It is so hard to do the right thing when it gets painfully bland. You need a dash of excitement...so remix it a little!
The fastest & easiest way to spice up a boring hairstyle is with ACCESSORIES.
>>>Headbands
>>>Barrettes
>>>Clips
>>>Flowers (real or fake)
...so many options. Since I'm away from home posting my fav hair accessories right now is a bit of a challenge...but I will add them to this post later on so look out for an update!
My second fav way to remix the same ol' same ol' is to add a lil extra somethin' somethin' to the basic hairstyle. This takes a lil more patience sometimes & you will have to experiment a little bit. I recommend NOT getting randomly creative when you are in a rush to get to work or class or some other important engagement if you know you are no good at bouncing back from hair fails.
>>>Bangs
WARNING: DO NOT GET SCISSOR HAPPY...ESPECIALLY MY NATURAL SISTERS--99% OF THE TIME YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!!! You can create bangs without actually chopping your hair off. Part a separate section and swoop it back and to the side. Then you can blend it into the rest of your hair. If you already have cut bangs, alternate between pinning them back and letting them out.
And don't always worry about your hair having to be straight to wear bangs...you can wear your bangs natural, too!
Rethink putting that bun in the same exact place on your head every day. Maybe a little higher this time or a little lower. Maybe to the side. Yeah, certain placements don't look great on everybody (I read this article on essence.com a couple months ago about finding the right bun placement for your face shape: http://www.essence.com/hair/hot_hair/hot_hair_buns_for_every_face_shape.php).
However, a bun is already in danger of being a stuffy hairstyle, so loosen it up a bit! Although they are not considered "protective styles" this can go for your afro puffs and ponytails as well.
>>>Get messy
Get over the every-hair-must-be-in-its-intended-place syndrome...give your hair some freedom. Give all of the gel and mousse a rest & put down that daggone brush. Let your natural texture just be. In the beginning it can be a little scary because society has been drilling into our brains that straight and laid down hair is what is beautiful. You may feel that you appear unkempt, but with a little time and practice you will be fine. Promise! Add a nice barrette or clip or even some fly earrings to complete your look.
One things I like to do (especially since I am growing out those bangs I just told you NOT to cut) is twist or braid the front of my hair...it gives a different look and keeps your hair back and out of your face if you don't want the hassle. I actually did it to my hair this morning! It is also a nice transitional style if you are waiting for your bangs to catch up to the rest of your length!
This is not something I necessarily do myself (I have a long head), but I've seen many a natural gal pull this off beautifully. If you're really brave, you can rock it like Janelle Monae...
>>>Style your braids/twists
I do hope you ladies realize that you do not have to wear your braids & twists down or in a ponytail. You can bun them, braid them, curl them...be creative!!! You can work with your braids and twists just as you would your hair if it was out.
How do you remix your not-so-exciting protective hairstyles? Don't hesitate to share!
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