noooo it's me next :(

apparently its time for me to upload some pics of my hair when im washing it
arrgh, this wont be good because unlike resha's hair, mine shrinks dramatically when it gets wet!

i have to brace myself for this embarrassment but the pictures should be up (hopefully) by the end of this week!
  > expresses my exact feelings when i realise i have to blowdry my dramatically shrunken hair lool


then i'll show you my hair blow-dried out so you can see the level of shrinkage im talking about
and the process of me doing my hair in extensions (which i do myself because its more practical and cost-effective to do so)

see you later my little peek-a-boos xx

All kinks round 'ere

In yesterdays post you would have seen my hair laying down looking all nice in its wet state. Looking like I'm coolie or something. Oh no no honey, I get down and nappy like the rest of you lool
Looks like a tangled mess, well, it is! I probably should have put some conditioner or oil in it. Ah well we live and we learn :)

Do you see the straight bits at the back, that's exactly why the flat iron/ straightener had to go !

Just a taster (co-washing)

My own mates didn't even know what I did to my hair so I hella know ya'll wont (hope i said that correctly...maybe I should just stick to what I know.
Wah gwan naturals and transitioners out there I just tried co-washing again(can't forget you relaxed and texturised sisters AND dudes). There was a time when I used to do this almost daily and my mum and grandma used to warn me that if i kept playing with my hair so much it would fall out haha, [i must show you some comparison shots]
But yeah, its so simple, especially with TRESemmé naturals conditioner, it has so much slip that i can finger detangle my hair easily! Let me show you...

First of all, here's my dry hair, just before washing it; haven't done anything special to it beforehand. Had previously washed and bantu knotted (china/chiney bumped) over a week ago and had been plaiting/braiding at night times.

Hopped in the shower and thoroughly wet my hair under the showerhead. result, instant curls! Love the look of my wet hair, such a shame it doesnt exactly have that look dry lool
The steam in the shower was starting to cloud my camera lens

The magic stuff! haha joking, this works for me but you never know what will work for you, try different conditioners to see which one is the best for your hair :)

This was supposed to show how much I used but I in fact used much more than this so lets just say that I'm showing you what it looks like.

Hair started to shrink whilst in the shower, however this is what my hair looked like when i put the conditioner in. Can't see it at all, it all my disappears when i put this in my hair.

Decided to put my hair into a low bun once i finished   rinsing the conditioner out (to stretch it out a little and get it out of the way a bit).

Hair about two minutes later. Looks quite pretty if i do say so myself




And thats it! wasnt that simple, took probably 10 - 15 minutes, could do it before school or work.
Go on, try it! Then show me :)

twist hairstyles

so, i have been searching google for twist hairstyles that can be done with natural hair...

there have been some AMAZING results
i'll out some links to a few of the web pages i stumbled across

1] http://blackgirllonghair.com/2011/12/flat-twisting-101/ < this one was a personal favourite through the way the hair is going to one side. I'm definitely going to attempt this myself but add my own personality to it!

2]https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=natural+twist+hairstyles&aq=f&sugexp=chrome,mod%3D7&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=S9DMUOChObPK0AXt4IHoDw&biw=1517&bih=693&sei=2NjMUIaeNoa-0QXD5ICYCg      < this is basically going to a google search for 'natural twist hairstyles' there were many cool ones on here but you need to SEARCH for them haha

3]     this hairstyle was so beautiful that it was worth putting the picture there! I love the fat and small combination of the cornrows, although i wouldn't have it as a mohican (not sure if that's spelt right) style...
it should be one of the images in the google link #2

4] http://blackgirllonghair.com/2012/02/7-ways-to-rock-cornrows-flat-twists/ , i wasn't a fan of all of the styles on this page but i suppose there's something there for everyone

Lots of love,

p.s. you'll see me with these styles very soon x

Hair blues

Twisting it up

Just if your wondering what I've been up to (i know Li's been taking over lol) I've just had my hair in twists,very boring but i thought id update you anyway :)

 

a little something for my transitioning sisters!

love that afrooooo  <---- CLICK THE LINK

i decided to put a little confidence booster video up for those who are transitioning and trying to fall in love with their afro!
btw the woman in the video is NOT me :)

i've practically been afro all my life. i texturised my hair in 2011 but that only lasted for about 5 months because i missed my afro and i didnt look after my hair simply because i didnt love it anymore :(
so you could say that i can relate to those who have/are transitioning but also to those who have had afro/kinky hair all their lives.


we love you all no matter what your hair type
keep growing that hair

Lots of Love,

fusion of cultures tutorial...

fusion of cultures tutorial <----- CLICK THE LINK


i cant wait for my hair to grow so i can do this style in my hair :D

excited for hairstyles to come in 2013

(Resha intrusion - Li forgot to mention that Laila is awesome!! check out the rest of her channel :))

Lots of Love,

Im Giving up On Straighteners...

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...For one year! 

I cant believe i just said that, i don't even know if ill even be able to do it, its a crazy spur of the moment plan (which i really should think more over) but its what my hair needs. seeing pictures of Li's afro makes me miss my own and i just feel like my hair isn't the same since I've used heat on it, it just wont curl, or bush out the same way and i miss it. plus this is just a personal thing i think i should do for myself(i never finish anything...) I had previous planned to give up on fake hair as well, not that i really use any but now i think i might, when i feel that itch to straighten, ill just braid it up! Yup, that's how i will do things. I might try those chunky braids that seem to be in style these days like Solange,

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 though not as long. I hope this all works out. Wish me Luck Guys xx

that afro tied back...

Wednesday 5th December 2012

its meeee again :D,

this is my hair again but this time tied back into one 

the aim is to get this even bushier and much longer but so far the growth is satisfying!

I hope we're motivating all of you that read this blog to grow your hair 

Lots of Love,

ps. embrace your naturalness :D xx

Li's hair in December 2012

Wednesday December 5th 2012


hey guys and girlies,

sorry about the bad camera, i really need to invest in a better one.

but this is my hair after 11 months of growth (i think what i did is called transitioning - hopefully resha can confirm).
my afro is well and truly on its way to becoming the length i want it to be. The volume is great, now just to increase the length - i'll let my hair breath then do extensions again in January :)

Lots of Love,

afrroooo manniiiaaa

okay, so today for the first time i went to uni with my hair out!
the fluffiness, the hugeness (if that's even an word), the feeling of the breeze going through my hair....

this is what i love and anyone will tell you when i have my hair 'afro' is when im happiest!

the people at my uni have never seen my afro until this day, but considering its near the end of the first term of first year i think it's safe to say that its acceptable :P

i received compliments and often looks of amazement at the mountain of hair of my head.I loved it! I love when my hair causes people to look in my direction or when it makes them stop and take a second glance; be it for a bad or good reason (although i'd rather it be the latter). Afro hair is big, out there, bubbly, fun and just a bundle of laughs, this reflects me :)
hopefully resha agrees lol (that stands for laugh out loud - for our fans outside of the UK we love you guys and girlies too)


so...
Let your hair show WHO YOU ARE!
embrace it...
wear it...
love it...

Lots of Love,

resha's hair November 2012 :)

Not to show off or anything but do you see that SHINE. I know it’s just the flash but wow, looking healthy up in huuuuur. Hahaha This is my current length. I would say around shoulder-y length Looking forward to looking back on this (if that makes sense)

mwahaha Lianne take-over :D i thought i should just point out (again) that resha’s hair is straightened here it is NOT relaxed! we are o-natural hence ‘afroness’ :) i think she has just invested in some really good straighteners. Love Lee xx

DIY hairstyles...

i just thought i’d pop on here again, as our page has been looking a bit dusty, due to me and resha neglecting it. But don’t worry we haven’t been treating our hair in the same way! oh no, the hair is still getting all the love it needs, that tlc (tender loving care) x

So, back to why i’m here…

I just wanted to stress the importance of being able to do your own hair, i’m not suggesting that we should neglect hairdressers because there are some great ones out there who know exactly what is best for your hair. But i believe that no one should know your hair better than you! It’s important that you are able to identify what is best for your hair and what makes it grow. For instance, my hair grows considerably when i have it in extensions or when i do it in single twists and leave it for a while. Then as soon as the rain stops (as this is England its not very often), i take out my hair and walk around with my afro. Ahhh, when i have my afro is when i’m happiest - i cannot emphasise that enough. Oh look, here i am deviating from the point of this post again. (sorry)

Okay, to summarise points that were not really said above…

1] love your hair 

2] get to know what “food” your hair likes to eat (by this i mean grease etc) (RESHA NOTE: though i dont use grease and im just fine…so…to each their own :))

3] style your hair in ways that you feel confident in, but doesn’t really damage your hair 

Lots of love,

Long Hair Mission - part letter grow

I believe I was called… lol I’ve been on this hair growing business for at least 3 years now and have a pitiful amount of growth to show for it. I feel like I know about everything: co-washing, henna, stretching, BC, APL, WL, roller sets, twist outs and braid outs. I cant say I’ve done them all but let’s just say I have ‘history’ XP I’ve stopped and started so many times my hope has dwindled. Especially since I got to the length I’m up to now…growth appears to have ceased altogether! But being that fake positivist that I am (not in that sociological way) I’m back! With my army of one! And anyone else I can find … Wanna join the ‘revolution’ ? Or just watch our progress? Leave some tips and comments Au revoir mon amies Resha xx Ps. I plan to get to waist length even if it kills me *serious face*

one more thing...

i probably should point out that no special growth method had been used up until now for growing my hair. all ive done is put in extensions (which i don’t classify as special growth method).

okies, much love 

Li xx

Intruding Resha comment - a form of protective styling!
*sneaks away*

Li's hair November 2012 :)

this is my hair on the 3rd of November. the most recent pic i have at the moment because my hair is currently in extensions (again) haha p.s. ignore the mess in my room, now im just embarrassing myself  Li xx

Li's hair April 2012

hey guys and girlies!! i just found this pic  its a pic of my hair in April 2012 so now you can see my growth from April 2012 to November 2012  Love ya Li xx

Li's hair August 2012

this is my hair in August 2012 - umm about 8 months of growth from scratch! i dont have a pic of my hair cut off i was too ashamed :( so you'll just have to believe me 

LOOL my facial expression, i was just so happy 

Lee xx

growing my hair challenge

so, me and my friend resha made a pledge together to do the inevitable and grow our afros past our shoulders, maybe even up to our elbows! :o

we've read all the blogs and looked with admiration at all the pictures of other black girls who have reached this target and frankly have hair that we would love to be on our heads instead. but then after more researching we usually see how much time and dedication goes into growing afro hair and we do what most people do at this point... GIVE UP before we've even begun. (correction: we DID what most people do because now we are going to hopefully join the crew of black girls with long hair but with less effort)

if i am honest i am LAZY! if i am going to grow my hair i am not going to spend 10 minutes massaging my scalp every night, so that factor has been cut down dramatically to a minimum of 10 seconds. Yep, you did read right 10 seconds :) on a good day i may even do 20 seconds 

i can see you muttering to yourself that this will never work, but im being realistic and showing my hair the love it deserves and 10 minutes of massaging is just WAY to much love to be past on to my hair. that can be invested into something else... like food! mmmmm ice-cream and apple crumble *licks lips*

so, i will tell you about me and reshas hair at this point (we made the pledge on the 20/11/12 - today is 23/11/12). my hair is in extensions and reshas is straightened - not that they were vital details but im just showing that we are being real here. no way am i dealing with afro hair and rain! okay, back to the point of this... in January 2012, so this year, i cut off my hair! yep all of, well not bald there was like 2 inches of it and ive put my hair in extensions all year (with moments of afroness cuz i love me my afroness :P) and now my hair is almost touching my shoulders wooohoooo 10 months of growth! thank God it grew back - my mum was not pleased with me in January. eek

resha has had her hair all her life (haha i dont know why that sounds funny) and it is past her shoulders wooohoooo. i should get her to come and talk to you... *calls resha*

BUT...

we want our hair longer! we WILL get our hair longer and nullify this rumour that afro hair doesn't grow! 

so we'll keep you updated and hopefully we shall put up some pics soon.

Love you loads all my afrolings and tumblrings,

Lee xx

why hello there...

hello guys and girls,

WELCOME to our blog!
it's mainly about hair (which we are a little bit obsessed with) but we may discuss other things on here too :)

everyday topics are always a highlight to read and simply getting an idea of someone else's opinion on a situation either big or small.

we also have a tumblr page londonsafro.tumblr.com - go have a look! it's similar to this page here but different in its own tumblr-ish way

thanks for visiting and supporting our blog

Love you loads my afrolings,

Li xx