#naturalversary

It’s my naturalversary month. October 11th marked  seven years since I did the big chop! In today’s post, I will share the cute styles I rocked in year six that helped me reach  year seven! Below are the styles, the products I tried, and my current regimen. Click the bold titles to be directed to the detailed posts!

Crown Twists

I started off with my crown twists and made my first hair tutorial HERE! I dislike this style but I had no choice but to wear it for my 28th birthday brunch. As you can see in this pic above, my edges were thin, thanks to the Senegalese Twists I got done in Ghana (see here).

Crochet Braids

Crochet Braids done by London’s Beautii are my NUMBER ONE protective style for the winter. They’re perfect for my edges and hair! My hair flourishes underneath them.

Big Cornrows

Feeding Cornrows

Crown Braids X Fishtail Braid

Crown Braids

Braided Up-dos 

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2016 ubiquitous-beauty-hair-health-expo

This is my NUMBER ONE protective style during the summer. It isn’t heavy, it’s not hot and it’s easy to sleep in.  It’s also perfect for zumba class which I attend 3-4 times a week. My hair really grown because of this style. As a result or rocking it, I was able to retain length this past summer. That’s rare for me because my hair usually breaks off in the summer.

Afro 

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#AmmaMamaHair Loving my fro today✊🏿💅🏿 #InstagramFleX 💪🏿

A video posted by Amma Mama (@allthingsammamama) on Oct 1, 2016 at 6:56pm PDT

My edges grew back!

Products I Tried

Eya Naturals

Read my full review here.

YOU-Be Natural

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Read my full review here.

@lusterpink now has a #naturalhair care line called @youbenatural which is available at over 500 @sallybeauty stores. Thank you for the gift box @youbenatural. Time to play and create Cc: @londonsbeautii 😏💆🏿❤️

A video posted by Amma Mama (@allthingsammamama) on Sep 16, 2016 at 6:48am PDT

My Current Products

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Before I was sent that big box of YOU Be-Natural products, I was using the Shea Moisture products pictured above in that order  *Mama Dee voice* (from left to right).  I purchased it from Walgreens. Much cheaper there than at Target. When my free YOU Be-Natural products finish, I will continue using these products. Out of the various Shea Moisture lines I’ve tried, the Jamaican Black Castor Oil line works best on my hair.

Final Thoughts

Seven years in, I am loving and appreciating my natural hair even more. I just want to have as much fun with it as possible and not be limited to one style. I believe in protective styling and also unleashing my Afro once in awhile.

Ultimately, protective styling works BEST for my hair. That’s been the case since I was a little girl. It’s ALWAYS helped me in retaining  length and maintaining the health of my  hair  whether I was relaxed or natural. While I don’t have all the natural hair answers  because I am neither a natural hair guru nor expert.  I want to to serve as a style inspiration to my readers and fellow naturalistas.  My cousin recently asked me how she can get her hair to grow like mines. I’m assuming she wanted to know what products I am using because she’s specifically asked me that in the past. I believe that in addition to protective styling,  my AWESOME stylist IS  responsible for my hair growth. Special shout out to London’s Beautii based in Bowie, Maryland. She’s the best. I love when she tells me that new clients come in soley because of my blog posts about her and her salon. Or when she tells me  clients show her MY  picture and tell her that they want their hair done just like mines. I love that!!!!!! I am here to inspire and be a resource. That’s what my blog is all about! Check out my stylist London’s Beautii if you’re in the DMV. Her work is phenomenal (#blessedhands) and she is even better. Also check out my hashtag #AmmaMamaHair or my pinterest board here to view style inspiration. Comment below with any questions!

Thank you for reading! God bless! :-)

~Amma Mama