Hey Hairlista!! Yes, I have another bun tutorial for you! 
I posted this pic below on my Instagram and many ladies wanted to know how I achieved this low bun that I do. 

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95% of the time my hair is styled in a bun usually like this☝🏾This is my go-to protective style during the week as I don’t like to manipulate my hair a lot - especially since I’m 10 weeks post relaxer. Don’t sleep on protective styling! It assists in moisture retention and preserves the quality and integrity of your ends! ▫️ #hair #bun #lowbun #protectivestyles #lowmanipulationstyle #relaxedhair #hairstyle #naturalhair #naturalhairdaily #relaxedhairjourney #healthyhairjourney #haircare #hairoftheday #keracare #orsoliveoil

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Though I am a huge fan of protective styles, as they've assisted in growing my hair to its current length, I still enjoy my hair. I still wear it down, rock a braid out or twist out, but majority of the time my hair is in a protective style because it's simple and convenient in the week. 

In this video I'm 10 weeks post relaxer. This style is very low maintenance, not to mention, this bun really helps me preserve the moisture levels in my hair while looking chic! It's a win win :)



So, here is the tutorial. It's super simple and easy to do! I hope you enjoy.

Now the newest addition to my edge control arsenal is the EDGI Edge Control Brush by DollBaby Beauty!! Prior to this gem, I used regular toothbrushes to lay down my edges and baby hair. Don’t get me wrong, it did the job but it would always have loads of product buildup packed in the bristles, and it wasn’t aesthetically appealing (to be honest). Also, when traveling, it would be exposed to everything it cane in contact with because I never had a protective covering over it. The annoying part is that, with time the bristles began to fray and spread out. Not cute!



Since I got my EDGI Brush, I just love using it because the bristles are soft and gentle for my delicate hairline (I use it on my baby girl too!), product does not buildup in the bristles over time, plus it comes with a cute sleeper bag for protection and travel. I think it’s a nice change from the typical and gets the job done easily.

The binchotan charcoal bristles reduce bacteria growth, breakouts etc. I love the fact that the bristles are dark so that it won’t display product build up, make-up etc. Let’s  face it, my MAC foundation used to get all over my toothbrush making it appear brown and dirty overtime. It was so annoying and kinda embarrassing LOL.

Be sure to check out the EDGI Edge Control Brush for yourself! It's a keeper for me :) Oh and don't forget the discount coupon code below to save!

The Creme of Nature Argan Oil Leave-in, Foaming Wrap Lotion and Gloss & Shine Mist have given and continue to give awesome results! I swear people think my hair is natural when I rock this look - I can't deny it's a great illusion :). 

If you aren't familiar with Olaplex No. 3, let me tell you that this product is NOT a conditioner or protein treatment.  It's a bond rebuilder. It possesses a patented active ingredient that works on a molecular level to seek out broken bonds in the hair that are caused by chemical (relaxer, colour etc.), thermal (blow drying, flat ironing etc.), and mechanical damage (severe manipulation i.e. weaves, braids, excessive brushing etc.). Olaplex No. 3 works to restore compromised hair promising the ultimate breakage insurance.


Now you're probably wondering, how does this work for Relaxed Hair? Well, we all know that relaxers breakdown and manipulate the internal protein bonds in the hair by chemically altering the curl pattern and texture to become straight. Due to the disulfide bonds being broken in the hair through relaxer services,  Olaplex No. 3 was created as a take home treatment to rebuild those broken bonds, build the integrity of the hair while improving strength and softness. Now on to my experience & thoughts...

Olaplex Directions: 

1. Apply a generous amount from roots to ends on unwashed towel-dried hair. Comb through once. Leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes or more. For damaged hair, repeat without rising.
2. Rinse from hair, shampoo, and condition.

How I applied Olaplex No. 3 to my Relaxed Hair:
The first time I tried Olaplex, I did as the directions asked which indicated that I must apply the product to "towel dried" hair BUT unwashed! I was a little confused by that. So, I decided to rinse my hair with water under the shower, t-shirt dry for 10-15 mins and then apply Olaplex in 4 sections from root to tip. Basically using it as a pre-poo!

Once complete, I covered my hair with a plastic cap and left the product on my hair for 30 mins (no heat). I then rinsed, shampooed with a sulfate-free shampoo and deep conditioned with a moisture deep conditioner for 30 mins with heat.


My Experience:
1st application:

After having Olaplex No. 3 on my hair for 30 mins, I removed the plastic cap and my hair felt very saturated as though the product really penetrated my strands . When I rinsed out the product, prior to shampooing, my hair felt noticeably smoother and softer to the touch. I shampooed twice and as I was rinsing, my hair still felt pretty good. Fast forward to deep conditioning, navigating through my hair and new growth to apply my deep conditioner was easier than normal. My hair felt more manageable and slippy. Rinsing out my deep conditioner was my favourite part!! Oh my goodness, you guys I literally said "WOW" aloud in the shower as I was running my fingers through my hair under running water. I wasn't expecting that to happen! My hair felt ridiculously soft and smoother than normal - my cuticles were sooo flat. The silkiness and softness was something I haven't experienced in a longggg time. While I was air drying (without my leave-in conditioner - yes, my hair felt that good!), I noticed that my hair remained very smooth yet stronger and reinforced!! I was pretty impressed.

2nd application (1 week later):

This time around I didn't go in the shower first, I just spritzed my hair with water from my spray bottle to the point where it "felt" damp/towel dried. I followed the EXACT SAME steps as above, however, my results were pretty mediocre in comparison to my first experience. Don't get me wrong, my hair felt fortified and smoother than usual but the softness wasn't really there. Looking back, I honestly feel as though not wetting my hair enough, i.e. in the shower, was the cause for my results to be a bit average.

Overall:

With just two (2) applications, I'm half way done the bottle. I'm still in the "testing phase" so I'll finish the entire bottle before I write my full review (so approximately 2 more applications). So far, the results have been better than I anticipated and my hair feels great during and after each use. Full review coming soon - stay tuned!

Different huh? Yeah, I know :)

I thought a topic like this would be fun and different to do, especially hair related. Though I have some super loyal supporters that have been around since day 1, you probably don't know some of the facts I'm about to share. With that said, I thought this would be an interesting way for me to share a few facts for others to gain a little insight about my hair.

Let's get started, shall we?

10 Facts You May Not Know About My Hair:

1. I have very coarse normal-to-high porosity 4b/c hair type.
2. Breaking combs and blow dryer comb attachments, while growing up natural, was a VERY common thing for my hair.
3. My hair dresser relaxed my hair at the tender age of 12, in grade 6.
4. I rocked jheri curls, pressed hair, relaxed hair, braids, wigs, weave all BEFORE the age of 25.
5. Relaxing and installing box braids in my hair - all in the SAME DAY - was a normal thing for me back in elementary school!
6. The shortest my hair has ever been was ear length - after a bad weave!
7. I started my hair journey TWICE - once in 2006 and then I quickly gave up 3 months later and went back to lace front wigs. I tried again in October 2007 and never looked back.
8. My hair is natural black (1b) colour. I've never dyed, bleached or highlighted my hair. 
9. I get single strand knots even though I'm relaxed.
10. January 2019 will mark 10 years since I've been exclusively using ORS Olive Oil relaxer in my hair! It's more than a staple, it's tradition!