Natural College Student

I'm a junior in college and over the summer i did my big chop but I am having trouble finding hair styles that work for my schedule and the weather here in ohio.....Help!!!

i'm also a college student (sophomore) and did my BC over the summer as well!!!

I didn't transition long at all so i have a short twa right now..as far as styles go i've been mostly doing wash n' gos and to keep my hair moisturized in the winter months i will be Deep conditioning my hair twice a week and using a heavier moisturizer (qhemets biologics AOHC)..I also wear a lot of hats and beanies to protect my hair as well

how long is your hair?? can you do twist or braids in it??

@rayray19; i am thinking about wearing more hats / beanies this winter too. (hopefully I can get away with them at work. (we'll see). My questions is; Are you concerned about the materials of the hats snaging or causing breakage to your hair? I'm thinking about putting a layer of material in the knit caps; what do you think?

College Junior here also, BC in August!! My hair has gotten long enough to wear twists, I twist on Sunday after (washing and a deep treatment), wear them all week and rock a twist out on Friday and Saturday. I find that this works well with my busy schedule. I plan to do this until winter is over.

HTH

curlya wrote:@rayray19; i am thinking about wearing more hats / beanies this winter too. (hopefully I can get away with them at work. (we'll see). My questions is; Are you concerned about the materials of the hats snaging or causing breakage to your hair? I'm thinking about putting a layer of material in the knit caps; what do you think?

yea i put my satin bonnet in my beanies and hats...i saw a youtuber do it, and have been doing it ever since..this also helps keep frizz away also because beanies always gives me crazy frizz!!

I agree with the other ladies....hats and beanies are a huge help. Twists are a good way to protect the hair and once you have them in, its just a get up and go type hairstyle in the mornings. Braid/twist extensions are a good, easy style for winter months as well.

If your hair isn't long enough to twist you can try half wigs with headband. Or hats/beanies.

Ebbz wrote:I agree with the other ladies....hats and beanies are a huge help. Twists are a good way to protect the hair and once you have them in, its just a get up and go type hairstyle in the mornings. Braid/twist extensions are a good, easy style for winter months as well.

If your hair isn't long enough to twist you can try half wigs with headband. Or hats/beanies.

im lovin your braids!! did you do them yourself??

rayray19 wrote:

curlya wrote:@rayray19; i am thinking about wearing more hats / beanies this winter too. (hopefully I can get away with them at work. (we'll see). My questions is; Are you concerned about the materials of the hats snaging or causing breakage to your hair? I'm thinking about putting a layer of material in the knit caps; what do you think?

yea i put my satin bonnet in my beanies and hats...i saw a youtuber do it, and have been doing it ever since..this also helps keep frizz away also because beanies always gives me crazy frizz!!

Thank you. I will do that.

Check out 160days2lose on YouTube and she describes very well about how to protect your hair from the wool of hats & coats
Im a college student & have about 3in of growth in my hair
Im not sure how long ur hair is but u can do coils or twist
I jus braided hair this wkend & wk b4 that two strand twisted it
I left the twist in for 3 days then took them out I thought that it was cute This wk I braided it kept the braids in for 2 days I took them out yesterday
Need to find something else to do to it Thinking about cornrows for the winter not sure yet
Good luck

rayray19 wrote:

Ebbz wrote:I agree with the other ladies....hats and beanies are a huge help. Twists are a good way to protect the hair and once you have them in, its just a get up and go type hairstyle in the mornings. Braid/twist extensions are a good, easy style for winter months as well.

If your hair isn't long enough to twist you can try half wigs with headband. Or hats/beanies.

im lovin your braids!! did you do them yourself??

Yes I did! and I love them so far. Plan to have them in for a while.

wow they look real good..see me and braids aren't friends they drive me crazy..but if i did them myself i wouldn't feel as bad when i take them out early

i do twist right now and my scholarship doesn't really like for us to wear hats to meetings so i'm trying to not get used to wearing hats

Hey I'm a junior in college also. I haven't bc'd yet but I do see many naturals on my campus... I get so jealous when I see girls that have bc'd It looks stunning. I say you can play up your do with earrings or beanie hats. Good luck and congrats on your big chop!
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