Crochet Braids | Outre X-Pression Cuevana Twist Braid Hair

Hey Everyone,

I recently had the opportunity to team up with Outre and try out their brand new braiding hair, the X-Pression Cuevana Twist Braid and I must say this collaboration came right on time, because it's currently Fall season which is also known as Protective Styling season for us naturalistas.

I am no stranger to the Outre Company nor the X-Pression Brand, I have used their braiding hair for many of my protective hairstyles such as updos/crochet styles/Senegalese twists just to name a few.  The hair can always we found locally at a beauty supply store, its great quality,  it has never irritated my scalp like a lot of braiding hair can, and the price point is very budget friendly.

Since I have had great experiences in the past with this brand, I was super excited to try out their new X-Pression Cuevana Twist hair, which is designed to match our own natural hair texture with a softer touch.  Cuevana Twist is lightweight and tension-free, allowing for easy installation & styling, making it perfect for creating voluminous protective hairstyles from crochet braids, twists, twist outs, & so much more.

This hair is made with premium 100% Kanekalon fibers, X-Pression Cuevana Twist Braid has a natural coarse texture, with a softer touch. This means the hair is easier to work with when installing and styling the hair. I like the fact that it did curl with ease and the curls lasted much longer than expected by using hot water to lock them in. 

I absolutely loved the results of my crochet braid install using the new X-Pression Cuevana Twist Braid hair and had to share them with you. 

As you can see below, the hair is super long and has a natural look a feel to it.  It definitely mimics my natural hair.

HAIR HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND ONE HALF OF IT HAS BEEN LIGHTLY BLOWDRIED

Style:
Crochet Set with Flexi Rods Curls
(3) Packages of the color 1B
(2) Packages of the color 950

Hair Tools Used: Denman Brush
Rat Tail Comb
Purple, Orange, Yellow Flexi Rods
Crochet Latch hook
Blow Dryer
Hair Clips
Aqua Hair Towel (Save 20% when you use code: TiffanyAquis)

Styling Time:
30-45 mins to cornrow my hair
1 hr - 1.5 hrs to crochet the hair in
45 mins to detangle the hair for a more natural look
30 mins to blowdry the hair
30 mins to flexi rod the hair
15 mins to dip the hair
*Didn't need to let the hair dry, just patted the rods dry with a towel and released the curls

FINAL RESULTS!!!

Hairstyle Maintenance:
Pineapple the hair at night and sleep with a satin bonnet or scarf or on a satin pillowcase.  You can also just put on your satin bonnet or scarf to maintain the definition. No further product should be required, you can reset the hair if curls seem to lose their definition.

Side Note: When wearing a protective hairstyle, you don't want to go no longer than 6-8 weeks with the same style, and you should definitely take care of your scalp when you are taking a break from daily styling with your own hair.

                                CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE  STYLING VIDEO BELOW

For more information about Outre and X-Pression Cuevana Twist Braid head or to check out the other types of hair they offer head on over to (http://www.outre.com)

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Until Next Time,
Take Care and God Bless!!!

Tiffany Nichols

Tiffany Nichols Design

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Uplifting, Educating, and Promoting the Beauty of Natural Hair

Crochet Braid with Marley Hair

 

Hey Everyone,

 

One of the hottest trends going on right now is Crochet Braid with Marley Hair.  Yes, with Marley Hair. So many women on Instagram and YouTube have been sharing their version of this hairstyle and I absolutely love it.  I know I have already shared a cute kid friendly crochet braid hairstyle with you all that my daughter absolutely loves (check that out by clicking this link), but I wanted to come back and share this fabulous protective hairstyle with you all that looks so real your man or curlfriend will think it’s yours. LOL!!!

 

As I said before, this style has been all over the natural hair social forums and the realistic look of this style compelled me to give it a try in order to give my hair a little break. Continue reading to find out how I prepped my hair for the style, what I used, some tips, and of course a full How To YouTube Tutorial.

 

Hair Prep:

I shampooed my hair with the Trader Joe Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo and followed up with a Deep Conditioning by using the Trader Joe Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner.  I let the conditioner sit on my head for about 30 mins with a plastic cap on before rinsing it out.

 

It is always important to make sure your hair is properly moisturized before doing a protective hairstyle.

Deep conditioning your hair is a great way to insure your hair is thoroughly moisturized and able to withstand being in a protective or covered up state.

 

 
 

What I Used:

·         (3.5) packs of Femi Marley Braiding Hair

·         Naturalsis72 Hair Styling Butter

·         Denman Brush

·         Latch Hook

·         Hair Scissors

·         Perm Rods

 

Total Time:

The total style took roughly 6 hours to complete.  That is from the shampooing process to the final rod take out and separation.

 

Tips:

·         Give yourself plenty of time to commit to doing this style, this is no walk in the park, but can still be done.

·         Make sure you have a good braid base.  Your base/foundation will dictate how long the hairstyle will last.

·         Make sure you do smaller braids in the front of your head, which will allow you the option to change your parts easily and will give it a more natural look.

·         Use smaller pieces/sections of Marley hair in the front area.  That will also give you a more natural look making this appear as it came from your own head.

·         When dipping the rods into the boiled water for the back and crown section of your hair it would be best to have someone assist you.  (You can lay on your back or stomach to make the process easier)

Check out my YouTube Tutorial Below:

 

 

Below are a couple of YouTube videos that inspired me to try the style out.

 

 

 

 

Until Next Time,

Take Care and God Bless!!!

 

Tiffany N.

Tiffany Nichols Design

Email: TiffanyNicholsDesign@gmail.com

Blog: www.TiffanyNicholsDesign.blogspot.com

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/TiffanyNicholsDesign

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TiffanyNicholsDesign

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TiffanyNicholsDesign

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/TiffanyNDesign

 

 

Uplifting, Educating, and Promoting the Beauty of Natural Hair 

Crochet Braids - Not so 90's Anymore

Hey Everyone....I am sure when you saw "Crochet Braids", you made a face like, "Ugh....we don't want to hear about those old things" LOL!! Well, let me tell you we have certainly come a long way from the 90's version of Crochet Braids and I am so glad about it.  No longer do we use tiny braid extensions or greasy looking string weave, but we have evolved into more natural looking weaves that tend to mimic real hair.

I decided to do this protective hairstyle on my daughter again to give me a break from the daily hair styling.  Crochet braids are easy to install and take roughly 3-4 hours for the entire process.  (Washing, Deep Conditioning, Braiding, and then Crocheting). They normally last anywhere between 4-6 weeks and they are very easy to maintain.

At night you can wear the hair in a satin bonnet or put the hair into a ponytail holder and pull it back away from or face and sleep on a satin pillow case.  The next day, you will need to shake your head and fluff the hair.  That's it!!! 

To maintain a clean scalp, you can do ACV (apple cider vinegar) and water mixes and rub the mixture onto your scalp with a damp wash cloth.  You can also spray a bit of water, conditioner, and an oil onto your scalp and massage it in.  Avoid getting the weave hair very wet as they can lead to tangles and matting.

Below is what I used:  (2.5) packs of Model Model Water Wave Hair, Beautiful Textures Mousse, EcoStyler Gel, Latch Hook, Entwine Couture Crème De La Mold Pomade, Brush, and a few hair accessories.

 

Below are Pics of my big girl and my YouTube tutorial!!!

 

 

**CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE TUTORIAL BELOW**

Until Next Time,
Take Care and God Bless!!!

Tiffany N.