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July 09, 2012

The right tools!

I thought I was using a good comb.  Not!  Turns out having a special detangling comb and a brush that was recommended by a salesperson at Sally Beauty Supply make all the difference.  SO much easier to get the knots out.  And with much less breakage.  Wish I’d figured this out sooner. Honestly, I was skeptical about any brush working in SG’s hair, but I figured for $4 it was worth trying and I’m glad I did.  So if you’re interested, the brush is a Brush Strokes Wet ‘N Dry, and the comb is a Krest detangler.

Would post a pic of the box braids I did tonight, but the girl was not cooperating.

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July 01, 2012
Her usual pose :-)

Her usual pose :-)

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July 01, 2012
I experimented this week - started with cornrows, finished with twists.  Mostly to avoid putting in pony tail holders, which Sassy Girl objected to last week.  I think I like, although my parts are still crappy.

I experimented this week - started with cornrows, finished with twists.  Mostly to avoid putting in pony tail holders, which Sassy Girl objected to last week.  I think I like, although my parts are still crappy.

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June 25, 2012
The pony tail.  Sigh.

The pony tail.  Sigh.

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June 25, 2012
The back, before she insisted on putting the twists up into a pony tail.

The back, before she insisted on putting the twists up into a pony tail.

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June 25, 2012
My first attempt at sister twists - I’m thrilled, Sassy Girl not so much.  She thinks they’re pretty, but uncomfortable.

My first attempt at sister twists - I’m thrilled, Sassy Girl not so much.  She thinks they’re pretty, but uncomfortable.

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June 22, 2012

I have a new favorite blog - http://beadsbraidsbeyond.blogspot.com/

Lots of great ideas!

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June 19, 2012
I’m actually rather proud of tonight’s ‘do

I’m actually rather proud of tonight’s ‘do

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June 18, 2012
African hair braiding styles for kids Twist african hair braiding styles for kids – Braided hair styles

Gotta try this one on SG - if I can manage the parts, that is.

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June 17, 2012

No new pictures

I continue to slack on the cornrowing (is that even a word?) and just end up doing simple braids right before bedtime.  It seems quicker, but really it either means daily combing out & re-braiding, or major risk of matting.  Sigh.  I really do have trouble keeping up with Sassy Girl’s hair.  Honestly, I just can’t wait until she’s old enough to shower and comb it herself!  Maybe it’s a fantasy, but I just think that will make managing her hair so much easier.  I do truly love SG’s glorious hair, but this white mama will never quite get over the shock of how much work it is!