Lookbook: Bantu Knot Out & Outfit

The Bantu Knot Out is a versitale hairstyle because it can be worn by various textures of natural hair from curly to kinky. For kinky hair textures like 4c natural hair, the bantu knot out offers a way to create a loose wavy look.

Natural Hairstyle: Bantu Knot Out

Do It Yourself: Bantu Knot Out Video Tutorial

This video demonstrates...

• how to style your hair in a bantu knot out
• tips for styling bantu knots in 4c natural hair
• general tips for styling
• professional hairstyle

(skip to 1:30 for tutorial)

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What has been your results with bantu knots?

Lookbook: Flat Twists Professional Hairstyle & Outfit

Who said flat twist outs were the only way to wear twists? You can wear your flat twists in a professional hairstyle my creating a side part and bangs like the look below. 

Our professional natural hairstyle today is paired with a sharp green cardigan, black pumps, and a black and white striped top. Spice up your work attire this week by wearing black, white, and green together.

Lookbook: Roll & Tuck

Hello ladies! My Fair Hair is back up and running. To celebrate our return from the hiatus, I will be posting Lookbooks daily this week. Visit My Fair Hair daily to see a new professional natural hairstyle and outfit combination. 

Also, starting in August I will be posting a special series of articles about hairstyles for women with short to medium length hair. Many times tutorials for naturals with short can go unnoticed. I will be digging through the internet to find the best professional natural hair styles for short natural hair, thinning edges, and 4c hair.

Our natural hairstyle today is a roll and tuck hairstyle from mynaturalhairgrowth.net. The elegant outfit includes pearl earring and a gold skirt and heels as an accent.

Is there anything you would like to see featured on My Fair Hair? Give us a shout out in the comments!

Natural Hairstyles & Outfits for Graduation

Styling your hair for your graduation ceremony is no longer a problem. Below is a collection of hairstyle tutorials and a style book to help you prepare for your important day.

Natural hairstyles for graduation…

Twist out

Finger coils
Havana twists

Watch: The following video tutorial demonstrates how to style natural hair so that it fits under a graduation cap.

View: “Graduation Outfits & Natural Hair Lookbook” 

I hope this helps! I know from personal experience, the last thing you want to worry about at your graduation is your hair. Enjoy your graduation ceremony!

originally posted to Love Natural Sunshine

How do you plan to wear your natural hair for graduation?

Professional Protective Hairstyles Roll & Pin

Now that spring is here, you may be at a loss of ideas about how to style your hair.

My favorite go-to protective hair style is the Cinnabun. It may look difficult but it is really easy to do. The Cinnabun works wonders, creating a professional hair style you can wear anywhere. Also, it keeps your fragile hair ends tucked away from the cold weather.

DIY: View the tutorials below to learn how to do it yourself!

The Classic Cinnabun

More: 3 Protective Hairstyles That Can Be Done in 15 min via BlackGirlLongHair





orginally posted by Love Natural Sunshine

What protective hairstyles do you like to do?

Protective Hairstyle: Easy Chunky Twists Updo

Protective hairstyles can be worn year around. They are great for "protecting" the fragile ends of your natural hair from the environment. Protective hairstyles also help your hair maintain moisture for longer periods of time. And finally, protective hairstyles look professional and can be worn in the workplace.

Try this Easy Chunky Twist Updo via Hair and Health

Model: Iydvina

Difficulty level: 3/5

Description: Chunky twists in the front and small twists in the back to form an updo.

What is your favorite protective hairstyle?