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Originally posted by SweetestDiva:
Candygirl...
I read somewhere that another approach is to wash your hair, and spray on a setting lotion that is also a texturizer (like Lottabody) and then start braiding from the bottom, doing small sections and letting it air dry. I wanted to try it, but the last time I washed I didn't feel like dealing with the drama if it turned out crazy.. but has anybody else tried this? Some stylist SWORE this is how they do Beyoncé's.
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Yes!! I do my hair this way a lot of times when it's hot and humid outside and I don't want to put my hair in a ponytail. It doesn't take a lot of time to do, either!! All you have to do is wash and condition your hair, and after you've washed the conditioner out, part your hair into sections like you are going to cornrow your hair. They don't have to be terribly small sections, you can do them as large as about an inch wide. My hair is pretty thick, so this does well for me. I always cornrow my hair back first before I add the Lottabody, it also helps me if I let my hair dry a little before I start braiding; it's easier to grip, and I don't have to worry about it breaking. After I've braided my hair, I put rubber bands on the ends and spray it with the Lottabody, which, if you have the undiluted stuff that comes in the see-through plastic bottle, be sure to dilute it a little, but not too much because that is also what keeps your hair wavy. You can sit under the dryer for about 30-45 minutes or until dry, but if you have a little time on your hands, you can let it air-dry. When you undo the braids, be sure to have some hair oil, hair grease, hair polish nearby. I usually dip my fingertips in hair grease and as I undo the braids, the oil is on my hair. If you like the "twisties" look, don't undo the braids all the way, leave the braids in the front and let the back be kind of bushy. If your hair looks a little dry, and you don't like to use hair grease or if it weighs your hair down, Lusters Pink Oil has a very good hair polish on the market that works very well. It's in a clear plastic bottle with a pump spray. I wouldn't advise using oil sheen, however, because as soon as you spray it on, you have to apply more because the alcohol in the spray dries your hair out. I hope I didn't ramble too much and you can follow this, if you have any questions, please e-mail me. Also, let me know how your hair turns out when you do it!! Now, I don't know what Beyonce's stylist is doing to her hair these days, maybe she's tried this on her, but taking that ratty weave out and starting fresh on a new one might help!!
