Happy Holidays!!!  Today I share how I achieve an easy holiday updo using the entire JBCO line from Shea Moisture!  This is my first time trying/testing out this line, so I'm taking you along for the ride! ;) I'm very grateful that I was sent these products to try because I still haven't found them around here lol.
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    Good Morning!  So, I actually attempted another braidout!  After finally having a successful braidout not long ago, I was encouraged to try it again lol.  This braidout was done by braiding the hair a little over half way the the length, and then twisting the ends.  I did not have to use rollers on my ends of my hair this time,  thanks to having a fresh trim!   This braidout  lasted about 3 days before loosing all of the definition. I decided to re-twist my hair the night of day 3.  I chose not to re-braid my hair because I have been spoiled by the ease of twisting lol!  
     I just wanted to show you guys a comparison between not re-twisting and re-twisting :)  Pics on the left are results of styling a 3 day old braid out without re-twisting it at night.  Pics on the right are results of re-twisting the braidout.  I was left with more "stretch" and volume after re-twisting :)   However, I actually like the shrunken look better lol.  Take care :)

                                                                      Preparation 

 * Moisturized hair is a must for great twistouts/braidouts.
 
* Be sure to use a product with " hold" for long lasting results. (Gels are great options.)

* Be sure to use the proper size twists or braids for the style you are trying to achieve.
               ( large twists= fuller fro with little definition) (small twists= very tight and defined fro)

  * When unraveling braids/twists out, be careful not to unravel them too much on the first day. This will prevent frizz and loss of definition.


                                                                                    Night Care Tips

* Moisturize your hair if needed.

* Re-braiding/re-twisting is a great way to prolong your style.  (However, keep in mind that your hair may not look the same as day one. LOL)

*  Protect your hair with a satin bonnet, satin scarf, or satin pillowcase at night. 


                                                                                         Styling Tips
 
* Using the steam from a shower is a great way to revamp your style. This is fantastic if you opted not to re-twist/re-braid your hair.

* Style your hair in ways that compliment whatever "shape" your hair has taken on for the day. LOL  (I've been amazed by how many ways my hair has molded and smushed from a night's rest! LOL)

 * Don't fight the fro!  Don't be alarmed if you wake up to a twistout/braidout with very little definition.  In this case, just "Fro and Go" or "Puff and Go"! LOL  

 * Add product to your hair only when necessary. 

* Try using accessories to play up your style.

    I'm very excited about the results of this braidout!  Especially since I have been having trouble with getting them to look right.  I changed up the way I usually do my braids this time around.  This time, I only added aloe vera gel midway to the ends of my hair instead of the entire length.  This was a huge help in removing the parts created by the braids.  I was able to spend less time "hiding" the parts.  I think the results came out pretty good inspite of my straggly ends lol.  Let me know what you guys think.  Also, what are some techniques you use to achieve a successful braidout? 
See pictures below  :)

I'm venturing into "braidout" territory again. Last night, I braided my hair(dry) before going to bed. It turned out okay I guess, but I'm still not quite lovin it. :/  It's definitly good for stretching my hair when I wanna see some length.  Braidouts used to be my ultimate transitioning hairstyle.  Once I decided to give up heat during my transistion, I had to come up with a way to style my hair.  Braidouts were perfect for blending the many textures I had going on at the time.  Before I big chopped, I was sure that I would continue having success with braidouts. However, that is not the case!  LOL  They seem to take way too long to do and undo.  It also takes me almost triple the time to style in the morning vs my twistout!  I always have trouble hiding the parts :(  As for my ends?  They always come out crazy looking. LOL (Maybe they will look better after I trim them.)  Anyways, I just can't seem to get my braidouts quite right.  Funny huh?  I mastered this style while transitioning, but now, not so much. (sigh)   I'm not ready to give up on this style. I loved it soo much during my transition to natural.  There has to be a way to make this style work for me again.  So, I will be doing a braidout on clean hair within the next day or so.  I will be sure to let you guys see how it turns out.  Pray for me! LOL