It's about that time.....to get lazy!!!!
We all have those days or weeks even when we just don't feel like doing much to our hair at all. When that happens, we resort to the old fashioned grandma bun or simple ponytail. Well, no more!!! I've decided to begin a series showing how I style my hair when I'm feeling lazy and I just want my hair out of the way. All of the styles that will be shown are a result of some form of a twist out, whether it's fresh or days old. Twist outs are my main go to style because they are simple and easy to do. They take no time for me at all. So here goes...
Style Number One
A simple pinback style with two flat twists in the front.
To start off, you'd want to have some type of textured hair whether it's a twist out, braid out, bantu knot out, etc. This particular twist out was a result of me detangling my hair before bed. I simply divided my hair into 4 large sections. Splitting each section into halves, I spritzed my hair with water and finger detangled before twisting it back up. I applied a bit of Shea Butter to each section before twisting. To make sure my new growth stayed moisturized, I quickly moisturized my new growth as well.
Styling...
Part your hair and separate two sections in the front for your front twists and clip the rest of the hair out of the way. Starting off with one section, simply flat twist you hair until you're about half way back. Grabbing the twist, pull it back and bobby pin into place. Repeat this process on the other side and you're done!! Now take out the rest of your hair and fluff and style until you get your desired look.
Side Note: The size of your twists can make the style look a bit different. If you want big, loose twists, simply flat twist loosely making sure to grab larger sections of hair. This allows the twist to remain a bit unraveled and loose. If you want smaller, tighter twists, then you'd want to flat twist a bit tighter (not too tight!!) and grab smaller sections for added definition. In order to make sure that the texture of the twist is noticeable, flat twist in the direction TOWARDS your face. This allows us to see the twist. (As seen below)
Style Number Two...
...is a simple and altered version of style number one. This time, you use a ponytail holder.
If you've decided that you want your hair completely out of the way, but you don't want to lose the big, fluffiness of the first style, then this is for you. Just grab a ponytail holder (ouchless band) and loosely tie the ends of your hair away. The placement of the tie is completely up to your discretion. Once you're finished, grab the hair and pull lightly to loosen it up a bit and make it bigger. And that's it!!
So here are two simple styles, perfect for the work place and casual day out in the summer sun.
Hope you enjoyed =)
