How to get ‘ballsy’ with loc buns

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Candace Morrow’s tips to canopy updos with over-the-top ornaments

A little cowgirl confession: I rarely attempt updo hairstyles because I’m a bit — well — tender-headed. Sad, but true. What a waste of loc styles, I know. When I do woman up for such coif creations, though, you best believe I show up and out with buns that mean beauty business. Why not, right?

Well, an instant way to command head-turning dreadlock looks: ostentatious ornaments. But, but! These adornments always make bolder statements moss wig with jazzy updos similar to my pictured donut bun. Here’s how you can accomplish offbeat buns that leave a lasting impression in public by incorporating extravagant hair embellishments:

Cotton candy buns: Rake wavy or curly hair (treating it as if it’s frizzy hair) up into a high bun. Delicately mold and wrap locs into a neat ball, then carefully clip the ball down with stray strands or hair pins. Polish off the look by ornamenting the front, side or back of the bun with rhinestone and vintage-inspired combs like Bel Aire Bridal’s timeless selections.

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High pigtail buns: Part hair straight down the middle into two sections. Pull each section into high ponytails, then wrap each ponytail into neat or messy balls using locs to tighten them. Finish off the look with groovy sunglasses like We KoKo’s necklace-inspired My Willows.

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Top knot buns: Gather the top half of your locs (or all of them) into a high ponytail. Then divide the ponytail into two halves. Take one half and load locs with motherland jewels like these from Kpellé’s handmade jewelry on stands for extra drama. Next, hold the other half straight up (treat it like a pole) and start wrapping the bejeweled half around it. You can wrap locs as tight or loose as desired. Once you’ve made it to the top, secure the bun with a few stray strands or jumbo bobby pins.

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Mohawk buns: Start at the front of the head and gather a few locs for the first bun. Then make your way toward the back of the head — grabbing sections of hair to ball up one right after the other. When you’re done, use bold gemstone hair ties like Tiffany’s Loc Jewels to fasten around one, a couple or all the bun balls to give locs character and charm.

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5 African designers to shop for the ‘Black Panther’ sequel

Brands that celebrate the black fashion, beauty seen in the $1.3 billion film

Post by special correspondent Candace Dantes | Cover shot by Trarell Torrence @torrencestudios

Oh! Oh! You missed this month’s big screen announcement? “Black Panther” is coming back to a theatre near you. Yep. Character T’Challa — played by lead actor Chadwick Boseman — returns for a sequel either late 2019 or early 2020, according to a post by The Hollywood Reporter.

The landmark Marvel movie directed by Ryan Coogler grossed $700 million domestically and more than $1.3 billion across the globe. And boy did Black America, the Caribbean and Africans show up representing in their most modish Motherland garbs. I actually met Boseman while we both were vacationing in St. Lucia earlier summer 2018. Even off empress wigs camera, he embodies African-American pride and is just as humble as his superhero character.

We at Black Beauty & Hair are so thrilled about the next installment that I had to compile the best African styles worthy of outfitting you beauties and beaus in for Black Panther’s homecoming:

D’Piper Twins: Sisters, bloggers, models and African fashion designers Danielle and Chantelle Dwomoh-Piper developed bold, sexy African wear that has garnered celebrity and international attention. The twins’ hallmark styles comfortably combine fitted and flowy pieces that make you do a double take. Pictured are the twins voguing one of their signature two-piece sets.

Dressmeoutlet.com: Led by entrepreneur Olatorera Oniru, this etailer is digital home to beauty products and handmade African-inspired clothes from the runway to everyday wear. Pictured is the Nikky Cold Shoulder Dress by January 8th House of Style, designed with flare details for days.

House of Tayo: The Rwandan-born brand is known for its unconventional, futuristic patterns for 21st-century fashion influencers. Each garment comes with storytelling designs of African heritage that merge with current style concepts. Pictured is House of Tayo’s Blue Wave Statement Shirt for men.

Loin Cloth & Ashes: Founded by designer Anissa Mpungwe, the fashion and lifestyle brand brings modern, practical appeal to its edgy prints and exaggerated shapes. Pictured are women runway designs, ranging from tops and bottoms to dresses and outerwear.

suakoko betty: This fun lifestyle brand features an authentic wax print collection for the contemporary shopper. Fashion designer Charlene Dunbar created original styles by mixing prints, sleek lines and surprising colours. Pictured is the African Print Lango Wrap Blouse in lime.

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Styling must-nots that will leave locs fragile — real quick

The New Year means kickin’ old habits, right? Well, that also applies to our everyday hair routines. Loc wearers have more styling options now than ever, but one must remember they too need a break from bobby pins and extravagant buns once in a while.

Like most things: Moderation is mandatory. If you want to maintain healthy, flowing locs, avoid too much of these five hairstyling habits, which can leave strands flimsy and weak:

Too muchMaintenance Measure: Loosen up ponytails so your roots aren’t strained, and restrict high buns for special occasions if possible.

Too muchMaintenance Measure: Secure hair with a favorite throwback — ’90s scrunchies. These babies are forgiving and allow room for hair to breathe. Plus, they come in funky colors and designs at your local beauty supply store.

Too muchMaintenance Measure: Research highly-skilled colour specialists who can guide you through the colour change. In addition to creating a talk-of-the-town loc look, you equally want to reduce harm to your head, including irritation, brittleness and unwarranted hair repair costs.

Too muchMaintenance Measure: Have patience. New growth isn’t a bad thing. Personally, I like the build up of nappy happy hair, which temporarily changes your appearance and allows for locs to have a strong foundation before relocking.

Too muchMaintenance Measure: Minimize these hair adornments to formal-event hairstyles. YouTube ways to style locs using individual loc strands instead of solely relying on accessories. Also, consult with a seasoned loctician to offer functional, do-it-yourself hairdos.

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Afro Bob Tro is a small UK-based haircare company.  Ideal for sensitive souls, the products are gentle, and no-invasive and use natural ingredients such as shea, grapeseed, hemp, olive, coconut, argan and macadamia oils.  Special care is taken to avoid allergens and unnecessary chemical ingredients, such as artificial colours and synthetic fragrance.

The company offer handmade Clay Conditioner ￡18.50/240ml and Curl & Wave Wax (￡10/115ml). These products leave natural hair shiny, wavy and easy to groom, offering a unique alternative to chemical relaxing.

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Radiant London launch cool new salon

Leading hair salon, Radiant London launched the first of their two salons in the heart of Bermondsey last nightThe event kicked off with the opening of their in-house cocktail bar serving guests an assortment of soft and alcoholic beverages – a new complimentary service offered to all clients having a hair service. The night saw press and bloggers enjoying services from the salon including a full wig bar, braid bar and complimentary shellac. Whilst Demure Lashes hosted the Lash Bar and applied strip mink lashes to guests throughout the evening. The launch was catered by First Chefs LTD serving guests with an array of Caribbean inspired canapés; including Jerk Chicken Sushi, Ital Rundown Spring Rolls, Curry Goat with Rice & Peas shots and Ackee & Saltfish money bags.

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With an exceptional fashion forward styling team, Radiant London’s cutting edge innovation now translates to their in house salon experience. Both tech savvy with a splash of premium luxury, “Our goal is to create a home away from home experience, ensuring every client receives star treatment. By creating a warm atmosphere our customers are catered to in more ways than one and can just sit back and indulge in the all inclusive Radiant experience.”

High Demand for Hair and Beauty Freelancers Post-CovidBermondsey comes complete with a fully serviced cocktail bar, serving everything from complimentary champagne, seasonal cocktails to soft drinks. It also is home to the Ultramodern Radiant Virtual Mirror. Compact with built-in 2000 Lumen lighting, customers’ salon selfies will be nothing short of Hollywood glam! Controlled with a special app, clients can instantly snap their salon fresh hairdos sharing them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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