My Blow Out Process for Natural Hair + OOTD

Hey kurlies,

There is nothing like a blow out! Blow outs equal full, stretched hair and tons of fun! In this post, I'll describe the steps I take to blow my hair out. 

 The products:

Wide tooth comb, hair clips, a dollop of my homemade moisturizing hair mix, Fantasia IC Heat Protector Straightening Serum, and a very old Gold N' Hot blow dryer (it's definitely time for an upgrade but it will do for now)

This is an up close look at the Fantasia IC  Heat Protector Straightening Serum. I really like the way this feels on my hair. It gives my hair a soft, moisturized feeling.  

The Process: 

#thetwists #shrinkageisabeast

1. I started out with freshly washed and detangled hair. See my wash regimen here.

2. I let my hair air dry for thirty minutes while I polished my toe-sies! 

TIP: Letting your hair air dry first will cut down on the amount of time you have to use on your hair. Less heat, less opportunities for heat damage! 

3. My hair was slightly damp after 30 minutes. I left my hair in the twists and placed my twists in four sections using the hair clamps to hold them in place. 

4. To blow dry, I would undo one twist and apply my homemade moisturizing cream and the heat protectant. Then I would hold my hair tightly to use the tension method as I blew my hair out. No combs or brushes were used during the blowdrying processes!!! Also, I would alternate between hot and cold air when blow drying my hair. 

5. When the section was dry, I would use a wide tooth comb to comb the section of hair. 

Results of Blow Out: 

Big hair, don't care

I placed my hair in four Bantu knots while I got dressed, which took about 45 minutes. When I took my hair down and fluffed it, I got this...

Wait for it!

Wait for it! 

BAM!!! Got compliments all day! 

The bigger the hair, the harder they stare!  

Quick outfit of the day: Kimono (thrifted), tan spaghetti strap top (Forever 21), 
and black bodycon skirt (Forever 21)

#fluffyhair #headingouttogomeetupwithhubby 

Bonus: 

#2nddayhair #bangingit #alittlepompadeuraction

Until next time...

Be faith-filled, fearless, and fabulous,

Kurly Ken

Do you pre-poo?

Hey Kurlfriends,

I've been modifying my hair regimen and adding certain elements. One element is "the pre-poo". Pre-pooing has multiple benefits, and I want to share these with you as well as my own experience pre-pooing for the first time.

What is a pre-poo?

A pre-poo is the process of applying a conditioning treatment prior to your hair being shampooed or washed in efforts to provide additional moisture to your hair follicles.

What does pre-poo do for your hair?

When you pre-poo, it claims to do four things for hair. First, it can provide additional moisture to your tresses. A pre-poo can also keep you from "over cleaning", or stripping, your hair during the shampoo process. Often times, shampoos can be very drying, and pre-pooing combats this issue. Additionally, it can aid in alleviating tangled tresses and leave your hair über soft and shiny. When I pre-pooed, I was amazed when I saw each one of these benefits on my own hair.

What are the best products for a pre-poo?

The best product to use truly depends on what conditioning treatment is best for your hair. You can use a store brought conditioner like VO5, Garnier, Tressemme Naturals, and the list goes on of other eligible conditioners or hair masques that can be used. You can also use oils like coconut, grapeseed, jojoba, or olive. Other suggestions are adding yogurt, bananas, or a humectant like honey to create a homeblend for a pre-poo. 

When I pre-pooed, I used coconut oil. My tresses had a nice amount of slip to finger detangle my hair before washing, and it also left my hair shiny and soft. My hair was extremely happy!

The Million Dollar Question: How do you pre-poo?
1. Gather all ingredients necessary for your pre-poo
2. Section your hair in at least 4 or more sections
3. Detangle each section
4. Apply your pre-poo over each section
5. Cover your hair with a plastic cap. You can intensify this step by sitting under a hooded dryer or jumping in the shower to let the steam do its thing under your plastic cap. It is recommended to leave your pre-poo on for 15-30 minutes. 

6. Rinse out your pre-poo and wash your hair as desired.

My resourceful self used a plastic bag from our local grocery store as my plastic cap. I also left my pre-poo in overnight, plastic bag and all! Just pure laziness on my part... Lol! But the result was hair that was soft as silk snd shinier than a new quarter! 

Question: Do you pre-poo? If so, what do you use? If not, would you be willing to try it? 

Until next time...

Be faith-filled, fearless, and fabulous,

Kurly Ken