Today’s HOTD (Stands for Hairstyle of The Day – just in case you’re slow like me lol…I couldn’t figure out OOTD on fashion blogs for a minute) is a number of looks of sorts. They are based in the simplicity of one of my protective hairstyles – The Bun.
The following 3 hairstyles are achieved by setting the hair in a bun with either a banana clip or satin scrunchie in different locations on the head. Then I added different hair accessories for accent.
Here’s the 1st Hairstyle:
It pays to live in NY. I can virtually any type of hair accessory around. There are so many spots to buy them. The best part is they only cost from $1-$3.
2 More Hairstyles:
- I threw a cornrow in the front for a little variation. Still simple.
I’m realizing the more I manipulate my hair, the more it breaks. So, I’m trying to protect my ends by using low manipulation protective styling as much as possible. Without doing so, I won’t reach my goal of midback and breast length by end of year.
This simple bun was created with a satin scrunchy and bobby pins to pin curl. I used Murray’s Beeswax Cream and Jane Carter’s Nourish and Shine to Smooth my edges and eliminate frizzies. Yes, simplicity at it’s finest.
I have plenty more with more accessories but didn’t want to use them all up in one post so stay tuned 
Do you protective style and if so, what’s one of your favorite styles?
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Yay for buns… you know I’m a bun’s biggest fan! LOL. Love the headbands, too!!! Are these purchased headbands or DIY headbands?
Hi Mickey, I purchased them for like $2. The beauty supply stores in NY have so much to choose from. I like going to the Bronx in the ghetto lol. They have a ton of stuff for cheap.
These three looks are really cute! The bun is one of my favorite protective styles as well!
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Dre, I have nooooo creativity. That’s how I wind up in buns. I’m usually saving a failed twist out lol.
i took a bunch of pics of different buns and will share more. it can be overwhelming getting it all done sometimes though. I write for 2 other blogs, work full time AND run 2 e-stores! Hence, the bun is quick and easy
Wow Michelle, you are superwoman! And don’t feel bad, my failed twist outs end up the same way (if not tucked under something). You do a great job. Still finding a way to make a fabulously neat bun while wearing each of your “hats”.
Go girl!
Those look lovely! I really like the last one with the cornrows.
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Thanks Shannon. That’s as much creativity for hairstyles as I can come up with lol
Hey Michelle!
Wow you have a beautiful head of hair! I can’t wait to see where my new found hair journey takes me. Thanks so much for the site you recommended. I see myself online browsing ALOT of different places for info and that one I shall add to my personal list as well as your blog! I love pictures too. I’m a visual learner..nothing will stick in my memory without some sort of visual aid Lol. Keep in touch!
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Hi Tamara, Thanks for stopping by! Thank you. I’m trying to grow this mop top out to breast length! i’ll definitely keep in touch.
I really love 4 and 5 pictures. Is that the style you where talking about before with using your hair to braid?
Hey Miche’al- I don’t remember LOL. I braid with my own hair though. I don’t like using anything fake.
Oh we gotta talk about this curly girl method. did you read the book? I did it this weekend and while i noticed my ends were good, it took my hair too long to dry. I think I’m going to do it again and use less (and a diff.) condish.
I will say that I noticed my curls really forming though.
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Yes, I read the book and the method is great, but so time consuming. My curls looked great too. Do you think that the drying process is due to the conditioner?
you know. it’s possible but i think how i had my hair packed on my head made a difference too. I am however switching the conditioner. This time I’m going to use the Shikai Every Day Conditioner.
honestly, it wasn’t any more time consuming than my usual rituals. plus the fact that I LOVE playing in my hair, it’s time well spent
I’m going to do Zizyphus again starting tonight. i pre-pooed with Vatika oil last night. I’m interested to see if the Zizyphus will have any effect on my curls when I do it the curly girl way.
Yes, I read the book. I like the method but it is so time consuming. Do you think the drying process has anything to do with the conditioner?
Hey thanks for commenting and following. I’m doing the same
I’m originally from NYC but living in philly now. Where can I get some of your products??? I’m loving your blog too!!
Thanks Stacy! my other website is http://www.FreshRadiantSkin.com
Let me know when you come across any events in our surrounding areas.
don’t be a stranger. I plan to visit with you often too! I love to chat
I LOVE your different looks!
Thanks Sable!