maintenance is the best-kept secret.
Ahead are the braided bridal looks that are sure to garner the center of attention and turn heads — just like every bride deserves. Not a fan of braids? We’ve got you covered with loc and twisted bridal styles as well.
1. Low Braided Pony
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The understated elegance of a low-braided pony is incomparable. For those with tighter coils, use a similar texture blend for the added hair to ensure low manipulation.
2. Abstract Topknot Bun
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Move over veils! Abstract topknot buns are the newest bridal accessory. Whether you have box braids, locs or faux locs, abstractly architecting a topknot is the level of glamor every bride loves.
3. French Curl Braids
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If you’re looking for the vibe of ringlet curls with a protective style, French curl braids offer long-lasting bouncy curls with no hot tools required.
4. Faux Hawk
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Faux hawks add a chic edge to any look, but a bridal version screams personality in every way. Swooping the hair into a braid or twist down the center of the head is the easiest way to achieve this look.
5. Side Pony
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A ponytail has limitless possibilities, and a side-swept pony is a creative variation for bridal styles. Try a twisted pony for an elevated look.
6. Waterfall Locs
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If you want the look of locs sans the commitment, these waterfall locs frame the face with tendrils that can be curled, crimped or straightened into any bridal style.
7. Cornrow Bun
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Wanting a low chignon without a copious amount of gel and spritz is possible with a cornrow bun. Adding designs — from flowers to stars — into the braiding pattern can transform the style completely.
8. Bohemian Knotless
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Destination weddings call for non-conformist hairstyles like slender bohemian knotless braids. Try this look cropped for a shoulder-scraping bob.
9. Braided Bouffant
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Bridgerton has beckoned the love for Regency-era hairstyles. The allure of a neverending braided beehive is irresistible for daring braids.
10. Butterfly Braids
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The whimsicality of butterfly braids perfectly couples uniformity and tousled curly strands for the bride who loves bohemian elements.
11. Cornrows
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This braided version of a sleek straight-back look is a match made in heaven for the low-maintenance bride. You can play around with the style by opting for large or smaller rows.
12. Fishtail Pony
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Wispy strands throughout the fishtail pony intensify the effortless romance of this style.
15. Bantu Knots
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With twists or braids, bantu knots are every Afro-centric girl’s dream.
16. Halo Braid
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Textured hair extensions that match the natural hair will cover the slicked down hair under the halo braid. No worries about any flyaways or heat damage exist with this style.
17. Micro Braids
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If you’re not a fan of larger braids, micro braids are a great alternative that also offer longer longevity. Less tension on the hair will allow for more styling options as well.
16. Side Part Island Twists
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Twists have less tension on the scalp than traditional braiding styles. Twisting the hair into a side-swept style is a convertible style for side chignons, ponytails and more.
17. Cornrow Finger Waves
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Finger waves are a classic bridal style, but the braided version will last the entire ceremony without any touch-ups.
18. Braided Beehive
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Merging a precise sew-in foundation and cornrows, this novel style has endless creativity for the brides who desire expressive hair.
19. Shoulder Chignon
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A chignon that sits on the shoulder works well with braids or locs. The style allows for any bridal hair accessories — from floral pieces and pearl pins to diamond clip attachments.
20. Invisible Loc Updo
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Installing invisible faux locs provides the illusion of the extensions coming from the scalp. To achieve the updo with longer locs, twist the loc upward around itself to shorten them.
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Discovering that your hair is tangled shortly after washday is disappointing. Especially when your curl friends do not really face the same challenge with their curls.
“How does my hair tangle so quickly?” you may wonder.
Luckily, this article will share the most common causes of tangled curls and how to avoid tearing your hair out.
1. Not using the right Deep-Conditioner
Knowing the porosity of your hair is key when purchasing a deep conditioner. Many curlies base their purchase decision on reviews of a popular blogger, who may have a different hair porosity. A suitable deep conditioner will restore the condition of the cuticle and improve its ability to absorb and restore moisture.
For instance, people with low-porosity hair should avoid using protein-deep conditioners. On the other hand, people with high-porosity hair need protein to restore the damaged cuticles.
2. Not detangling your hair correctly
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There are many ways of detangling curls incorrectly. For instance, some people mostly detangle the ends of their hair but fail to detangle the roots thoroughly. As a result, they often have tangles in their roots. Others do not section their hair before detangling. Consequently, it is easy to overlook areas to detangle. When detangling incorrectly, your strands will get cluttered with other strands. As a result, there will be knots in the hair.
Before detangling your hair, you should divide it into sections. Start at the ends and carefully detangle up to the roots. You have detangled your hair correctly if you can smoothly run the comb from the roots to the ends.
3. Postponing wash days
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Many curlies prefer to make the washday results last as long as possible. However, your hair really needs moisture. Without moisture, your hair will be brittle and rough, and your strands will get tangled. To prevent this, schedule a wash in the morning, afternoon, or evening during the week.
4. Product build-up
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LOC or LCO are curly hair methods that many curly hair gurus often recommend. Unfortunately, these curly hair care methods are unsuitable for every hair porosity. For instance, applying too many products on low-porosity hair will cause product build-up. As a result, the hair will get tangled easily. Are you curious which products would match your curly hair needs?
5. The wrong nighttime routine
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Hair tangling can be caused by friction between the hair cuticles as they move and rub against each other. This friction occurs when your head moves during sleep. Braids, a pineapple bun, and wearing a satin scarf or bonnet are ways to prevent hair from tangling.
6. You do not trim your hair consistently
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It may be tempting to avoid a visit to the hairdresser, but trimming your curls prevents your strands from tangling. Split ends will friction with other ends. As a result, you will have tangles and fairy knots. Visit the hairdresser every three months to prevent this from happening.
7. You should try low-manipulation styling
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Wash and go may be perceived as a never-ending battle, especially when the washday results last less than two days. If you want to give yourself a break, you should try low-manipulation stylings, such as flexi-rods, roller sets, banding, curl formers, and heatless blowouts. To achieve excellent results, you will have to detangle every strand carefully.
Low manipulation hair styling will not require lots of effort the days after washdays. Besides, you will be tempted to follow most good habits. For instance, you should encourage yourself to detangle your hair correctly to achieve beautiful results. Not to forget, as it took quite some effort to achieve excellent results, you will follow the right nighttime routine to ensure you will continue having good hair days.
8. Your clothing causes friction
Wearing a scarf, jacket, or top with a high collar can be warm, fashionable, and comfortable; however, if you are not wearing a silk scarf, the moisture will be absorbed by the garment’s material, causing hair to tangle. Try not to wear your hair down when rocking a scarf or clothing that will rub on your hair.
Let us know what creates your worst tangles down below.
Hair care is not just for women. Summer is in full swing, and changing your hair is equally important as finding the perfect outfit—no matter the occasion.
Luckily for men with bouncy curls, long tresses, or luscious locks, they can try a wide variety of styles throughout the summer to stay fly while protecting their hair from the harsh humidity.
Men looking for new ways to style their hair are in luck; here are 28 hairstyles to try this summer season:
Braided Styles
1. Stitch Braids
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Stitch parting, complimented by a snake design, offers a fresh look for a hairdo that will never go out of style.
2. Tribal Cornrows
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Sleek tribal cornrows long enough to fit into a ponytail are perfect for men with long tresses on top and fades on the sides.
3. Diamond Part Pop Smoke Braids
These diamond-parted pop smoke braids provide clients with an innovative take on a New York classic.
4. Kaimikaze Braids
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Men searching for intricate designs will love the kamikaze braid design because it creates an explosive pattern of braids; this style can also be done in a twist.
5. Versace Braids
Versace braids put the ‘style’ in hairstyle, these braids are inspired by the luxury brand fit for any man equip with a fresh outfit for the night.
6. Fishbone Braids
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Long-lasting fishbone braids create an elaborate pattern, woven into as many cornrows as desired.
7. Jumbo Plaits
Jumbo plaits are the epitome of a quick and simple style, with luscious curls parted into juicy plaits that are perfect for any texture in any season.
8. French Braids
French braids is a must-try style for the summer season, this easy hairdo looks sleek regardless of hair texture and is bound to frame the face nicely.
9. Reverse cornrows
These trendy braids are sure to gather compliments; reverse cornrows are good for keeping hair off the neck during the summer heat.
Twist Styles
10. Triangle Part Two Strand Twist
Triangle Two Strand Twist is a dynamically stylish twist on stereotypical box parts.
11. Invisible Locs
This style is perfect for men wanting to try locs without the commitment.
12. Two Strand Twist with Stitch Braids
A taper and line-up, complimented by sleek stitch braids, are perfect for pulling the hair back into a head full of breathable mini twists.
13. Flat Twist
Simple flat twists are a quick protective style and can be innovated with dynamic parting for men with thick hair.
14. Bantu Knots
Curly kings will love styling their hair in Bantu Knots to keep their hair off their necks during the summer heat; the knots can be taken down to reveal voluminous curls afterward.
15. Box twist with extensions
Box twist styled into barrels showcases the versatility of twist and is another alternative for men wanting to try loc-inspired hairstyles.
Loc Styles
16. Barrel Twist
Men with locs can pull their hair back and show their face in the summer sun with a classic barrel twist.
17. Top Knot
Up-do’s are a summertime must, and locs of any length will look fashionable in a loc top knot ponytail.
18. Fishtail Ponytail
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Fishtail ponytails provide an elegant and intricate take on a low ponytail, making it an ideal style for a night out this season.
19. Three Strand Twist with Barrel Ends
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Those rocking medium length locs can never go wrong with three strand twist, the combination helps make their scalp more breathable complimented by stylish barrel knot ends.
20. Jumbo Ropes with Broom Tips
Risk takers will love this edgy take on jumbo twist, broom tip spiked ends are sure to be a head turner.
21. Loc Spirals
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These bold loc spirals create a breathable, dynamic design without invoking the typical twist and ponytail style bases.
22. Loc Bun
Keeping locs out of sight and out of mind during summer heat waves is easy to achieve with a low bun.
23. Plaited Half-up, Half-down
The classic half-up, half-down style will never disappoint and can be achieve through locs, plaits as well as twist.
Loose Natural Styles
24. Finger Coils
Finger coils are the ultimate wash day style, quickly achievable through the leave-in, oil and cream method. This easy hairdo is ideal for men on the go.
25. High-top Comb Coils
Comb coils take finger coils to new heights. Men with thick tresses will enjoy these corkscrew curls, regardless of texture.
26. Slicked Back Low Ponytail
This classic, sleek style is suitable for any occasion.
27. Messy bun with a taper fade
Men with fresh line-ups and no motivation to style their curls are in luck, messy buns will never go out of fashion.
28. Head wrap
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Turban headwraps are perfect for those summer days when styling bouncy curls or kinky coils is simply too much.
Contrary to popular belief, men can try the same variety of hairstyles as women. When was the last time a man in your life tried a different hairstyle?
Try one of the featured styles, post a picture, and tag @naturallycurly on Instagram to show us your new summer style!
Men’s Shampoo
SheaMoisture Men’s Refreshing Shampoo- $8
Enjoy a burst of freshness with our sulfate-free no-silicone shampoo that is guaranteed to provide your hair with some TLC.
Available at: Amazon
Men’s Conditioner
Cantu For Men Leave-In Rinse Out Conditioner for Hair and Beard- $9
Specifically designed to give your hair and beard that barbershop feeling, this conditioner will leave you feeling your best.
Available at: Amazon
Men’s Beard
SheaMoisture Men Maracuja Oil and Shea Butter Face and Beard- $10
Get the ultimate grooming experience with our maracuja oil and shea butter for a heavenly beard journey.
Available at: Amazon
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Type 2
SheaMoisture Kids- $33
Nourish every strand of your little one’s type 2 delicate hair with love from the SheaMoisture Kids line.
Available at: Amazon
Type 3 & Type 4
Afro Unicorn- $7-$27
Take your little one on a magical journey of hair bliss with this child-friendly haircare line.
Available at: Amazon
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Type 3
KISS Colors Edge Fixer- $9
An edge control that is always reliable, the edge fixer is long-lasting and build-up free.
Available at: Amazon
Type 4
Rebundle Laid Better Edge Gel- $15
Laying your edges doesn’t have to be a tough task with this smooth edge gel packed with protein for an extra firm hold.
Available at: Rebundle
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Detangler
Denman Curly Hair Brush D3- $20
Say hello to effortlessly defined curls with this amazing hairbrush! With seven rows of nylon pins, it’s perfect for 2C-4C hair types, providing soft, smooth curls without any catch or drag.
Available at: Amazon
Hair Dryer
Kim Kimble Celebrity Series Ultra-Light 1875W Pro Hair Dryer-$38
Bring salon-quality styling home with this professional hair dryer by Kim Kimble, creator of iconic celebrity looks. Crafted for comfort, it offers variable controls and easy attachments for swift styling.
Available at: Walmart
Diffuser
Dyson Supersonic™ Hair Dryer- $429
Join the hair care revolution with this amazing hair dryer! Protects from heat damage, boosts smoothness and shine, and reduces frizz. Perfect for all hair types with five styling attachments.
Available at: Amazon
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