Tweens and teens often find themselves somewhere between wanting to fit in and wanting to confidently embrace their own identities. So what happens when that naturally curly head of hair is suddenly too old for bows and barrettes, but not yet in need of professional adult styles? Step away from the relaxers and join us as we explore natural hairstyles that find the balance between individuality and the desire to fit in.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Half Up with Cornrows and Twists
For this style, I parted Syd's hair from ear to ear so I could work with just the front part of her hair. I made a center part and then started parting and cornrowing down each side, with my parts moving out to a subtle point and then back toward the center. When I completed both sides, I pulled the cornrows back and secured them with an ouchless band. The cornrows were only braided until they reached the ouchless band.
I then put the hair coming from the ponytail into 2 strand twists. I also twisted the remaining hair at the back of her head. Usually when we have styles similar to this one, the twists get removed for a twist out after a few days. I have no doubt that will happen again this time, as Syd loves wearing her hair out.
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I love this! Very cute!
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Wha a cute and elegant style for a lovely young lady!! I love your angled diamond shaped parts *_* Gives a cute flair. <3
ReplyDeleteVery cute, age appropriate style :-)
ReplyDeleteOMG her twists look amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteDo you band her hair before most styles? and what products do u use?I'm curious bcs this is similar to the style my daughters currently wearing and I'm always on the look out for a better product that will make my job easier, right now I'm using Shea Moisture curl&style milk and the shine mist
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious...are those two strand twists or rope twists?
PuddinCake, sometimes her hair is banded, sometimes I stretch it a little with 2 cornrows or a few thick braids, and sometimes I just style it immediately after it is washed and detangled. It all depends on my mood and how much time we have. I use a variety of products, too. This time her hair was done right after being washed and I used Shea Moisture products.
ReplyDeleteRevjenn, they're two strand twists. I do those more often than rope twists because we like the twist out better and almost all her styles with twists end up in twist outs. :)
Simply gorgeous! I LOVE twists!
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