Flipped braids for my friend and me - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens

Hello everyone,

     This afternoon I taught my young Micronesian friends the popular "flipped" braid that took the internet and Instagram by storm a few months ago.  I love the surprise of this braid, it definitely has a WOW! factor.  I demonstrated the braid by braiding my own hair first, then I braided my friend's hair.  Hair-braiding is definitely a way to give girls individual attention and make them feel special <3














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Flipped braids for my friend and me - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens

Marguerite Updo - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens

Hello friends,

     One of my favorite books of all is The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy.  I've lost count of how many times I've read it.  My updo today reminds me of a style the heroine Marguerite might wear.  It is a braided bun, and I used the ends of my two braids to make a bow directly beneath my bun.  I love the way the tail ends of my "bow" curl slightly and add such interest to this hairstyle.  It's a way of wearing your hair up, but showing a little curl and length at the same time.

     Thank you for coming to view my blog!  I hope you visit often to see my posts of different braids and hairstyles for long hair.  Love to you all <3




 






 





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Marguerite Updo - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens

Glowwbox | May 2017 - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens


This month Glowwbox have teamed up with Design Essentials for a limited edition box including several products from the Coconut & Monoi collection. I've featured Glowwbox a number of times on my blog before but for any new readers, Glowwbox is a monthly beauty box subscription service (£15 + P&P)* aimed at women with darker skintones.


Inside the May edition I received the Coconut Milk Nourishing Shampoo (£7.95/225g), Coconut Milk Leave-In Nourisher (£8.95/266ml), Deep Moisture Milk Créme (£9.50/118ml), Curl Defining Gelée (£9.50/340g) - all full size - and 2 sample packets of the Deep Moisture Milk Soufflé (full size £9.50/340g). In the Glowwbox magazine included with every box it mentions 6 products inside the box so there may also be a sample of the Curl Enhancing Dual Hydration Milk (full size £9.50/266ml).

As the temperature heats up our hair can get drier so this month's box aims to quench our thirsty strands. Each product is stated to be loaded with moisture, containing ingredients like Coconut Oil, Monoi Oil and active botanicals to keep dryness at bay. I've only had the box for a few days so I've definitely not had enough time to fully review these products. So far I've only tried the Coconut Milk Nourishing Shampoo, Coconut Milk Leave-In Nourisher and Curl Defining Gelée once. The shampoo is sulfate-free and cleansed my hair without leaving it dry. The Leave-In gave my hair a moisture-boost without weighing it down and the Gelée defined my hair well but I found it didn't mix well when used with other brands/products I have already. As I'm still experimenting with these products I'll review them fully at a later stage.


You do get quite a lot of products for the subscription price so if this is something you're interested in you can grab this box until the end of May from Glowwbox 


*sample - read my disclaimer here.

Have you tried a beauty box subscription?

Lesley x



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Glowwbox | May 2017 - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens

Camoflauge Braids - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens

Hi friends,

     Happy Memorial Day <3  I wore my new camoflauge top in honor of the day.  My hairstyle is a center mohawk braid with another French braid braided loosely across the top, using hair from either side of my mohawk braid.  To me, this hairstyle is a fancy updo camoflauged as a messy look.  I like how my hair looks loose and soft, even though it is up in braids and bun.

     Thank you so much taking time to visit my blog.  Please come again soon, and share with your friends who are also interested in hairstyles for long hair.    







 


 









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Camoflauge Braids - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens

Style | Lace & Beads - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens


Topshop has stolen all of my coins of late. I'm on Oxford Street a lot and the Topshop store there is absolutely huge with so many brands that I always wandering in to buy a last-minute outfit. I've had a few formal events lately where my usual ultra-casual attire doesn't quite cut it so I've grabbed a few dressier pieces.

The latest addition is this cami top with pep hem from London-based brand Lace & Beads. The label's speciality is embellished pieces, tulle dresses and floral embroidery - ideal for special occasions. When I need to be dressed up this top works well with a black midi skirt and heels but I purposely picked it to mix with the rest of my wardrobe when I don't need to be so formal. I wore it casually here with Topshop Mom jeans - my favourite cut of denim currently - and some crisp new Vans.


Top - Lace & Beads (via Topshop in store) | Jeans - Topshop | Shoes - Vans (Schuh exclusives)


Photography - Mike Burchardt | @burchardtlens



What have you been wearing? 


Lesley x



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A simple updo to match my dress - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens

Hello everyone,

     To those of you who are new to my blog, welcome!  I love sharing hair pictures here with my friends around the world.  I washed my hair last night and let it air-dry all night long.  This morning it was soft and shiny and ready to be piled up into this easy updo.  Instead of making a more elaborate hairstyle, I made a poofy front section with a big bun and added headbands and a bow to match the colors of my dress.  I like polka dots, they are always fun and have a retro feel.











  


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A simple updo to match my dress - Natural hairstyle for mens and womens