TURNING LEMONS INTO LEMONADE

Moi. For some odd reason, I'm lovin' the grainy way this BB phone pic came out.

Hi Gorgeous Ones!

Today’s post is regarding a failed twist-out that turned into a fab updo. I honestly tried to repeat my successful twist-out from the other week, but the hair gods weren't havin' it. Lol. Alas, a save that was inspired by Food Network’s lovely, Aarti Sequeira. Out of culinary curiousity, I peeped in on her show “Aarti’s Paarti: eat.giggle.repeat.” to see what dishes she was working on. I had no idea that I’d get a hair epiphany from this episode. Unfortunately, the video for this particular episode, “Fancy Pants”, is not up yet so I’ll try to be as descriptive as possible about her hairstyle.



Aarti Sequeira.
Nope,this isn't the hairstyle. This is as close a pic as I could get to the hairstyle she was wearing on the "Fancy Pants" episode.

And I know, most of us have seen this style before, but it was such a major win for me to get that I could do this myself. Lol. It was basically an sort of messy updo. With a side part, both the left and right half of her hair was in a large, loose flat twist on each side. In the back, the two sides were gathered into a messy bun of sorts. I thought it was absolutely lovely. A great match for her bubbly personality. Anyhoo, that’s what motivated me to give it a try. I thought, “Why freakin’ not?!” Cause the twist-out definitely wasn't hittin' on anything.

And yes, the pics are in bathroom. Again. ...... I promise you all (especially myself) that next year I’m getting my Nikon D(fill-in-the-blank) and with a tripod.  And I will be a fierce picture snappin’ woman once it is in my hand. With pics beyond "the room".  Haha!!

And voila! From the basket of lemons, I made my lemonade.......

bun in the back

I am lovin' this style! It's chic and easy! I can see myself rockin' this in a cute, sundress or day dress, nice bag, cute shoes & accessories during the Spring. Haha! I'm funny. Already making detailed plans for the warmer season which is months away.


Products I used for this style:

(1) Jane Carter Solutions Revitalizing Leave-In for moisture & conditioning. I put it on 1st.

(2) Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Buttercreme for double moisture. I put on 2nd.

(2) Somebody's Grease (Unfortunately, the words on the jar have rubbed off and I just can’t remember the name of the haircare line. Not even sure if they’re still in business. Think I heard of them thru a youtube page. *hangs head* Either way, I’m trying to use it up.)- I put it on 3rd to seal.

(3) Jamaican Black Castor oil cut w/Hemp seed oil for my edges and scalp (*Note: Its amazing to me how I have the need to use oils, especially the heavier ones, during the winter. Can’t be without them right now. In the warmer months, not so much.)

I apply these products as needed. However, with it being so frickin’ cold and blustery (We’ve had windchills close to O degrees and have been stuck with freezing temps the past few days.), it’s been pretty much needed every night. If not, then every other night.

After applying these, I’ve been covering my head with a scarf at night. The next day, I just take it off and go.
I'm lovin' it!

Have you discovered any styles that you can do now?...

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THE MOST AWESOMEST TWIST-OUT EVAH!!!



Shameless bathroom shot I

Hola Beautiful Ones!
You know, I find it quite funny how right after I mentioned not doing many hair posts anymore here, and no sooner than the words were uttered (in cyberspace) I had a re-motivation and re-inspiration to posts on hair. Smh. Interesting to say the least. What makes this even more funny is that its to the point where I've gone back to taking pics in the bathroom mirror (something I did in earlier years) cause I'm too embarrased to ask my daughter to take another shot of my hair. And also, because I haven't received my Nikon D60, D5000, D3100 or whichever one the Universe chooses to give me. =)

But anyhoo, my point is after having twisted my hair into smaller sections, I took it down to have the most fabulous & awesomest twist-out evah!!

Shameless bathroom photo II. I really should be embarassed by this.

I took these pics in Gatlinburg, TN over the weekend. My daughter had a cheer competition (Jamfest) to attend and one of the parents had gotten a sweet deal on a cabin----in the mountains. Will discuss the significance of this in Friday's post.

The weather was cold with an overcast. Think hi/lo's of 30's and teens. Yes! Of course, I thought about putting my hair in a bun but I kept looking at it thinking, "This is just way too awesome to cover! This must been seen & shared with the world!" Lol. So I kept it out.
Covered it with my trusty tam and tucked the ends in my coat when I was outside. Uh, mostly on Sunday.

Saturday, I got caught without my hat and my hair got sprinkled on a bit by a little rain, sleet and snow. No worries on my part though. When I had originally twisted my hair, I kept it pretty well-moisturized with some Jane Carter Revitalizing conditioner topped with Qhemet's Burdock Root Buttercreme topped with Jamaican Black Castor Oil. Mainly focusing on the 2 to 3 inches worth of ends. At first, I thought I may have done to much but it did my hair alot of good and helped in that Gatlinburg weather.



 No. Actually this one. See the wet towels hanging in the back. OMG no! The roll of  toilet tissue.  *Smh.

My hair, and its ends, held up pretty well. And yes, I moisturized and sealed that girl every night (and morning) we were there.

Ridiculous bathroom shot IV. Just wow. I really wanted this shot, huh. *Smdh

Since getting back, I plan on deep conditioning this week with my Black Friday purchase, the Komaza Care Intense Moisture Therapy. So expect a review on it in a couple of weeks or so.



 Look! See! I cropped it...  I know. I've got it bad. Lol.

From here on out, I'm definitely sticking with the smaller twists for a great twist-out.

Hope you all enjoyed!
Peace out,
ChocolateOrchid

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