We love a good protective style over here. Mostly because we are just so busy it's easier for all of us if we don't have to worry about doing hair constantly. It's also easier for the man when I have to go to work...I love him to death for attempting to make a bun look decent but I wouldn't say hair care is his calling, he should definitely not quit his day job. 

Back to school is right around the corner & I know I can't be alone in struggling to figure out which hairstyle our kiddos are going back with?!...Jords has finally decided how she wants her hair but for a while, I was scouring Pinterest & Instagram for inspiration. 

Since I know I can't be the only one searching for hair inspo on the web, I decided to share my 4 favorite protective styles that Jordyn has worn. Just in case one of you happen to be as stumped as I was. 

CLASSIC BRAIDS. 

Individual braids are a classic, beautiful style that lasts for weeks with very little upkeep maintenance. 

GET THE LOOK.

This look was created with braiding hair from Sally Beauty

& styled with the Eden BodyWorks Kids line.

INDIVIDUAL CROCHET HAVANA TWISTS.

Individual crochet braids give you the time saving & protective benefits of crochet braids but gives more versatility when it comes to styling! 

GET THE LOOK.

I used Zury Hollywood Kids Havana crochet hair for this style. 

You can watch our Individual crochet braid video HERE

 MARLEY TWISTS.

Marley twists are my favorite protective style for both Jordyn & myself. 

They're easy to do and offer so much convenience & versatility when styling. 

GET THE LOOK.

I used about 2 packs of marley hair from my local beauty supply store that were around 4.99 per pack . For the shorter look, the hair was cut in half and I only used about 1 1/2 pack of hair.

 Most of the time I style with Curls Blueberry Bliss Twist N Shout Cream

You can read my post on the installation process HERE

The longer twists may look like a lot of hair but they are extremely light weight & can be styled in so many different ways. 

CROCHET FAUX LOCS

We love, love, love these faux locs. Crochet faux locs offer up the beauty of locs with an easy installation process.

GET THE LOOK.

Unlike the individual crochet braids these faux locs are crocheted onto cornrowed hair. 

Read all about the installation process in my post HERE

BENEFITS OF PROTECTIVE STYLING.

Protective styling is not only really stylish but they also ease those busy school mornings, offer protection from the elements, help maintain moisture, provide length retention & help minimize damage to young hair. 

TIPS.

Start with freshly washed hair-You do not want to protective style on dirty hair that you plan on keeping in for weeks.

Don't pull too tight at the edges- The point is to protect the hair, if you're pulling hard on your edges, you're doing more harm than good. 

Moisturize- add moisture to your childs natural hair & scalp regularly. My favorite sort of DIY spray is a combination of water & leave-in conditioner that I spray onto the hair & scalp. I also use oils & scalp balms like Just For Me soothing scalp balm. 

Pre-treat the extension hair- There are almost always chemical coatings on synthetic hair. To protect your child from allergic reactions soak the hair in a 3 parts water, 1 part apple cider vinegar mixture for about 15 mins then rinse and let dry overnight.

Happy protecting!

Xo, Jeanice :)

First impressions: Eden Bodyworks Kids line.

I recently received the EdenBodyWorks Eden Kids line to try out and first things first, let me say this...I LOVE THE SMELL OF THESE PRODUCTS!

Like....LOVE!! All the products have a very soft, subtle strawberry cotton candy like scent thats absolutely delicious. 

If you aren't familiar with Eden BodyWorks they are a natural hair company that stands behind the statement that they "provide natural products that integrate wellness and beauty inspired by nature to restore and maintain the hair and bodys original design."

I've used the products a few times and i've got to say, I think they're kind of great. Definitely perfect for kids hair. 

The Berry Natural Detangling Shampoo is a very gentle cleanser but it gets the job done. A little bit goes a long way and I noticed that its also not very drying which is a huge plus! I don't typically detangle while shampoo is in Jordyns hair so I can't comment on the detangling properties but I can say her hair was a lot softer after shampooing than it normally is. 

The shampoo is free of sulfates and parabens and is cruelty free!!

The Berry Natural Leave-in Detangler didn't really do much, it softened her hair a little bit but outside of that, there wasn't much of a wow factor for me. I can't really say whether or not it helped with detangling because I typically detangle with conditioner in but I feel like this would be good to hep refresh dry hair on those restyling days. 

Again, the product is free of sulfates, parabens, and is cruelty free!

The Berry Natural Moisture Milk is my favorite product fro this line!

It's very lightweight but extremely moisturizing! I noticed that the amount of frizz in Jordyns hair was greatly reduced and her hair retained a lot more moisture. It's light enough to use as a daily moisturizer without fear of build up. 

I absolutely LOVE this hair milk. Its one of my favorites and I highly recommend it!

The Berry Natural Curly Creme is a STYLER not a moisturizer. So, if you're using this product thinking its going to add moisture, it won't. I use this on top of the Moisture milk and it is amazing. The perfect light weight styler. Its great at taming those annoying flyaway hairs and adds a ton of shine!! 

The Berry Natural Smoothing Gel is really great. It is A LOT thicker than what I normally expect from a gel and the consistency is almost jelly-custard like?...not runny like most gels. It gives a great hold without making the hair hard to the touch. 

It is really thick  and I wouldn't recommend using it daily but I could definitely see this giving a lasting hold all week if you re-spray it with the detangling spray. This would probably give great results on a twist out!!

Overall my first impressions with these products are really good. I'm going to continue to try them out and maybe try a twist out with the gel and let you all know how they work! 

Have you all tried any of these products? Let me know on IG how they worked for you!

Xo, Jeanice :)

* These products were provided by Eden BodyWorks however all opinions are my own. 

Natural kids protective styles: Faux Loc Crotchet Braids

Jordyn is a huge fan of her curls. She's not however, a huge fan of me doing her hair all the time and honestly, its hard balancing time for hair, school, home life, extra curricular activities, and work. Thats why this school year we've been LOVING protective styles. Particularly, crotchet braids because they are SO simple and SO fast! And I mean come on, look how cute they are!

I did these faux loss over 2 days. On day one I cleansed and moisturized Jordyns hair using the Eden Bodyworks Eden Kids Line ( I will be doing a more in depth review on these products when I get a chance to try them all!)

I used the Berry Natural Detangling shampoo and added moisture with the Berry Natural Moisture Milk + Berry Natural Leave-in Detangler ( both smell absolutely AMAZING!)

I detangled and pulled her hair into 2 low buns for school which allowed the hair to air-dry and stretch  a bit so that her curls weren't so tight while I was braiding. 

I used a straight back braiding pattern because i'm not the best braider. ugh...I wish. lol. 

I actually referenced this Youtube video for a braiding pattern and then tweaked it a bit for Jordyns longer hair and my minimal braiding skills)

 

On her scalp I used Just For Me Hair Milk Soothing Scalp Balm to keep her scalp moisturized and prevent it from getting to dry. 

The hair itself was purchased from The Beauty Supply Warehouse and is the Zury Kids Genie Loc hair. I paid 3.99 a pack and used 6 packs.

 I love this hair. Its super soft and lightweight. It also comes with adorable loc jewels.

I always make sure to let my hair soak in a apple cider vinegar/water bath to pull out any chemicals that may cause itching or irritation at the scalp....do this the night before so the hair is dry when its time to install it. 

The install, including braiding, took about an hour and fifteen minutes which is amazing!

 Her last crotchet braids lasted about 2 and a half weeks, these will probably hold up for the same amount of time. 

Jordyn and I both love her new faux locs, let me know if you decide to try any crotchet styles on your little ones!

Xo, Jeanice :)

Rosemary vinegar rinse for hair

As you all know, i've been protective styling my hair for almost the entire summer and while I love it, my scalp gets really dry and itchy resulting in me having dandruff from scratching. I starting doing a lot of research on what I could do to eliminate the dryness and I came across some information about using a rosemary tea rinse on your hair! 

I found through my research that rosemary is really one of the most beneficial herbs for your hair. In addition to containing anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which is great for reducing itchiness and dandruff, rosemary is also said to stimulate and improve circulation to the scalp which in turn, encourages hair growth. It is also great to improve shine and gently cleanse the hair. 

I came across multiple ways to create a rosemary hair rinse but the one I settled on contained apple cider vinegar. ACV rinses are really popular among the natural hair community because it is extremely clarifying and helps to remove build up without stripping the hair completely. ACV also helps to leave hair shiny, improve body and definition of curls, and stimulate the scalp. 

So, your armed with all your information and now you're ready to make your hair rinse, so lets get started!

WHAT YOU NEED:

Fresh rosemary. 

Apple Cider Vinegar. 

Water. 

Pot for boiling.

Container for storing your rinse. 

WHAT YOU DO:

1: Start by bringing a big pot of water to boil, how much water you use is up to you. I would recommend making a large batch and keeping the excess for future use. 

2: Add a couple bunches of your fresh rosemary and turn the boiling water down to a simmer. Let simmer for 20-30 minutes. ( Your house will fill with the most amazing rosemary scent...bonus!)

3: Turn your boiling water off and let cool completely, remove your rosemary and strain water into a bowl. 

4: Add 1-4 tablespoons of ACV per each 8 ounce of water you used and stir. Experiment to find what your hair likes best. Typically, dry hair likes less and oily hair likes more. 

5: Pour into a container that has a lid for storing. 

HOW TO USE?

I use this rinse about twice a week in the shower, since I don't wash my hair with my twists in I will rinse my hair in warm water and then pour the rosemary rinse through my hair and then let it air dry. I don't rinse it out, ( the vinegar smell will go away once dry and you'll be left with the most amazing rosemary scented hair.) 

If you're using this on your natural hair...cleanse your hair as normal and follow up with your rosemary rinse. Again, don't rinse out.

A FEW TIPS:

1:Store your rinse in a bottle with a squirt top, making it easier to squirt directly onto your scalp.

2:  Store your rinse in the refrigerator. While I love the feeling of the cold rinse on my scalp, some of you may not. If that's the case, either make your rinse right before you're about to use it or remove it from the fridge and let it come to room temp before taking a shower. 

3: Always make enough for multiple applications, that way you don't have more to make more each time you want to use it. 

Xo, Jeanice 

Natural hair: daily moisturizing with refresher sprays.

You all know by now that Jordyn and I have been protective styling most of the summer and I think the question I get asked most often is

 " How do you maintain moisture while protective styling?"

First, let me start by saying that we live in Vegas where the average temp during the summer is 100 degrees. It's very dry and very hot. Protective styling or not, daily moisturizing is a must! 

Because it's not always an option ( read: aint nobody got time for that.) to DIY a refresher spray or to take down Jordyns hair every time I need to moisturize, I rely heavily on quality sprays with decent prices that I can pick up from the store 

. As the name suggests, refresher sprays typically do just that...they refresh and revitalize your hair by giving them an extra boost of water and nutrients. These types of sprays are typically something water based followed up with ingredients dedicated to moisture and hair health. 

Refresher sprays are holy grail for me but it did take a while to find sprays that provided the moisture I wanted while also not creating too much build up or flakiness. 

These are my fave!:

Renpure Coconut Water Replenishing Hair Mist

Mane 'n Tail Hair Strenghtener Daily Leave-in Conditioning Treatment

Aunt Jackies Half&Half Hydrating Silkening Hair Milk

Carols Daughter Hair Milk Refresher Spray

Shea Moisture Hold & Shine Moisture Mist

All of these are tried and true for me. They don't rapidly create flakes or build up, they have a range of hair happy ingredients from wheat protein and Neem oil to flaxseed and coconut oil. Refresher sprays are great for revitalizing your second, third, or fourth day hair, when you're protective styling, and when you just don't have time to soak in the shower.

Xo, Jeanice

Natural kids hairstyles: Star spangled side bun.

Keeping up with 4th of July prep, I wanted to share with you all this super easy, super adorable star spangled side bun. 

This bun is really simple. 

I just braided ribbon into Jordyns hair and pulled it all back into a side bun. 

PRODUCTS USED:

GEL: Eco Styler Moroccan Argan Oil Gel

MOISTURIZING SPRAY: Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine spray

BRUSH: The Wet Brush

BUN PIECE: Grande Chignon
RIBBON: 5/8 inch ribbon in red,white, and blue.
BOW: CLAIRES

This is such an easy way to spice up a quick protective bun and is really adorable for any upcoming 4th of July celebrations!

Xo, Jeanice

Natural kids hairstyle: Braided bun with twisted bang.

Happy October guys!!

October is Jordyns birth month.

It is also breast cancer awareness month. I had a talk with Jordyn about breast cancer and why months like this that are all about spreading awareness are important because although she doesn't have boobies yet, she eventually will.....ohhh, I cringe at the thought. UGH!!

For this bun we used:

WATER

Cantu For Kids Conditioning Detangler

Cantu For Kids Styling Custard

4 bobby pins. 

A bun maker.

2 pony tail holders.

A wide tooth comb.

We started by spraying the hair with water and detangling spray. Finger combed through and then used a wide tooth comb to finish detangling. 

I split her hair in half and clipped it out of the way.

I then split the bottom half of her hair in 2 sections and loosely braided the two sections upward, securing with a pony tail holder.

I sectioned part of the top hair portion for the bang and flat twisted it down towards the front of her head. 

I applied the styling custard to the sides of her hair and brushed and pulled the hair back into the pony tail. 

We used our bun maker to create the bun and then loosely pulled the twisted bang up and back to meet the bun, allowing it to fluff out a bit and secured with a bobby pin. 

We finished off by adding the bow. 

Jordyns breast cancer awareness bow is from CHIC CACHE boutique here in Vegas. 

Peace and Love,

Jeanice 

Natural kids styles: Twisted undo

We've been trying to figure out a cute style for picture day. 

This morning I played in Jordyns hair and came up with a side twisted updo. I'm using less styling products and more moisturizing products while doing her hair these days so for this style I used:

MISS JESSIES LEAVE-IN CONDISH.

MISS JESSIES BABY BUTTERMILK.

COCONUT OIL.

WATER.

You'll also need:

1 PONYTAIL HOLDER. 

4 BOBBY PINS.

A WIDE TOOTH COMB.

A BOW OR ANY ACCESSORY. (OPTIONAL)

I started by spraying Jordyns hair with water, applying the leave in and making sure Jordyns hair was thoroughly combed through and free of knots and tangles. 

I then sectioned off the front bang portion of her hair and clipped it aside. 

I then proceeded to spray her hair with water and apply the products using the LOC method. 

After her hair was well moisturized I flat twisted the hair into a side ponytail at the top of her head. 

I unclipped the bang portion and flat twisted the hair towards the front of her head. I then pulled the bangs upward and back, wrapping them around the pony, making sure all the ends of her hair were tucked in, and securing with bobby pins. 

We added a bow to the backside of the updo and that was it!

The whole process took about 15 minutes this morning. 

I'm really loving this and I think this will be the winner for picture day tomorrow!

Peace and Love,

Xo, Jeanice

Natural kids styles: Heart pony.

Happy Monday!!

Today I wanted to share this cute style I came across on Pinterest. 

The style was done on a little girl with straight hair but I made some adjustments and made it work for Jordyns thick curls.

I was worried people wouldn't be able to tell it was a heart but at school drop off today , we got a lot of compliments on it. 

For this style I used

 DARK AND LOVELY SLICK SLIP LEAVE IN

MISS JESSIES BABY BUTTERMILK

COCONUT OIL

BOBBY PINS

WATER

A WIDE TOOTH COMB

AND 2 HAIR TIES

I started by spraying the hair with water and applying the leave in and coconut oil. I then followed that up with the Baby Buttercreme.

For the parts, I made sure the hair was thoroughly combed out so there wasn't any snags. I made the curved parts in one swoop. The hair being combed out and free of tangles made this part very easy. 

I loosely flat twisted the front two sections towards the back and pulled everything into a low pony. I wrapped the twist around the pony and secured with bobby pins. 

I love how this style came out. Very quick and easy.

Have a great Monday!

Peace and Love,

Xo, Jeanice 

Brush talk: Denman and Wet Brush

Hey guys!

I know.....i've been lacking.....again! 

Life just happens and I love to live in the moment so my blog tends to take a backseat. 

I've been getting loads of questions though so I pinky promise to do better. 

First up i'm going to talk about brushes I use on our hair because i've gotten quite a few questions about it. 

Now, please remember that can't tell you which brush will work best for you. These are just what work for us. 

I use 2 different brushes. The Denman brush and the Wet Brush. They are both really amazing brushes that serve 2 different purposes for us. 

Lets talk about the Denman first.

I have the 7 row Denman brush and I got it for about 11 dollars at Sallys. The Denman brush is heavier and has thick nylon bristle which I love. 

I did not modify my Denman brush as i've seen some other naturals do. I left it as is.

 I actually do not use this brush for detangling. I use it for giving curl definition. Whenever i've tried to detangle with this brush it is always a struggle getting it through my hair. 

I always wondered if maybe it was user error but upon further research I found that this particular brush is actually not meant for detangling. It is in fact, meant for definition and styling. Denman actually has brushes specifically meant for detangling. 

That explained a lot. I mean, I know some people get it to work for them as a detangling brush....it just does not do it for me. 

I still love this brush and reach for it often for the definition it does give our hair though.

Now, on to the Wet Brush. 

I got my Wet Brush from Target for about 12.99

The Wet Brush bristles are a lot thinner than the Denman bristles.

I didn't think that this brush would actually detangle our thick hair but I figured there would be no harm in giving it a try. Jordyn is forever going to be grateful for this brush. She loves it and sheds no tears when it comes time to detangle. I couldn't believe how easily the brush could glide through her hair. Its like.....magic. 

This brush is said to be used on both wet and dry hair although I haven't tried it on dry hair and can't speak on how well that works. All I know is this is a detangling magic wand. 

I do have to say that I like the curl definition the Denman gives better than this brush but, that is to be expected since the Denman is meant for defining the hair I suppose. 

 Jordyn says " this brush is beautiful. It is the most greatest brush in the world because its soft on my hair." LOL. 

So you see, we love both brushes for different reasons.  I typically reach for the Denman AFTER detangling if we are wearing a style where I would prefer our curls be better defined.

Have you guys tried either brush? Which is your favorite?

Xo, Jeanice 

Let's talk leave-in

I like to keep a super simple hair regimen. I'm talking 1-2-3. DONE.

 I actually like to keep a super simple regimen for everything. I spend maybe 30 mins max getting myself ready most days. That includes shower, makeup, and hair. 

I'm the same way with Jordyn. I like to keep her getting ready regimen as simple as possible as well. Our hair is what usually takes up most of the time, I can slap on makeup in 5 minutes and be done, but the hair takes time.

 I typically like to cut out any extra steps in our hair regimen that I feel aren't super important and while i've cut out a few things, one thing I absolutely cannot cut out is leave-in conditioner. 

I know there are some people who question the importance of a leave-in. Some people consider it an extra unnecessary step, so why would someone who loves cutting out extra steps insist on it? 

Because our hair NEEDS leave-in for the moisture, nourishment, and preventative aids it provides. 

 Luckily, Jordyn and I have almost identical hair textures and I find what works for me, works for her and vice versa.....I don't know what I would do if this weren't the case and I had to buy 2 different sets of products.
Lots of people use regular rinse out conditioner as a leave in and that is totally an option for some. For us, it doesn't work. Rinse out conditioners are designed to have products stick to the hair strands which leads to product build up. I've noticed that when i'm too lazy to do the leave-in step, that my hair turns white and flaky really fast when adding other products to it. Whether or not you need a leave-in conditioner is totally up to you. For us, it is a necessity.

These are some of our favorite leave-ins that work in both of our heads:

Curls Unleashed Leave-In conditioner by ORS  The smell of this product isn't my favorite but i'm willing to get passed it because I love love love how soft this makes our hair feel.It is infused with vitamin E, shea butter, coconut, and olive oil and is VERY moisturizing. I mainly reach for this leave-in when our hair hasn't been combed through in a while because it makes detangling a breeze. 

Dark and Lovely Anti-shrinkage slick slip leave-in  I can't speak for the anti-shrinkage properties of this product but I do love the slip and shine it gives. It is almost water-like. It's infused with mango oil and bamboo milk and smells delicious. I use this mostly when i'm refreshing our wash and go's because it isn't a thick white cream so I don't have to worry about having white product build-up showing throughout our hair. 

Miss Jessies Leave In Condish This is actually my FAVORITE leave-in. I would reach for it every single time if the price were lower.lol. The smell is very laundry fresh like, which can be a little weird for some but I like it. It has great slip and although it's super light weight, it packs a big punch. Our hair is always soft, shiny, manageable, and easy to detangle after using this product. 

Cantu shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream This is another favorite. It's made with pure shea butter plus other natural oils. It's super thick and very hydrating. I love it. My only problem is that it does not play very well with a lot of other products so I have to be careful with what products I use with it. 

Shea Moisture jamaican black castor oil leave in. This leave-in is great. I really love it. It does a great job of moisturizing and hydrating our hair. The slip is incredible. The shea butter and Jamaican black castor oil aid in moisturizing and promoting healthy hair growth. The only thing that stops me from reaching for it more often is the fact that the consistency is so runny. If it came in a tube and was the same consistency I would have no complaints. 

Aussie hair insurance leave in conditioner spray This spray is great. The smell is awesome and it is very affordable. It is a light weight spray and I usually use it as a quick refresher if i'm running low on time and just need a quick moisture fix. My hair looks/feels as if i've just washed it after using this product. 

Every hair type is different so remember what works for us may not work for you but the main thing to consider when choosing a leave- in is that a great leave-in can and should help eliminate frizz, boost curl definition, give shine and provide moisture. 

Favorite co-washes under 10 dollars!

Co-washing is short for conditioner washing. It means cleansing your hair with a conditioner instead of a shampoo. It's purpose is to keep the natural oils of the hair while still gently cleansing it. It's one of my favorite things to do to our hair since we live in a place where the air gets really dry and the heat is so intense our hair and skin takes a brutal beating. Co-washing makes sure I give our hair extra attention without constantly stripping our hair of the oils that it needs.

Lots of companies offer co-washes these days ranging from gentle cleansers to clarifying co-washes. Which co-wash you choose really just depends on your needs for your hair. For us, I like to keep it light, and cheap. I don't use co-washes for clarifying. I mainly use them for added moisture.

Here is a list of my favorite co-washes or conditioners I use for co-washing that are cheap and easily found at all drugstores. 

Tresemme Naturals conditioner. Love this conditioner. You can get it for around 5 bucks and you get loads of product for that price. Super moisturizing, lots of slip, and the ingredients are pretty clean. I've used this as a leave-in as well as a co-wash. 

Aussie Moist conditioner. This one is around the same price as the Tresemme Naturals. They both feel the same in my hair but the Aussie Moist helps more with detangling. It also makes Jordyns hair a tad bit shinier than Tresemme Naturals does. 

Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Moist. Ok this is my ALL TIME favorite conditioning treatment. It's priced in the 3 dollar range. I also have used it as a co-wash when I was out of all other co-washes and was pleasantly surprised. It's super thick and ultra hydrating. 

As I Am Naturally conditioning co-wash  You can get this product for 6-8 dollars. I love how it cleanses my hair but doesn't strip my hair. My hair just glides through my fingers after I use this products. You get a lot of product for the price but it can go quickly if you have a lot of thick hair. It also comes in a tub which i'm not a big fan of. 

Cantu Shea Butter Conditioning Co-wash This co-wash is also about in the 6-8 dollar range. This is the most stripping co-wash I use. Although it was stripping my hair was still really soft and detangled easily. I use this one sparingly as I don't really like my hair to feel stripped but I do like how clarifying it is. 

I don't believe in paying over 10 dollars for a co-wash so these are some of my favorites. They are easy to find and do a great job. Just goes to show that you don't have to pay a high price for great hair care. 

Xo, Jeanice :)

Summer protective styling.

Happy Wednesday! How excited are we for the summer?! 

As much as I love Summer, I HATE how hot and dry it is here. We live in Las Vegas, it reaches well into the 100 degree temps here. Even the air is dry. Ugh. Its terrible. This heat wrecks havoc on our hair so we make sure to ALWAYS protective style to prevent our hair from drying out.

Jordyn isn't a fan of protective styles so I try to add cute accessories to make them cute for her. People protective style in a variety of different ways, I like to make ours quick and simple. We mostly do buns, twists, puffs, or braids that take 5 mins or less. 

I don't pull tightly when I do these styles. I like her hair to be secure but I don't like to cause pulling or breakage.

 Everyone has their own reasoning for protective styling. My main focus when protective styling is to maintain moisture and to make sure her ends are tucked away and protected from the heat and dry air. 

I don't use very many products during summertime.

 Most days I just make sure to moisturize her hair using the LCO method and then just style with no additional product. 

My go to protective styles.

For our LCO method we start by spraying the hair all over using a mixture of water/ leave in conditioner in a spray bottle. Right now we are using THIS SheaMoisture leave in. 

We follow that up with a cream moisturizer. Right now we are using THIS Miss Jessies baby butter creme.

Then we seal everything in with THIS coconut oil and style. 

The only other product I use is an edge tamer. THIS Curls blueberry bliss control paste is my favorite. 

These three things I have found to be extremely important when protective styling. 

TIGHTNESS.

Try not to pull on the hair too tightly, this will end up causing breakage and doing more harm than good. 

PRODUCTS.

Look for products that maintain moisture. Since the products are going to be sitting in your hair for periods of time, try to avoid products that can cause a lot of buildup. 

WASH.

Make sure you are still washing your hair. protective styling does not mean you don't need to wash your hair when necessary. When build up starts to occur and your scalp feels dry and itchy, you know its time to wash. 

I like our styles to be quick and easy but still fun and cute. 

Pictured above is my favorite protective styles, what are some of your favorite protective styles?

Xo, Jeanice :)