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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's a quick and easy style option for tween girls who may want a change from their usual styles. For this style, I used a combination of cornrows and a high, twisted ponytail on top. Check out the pictures below and be sure to leave a comment telling us what you think! </span></div>
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<br />BraidwithMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04363341275707494861noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2715489674038245116.post-4853520734634982082014-01-02T17:09:00.000-08:002014-01-02T17:09:43.236-08:00A Natural Hair "Hair" Bow - Minnie Mouse Style <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<br />BraidwithMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04363341275707494861noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2715489674038245116.post-90307883721610942402013-10-11T11:47:00.001-07:002013-10-11T11:47:53.300-07:00Natural Styles for Kids: Fish Bone Cornrows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>How long did it take?</b> I did not complete this style in one sitting. I began braiding and took several breaks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>How long will this style last?</b> This style should last for awhile with proper care. However, she has school pictures coming up soon so she will get a new style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>What will you do to preserve this style?</b> 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 <a href="http://www.asiamnaturally.com/leave-in-conditioner.html">As I Am Leave-In Conditioner</a> as needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you're not familiar with fish bone cornrows, check out <a href="http://beadsbraidsbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/step-by-step-fish-bone-cornrow-tutorial.html">this</a> 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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This beautiful dashiki was made by Charmaine of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tambocollection">Tambo Collection</a>. Charmaine was very helpful and prompt in answering all of my questions about our order. Our items arrived on time and in excellent condition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Did you notice the gorgeous little jewels gracing Anisa's ears? They are Mtoto Nubienne Earcuffs that were handmade by Ayida Honor. I first became acquainted with her special gift of jewelry design on her Etsy page, Native Style Beadery. She has since launched her own page, which can be found <a href="http://ayidahonor.com/">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It should be obvious bu now that I LOVE updos!! Our latest style was inspired by Keianna KeeKee All Natural of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chi-Chi-Sophistication-Natural-Hair-Care-Studio/215433311848325">Chi Chi Sophistication Natural Hair Care Studio</a>. She recently posted pics of her style on her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chi-Chi-Sophistication-Natural-Hair-Care-Studio/215433311848325">Facebook</a> page and I knew it was something that I wanted to try. As usual, if I copy a style I always try to put my own little spin on things. Check out the rest of the pics and let us know what you think by leaving a comment! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I began by working with clean, moisturized hair that was stretched using the banding method. I braided Anisa's hair just as I would if I wanted to make a simple mohawk. I opted to twist the remainder of each cornrow instead of continuing with a braid. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I gathered all of her twists and began rolling them together as if I wanted to make a french roll. Once I reached the front of her head, I twirled the remaining portion of twists in a rosette fashion and pinned her hair into place. I did not use any rubberbands for this style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A few days later, I decided to change it up a little bit. Instead of twisting her hair up together, I decided to twist each side of her mohawk separately. Each side was rolled in the same fashion as before and pinned into place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've been lightly spraying her hair with a water and EVOO mixture at night prior to bedtime. I also protect her hair by using a satin bonnet. </span></div>
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<br />BraidwithMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04363341275707494861noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2715489674038245116.post-89221699917060307462013-04-20T10:16:00.000-07:002013-04-20T10:16:25.184-07:00Curly Two-Strand Twists <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even though I enjoy creating cute braided styles, I must admit that I LOVE twists!! Here is our most recent style that was created with two awesome products from <a href="http://www.camillerosenaturals.com/">Camille Rose Naturals</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I recently purchased the <a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/almond-jai-twisting-butter/">Almond Jai Twisting Butter</a> and the <a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/curl-love-moisture-milk/">Curl Love Moisture Milk</a> from my local <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802613427&pubid=21000000000387747&lsrc=17">Target</a>. The Target website states that the products are not available in stores but that is not true. I found the <a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/almond-jai-twisting-butter/">Almond Jai Twisting Butter</a>, <a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/curl-love-moisture-milk/">Curl Love Moisture Milk</a>, <a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/algae-deep-conditioning-mask/">Algae Deep Conditioning Mask</a>, and the <a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/curl-maker/">Curl Maker</a> in my local store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For this style, I prepared my daughter's hair using our regular routine. Her was not banded due to time so I opted to blow dry it instead. Once this process was complete, I began twisting her hair. I applied a small amount of the <a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/curl-love-moisture-milk/">Curl Love Moisture Milk</a> and the <a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/almond-jai-twisting-butter/">Almond Jai Twisting Butter</a> to each section prior to twisting. I also made several cornrows that continued into twists in the front section of her hair. I did not use any rubber bands for this style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Both products have a pretty thick consistency so a little goes a long way. Even though they are thick, they melt into the hair and do not weigh it down. If you're wondering about the smell, trust me when I say that they smell absolutely delicious!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I rolled her twists later that night before bedtime using a little bit more of the <a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/almond-jai-twisting-butter/">Almond Jai Twisting Butter</a> and flexi rods. I covered her hair with a satin bonnet while the flexi rods were in. This is the result:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I LOVE these products!!! They left her hair feeling and looking amazing! She has had her twists for a week and they still look great with minimal frizzing. I have been applying the </span><a href="http://camillerosenaturals.mybigcommerce.com/curl-love-moisture-milk/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Curl Love Moisture Milk</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to her twists every other day prior to bedtime. She also sleeps in a satin bonnet. I have not needed to retwist any of her hair since she has had this style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Braid-with-Me/133689423385158">Facebook</a> page to see updated pics of her curly twists!! In the meantime, what are you waiting for? Head on over to <a href="http://www.camillerosenaturals.com/">Camille Rose Naturals</a> or your local <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802613427&pubid=21000000000387747&lsrc=17">Target</a> and pick up some of these fab products for yourself! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Are you ready for Easter? We are!! Anisa will be sporting this gorgeous updo along with her oh-so-cute dress!! Here's how I achieved this look: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I detangled and washed Anisa's hair the night before I did this style. Once her hair was washed, I detangled her hair once again with my fingers and </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Essentials-Body-Care-Coconut/dp/B0061WKNOO/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1364688950&sr=8-8&keywords=spectrum+organic+coconut+oil" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">coconut oil</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Her hair was also blow dried. Next, I loosely banded her hair for bed and tried to come up with a style for the next day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I knew that I wanted to do an updo but I didn't want to do a style that I've done before. It has also been awhile since I've braided her hair so I also wanted to incorporate cornrows in her new style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To begin, I removed all of the bands and finger combed all of her hair to one side. Next, I began making curved parts from the nape of her neck to the top of her head to make the cornrows. I continued cornrowing her hair until the section I was working with was complete. As you can see in the pictures below, I did not cornrow her entire head. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I ended up with two sections, one with cornrows and one without. I made 3 two-strand twists in the cornrowed section and 2 two-strand twists in the loose section. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course Anisa has a gorgeous dress to go with her gorgeous new style! I found this <a href="http://www.dillards.com/product/Bonnie-Jean-716-Watercolor-Floral-Dress_301_-1_301_503609911?df=03872131_zi_multi">Bonnie Jean watercolor floral dress</a> online and I had to have it! As you can see, she loves it as well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi everyone! I decided to get online for a minute to finally do another post! It's been forever!!! Here's a little bit of what we've been up to since our last post: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anisa had a birthday!! My big girl is 9 now!! Here she is rocking her <a href="http://www.braidwithme.blogspot.com/2012/10/pretty-updo-for-girls.html#.UUPsRBzOkpg">Pretty Little Updo</a> style that we did last October. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anisa was in need of a trim so I ended up taking her to a salon to have it done. Her hair was flat ironed and trimmed and she LOVED it! Actually, she loved it a little bit too much! She wants it to be straight more often but that's not going to happen right now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We took these pics at the park on a very windy day! These are not the pics that I was trying to get but I loved these more than the others. I absolutely love seeing my baby smile! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So now I'll give a little bit of info as to why I've been M.I.A. lately, other than being a mom and a first grade teacher. I was recently diagnosed with Endometriosis. I don't want to get too graphic in my post, so you can just read about it <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/endometriosis/DS00289">here</a>. Basically, I'm in pain a lot and there's not much that can be done about it. I've basically been given three options, pain meds, Lupron injections or surgery (that may or may NOT help!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I began this style by making 4 ponytails - 3 on one side and 1 ponytail on the other side of her head. I also made 3 cornrows that somewhat frame the ponytails. I did not make a cornrow for the center ponytail on the right side. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Holidays! We're back to show Anisa's latest updo for the holidays. First off, let's talk about the beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/112689462/large-african-kente-print-hair-bow">Kente Print</a> adornment! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For this style, I began with clean, moisturized hair that was blow dried 3 days prior. I sectioned her hair into 4 sections as shown below: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made 3, two-strand twists for the ponytails on each side and on the front. I made 4, two-strand twists for the back ponytail. Next, I coiled the twists and pinned them into place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a very quick and easy style when you're short on time. For bedtime, I remove all pins, moisturize, and cover with a satin bonnet. </span></div>
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<br />BraidwithMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04363341275707494861noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2715489674038245116.post-85103566321117293802012-10-08T16:23:00.002-07:002012-10-08T16:23:36.929-07:00Pretty Updo for Girls <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here we are again with another very pretty updo! For this style I created cornrows in varying sizes that started from the nape of her neck and continued to the front. I also created smaller cornrows that framed it all together. Finally, I created two cornrows on each side in the front that I allowed to hang down. I added three wooden beads and a cowrie shell to the ends of each of those braids. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided to do a quick post that shows exactly what I did to create Anisa's rolled mohawk look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started with clean, moisturized and detangled hair. Next, I created several ponytails in a mohawk formation. I twisted the ponytails as a way to keep the hair tangle free until I was ready to create the rolls. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I began creating the rolls in the back and worked my way to the front. For each roll I simply separated the twists into 2 sections, rolled each section separately and pinned them into place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each roll was rolled towards the back except the last two rolls in the front. I separated the front twist into 4 sections. Two of the sections were rolled towards the back and two were rolled towards the front. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anisa's hair looks a little different from the first style. This is due to her recent eczema flair ups. Her hair/scalp are resting now so I created very loose ponytails. Her hair/scalp were also heavily moisturized prior to styling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I remove all pins from her hair prior to bedtime. The ponytails were also loosened even more. She sleeps with a satin bonnet and a satin pillowcase. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's that time of year again!! We wanted to share a few style options for your little naturals who are head back to class!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm showing 3 different ways to wear the same style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I braided her hair in a mohawk fashion and created a center braid that starts at the base and leads to the top. I did not continue to braid at the very top. Instead, I created a cute pompadour type of bun and added a fab bow courtesy of the very talented Tyree of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TeenyFab">Miss. Teeny Fab Couture</a>. She also created the matching Barbie shirt to match! If you haven't checked out her page, you are definitely missing out!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For this style, I kept the center braid, but I changed it up a little bit. I created three separate center braids that all lead to the top. I then wrapped the ends of her braids around each other and pinned them into place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For this style, the center braid is made by incorporating the bottom and middle section, but not the top. I made a ponytail for the top section and allowed it to flow freely. I wrapped the end of her braid around the ponytail holder and pinned it into place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There you have it! Three different style options from one style! Do you have any back to school styles to share? We would love to see them!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This time we decided to do a beautiful updo that can be worn for any special occasion. A pretty updo is a must for the hot summer months when you want the hair to be protected! If you want to see more fabulous updo styles, head on over to<a href="http://beadsbraidsbeyond.blogspot.com/"> Beads, Braids, and Beyond</a> and check out Miss A's <a href="http://beadsbraidsbeyond.blogspot.com/2012/07/natural-flower-girl-updo-with-cornrows.html">Natural Flower Girl Updo with Cornrows and Twists</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now let's talk about the style! I started with clean, moisturized, and detangled hair. Next, I began parting the hair. I made an off-centered part in the back and I also created a smaller section of hair in the front that led down to the lower left side of her head. I then began to make free style cornrows as if I were making a Mohawk. I did not continue the braid all the way to the end. Once I reached the center part, I discontinued the braid and let the rest of the hair remain free. The hair that remained free was later formed into one large cornrow that started from the nape and continued to the front of her head. The cornrow was then formed into a rosette and pinned into place. I also used the remainder of the hair on the left side to form more cornrows and two more rosettes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our new style was inspired by the beautiful Boo of <a href="http://www.chocolatehairvanillacare.com/2012/01/all-around-cornrows-with-bangs.html">Chocolate Hair/Vanilla Care</a>. If you've never visited this blog, you are missing out!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I removed the beads prior to removing the style in order to give her ends some extra special TLC. Once the style was removed, I washed her hair using our regular routine and I put her hair in large twists for a few days to let her scalp rest. I knew that I wanted our next style to be protective but I wasn't sure about which style to do. I received inspiration from my blogger buddy, <a href="http://www.mainlybraids.com/">Mainly Braids</a>. She recently put her own spin on the same style from Chocolate Hair/Vanilla Care. You can check out her amazing style <a href="http://www.mainlybraids.com/2012/06/braids-with-bang.html">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out both of these wonderful blogs for more information about this style! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chocolate Hair/Vanilla Care: <a href="http://www.chocolatehairvanillacare.com/2012/01/all-around-cornrows-with-bangs.html">All-Around Cornrows with Bangs</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Beautiful!! This is the word that comes to mind when I look at my baby girl with this style! The design + the wooden beads + the Anisa in her natural beauty = Beautiful Nubian Princess Braids! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To achieve this style, I removed Anisa's previous Box Braids that can be seen <a href="http://www.braidwithme.blogspot.com/2012/05/box-braids-for-girls-iheartcurls-review.html#.T9drYLXWZ8E">here</a> and <a href="http://www.braidwithme.blogspot.com/2012/05/styling-box-braids-for-girls-and-boys.html#.T9drj7XWZ8E">here</a>. Next, I finger detangled her hair using coconut oil in preparation for a cowash. I continued by using our <a href="http://braidwithme.blogspot.com/2012/04/routine-whats-working-for-us.html#.T9dsJrXWZ8F">routine</a> and by banding her hair overnight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I began by parting her hair from side to side directly behind each ear. The back portion of her hair was secured with an ouchless band while I braided the front. The front section was styled with free-form braids and adorned with wooden beads. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Harajuku Mini for Target: </span><a href="http://www.target.com/p/harajuku-mini-for-target-girls-one-shoulder-top-pink/-/A-14010059">http://www.target.com/p/harajuku-mini-for-target-girls-one-shoulder-top-pink/-/A-14010059</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For bedtime, I finger detangled the back section with coconut oil and made several large, two-strand twists. I rolled the ends of the twists with satin covered sponged rollers and protected her hair with a satin bonnet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The next day, I removed the rollers and twists and was a bit surprised to see that the back of her hair was basically flat. We had a fun day planned so it was okay. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've received several questions on whether or not I am going to loc his hair. I do have plans to loc it, but not right now. He will have his adorable little fro again soon and then I will braid his hair again for the 4th of July weekend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The updo was followed by a style that Anisa helped to create. She told me what she wanted and I made it happen! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anisa has been sporting a new protective style lately... Box Braids!!! Box braids are one of my favorite protective styles because they are so versatile. You can wear them up or down, curly or straight. You can also style them or just let them be. With the proper care and moisture, box braids can last for a very long time! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I curled Anisa's box braids using <a href="http://www.curlformers.com/">Curlformers</a> after a couple of days of having them in. Although her hair didn't curl the way that I hoped it would, I was still very pleased with the results. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I recently received these beautiful headbands and the gorgeous flower from Twisted Marie of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/iheartcurls">iheartcurls</a>. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/iheartcurls">Iheartcurls</a> offers fold over elastic headbands and hair ties that are both durable and affordable! The following description is available on her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/iheartcurls">Etsy</a> page:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">This listing is for two FOE headbands with a silk flower and interchangeable snaps. These two bands are interchangeable the Velcro snap makes it easy to wear the flower on either band or wear it without the velcro snap. They are comfortable and can stretch easily while still maintaining their shape. Stretchy, soft material will not leave any dents or cause any headaches. Can be used to pull back hair without snagging or pulling too tight. Can be hand washed and laid flat to air dry. The ends are heat sealed to prevent fraying.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Twisted Marie has created a wonderful product that does exactly what it claims. Anisa never complained about the headband being too tight. Nor did she have a problem with it slipping out of place. The orchid is absolutely beautiful! It never fell off and the velcro attachments did not pull or snag on her hair. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would definitely recommend these products!! They are durable, affordable, and oh so cute!! If you want to learn more about <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/iheartcurls">iheartcurls</a>, head on over to her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/iheartcurls">Etsy</a> shop and let her know that I sent you!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is a quick update on our most <a href="http://www.braidwithme.blogspot.com/2012/04/intricate-cornrows-with-bangs-on.html#.T5ijAqvWZ8E">Intricate Cornrows with Bangs on Natural Hair</a> style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While on our way home the other day, Anisa let out a loud scream while in the back seat. King had a handful of her hair and he was yanking it with all that he had!! Ouch!!! So as a result, I had to make some adjustments to the style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To change things up, I removed the beads and created an extra bun in the back. Without the beads and rubberbands that were holding the beads, she now has a protective style!!! Great style + protected ends = WINNING!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think a braid out is on the horizon! Stay tuned!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started on clean, detangled, moisturized hair. I banded her hair in preparation of this style in the following way: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">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. </span></div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's Hair Carnival time!! This time around I was paired with the talented Michelle and Des of <a href="http://www.girlyandcurly.blogspot.com/">Girly and Curly</a>. Here's a little bit about Michelle in case you've never visited her page: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">I am a mother of three beautiful multi-racial children. My sons are teenagers well on their way to being grown ups and a Girly daughter who loves every second of being a self proclaimed fashionista. This blog will talk about various products that make our life easier and more enjoyable, girly stuff (of course), beauty products, and last but certainly not least naturally curly hair and the care you put into it.</span> </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">For this carnival, I chose to recreate a style that is posted on the Girly and Curly <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Girly-and-Curly/204449516279657">Facebook fan page</a>. Be sure to stop by and "Like" her page and visit her Style Gallery for more amazing styles!! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I copied this style as closely as I could, while adding my own special touches. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I detangle Anisa's hair while it is dry using <a href="http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=SA-7014&sourceType=cs&source=FG&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=SA-7014">Spectrum Organic Virgin Coconut Oil</a>. I grab small sections at a time and coat that section with the coconut oil. I start by detangling her ends with my fingers and work my way up. I use my fingers and the coconut oil to work my way thru and loosen any tangles or knots that may be present. Using your fingers helps to reduce breakage, thus improving overall length retention.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Once I am able to run my fingers thru a section without catching any tangles or knots, I twist that section making regular two-strand twists. I continue this process until I am done with her entire head. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have not used shampoo on Anisa's hair for awhile now. Our routine is based off of the routine that is used by Fran of <a href="http://heyfranhey.com/">HeyFranHey.com</a>. If you haven't checked out her page, you are definitely missing out! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Shampoo can be very drying and with Anisa's eczema issues, I decided to ditch it in favor of all natural conditioners. I use the conditioners listed above in a 3 week rotation. Meaning during Week 1, I will use the Aubrey Organics, during Week 2, I will use the Raw Shea Butter conditioner, and during Week 3, I will use the yucca and baobab. I will start the rotation over during the 4th week of the month. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I wash her hair in sections, or while her hair is still in twists, focusing on her scalp. This helps to cut down on new tangles that might occur during the cleansing process. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Since I do not use shampoo, I have started to use apple cider vinegar to further cleanse/clarify her scalp. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I use one table spoon of ACV per cup of water. I mix it together, rinse her hair with it, and follow up with a cool/cold water rinse. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><u>Step 4: Moisturize/Seal</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><u>Products/Tools:</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://oyinhandmade.com/hair/hair-dew.html">Oyin Handmade Hair Dew</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=AO-1104">Aubrey Organics Pure Aloe Vera</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Any other moisturizer that I am using </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I apply the moisturizer to Anisa's wet hair. Currently, I am using <a href="http://oyinhandmade.com/hair/hair-dew.html">Oyin Handmade Hair Dew</a> and I absolutely love it! Next, I seal in the water from her wash and the moisturizer with the Aubrey Organics Pure Aloe Vera. The aloe vera has a water-like consistency so it is not heavy at all. It seals in the water and moisturizer without weighing down her curls. When your curls are not weighed down, you have VOLUME! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><u>Step 5: Drying/Stretching</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><u>Products/Tools:</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ouchless bands</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Other options: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Air drying while in twists, plaits, or braids </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cool blow dry if pressed for time</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Anisa's hair is usually banded after the washing process in order to prep it for a new style. If I want her hair to be really stretched, I will leave her hair banded for a couple of days before styling. This means that she does wear her hair banded to school. I usually do a cute but simple braid style in the front and band the rest of her hair. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For her Easter style, I opted to blow dry her hair using the cool setting. Blow drying often is NOT recommended!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><u>Step 6: Styling</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><u>Products/Tools:</u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Combs for parting the hair</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://oyinhandmade.com/hair/shop-by-need/moisturize/hair-dew.html">Oyin Handmade Hair Dew</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://oyinhandmade.com/hair/shop-by-need/moisturize/whipped-pudding-3.html">Oyin Handmade Whipped Pudding </a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Flexi rods</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Once Anisa's hair was dry, I gave her two-strand twists all over using the <a href="http://oyinhandmade.com/hair/shop-by-need/moisturize/hair-dew.html">Oyin Handmade Hair Dew</a> and <a href="http://oyinhandmade.com/hair/shop-by-need/moisturize/whipped-pudding-3.html">Whipped Pudding</a>. The plan was to have a great twist out for Easter. I also added small cornrows in the front without the use of rubberbands. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She wore her twists for two days prior to Easter. I rolled her twists at night using flexi rods. I also applied the <a href="http://oyinhandmade.com/hair/shop-by-need/moisturize/hair-dew.html">Oyin Handmade Hair Dew</a> each night before bedtime. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I removed the flexi rods on Easter morning in preparation for her twist out. I applied Oyin Handmade Hair Dew to my hands prior to unraveling each twist. Here are the results: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The following picture was taken later in the day while at the park.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div>BraidwithMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04363341275707494861noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2715489674038245116.post-30792568205425012312012-04-04T08:20:00.000-07:002012-04-04T08:20:11.954-07:00Little Anisa: A Product Spotlight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GBxczLutzf0/T3pN4j0gwoI/AAAAAAAAOG0/O6OL_3O6ha0/s1600/19825005806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GBxczLutzf0/T3pN4j0gwoI/AAAAAAAAOG0/O6OL_3O6ha0/s400/19825005806.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How adorable is this doll? Does it remind you of anyone? It should! It's Anisa!! Actually Anisa has chosen to refer to her as Little Anisa. Little Anisa was crocheted with care by the talented Aileen Robinson of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeenGreenBean">Leen Green Bean: Our Love in a Ball of Yarn</a>. Aileen Robinson is the owner of this wonderful shop on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeenGreenBean">Etsy</a> that offers a large array of ready made and custom made crochet items. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Anisa drew the following picture last year and I absolutely loved it! I contacted Mrs. Robinson about making a custom doll for Anisa and she was more than happy to make it. She was always very prompt and courteous when answering any questions that I may have had. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bADEYKaz-dc/T3pM9vVPM1I/AAAAAAAAOGs/6pWM9f9Wblc/s1600/19824935751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bADEYKaz-dc/T3pM9vVPM1I/AAAAAAAAOGs/6pWM9f9Wblc/s320/19824935751.jpg" width="262" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few weeks later, we received what would be one of Anisa's most prized possessions. Can you say BEAUTIFUL?? I love how Mrs. Robinson captured all of the little details in Anisa's drawing. Check out her twists!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following description is from a different listing on her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeenGreenBean">Etsy</a> page: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><span style="line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Your Doll will be made in the softest acrylic yarn, in the colors of your choice. It is stuffed firmly with polyester fiber fill. This would be the perfect lovey for your little girl. She is a little over a foot in length. Her limbs are tightly crocheted but not stuffed, so they are bendable. Her bright eyes and heart shaped mouth will make your lucky girl absolutely fall in love. She is machine washable since she is bound to end up dragged around everywhere by her braids.</span><br style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">This is made to order so just let me know what ethnicity or complexion and what color scheme you want (you can request one exactly the same as pictured, or you can be as detailed as you want and let me know your color selection for skin, eyes, hair, stripes on dress, leggings, shoes, flowers). Since this is made to order, check with me to find out my lead time.</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you ever found yourself searching store after store for the perfect doll that resembles your child? Search no more! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeenGreenBean">Leen Green Bean</a> is the shop for you! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Need more convincing? Check out some of her other dolls:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iJoaEzyQ90Y/T3pgqLbkupI/AAAAAAAAOHg/LX-PoPOEb2I/s1600/19826268191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="163" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iJoaEzyQ90Y/T3pgqLbkupI/AAAAAAAAOHg/LX-PoPOEb2I/s640/19826268191.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Her prices range from $5.00 for a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80223867/giant-crochet-flower-headband-baby-women">Giant Crochet Flower Headband</a> to $110 for a crochet<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82686075/crochet-6pc-set-winnie-the-pooh-tigger"> 6 piece set of Winnie the Pooh</a> characters. Seeing the excitement on Anisa's face when she saw her doll made this purchase worth every penny! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div>BraidwithMehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04363341275707494861noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2715489674038245116.post-73949005477536890532012-03-30T16:20:00.000-07:002012-03-30T16:20:50.480-07:00Mommy's Hair<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love natural hair! I have been natural for my whole life and I have no plans to ever try a relaxer. I cannot tell you what to do with your own hair, nor would I bash anyone for choosing to use a relaxer. I'm simply stating what works for me. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While looking for pictures, I realized that a few things:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. I don't have a lot of pictures of different styles that I had as a child.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. I wore my hair pressed/flat ironed a lot! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Natural hair is very versatile! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, maybe I already knew about #3! Lol!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to do a big chop of sorts two days before Christmas. The next to the last picture shows how my hair looked on my way to the salon. It wasn't damaged. It wasn't falling out. I just wanted a change and I love it!!!! I've always had a nice length and even though I wore it straightened/flat ironed more than I should, I didn't lose my curls. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've had my TWA since December and I have fully embraced it. I've gone back for a few trims since getting it cut because I'm not ready for it to grow out just yet. I have the shortest hair in the house and I couldn't be happier! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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