TWA Hairstyles

I am loving the versatility of my natural hair. Check out this post periodically for styles that I am rocking.

1. Flat twists and twist out                                                                          


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Finger Coils Revisited

I didn't like the way the finger coils turned out the first time I did them. So this time around I took my time doing the finger coils, using Kinky Curly Curling Custard (KCCC). I sealed in moisture using a shea butter and extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) mix before rewetting hair and applying KCCC. So far finger coils have lasted and this is day 3, with 1 work out session. 

** Holiday Diaper Cake Giveaway **

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With the holidays just around the corner, we become engulfed in gift shopping, holiday cards, cooking, and best of all eating. But a few of us will also receive a special gift during this time--- a healthy, beautiful baby!! 

Source

To get a chance to win a diaper cake, comment below or send an email to bysparklearts@gmail.com on what ways your new addition has or will change your life. 

Jamila Henna /Finger Coils

For my 2nd henna treatment I used Jamila BAQ 2009. It was on sale on www.hennaforhair.com and I am one of those ladies that cannot pass up on a good deal...but I digress. So I used the same henna recipe (leaving out the lemon juice - see henna post) and added honey instead...thank you Curly Nikki http://www.curlynikki.com/2008/12/henna-pictorial.html. It worked out well.

I love the Jamila henna. It washed off easily and left no henna residue in my hair. I also like the color of my hair although this may be due to the fact it's my 2nd henna treatment. I must say since using henna my hair is breaking less, is so soft and has a wonderful shine to it.

Henna

My first henna experience was both great and not so great. The mixing application process was easy (without any spills....yeahhhh!!) but the removal was torturous. I think I spent a total of 3 hours in the shower trying to wash it off and get rid of the henna plant pieces stuck in my hair.

Henna for African Hair

1st henna application

 Henna Recipe
100g Henna for African Hair
Lemon Juice
2 Green Tea Tea Bags

Despite looking like a withered raisin, I like the way my hair turned out. There is extra shine and a faint auburn tint in the sunlight. I love it. I must say though that my scalp is itchy in some spots. I think it's the lemon juice. I'll leave it out next time.