NEW HAIRSTYLE ALERT: BOX BRAIDS

Black hair has been an integral feature of black history – from African tribal styles to dreadlocks and the afro. (Read more about the cultural meaning of Hair in Blackness here )

Coucou mes Amours! Alors aujourd’hui on parle beauté. Et pour l’occasion je vous présente ma nouvelle tête: je me la suis faite 100% Africaine, avec mes tresses! Je ne sais pas si c’est la nostalgie du pays, ou un désir de distinction…ou juste un moyen stylé et facile de ne pas avoir a me coiffer chaque matin ahah! Bref, suivez-moi au travers de ces quelques étapes pour en savoir tout sur le procédé que j ai utilisé. Car devrais-je préciser mes cheveux sont 100% naturels et je me coiffe toute seule. Allez, c’est parti!

Hey loves! Today, we are talking beauty, and I its my pleasure to reveal to you my new hairstyle: I treated myself to a pure African crown with my braids! I am wondering why I picked this specific hairstyle tho, don’t know if it’s because I have been very homesick lately, or a need for something that stands out…or probably just a great alternative to having to style my fro on a daily basis. Anyway, just stick around and follow my step-by step process…Should I mention I am a naturalista, and I pretty much did everything on my own. Alright, let’s dive in!

STEP1: Prepare Your Hair

• I started by soaking my hair in hot coconut oil for a good 15 minutes
• Using my favorite Sulfate-free Shampoo by Creme of Nature, I gave my hair a good cleaning
• Then I conditioned it with what I call my goodness in a jar: the Shea Moisture Grow and Restore Masque (applied it from roots to end, and let it penetrate under a hooded dryer for 15 minutes) BTW I am wearing a plastic grocery bag lol, I ran out of plastic hair caps, don’t judge!
• Last stop in this step: rinse, dry and moisturize! Voila! Your hair is ready.

 

Step 2: Braid

Here is a pretty simple and cool tutorial video on how you can braid your hair yourself.

Step 3: Accessorize and rock your Braids!

I hope you love it! Let me know in the comment section what you think, and also if you have any question, don’t hesitate! Love y’all