Little Girls Natural Hair Styling Option #1 Playing With Coils

The weather will be changing drastically in a few weeks (sooner for most). How will you style your little one's hair if you've been enjoying wash n go's? Cold weather and wet hair is a combination asking for sick days. The little one and I have been enjoying our wash n go's, so I've had to start changing my hairstyling pace. I did a braidout on her hair last night, and for some odd reason--her coils refused to disappear! 

One of Our many Wash N' Go Styling

We got no definition from our braid out. I just made a vertical part in the middle of her head (sort of), and bunned her ponytails. I gave her a bang and defined her coils with Aloe Vera gel and Castor oil mix. Then further ensured that the curls would not poof up in the middle of the day by adding some Eco Styler Gel. I brushed some along her hairline to keep down frizz during the day as well. 

 This is an excellent protective style as well. Her bun consists of 2 twists that are twisted around each other--into the bun, and the ends are tucked in. 

Products used: Aloe Vera Gel (approximately 1 ounce), and 1 tablespoon of Castor Oil. This is mixed in a spray bottle and was used to do the braid out, and to refresh the hair in the morning. 

This is a quick and easy style! It can and will help to retain length.

I find that this ensures that her style does not become frizzy/fuzzy at all that day. I don't put too much because I don't want to have to wash her hair in order to do a different style the next day. We decided to accent her hair with some bows (well, she did). We can still do styling with her coils even if we're not doing a wash n go.

How to Get The Best Braidouts Using Aloe Vera Gel & Castor Oil!

I don't know what it is about Aloe Vera Gel and Castor Oil when they get together, but let me just share with you my personal experience. When I use this mixture for my braidouts on my all natural hair, the definition maximum, and the softness is supreme! My hair feels so soft and pliable, that these two products are my natural hair staples for styling and moisture. Known to balance the scalp and hair's ph, Aloe Vera Gel has many other healthy uses. Some folks drink Aloe Vera Gel to benefit their digestive system, others use it in their shampoo, on their skin--there are just so many benefits to this wonderfully natural source. 

But lets get back to the hair uses. For my Braid Outs or Twist Outs

1. After I wash my hair (usually with a moisturizing shampoo, unless it was so dirty that it needed clarifying), I have my spray bottle with Aloe Vera Gel mixed with some Castor oil ready to go. 
2.  I typically de tangle in the shower during my condition or after my deep conditioner. So by the time I get ready to style, I can just take a section of hair, spray with the mix, and brush through with my paddle brush or detangling tool of choice. Ideally, the tool used will smooth out the hair while distributing the Aloe Vera Gel mixture throughout.
3. Then I will twist or braid. That's IT.

Besides definition, shine, moisture, softness, pliability, and stretch, the Aloe Vera Gel is said to balance the ph of my hair and scalp, which in turn will help lay down the cuticles of my hair. 

Do You Wear Your Coils Out?

Gel Application Straight From the Shower Can Lay Down Your Curls!

Moisturized Technique: Allow Coils to Expand

Shingling Technique: Coils Expand Once Dried

Puffs are a Fun Way to Wear Coils!

Is it just me--or do you notice coily haired models, ladies on tv commercials, ladies in magazines? I even noted the Reebok advertisement with the coily haired model! Looking in the mirror, it still shocks me to find that I have those coils too! Two years into my FULLY NATURAL status, I am still amazed at the versatility of my hair. Now I just have to embrace that freedom that is mine to wear my coily hair OUT. Yes, wear it as a style. Just like I wear my braidouts, twist outs, straight hair, and all that other good stuff. 


Do you wear your coils out? 
Do you know how to awaken your curls and style them? 
Do you know the products that work for your hair? 


So many questions--and some without definite answers. Products that work for one head of hair can be totally ineffective on other head of hair! 


There are basic needs when preparing to style and wear naturally coily hair. 

• You will need to begin on either washed or co-washed hair (hair that has been washed with conditioner only). 

• Next, you will find a good moisturizer to be helpful. All the while, you will want to work with damp to wet hair. The application technique you use will determine how your coils will lay. 

• Working with soaking wet hair and sliding gel throughout your hair from root to ends will usually lay your coils down in a flattened position. Shingling (or running your gelled fingers through sections of hair) will usually coat the curls, which will later "rise" to a puffier position. 

All of this will vary by hair texture/type. Most importantly, I encourage you to practice and try different techniques on your hair. That way you will know how your hair will respond, and your coily hair days will not be a mystery!