B E A U T Y: Bantu Knot Out | It Didn't Come Out Right

I thought I had this in the bag but clearly not. I haven't done Bantu knots on my hair in a very long time and I wanted to give it a try again. Typically I would do this style on dry hair but it was wash day and a regular twist out was not on my agenda. Doing Bantu knots on wet hair was where the problem started. Bantu knots on wet hair means hours of drying, like overnight hours of drying. But in my mind, I'm thinking I could just go get my nails done, do my makeup, pick out an outfit, lollygag for a little bit and my hair would be dry. Ha, no. 

Here's the end result. -_- I was really hoping to get some bouncy curls and lots of volume. Nope, instead I got poodle fluff. Before I took the knots out I went for my blowdryer thinking that would do my hair some justice but I just made my hair more frizzy. *sigh* Being that I was going to dinner I had to come up with some kind of solution to the hot mess on my head. Bobby pins to the rescue! Yep, I just pinned the front of my hair down to make it look like somewhat decent. So if you're in a hair rut just use bobby pins, or not. 

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B E A U T Y: 5 Reasons Why I Went Natural

I have been natural for almost 2 years now and it's been the best thing for my hair. Flashback to 2007-2008 was when I went natural for the first time, but it just seemed so much harder to maintain so I resorted to a relaxer again. Today I have learned so much more about my hair and have found what works for me. But I wanted to share the reasons why I went natural and why you should too.

1. Natural=Healthy

Having natural hair is so much healthier for my hair. I never worry about heat damage, extreme breakage, or the need to use harsh chemicals. Keeping up with my curls also mean that I am constantly taking care of my hair. I have to make sure that it's always moisturized which is a big deal for curly hair. Plus my hair grows a lot faster than when I was relaxing it. 

2. No Chemicals Needed

No relaxer no problem! Not having to go through sessions of relaxing my hair at the salon is such a relief. I always hated relaxing my hair mainly because I knew it was bad for my hair. And when it was time for a touch-up my scalp would itch so much because it was always dry (from relaxing) which would cause burning.I'm telling the worse feeling EVER!  

3. Curls, curls, curls

Must I say more?! But really it's great that I can embrace my curls and love my natural hair. I am at a point in my life that I can't go too long without having a some sort of curl. Having curly hair is like my new security blanket, so I'm super attached to my curls. 

4. Wallet Friendly

Now that I stopped going to the salon to get my hair relaxed I am able to save so much more money. With natural hair, I rarely buy products because for me the products that I do have last for a pretty decent amount of time. In addition, I don't always have to use store bought products because I can make my own hair products using natural ingredients that are already in my home. 

5. Endless Styling

There are so many ways that I can't style my hair because it is natural. I rarely straighten my hair but when I do, it gives me a new and fresh look. I also really like doing twist outs for that volumized textured look.  It's like having the best of both worlds.

Are you a curly girl, if so what made you go natural? And if you've always been natural what do you love about your curls? Share your story in the comments below.

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