A Natural Hair "Hair" Bow - Minnie Mouse Style

How cute is this?! After I purchased Anisa's Minnie Mouse outfit recently, a friend suggested that I do a hair bow to go along with it. I loved the idea! I knew how to create the bow but I wasn't sure about the actual style that I wanted to produce. After thinking about it for a little while, here is the result! 

Creating the Style

I began with clean, moisturized hair that had been banded for two days. I did not use any heat to create this style. I parted her hair from ear to ear, leaving a section of free hair in the front. Next, I created the cornrows that you see in the following picture. 

I gathered the cornrows in the back into a small section in order to work on the front. I created 5 angled cornrows towards the center of her head and one more on the side that hangs down near her ear. 

The Bow

Once the braiding was complete, I gathered her hair into one ponytail on the top of her head. Next, I separated it into two sections. I pulled a little bit of hair from one section and pinned it to the side. This small section would later serve as the center of the hair bow. I grabbed one of the larger sections, looped it around towards the back of her head and pinned it into place. I repeated this step with the other large section of the ponytail. I removed the pin from the smaller section and wrapped it around the center of the bow and pinned it into place as well. There are tons of tutorials on YouTube if you would like to see step by step instructions. 

Another Option

If you aren't sure about trying the bow or if you would just like a different look, here is another option. For this look, I opted to make a simple bun instead of the bow. Her hair was still in the single ponytail on top when I created 3 two-strand twist ponytails. I looped each ponytail around and pinned it into place. You can make the bun as big or as small as you wish. 

Products Used for Washing and Styling

As I Am Coconut Cowash

As I Am Leave-In Conditioner

Sprectrum Essentials Organic Coconut Oil 

Tropic Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil

Camille Rose Naturals Almond Jai Twisting Butter 

Minnie Mouse Style

Natural Styles for Kids: Fish Bone Cornrows

We're back with a new style!! It has been such a long time since our last post. Anisa is now a 4th grader!! Where has time gone?? My baby is growing up! 

The Style

For this style, I started with hair that was previously styled in several two-strand twist ponytails. I sectioned her hair into four sections, two on each side of her head. Next, I began parting and braiding her hair in a fish bone style. 

Sections A and D were cornrowed straight to the back. I began cornrowing Section B but stopped at the midway point. I began Section C the same way as Section B and continued it with the remaining hair from Section B. This section is labeled as Section B2 in the following picture. The remaining hair from Section C was cornrowed separately to form Section C2. 

This style can be worn straight to the back or to the side. You also have the option to pin it up into a cute bun. 

Products Used

As I Am Coconut CoWash

As I Am Leave-In Conditioner

FAQs

How long did it take? I did not complete this style in one sitting. I began braiding and took several breaks. 

How long will this style last? This style should last for awhile with proper care. However, she has school pictures coming up soon so she will get a new style. 

What will you do to preserve this style? Anisa will protect her hair each night with a satin bonnet. I will also moisturize her hair with a water and olive oil mixture that I have in a spray bottle. I will also use the As I Am Leave-In Conditioner as needed. 

If you're not familiar with fish bone cornrows, check out this tutorial that we did when Anisa was only 6 years old. She is really growing up! It's sad, but I am blessed to be able to experience this with her.  

Let us know what you think about this style by leaving a comment below. Also, is there a style that you would like for me to recreate or try? Let us know. I'm always open to new ideas! 

Styling Box Braids for Girls and Boys

Anisa has been wearing her hair in box braids for a few weeks now and I decided to share pictures of different styles that I have created. 

Up first is this very pretty updo. For this style, I gathered her braids in the center of her head and braided them together into one large cornrow. Once I reached the top, I wrapped the remainder of the braid around in a swoop and secured the newly created bangs with hair pins. 

The updo was followed by a style that Anisa helped to create. She told me what she wanted and I made it happen! 

For this style, I removed her updo and created one large cornrow in a circular fashion around her head. The cornrow led into a high ponytail that was adorned with beautiful flower. 

Now the name of this post is styling box braids for girls and boys so it's time to show Mr. King!! 

For his style, I created several cornrows with his box braids. 

He also sported this style for Easter without the rubberbands. 

Finally, we have this lovely creation! For this style, I created several twists in the same way that you would created two-strand flat twists. I did add rubberbands at the nape, but this really was not necessary. The remainder of her hair was gathered in a low, side ponytail that was accessorized with another pretty flower. 

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Intricate Cornrows with Bangs on Natural Hair + Review

The Style

Check out Anisa's new style! I created this intricate cornrow with bangs style this weekend. I must admit that I did not have this in mind when I started. My original plan was to create an updo but I ended up changing a few things and this was the outcome. 

I started on clean, detangled, moisturized hair. I banded her hair in preparation of this style in the following way: 

I began braiding the left side first and made my way to the the right side by braiding from the front to the back in each section. 

For clarification, let's say that there are three sections. Section 1 was placed into a low bun in the back and secured with hair pins. Section 2 was formed into side swept bangs and secured with hair pins. Finally, Section 3 was left to hang and wooden beads were added for extra flair. 

Anisa received so many compliments for this style! Another option is to form another small bun on the right side instead of letting the hair hang. 

  

Please refer to Routine: What's Working for Us for more information about our routine and the products that we're currently using. 

It's Review Time!! 

We recently received this beautiful jewelry set from Zuri Designs by Seleana. Isn't it beautiful?? The Afro Puff Zuri Girl jewelry set includes a necklace and matching bracelet. The Zuri Girl earrings are sold separately. I love the set so much, I ended up purchasing another set for a friend!! 

Be sure to check out her Esty shop and Facebook page for more info!! 

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