DTH Magazine Q4... - Flipbook - Page 31
Nothing says self-love like embracing what your natural hair
wants to do. That means, if your strands want to zig, don’t try
to make them zag! Besides, beautiful summer curls, coils, and
kinks are born in the winter. Take the time to learn how your
hair behaves now so that it flourishes in warmer seasons.
Mariah Carey said it best in the viral clip on Instagram "Do the
best you can with what you GAT!"
Pro tip: Care for your curls from the inside and out! If you
choose to let it be, remember, no matter the shape of your
curl, it pops best when it’s clean, trimmed, and hydrated.
Use a moisturizing shampoo like Deeper Than Hair’s First
Class to Morocco and never skip conditioning. When
applying your styling product, typically no larger than half
of an inch. Keep in mind, although you can begin a
permanent loc journey with this foundation, you can also
choose to rock it as a natural hairstyle. Just be sure to take
them out before your hair transforms.
@necinita
@curlygallal
Let it Be
@tayloranise
Microlocs
There are several ways to start locs with natural hair.
One increasingly popular choice is with micro twists
that are braided at the root. The hair is parted in small
sections and the twists are typically no larger than half
of an inch. Keep in mind, although you can begin a
permanent loc journey with this foundation, you can
also choose to rock it as a natural hairstyle. Just be
sure to take them out before your hair transforms.
@eviedoesla
@theminimalistnatural
@crownedbylaura
Pro tip: There are levels to this! If you use micro twists
as a birthdate for your locs, choose a hairstylist who
specializes in this technique. If you don’t want to
commit just yet, make sure you install slightly bigger
twists and set an alarm to unravel them before the 4week mark. For ladies who love to use oil on their hair,
switch to a thicker, fattier oil (like avocado) in cold
months or use a light grease such as Carol’s daughter
Honey Mimosa to slow down moisture loss.
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