Phenomenal . . .

Phenomenal . . .
Life, Growth, and Connection (This sunflower was nourished by my hands.) 2010; Photography by Benita Blocker. Please become a follower of this blog.

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Showing posts with label bun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bun. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Three step Natural hair updos

Natural hair styling by Benita Blocker

Step one:   Blow-dry the hair straight
Step two:  Use Mizani Moisture Stretch product to double strand twist individually and/or flat twisted
Step three: Create the updo.  Long hair - bun styling; Medium length hair - try modern french roll

Natural hair bun styling by Benita Blocker


Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Three Years One Month Sisterlocks Anniversary

Liquid Chalk color and a rubber band shows off some loc length.

I just completed a liquid chalk color refresh yesterday.  Strategic placement of the color makes a little go a long way.  (Please see other articles on this blog for more information on the Liquid Chalk application.)

The reflection of the back of my head is in the mirror in this cameraphone picture.  My hair/locs are shoulder length on most days and  much longer when it is wet. My wet check-in post will have to come up soon.

37 months and counting . . . .


Sunday, November 20, 2011

Tool Review: Expandable Ponytailer






A client turned me onto the Scunci Expandable Ponytailer. It is one of the best hair accessories on Earth! It is lightweight plastic with smooth teeth for gripping hair. It is perfect for any size ponytail because the tool expands and contracts into a little, small bun. By the pictures on the package, you can see a few obvious ways of using the expandable ponytailer.

So you have kinky hair? Have no fear! It is a miracle tool for you too! The smooth teeth in this tool does grip and hold nicely into overcurly hair. You can close it as tightly or as loosely as your hair will allow. It gives a nice bun look. These expandable ponytailers come in two sizes. Pictured are the small sizes that come two in a pack. The large expandable ponytailer is a one piece per pack. I purchased this hair accessory from CVS pharmacy. I believe that you can find them in grocery stores, Walmart, Target, and other drugstores as well.

They are really a blessing for a last minute hair fix as you can see that I have a black one in the back of my head. Excuse my "nappy roots!" Can you believe it has only been 3 and a half weeks since my last relaxer touch-up, and I still have excessive new growth. Anyway, the tool is not too heavy weight-wise nor does it have any sharp edges to it. I would stick to colors that are the closest match to your haircolor. Notice I have a Black expandable ponytailer to match my black hair.

Wondering about removal? They grab and release the hair without pulling the hair. Easy on; Easy off! You will love them!