I had to. Don't hate me.
We interrupt our regularly scheduled program to show off my brand new do!
After rocking my awesomely big, natural, curly hair every which way for almost 6 years, it was finally time for a change. I wanted to look how I feel.
As a style blogger, I am incredibly passionate about ensemble and looks. I believe fashion is a feeling first and a vision second. And for me, when a vision - a feeling - becomes practical to lifestyle, that's the magic right there, don't you think?
I'd been fantasizing and planning a new look for a while but it only evolved last week into a full vision that works for my life.
Those of you curious about the process I went through:
I got a Brazilian Blowout by Angela Giles of Spa313 salon, a master BB stylist for natural black hair here in L.A.. I then took my silky strands to Judy Song (Instagram #hairbyjudysong) of Salon Pure, a senior stylist skilled in the art of architectural hairstyles, also here in L.A.. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for anything better. I'm so happy to have come out the other end with exactly what I'd been searching for.
A Brazilian Blowout lasts for about 3-4 months.
I'm gonna have myself a good time :)
Catch up with me on Monday when we get back to clothes! I'll be showing an all new re-styling as I continue my feature of exploring the many possibilities of a Tiny Closet!
Shout out to Krystal of The Feisty House for motivating my final bold step
to continue living my life to the fullest!
And I encourage you to do the same!
to continue living my life to the fullest!
And I encourage you to do the same!
Super cute!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Did something similar recently- no wonder you're a friend in my head :-)
ReplyDeleteAh! Awesome!! Just doing the cut was therapeutic! Thank you!!!
DeleteWell, well, well!!! What a pleasant and prettyful SURPRISE! Indeed change is good and this new hairdo looks good on you! Shout outs to those who styled it as well!
ReplyDeleteTheme Song: Am I The Same Girl by Swing Out Sister. Your cut is like the lead singer, Corrine Drewery! ;-)
Thank you, Shante! I love the pic of Corrine! I also get Sia and Mia Wallace from Pulp Fiction constantly!! Haha! This style is so fun and it's turned out to be such a statement.
DeleteVery nice. I've been thinking about wearing my hair natural hair straight too as of late.
ReplyDeleteYou totally should! It's so amazing all the cool things we can do with our hair.
DeleteI have babies on the brain so this was defnitley a curve ball. :-P
ReplyDeleteI love your fro, but I'm happy that you're pursuing a different look and direction. It's beautiful. You always choose styles that fit you like a glove and this is no exception. Enjoy!
Ah! Chevanne, thank you!! To say that this style fits me is a wonderful compliment. As a blogger of style - it's my goal to always find the something that fits! Thank you so much for your comment as always!!
DeleteI mean, I don't know what you want me to say! I can only say "Yasssss" so many times >.<
ReplyDeleteYou 100% ROCKED this look, and I'm SO HAPPY that you went through with it and love it!!! There is nothing like looking how you feel on the inside!!!!
You look great. I love it. We all LOVE it.
xo
Eeeee!!! Krystal! Such a cheerleader for us gals - thank you for the compliments!!!! And thank you for the mental push! So glad I did it. Haha! You are so awesome!
DeleteI love it!!!! Such a fun change!
ReplyDeleteI never started on your blog just for your hair. I'm interested in your total style. Life is a journey and there are twists and turns. Hair is part of that journey. As I look over my life I think I've had a gazillion hairstyles. But finally I found what truly works for me. And you've got a lot of time to find out what works for you. That's how life is to me. I can see from all your previous blog entries you have respect for style no matter the fashion or ethnicity. As long as all the various of hair textures are respected equally, meaning no one hairstyle is worst than the other and there is no shame, I say do you knowing all the pros and cons of each style. Looking forward to more on your style blog. I wouldn't abandon a blog over one's choices.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Sandy for these thoughtful words and encouragement. Thank you! I always feared my hair was the main attraction, which was never my goal with this blog so it's reassuring to hear that you visited regardless. That's so nice to hear! I have had many styles myself but I'm not sure if I'm finished yet! I look forward to finding the right style to settle down with. You're right, I do have so much curiosity and appreciation for all fashion, styles and ethnicities so I am enjoying this new style while it lasts. And having a blast styling it with my wardrobe too! Thank you so much for visiting and continuing to come back!
DeleteLove it! I've been thinking about a change as well! Thanks for the kick!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! I think you could rock just about any hairstyle.
ReplyDeleteHa! Thanks Sue! What a compliment - I wish! That's so nice to hear!
DeleteLove it girl! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Looks like you got quite a bit cut off too! I have natural hair too and I'd love to get a blowout but I'm scared of not having the right stylist that can work with and not damage my hair.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Claudette! I actually did cut off about 6 inches! Eeek! Blowouts are so much fun and research is definitely a good idea. There are more and more stylists out there that know what they're doing with natural hair. Do a little research and I'm sure you'll find a great fit!
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ReplyDeleteWhen you hinted at changing your hair I was expecting some color, this was a shocker!! I'm obsessed with it thought. If anyone were to rock the structural bob it would be you :) not to mention the bangs will be super cute when you decide to wear your hair curly again!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Raigon!! I love wearing such a geometric style LOL I'm glad you think I'm rocking - I'm trying!
DeleteYour hair looks amazing! I just cut off my locs after having them for almost 5 years. I think my friends and family were more sad to see them go than I was.
ReplyDeleteI know right?! LOL It's funny how people get attached to your look. Thanks for the compliment! I hope you're feeling great with your new cut too!
DeleteGiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrlllllllllllll! Oh goodness! You look FANTASTIC! You rocked the natural look so well I honestly never thought of you changing it - it looked so good, it was so beautiful. Then you go and do this! ... and IT rocks! You did yourself proud girl! Bold, Brave, Beautiful! Can't wait to see your re-styling, although at this point you have my full (style) trust.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME look! I agree change is good and when you feel it - it's right! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! There's a blogger on here with a similar cut, her blog is called calivintage and she has an incredibly cool laid-back vibe. Love the cut, very Karen O
ReplyDeleteThe hair, the red lip...gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAh! Thank you!! I'm having so much fun restyling my look now!
DeleteHaha! I actually have been getting that a lot, Katrina! People think it's a wig, which I take as a compliment. My stylist is on.point.! Can't wait to share more styles with it! Thanks so much for commenting!
ReplyDeleteLooks good! I've always been curious about Brazilian blow-outs.
ReplyDeleteWhat is a Brazilian blow out? Does it use chemicals of some sort?
ReplyDeleteHi June! Yep it sure does. It is permanent, very similar to a relaxer but it is much less harmful and you can still wear your hair curly (just not as curly as it was originally). There's a decent write up about it here: http://www.sixtwentysevenblog.com/2010/03/my-brazilian-blowout-experience.html
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