I’m staring to believe that the statement “The Struggle is Real,” was coined by a women going through her hair wash routine. It seems like the more you try to do right sometimes, the more goes wrong. This Natural Hair Journey is one about learning as you go, and I’m learning new things everyday. Sometimes it seems […]
Author Archives: Kiara McCummings
My First Crochet Twist Attempt: Talk Through & Demo
In an attempt to try some more protective styles, I decide to give these a try. I am not the best braider, as mentioned so I filmed that part off camera. But for my first attempt at the crochet braids, I think I did pretty good. The items I used for this style: Isis Afri […]
3 Ways to Air Dry Natural Hair
These are 3 of the ways I air dry my hair. These provide me with the best stretched results with the shortest amount of drying time. I usually leave each method in about 12-14 hours. Usually overnight because my hair takes AGES to dry unless in a wash and go state. Thanks for watching and […]
Bentonite Clay Mask Treatment for Natural Hair
A couple years ago I stumbled across Bentonite Clay while walking the isles of Whole Foods. I originally purchased it for my skin, because I heard it was an amazing face mask. (but that’s another post) While getting ready for a wash day, I recalled some tutorials I watched previously with fellow naturalists using Bentonite Clay […]
Virginia FIRST FTC Robotics Competition
As a product of a STEM education, I jump at the chance to give back to the community. I knew at age four that I wanted to be some type of engineer. Don’t ask me how I knew, but I knew. At that time, there weren’t many extra-curricular activities for the young science and technology […]
Twist & Curl on Natural Hair
Back this week with a quick tutorial on how I achieve my Twist & Curl. It incorporates my Perm Rod Set technique & is a style that I have been trying to master for years now. After a few attempts with failed results, I decreased the size of the perm rods and noticed a huge […]
Quick and Easy Braid-out Tutorial
Back with another super quick tutorial this week! This one will focus on how I achieve my braid-out style. Nothing fancy, but I do add a little twist to this one. Pun intended! Enjoy!!
Perm Rod Set on Natural Hair
Every woman has that one hairstyle that she will never give up. That one style that makes her do a double take in the mirror. That one style that puts a little extra pep in her step. This style is definitely all of those things for me. I tried this style for the first time […]
Butternut Squash Two Ways!
I’m here with something a little different today! A foodie post!!! As the temperatures start to drop, smells of comfort food begin to fill the air. Chunky soups, chilis, and hearty meals are starting to grace tables across the country. In an attempt to incorporate more veggies into my diets, I’ve been trying new things. While […]
3 Quick Styles on a Stretched Twist-Out
This a super quick video showing a few different simple styles you can try to jazz up a boring old twist out! All you will need is your fav edge control, a few bobby pins, and some ouchless elastics. Hope you enjoy! -Kiara