Up Do @ 50M

I haven't done much with my hair this summer except wear it mostly in a pony tail because of it's length and the summer heat - did I say length? Oh, the beauty of Sisterlocks!

Today for church I did this quick and easy up do that I thought I'd share with my readers. I took these photos myself using a tripod, so they're not the best. Since I wasn't really happy with most of the shots I included several in the following slideshow hoping that collectively you'll gather a feeling for the style and the ease in recreating it yourself.

How To Create Your Own Up Do

Supplies needed: Hair tie, a few hair pins
Time required: 5 minutes or less
Instructions:

1. Pull locks into a high pony, ideally using a hair tie. (Hair ties secure the locks without pulling or snagging, they stay in place and they don't give me a headache.)
2. Gently remove a few locks along the front and nape of the neck if you so desire (to add softness)
3. Partially separate locks in high pony down the middle, gently pulling each side towards the back, tucking ends underneath hair tie
4. Smooth and shape, tucking any loose locks with hair pins
5. Curl locks at nape of neck and front
6. You're done!
   

Peace, abundance and light until we meet again.

BlaqKofi
Certified Sisterlocks Consultant

To all who have written seeking Sisterlocks advice and with questions, please know I don't take you for granted. Life's been very demanding and I've found it difficult to find time to blog and return emails. I will respond to everyone. Thanks so much for visiting Natural Awakenings.

Hair Ties!

I love hair ties every since Brunsli introduced me to them over 3 years ago. They are the most comfortable and stylish way I've found to secure my Sisterlocks. They keep my locks off my neck during the hot, humid days of summer, keeps them out of the way when I'm at the lake water sking or working in the yard and holds them securely up at night protecting my locks and prolonging my hairstyles.
Hair ties are fashionable, easy to use and don't snag or pull my Sisterlocks.
I recently discovered Erama Custom Jewelry and Hair Ties. A site full of custom, hand-made, beautiful and affordable ties and custom jewelry.

Be sure to check out Erama's and give hair ties a try for yourself. You can mix and match for any occassion. For an evening out, curl locks, secure with a hair tie and pull out several curly locks around the face for a soft, sophisticated look.

I'm certain once you've used them, you'll want one for every occassion and outfit. To see how hair ties work, click here.

Click the Hair Ties! title above to visit Erama's site or see the link under My Favorite Sites in the left column. I just received my first two Erama's ties and have my eye on quite a few others for work and play.

(Hairstyles Top2Bottom: Braidout secured with hair tie; loosely curled locks secured high w/hair tie; tightly curled locks secured w/hair tie. Photo of my son & granddaughter.)

(Note: Hair ties worn in these pics were all created by Brunsli and are what I affectionately call B-Ties or Brunsli-Ties throughout countless posts.)