There’s still time for a few more vacations this summer, but not much time to stress about your strands. So, before you head out on your next excursion, check this list and decide on a worthy ‘do for your trip.
1. @ the Beach: We all know how much of a process it is to wash and style our hair (if it’s not in it’s natural state) and odds are, the beach trip with your girls will involve several days of swimming in the ocean and laying in the sand. This means washing and styling every, single day. And you know you don’t want to spend the majority of your time up in the bathroom messing with your hair (especially when there are so many cute brothas playing football, lifeguarding, just being out on the beach).
The best bet for a week at the beach? Braids. Braids are just about the easiest style to maintain. Wash, wear, and go…no hassle.
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2. @the Pool:Don’t even think about skipping a day at the pool just because you have a date with your man or another outing with some friends later on that night. You can still rock sexy hair with little time for styling. Wear your hair curly. Black hair, as you know, comes in an array of beautiful textures which allows for versatility. So, instead of blasting your hair with the heat of a blowdryer, flat iron, and /or curling iron (you know the drill), after washing, scrunch your hair and work with your natural curl pattern.
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3. @the Amusement Park:Rollercoasters can wreak havoc on hair that is overstyled. I don’t care if you have sprayed the entire can of hairspray on that bone-straigth bob. It will be moving, and I dare you to try to get it to lay back down again.
To avoid that, ditch the can of hairspray and pull your ‘do into a fabulous ponytail. While the ponytail will also blow in the wind, it’s more likely to look presentable throughout the day since the front of your hair is laying down…a wild ponytail is cute, anyway. (Formerly straight hair that stands up all over your head and face, is not.)
If your hair isn’t long enough, don’t hesitate to buy a cute ponytail from the beauty supply store…it’ll shake up your look a bit and you can choose from a variety of styles. (If you wear your hair natural, rock the afro puffs…easy to style, won’t get messed up, and looks fabulous!)
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4. @ a national park, historical landmark, or wherever you’re sightseeing: Lots of walking, sometimes in the hot sun, requires a no-fuss style such as the half up/half down look. This way, you keep the flirtatiousness of wearing your hair loose (you never know who’ll be in your tour group or leading your tour group), combined with the simplicity of a ponytail.
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