#then coil the braid and sew it

[friendship-is-photography]

Do you follow any tutorials for all those fun hairstyles? I've never been a girly-girl with long hair, and thus, I suck at styling my ponies.

hello!!! I'm so glad you like the hairstyles, my favourite part of collecting is styling their hair to make them all look unique! I was also never very hairstyle obsessed as a kid. honestly, my hair was more knots and tangles than anything else... I don't really use tutorials, this was all a bit of trial and error!! but it's very very simple, here are a few techniques I use:

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for sew and so's splendid twist braids: take two sections of hair and twist them to the right until they're fully twisted. then, twist the two sections of hair around each other to the left, in the opposite direction. secure with a hairtie! I find it useful to re-twist each section as I'm winding them together, just to make sure they stay tight!

for cute curtsey's fabulous fluffy curls: section the hair into around 8-10 different parts! twist each section until its impossible to twist it anymore. it should be coiling up like funny little springs. then, you can gently tie each section into a loose knot to keep it in place. dip her hair into boiling or very hot water- careful not to overboil her hair! if the water is boiling, 2 or 3 dips should do the trick. if its very hot, you can leave her hair in it for a few minutes. after that, dunk her head into very cold/ice water, and leave to dry! you can undo the knots after its fully dry.

for soda float's crazy crimped waves: this one is very simple! braid the hair very tightly. the tinier the braids, the better the zig-zags! but don't go tooooo tiny. each braid should be about half a cm across, give or take. secure the ends with rubber bands (although I have used bag clips- I've found they actually continue the crimping pattern all the way to the ends of the hair!) and use the same boil method as above. undo the braids once dry, and you'll have that lovely 80s look nailed.

for twinkle twirl's lovely ringlets: this one is super duper simple! just twist large sections of the hair (I did 6 in total- 2 for the bangs and 4 for the neck) until they're nice and tight. secure into groups with a bag clip or a hairclip so that the twists don't unravel! boil and ice and you're good to go.

for toola roola's snazzy updo: this one can be a bit tricky! but it's fun once you get it right. start at the base of the mane, and braid your way up. start the braid with just one section, but add more strands as you go up the neck. eventually, you should have braided all the hair! now, you can tuck the end of the braid behind the pony's head, out of view. I secured mine with a little clip, but there are probably other ways to do that.

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I hope this covered some useful tips and tricks!! I also find that headbands are useful in really making a hairstyle come together. just cut out a small strip of fabric or paper and use blu-tack or similar to stick it to the sides of the head! I stick mine at an angle so that the hair on the neck obscures the end of it.

thanks for your ask!

[phightingaus]

Gonna yap about the main cast after the swap gets reversed and everything goes back to normal. (Or as normal as things can get lol)

Gonna start with good old Team Playground:

Coil- In therapy for PTSD, cut his hair shorter, his rot is gone and the afflicted areas are now scars. He's doing a lot better mentally and physically and has been trying to go out more with his friends. Him and Steampunk started training together more and Coil has helped him improve his boxing skills a lot.

Rainbow: Since getting her gear back she has been participating in races and is able to continue putting graffiti in high up places so it doesn't get removed as easily, she likes to annoy authority figures. She's been thinking about going to therapy since she has had a near death experience, she just needs to organize her priorities first. Also she has started weaving flowers into her braids.

Skateboard: Racing alongside Rain and has decided to add jet boosters to his board even though Coil said not to, can't stop him lol. He's also added coloured bands/clips in his hair to represent his friends (orange for coil, pink for rainbow, purple for Hook, blue for slingshot and green for boombox).

Hook: They can finally relax, they're taking the chance to take a break from the chaos in general bro needs it lol. They've been doing a lot of sewing and even stitching up their friend's clothes when they get damaged along with making their own clothes.

ok everything is perfection but i really want hook to come in contact with TH3 BU1LD3RS CLUB like damn wouldn't it be cool

[haladrielficxch]

Author Reveals are here! Read below the cut to see who wrote your favorite fics!

don't let it in with no intention to keep it by alicuntisms for @nuclearnik

galadriel is in need of a human - halbrand is in need of a warm place to sleep. a bargain is struck. if only galadriel knew who she was striking a bargain with....

A Lust for Light by cozy_ships for @liminal-zone

The magic is always just there on the periphery of his lands, threatening to spill over. Sometimes he swears he can feel it in the earth beneath his feet, taste it in the water, clear and bright and so utterly unlike his own. The flowing currents of it had drawn him to these lands, led him to stake his own claim and build his fortress along the borders of the Golden Wood. He knows who resides within, hiding herself away amidst the forest’s glittering bowers.

Tempered by eye_of_a_cat for @cozy_ships on Twitter

She focuses instead on smaller things. She notices the edges of him: the sewed seams of his bracers, the way they press against the skin of his hands; the shadow at his neck where the cloth of his collar falls loosely; the way the fuzz of hair on his arms glows a little in reflected firelight. He is all edges and joins, scars and soldered seams. There will be a way to break him apart.

at the dawn of our folly, we took from the tree that was rotting by ichabodcranemills for @lisenberry

Stranded togehter in the middle of nowehere, political rivals Galadriel and Halbrand learn they have more in common than they could've possibly imagined.

Love is heavy and light, bright and dark by lisenberry for @softlighter

There was a time in Lady Galadriel Artanis Noldor’s life when all she had to worry about was keeping her face out of the sun and her feet out of the mud. Her nose in her embroidery and her hands soft as lambskin. Her brain empty and her mouth shut.

Many things had changed since then.

and I feel like I just got home by Lizzen for @eye_of_a_cat on Twitter

A third age haunting of a sort; an alternate version of life as seen through the looking glass, and the impact resonate.

She is Everything You Want by MyrsineMezzo for @alicuntisms

As he looked at that tight braid with the light reflecting in her hair, Halbrand realized he knew who she was. Everyone knew who she was. Galadriel Noldor. She was the best and the brightest; the pride of the university who had been profiled in the recent campus magazine because she was on a sure ride through the NCAA fencing tournament system even as a sophomore. He realized Mel had followed his gaze when he heard a low scoff.

“Noldor. A loner who thinks she’s above it all. Now there’s a challenge worthy of the highest of prizes.”

the only song i want to hear by MyrsineMezzo for @ichabodcranemills

5 times Halbrand kissed Galadriel in exchange for a secret, and one time he did not.

Set throughout the first season of Rings of Power.

Deeper, Darker Things Than You by nuclearnik for @formerlyIR on Twitter

He is effortlessly charming—and everyone besides Galadriel seems to eat it right up—but something hiding just below the surface, coiled and restless, calls to her.

don't answer me (i'm calling just to hear you scream" by poeticmemory for @the-sweet-hibiscus

One year after her eldest brother‘s murder, Galadriel and her friends find themselves in the sights of a horror-film obsessed killer.

everything (except what it is) by softlight for @myrsinemezzo

“And what are you going to say?” “That I can be civil if you can."

Rival teachers Galadriel and Halbrand sign up to run the school show. Things do not go as expected.

the Curse of Linhir by TheSweetHibiscus for @justatinycollector

The morning of October 28th I, along with my unwilling companion, managed to flea the decrepit town of Linhir. I had ran, cloaked in nothing more than a t-shirt and the threadbare soles of my brother's old hiking boots, nearly twenty miles to the Regent's port home in Númenor. Each step was agony – the ill-timed impromptu marathon more than enough to cause my lungs and thighs to burn like coal cinders. Yet it was nothing compared to the sinking dread — a fear I hadn't gotten far enough away.

By the Moonlight by justatinycollector for @wyrd-syster

It would seem to Galadriel, in their first few encounters, that Halbrand would always leave her with something. Later, she’d come to learn that he never left a place empty-handed.

The Highwayman AU.

stones that move (and trees that speak) by Wyrd_Syster for @bad-surprise

Halbrand wants power and Galadriel wants her inheritance. There is no cost too high, no price too steep, to stop them from taking what they want.

A Macbeth AU with a dash of Sleep No More.

[merovingian-marvels]

Merovingian Hairpins

This gorgeous artifact is a Merovingian hairpin. They come in many styles and varieties, giving the impression that each hairpin was unique to the owner.

Archaeologically, these pins are found beneath the skull of female skeletons. This indicates that the woman in her lifetime had long hair, which she braided most likely in a three strand braid. The braid was coiled up above the nape of the neck or the back of the head and secured only with this pin. It is possible that a veil was worn over the braided bun.

Speaking of veils, pins of this size have been found on the rib cage of female skeletons as well, suggesting these pins had a dual function. They could be used for pinning up the hair, but they could also be used to secure the free-hanging length of a veil to her dress and/or jacket. A pin of this length can hold vast majorities of fabric securely if the decorated end faces to the top, preventing the pin from slipping out.

It is likely that women would also tie up their hair by sewing it in place, a technique used by both Iron Age Europeans as well as the Romans. Wooden pins are also possible, but cannot be found in archaeological digs as they degrade easily.

The pins are usually made of gold or gold plated. Garnet was used rarely. This style of bird decorations held great importance, which unfortunately has not survived the endlessness of time.

The Walters Art museum, Baltimore - Maryland, United States of America

Museum nr 57.1883

Provenance unknown (possibly France or Germany)

[sunderedstar]

absolutely could not find the table of contents for Keith A. Smith's Non-Adhesive Binding Volume II: 1- 2- & 3-Section Sewings online anywhere, so here it is. for all your ILL/resource sharing/page scan request needs.

Part 1 1-Section Sewings

16 3-Hole PAMPHLET STITCH SEWING

20 DASH SEWING

21 THE LACED DASH

22 FIGURE 8

24 DOT-DASH SEWING (machine stitch)

26 THE TWIST Exit Backward

28 THE TWIST Exit Forward

29 DOUBLE DASH Alternating Exits

30 THE TWIST Exit Backward and Link

34 PEARL DASH

35 BOW TIE Running Stitch Sewing

36 THE HITCH Exit Backward, Lap and loop

38 ALTERNATING HITCH

42 SEWN CHAINS (linking to form a chain)

Part 2 - 2-SECTION SEWINGS

52 PARALLEL BARS

54 THE DASH

56 DOT-DASH

57 DASH BARS

59 DIAGONALS BARS

60 ALTERNATING DIAGONALS BARS

62 BARS ARROWS

65 STANDING Z'S OR LYING N's

68 BROKEN Z's

70 ZIGZAG

71 LIGHTNING BOLT

73 PINKING SHEARS

74 PINKING SHEARS WITH BARS

76 CARETS

78 SETS OF DIAGONAL BARS

80 LATTICE

82 Xs

83 ALTERNATING X's

84 2-SECTION TWISTED X

86 TWISTED X WITH BARS

88 LINKED X

90 SOFT K

92 TIED BOW

94 BARBER POLE

97 DESCENDING Xs

102 ALPHA Alternating Loops

104 THE WATERFALL Twin Link Stitch Sewing

107 CROSSED SNOWSHOES Intersecting
Chain Stitch Sewing

110 THREAD EYE A Link Stitch Sewing

113 THREAD EYE WITH X's A Link Stitch
Sewing

116 2-SECTION RUNNING STITCH

SEWING

Part 3 - 3-SECTION SEWINGS

132 MULTIPLE SECTION PAMPHLET
SEWING

134 MULTIPLE SECTION FIGURE 8
SEWING 1-Needle Sewing

135 MULTIPLE SECTION FIGURE 8
SEWING 2-Needle Sewing

138 MULTIPLE SECTION, MULTIPLE FIGURE & SEWINGS 1-Needle Sewing

140 TRIPLE DASH

142 TRIPLE DASH VARIATION

145 MULTI-SECTION ON TAPES LACED
INTO PAPER COVER

150 TANGENT BARS

154 UNEVEN BARS

156 ALTERNATING BARS

158 ALTERNATING LOOPED BARS

159 THE ROPE

162 TRIPLE PARQUET

164 PARQUETRY

165 G's

168 H's

170 BROKEN H's

172 DOVE TAIL

174 VERTICAL T's

177 FALLING DIAGONALS

178 DASHES & DIAGONALS

180 PAIRED DIAGONALS

182 STAGGERED DIAGONALS

184 STAGGERED DIAGONALS VARIATION

186 TRIDENT

188 ALTERNATING TRIDENTS I

189 ALTERNATING TRIDENTS I

190 S's

191 DOUBLE DIAMONDS

192 HEXAGONALS

193 ROCKET

194 LEAVES

196 HOUND'S-TOOTH CHECK

198 Ks

200 BRACKETS

202 SEVEN 7's

204 BROKEN HERRINGBONE

206 FOLDING V's

208 V's

208 V's I

210 TOUCHING ARROWS

212 AEROS Arrows

214 ISOLATED DIAMONDS

216 TOUCHING DIAMONDS

218 PISCES

220 TIRE TRACKS

222 ASSEMBLY LINE Z's

224 STAIR-STEPS

226 SAW BLADES

228 OPEN BOOK

230 ARROWHEAD

232 DIAGONAL T's

234 +s

236 +'s and X's

238 CONTIGUOUS X's (even number)

240 ISOLATED X's

242 CONTIGUOUS X's (odd number)

244 DOS ESQUIS

245 HURRICANE FENCE

246 DIAMOND X

248 3-SECTION TWISTED X

250 TIED CROSS

254 BOW TIED

258 HORSESHOES

260 LOOP THE LOOP

262 PINCHED P's

264. BOBBIN

268 SIDE BOW

270 COILED LINE

274 TRIPLE CHAIN

279 WOVEN CHAIN

283 LINKED STAR

286 BUTTERFLY STROKE

290 SHOOTING STAR

294 SPINE BRAID

296 THE COIL SPRING

[cymorilcinnamonroll]

Grandmother Eve

'Grandmother Eve' by Sue Ellen Parkinson, framed by my desk

"Eve," Michael said, his sword a languid question. He parted the jasmine tree in Gan Eden, by the Bell Trees of Memories, where a thousand soldiers had fallen like rain at his brother's hands.

Eve - worn now, a grandmother - her skin like earth, her hands stolid and wrinkled like a date palm - was like a wise woman that angels like him could only begin to ken.

Michael, ageless, softened at the grace of his love. If only he too could grow laugh lines - show some mark from the smile of the sun. He warmed at the grace of his bosom friend.

They sat down together and shared an apple. Or maybe, it was a pomegranate.

Perhaps, a fig.

No matter, whatever fruit, they chewed, the seeds popping like questions. Eve laughed a bit, a trickster, and held Michael's hand in the silence.

She was God's gift to humanity - a matrix of motherhood, the first gardener - if Adam had named the beasts, Eve had named the plants, and she passed the love of fennel stalk, cane rod, and pan pipes on to her sweet but bloody Cain.

Seth was of all providences: his father's kine, his mother's milk. And now, millions of years after Lucy walked as Australeopithicus, and this Mitochondrial Eve had sheltered in the Horn of Africa - hunting, dancing, painting with henna on the cave walls, decorating seashells and obsidian on Adam's neck strung with twine, and sewed a million and million more hide pants with a bone needle for her billions of sons and daughters - it had come to evening.

It was time for Eve

to rest.

Eve looked up, wizened and hoary, her tight coils of long, wild, honey-smelling white hair like spackled clouds. The pith of the fruit they had shared was well chewed, and she planted it in the dirt by her bare feet. Her haunches were wide and silken, her belly scarred from a breech birth, her paunch heavy and beautiful - but her lips, they were hungry for humor.

She had always, even as a girl in Michael's palace - before the Fall, before Autumn came, and she descended to till fields and cultivate the plants he and Lucifer had taught her and Adam to garden - delighted in their Father's mysteries.

"Hello, old friend," Eve nearly sang - her voice was faded into a hollow curve of Earth like the soil she had sprang from.

Michael would know. Eve was his own cutting - 'twas no rib she hailed from, but fruit of the vine, a babe the Archangelina in his female form had nursed, sacrificed sleepless nights too, and raised as a tot and girl in Heaven. If Lucifer was Eve's Father, Michael was her Mother.

And oh, how when Samael and Michael had come together to create her - did they not know their love would falter.

Eve was braiding sorghum. Her flaxen, brown fingers folded the lily brown pads of vegetables uprooted, sweetgrass, an ancient medicine, into rows like cranes flying North, on to stiller waters. Her black eyes - hazy with cataracts, but it almost looked like green serpents were flying tween her brows - bespoke an old fondness for her Brother, Father, Mother, and Son.

"Shall we walk the usual path, Chavah?" Michael said tenderly, helping the old, witchy woman of such grace yet solid foundations creak to life in her buckskin dress and whorled birch cane.

Raphael had carved it for her two decades ago, when she reached 20 million years old. Now, it seemed, Eve was as cracked in the face as a crow's crackle - but so old, so beautiful, she could spin tales of all that was, all that had been, and all there was

to be.

"Yes, dear Michael. I would enjoy watching the ferns grow, and seeing the finches peck at the seed we left out this morning."

So, Eve and Michael walked with both nubile, full, and yet ancient, weighted steps, past Neshema, past Naamah, past Nema.

The jungle twined together, the taiga froze their feet. They laughed and spoke of how the serpent got its tooth, or how the lion got its mane. Eve's favorite - the narwhal its horn - was as raunchy as dear Gabriel's drunken jokes.

When they came to the edge of Creation, they watched Yeshua set - the Son, the Sun sublime – and he beamed solar providence like manna down.

They ate the cloudy populace of Eucharist, and milk, honey, and wine flowed in rivers from Da'ath.

"Let's do this again tomorrow, Michael," Eve winked. "I will tell you how the dragonfly got its sting."

"I would love that, Mother Eve," Michael agreed jovially, and he took her curved, voluptuous, tilled body, flew in mighty brambles of white wings back to the Cave of Adam and Eve, then gave her to the arms of old Adam, who sat out front, smoking a pipe and watching the rolling wheat, and Michael resumed his position amongst the stars -

Looking forward

to their morning

breakfast.

[dreamingdormouse]

Short answer: Yes, multiple! (So I picked "something else")

Medium answer:

✅Knitting

✅Crochet

✅Sewing

✅Embroidery

✅Weaving

❌Macrame

✅Something else -

✅Felting

✅Spinning

✅Dyeing

✅Fancy braiding

Annnnnnnd there's a long answer too but I'll put that under the cut

because all of these fiber arts explode out into more, to the point where some of the subcategories are considered to be distinct fiber arts from other subcategories in their supercategory. And even within a subcategory, sometimes people have specializations so narrow that, although they regard other specializations as still the same craft, that is not a thing they would ever do. I'll write some specializations for the first one, just for an example of how this skill tree branches.

But I'm tired of finding the little checkbox emoji, so just assume I know the subcategories I list - if I don't, I'll turn it red.

Okay...

Knitting includes hand knitting (specializations include but are not limited to: socks, lace, sweaters, fair isle, chunky yarn, superfine yarn...), loom knitting, and machine knitting.

Crochet includes amigurumi/stuffed animals and... everything else (amigurumi get their own category because they are made using a single kind of stitch).

Sewing includes garment/shaped sewing, quilting/piecing, and mending, even if we separate off everything that comes under embroidery.

Embroidery includes cross stitch, needlepoint, freehand embroidery, stamped embroidery, cutwork, drawn thread, blackwork, redwork, goldwork, machine embroidery, huck embroidery, smocking, and so many more.

Weaving includes pin loom weaving, band weaving (heddled or tablet), backstrap weaving, rigid heddle loom weaving, and multi-shaft loom weaving, and tapestry weaving.

I actually don't know how macrame shakes out, because I don't do it, but I do know some people make, like, rope hanger thingies for potted plants but also friendship bracelets. So there are presumably subcategories there too.

Felting includes needle felting and wet felting

Spinning includes spindle (drop spindle, supported spindle, kick spindle) and wheel (treadled or electric), plus a variety of regional specialties. This is also probably the right spot to add fiber preparation, like however you collect it (from animals or plants - synthetics aren't really an individual craft), separate the useful bits from the bits you should compost, clean it, optionally blend it with other fibers, and card or comb it to get it ready for spinning or felting.

Dyeing includes tie-dye or other resist dyes (shibori, ikat, batik, etc), immersion dyeing, printing or stamping, or painting dyes on. You can dye not-yet-spun fibers, yarn, cloth, or finished garments.

Fancy braiding, assuming we exclude braiding people's hair (which I have done professionally), includes Kumihimo, crown sinnets, or just braiding with 3-9 strands.

AND WE HAVEN'T EVEN GOTTEN INTO

bobbin lace, beading, tatting (shuttle or needle), basket making (woven or coiled), punch needle, knotted or hooked or braided rugs...

and some jerk (affectionate) is probably going to tell me I left something out.

[avilionea]

send 🌺 to put a flower in my muse's hair.

@llallwgan ASKED: 🌺 (DAGONET)

she was very protective of her hair. It was hers, grown out over many long years. More often than not she would pick up the long braid and set it across her lap or next to her so that it wouldn't risk trailing along the floor whenever she sat down. it was coiled beside her now, pushed next to her so that no one else would accidentally sit on it.

She'd been so consumed in her work she hadn't noticed him sitting down beside her. Not until she felt the sensation of her hair being pulled.

"Stop." She started setting down her sewing to pull her braid back, but she had seen his pollen buttered hands and the little dandelions braided into the ends. It was sweetness woven into her crowning glory.

Her hands moved down to the ends to look at the little blossoms. "It's lovely." she spoke softer, but the flush had already blossomed across her face.

[valeryvogue]

The Ultimate Guide to Natural-Looking Extensions for Voluminous Curls

Achieving a flawless, natural-looking install with curly hair extensions is a game-changer for anyone who wants to add length and volume while keeping their look authentic. With the right textured wefts, you can seamlessly blend your extensions with your natural curls, ensuring a soft and voluminous finish. However, maintaining the integrity of your extensions requires proper care, the right products, and a commitment to healthy hair practices.

In this guide, we will explore expert-recommended techniques for installing and maintaining curly sew-ins, discuss the importance of choosing a reputable brand, and highlight the best care routines to keep your extensions looking fresh and bouncy for weeks.

How to Achieve a Seamless Blend with Textured Extensions

A flawless blend between your natural curls and extensions starts with selecting the right texture. Kinky Sew-In Hair is an excellent choice for those who want to enhance their natural coils while keeping their look undetectable. Unlike straight or wavy textures, curly extensions require extra attention to detail when installing and blending them into your real hair.

To ensure a seamless transition, start by choosing extensions that closely match your curl pattern. If you have springy ringlets, opt for tight coils, while those with looser curls should select a softer texture. The installation method also plays a crucial role—sewing in the extensions with a leave-out that blends with your natural hair ensures a cohesive appearance. If you prefer a full protective style, lace closures or frontals can help achieve a realistic finish.

When blending the leave-out with the extensions, use a lightweight curl-defining cream to enhance definition and prevent frizz. Twist-outs or braid-outs can also help your natural hair blend effortlessly with the extensions, making the transition appear more natural.

Choosing a Quality Brand for Long-Lasting Styles

The longevity and appearance of your extensions heavily depend on the brand you choose. Investing in high-quality human hair ensures that your sew-in maintains its softness, bounce, and natural luster over time. A reputable brand specializes in premium-grade hair that mimics real curls, making it easier to style and maintain.

One of the best textures available for achieving voluminous, well-defined curls is ONYC Kinky Curly 3B-3C. This texture provides a natural-looking blend with its springy, soft curls that complement various curl types. With high-quality hair, you won’t have to worry about excessive tangling, matting, or premature shedding.

Another advantage of choosing a trusted brand is the ability to reuse your extensions. Premium textured hair can last for months with proper care, making it a worthwhile investment. Instead of purchasing synthetic or low-quality hair that loses its shape and luster after a few washes, opt for authentic human hair that maintains its beauty for extended periods.

Daily Care Routine to Maintain Softness and Definition

To keep your extensions looking fresh and bouncy, following a proper daily care routine is essential. Curly textures, especially kinky and coily wefts, require hydration and gentle handling to maintain their definition.

Moisturize Regularly: Curly extensions thrive on moisture. Use a water-based leave-in conditioner or a light misting spray to keep the curls hydrated without causing buildup. A small amount of lightweight oil, such as argan or jojoba oil, can help lock in moisture and add shine.

Detangle Gently: Always use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to detangle your extensions. Start from the ends and work your way up to prevent unnecessary breakage.

Use Sulfate-Free Products: Harsh shampoos can strip the natural moisture from curly hair, leading to dryness and frizz. Opt for sulfate-free shampoos and co-wash whenever possible to maintain softness.

Incorporating these simple steps into your routine will help keep your curly install looking fresh and defined for weeks.

Common Mistakes That Can Shorten the Lifespan of Your Extensions 

Even the best-quality extensions can suffer from damage if not cared for properly. Avoiding these common mistakes will ensure your curls remain soft and manageable:

Skipping Nighttime Protection: Failing to protect your curls while sleeping can lead to tangling and dryness. Always wrap your hair in a satin or silk scarf or use a silk pillowcase to prevent friction and preserve your curl pattern.

Overusing Heat Tools: Excessive heat can alter the curl pattern of your extensions, making them frizzy and difficult to maintain. If you need to refresh your curls, opt for heat-free methods like twist-outs or flexi-rod sets instead.

Using the Wrong Products: Avoid heavy creams and thick oils that can weigh down your extensions and cause buildup. Stick to lightweight, curl-friendly products that enhance moisture without leaving residue.

By following these tips, you can extend the life of your sew-in and keep your curls looking healthy and defined.

Testimonials: How Others Have Successfully Maintained Their Extensions

Hearing from individuals who have successfully maintained their curly sew-ins can provide valuable insights into what works best. Many people who have invested in high-quality textured extensions have achieved long-lasting results by incorporating the right products and maintenance techniques.

Maria, a hairstylist from Atlanta, shares: “I’ve been wearing kinky sew-in hair for years, and the key to keeping it fresh is hydration. I use a curl-enhancing leave-in conditioner and sleep with a silk scarf to maintain the definition of my curls.”

Jessica, a beauty influencer, says: “I love how my ONYC kinky curly 3B-3C extensions blend effortlessly with my natural hair. The best part? They last for months with the right care, making them a great investment.”

Tasha, a salon owner, adds: “Choosing a premium brand is a game-changer. My clients always come back for maintenance tips, and I tell them that gentle detangling and moisture are the secret to longevity.”

These real-life experiences highlight the importance of using high-quality extensions and following the right care practices to ensure long-lasting, beautiful curls.

Final Thoughts

Achieving a natural-looking, voluminous curly sew-in is all about selecting the right texture, choosing a quality brand, and committing to a proper care routine. Whether you’re installing extensions for the first time or looking to enhance your current style, these expert tips will help you maintain soft, defined curls that blend effortlessly with your natural hair. By avoiding common mistakes and using the right products, you can enjoy your extensions for an extended period while keeping them looking fresh and full of life.

Are you ready to take your curly hair game to the next level? With the right approach, your textured sew-in will remain flawless, bouncy, and natural for weeks to come!

[st4rs0ng17]

okay baddie 😛

girl-woman-something-or-other. in that sickly sweet stage where you’ve forgotten how to be a child but you don’t quite know yet how to be an adult. girl-woman-person i say to myself as i feel my skin contort and stretch over the new length of my bones. girl-woman-someone i whisper as i caress the valleys between my ribs and obsessively press at my collarbones. girl-woman-being i think as i swipe imperfect liquid lines over the mottled nebulas of my black eyes. 

15 punched me in the gut, left me doubled over and hard pressed for air, but i’m slowly remembering how to smile with teeth, starting to find comfort instead of fear in the curves of my hips, in sewing up the torn-apart seams of my love for my mother. girl-woman-nothing. i almost recognise that steel-jawed girl who stares at me with probing blue eyes in my bedroom mirror, identity on the tip of my tongue yet somehow slipping away every time i nearly see someone real, someone tangible. girl-woman-everything. i’m no longer frightened by the deep, twisting spirals of my mind and when god speaks to me it’s in the palpitating rhythms of my favourite rap music and the spirals traced by my best friend’s french tip nails in the roots of my hair. girl-woman-window. i go out on the weekends and drink and dance and believe for a second that i am not afraid of anything besides taxes and indifference. girl-woman-song. i am young enough to wear my heart on my sleeve and my lungs around my neck but old enough to have them torn away, tossed in the gutter, by men with the eyes of a starving stray and heavy hands that greedily grapple at the supple flesh of youth.

girl. i weep wounded animal on my bedroom floor, my arms banded in scar tissue hues of fuchsia and pale lavender and wrapped tight around the milky way bruises on my knees, my innocence pockmarked and tattered. woman. i wipe the salty dewdrops from my cheeks and square my jaw and know that there is no use in trying to piece it back together. something-or-other. i get to my feet and scowl at my reflection and repeat to myself “I am fragile like a bomb, not a flower” until it is true.

girl-woman-implosion. i have been hurt, an amphetamine arrow softly slipped under layers of muscle and dermis, and so i will let my girlfriends braid my hair into labyrinths and coils, let them clean my room while i try to breathe through the sharp sobriety of the moment until i can smell magnolias without wanting to sink back into the summer I was 12. girl-woman-ocean. i have realised that i am not a caretaker for heartless boys or girls with their eyes sunken in and their nails as razor-sharp as their words. girl-woman-nymph. my sensuality perceived by others leaves grease stains on my soul, tarnished by the callous cravings of man.

girl-woman-something-or-other. i have lost my voice, i sit stupid and stoned repeating meaningless apologies. madwoman, female hysteria, who do i pray to now? girl-woman-something-or-other and i am sorry that i owe myself forgiveness. i am sorry i cannot love myself in my essence, i am sorry i cannot be good.

[sleepynegress]

If OP doesn't mind my additions... I *just* talked about this on an IWTV post screencapped above... Adding the gif as well, because it really is a very good rare example of unproblematic interaction from a white person with black hair in media. For the reasons noted in the cap and because... You can tell there isn't a lick of othering or curiosity in that touch. He is barely touching this man's hair, like he doesn't want to harm it at all and given that our hair does require a lot of tender care...the gesture shows reverence and respect for that space but also love (toxic though it was otherwise, and meant to be, in this show). I'd add that I personally don't like the wording around "patting" a fro... For the exact reason noted in the above post, but YMMV. "Rubbing" "pulling" "brushing" and the like are words I personally would not use in relation to our hair. Because of the coils of various tightness, it implies roughness IMO, that could cause breakage or pain. I also don't like the word "loosening" for the same reason. Because those natural coils are meant to be defined in some cases or picked out (for a fro), but not loosened. "Gently seperating the curls/coils with her fingers" is a phrasing I would use. Words I would use, especially in the case of a parent working with their Black (or biracial) child's hair include:

"parting" - a must in black hairstyles that involve braids, twists, tying into bunches of "bubble braids" as the kids call them now. The rows are ALWAYS straight in our hair

"gently undoing" - braids twists, etc are protective styles that require "takedowns" (another good word). I don't like the word detangling...because it implies that the hair is knotted and that wouldn't happen unless someone wasn't doing proper care, as would not be, in those protective styles to prevent that...if natural.

"wash day" - a term used for that process that we do on to cleanse and prep hair on that day of the week(s). watch hair videos on youtube or tiktok to learn the terms for your writing.

"curly or coiled tendrils" - are good descripters for our natural hair

"fluffy, cloud-like, defying gravity" - are good terms for hair that is picked out into a fro-texture.

I would also suggest being honest but respectful in a white character's interior thoughts on a Black person's hair...i.e.- A white character admiring/noticing Black hair..."The coiled ends of her hair gently bounced as Renee turned to face Joseline."

For processed or straightened hair, I would not note particulars like a sew-in or quick weave, unless you are a black writer, because those things being noted by white people in life are often done as a microaggression.

Simply note the polish/shine/beauty (because it do be like that!) of the style achieved. Again, WATCH BLACK HAIR VIDEOS if you plan to write. Do that research. We are all fortunate to have all kinds of info about hair at our fingertips. And when uncertain, put that in the gaze of your character! It'll make them far more human and always, ALWAYS, err on the side of being the gentlest you can be.

I hope this helps!

Black Hair Couple Interactions: Boyfriend Playing with his Black Girlfriend’s Hair

Judefranknoir asked:

Hi there!! Do you have any tips or resources for describing how one would go about playing with a Black person’s hair without hurting them? I thought I saw a resource on your blog before but I can’t seem to find it now. I want the girl and her boyfriend (both Black) to have a cute moment, not cause each other physical pain…Thank you so much <3

This will entirely depend on the specific hair and style the character is wearing. I’ll try to offer some suggestions on how one might play with the character’s hair depending on their style.

Curly, coils

Wrap one of her curls around his finger, carefully following the curl pattern to avoid tangling. 

Run a hand over her curls instead of pushing it through each individual strand

Push one of her loosened curls in place or behind her ear

Braids or dreads

Running a hand over her braids instead of pushing it through each individual strand 

Playing with individual braids or dreads

Straightened 

As you would play with straight hair, but avoid touching with wet hands, which would revert hair back to a curly state.

Afro / Puff or puffs

Pat or fluff at the fro (but not like she’s a pet, please!)

Fluff the fro back out (my husband automatically does this to me after I’ve been laying back in my car’s seat. The seat flattens out my fro/ curls!)

Special / intricate style

If it’s something where touching it might get things out of place, and there’s a lot of product in it, consider instead….

Only briefly floating hand over hair, or just touching their face

Admiring the style with a compliment to show appreciation of how good it looks

This will depend on style and the person

Other thoughts

The partner(s) could also:

Help braid, style, wash and / or massage their scalp. Very cute!

Retrieve their silk bonnet or head scarf at night

Help wrap their hair in a scarf

A special note: generally Black people are not happy with random strangers, family or friends touching and petting them without asking. 

Obviously, boundaries may differ within a close kinship or relationship. 

Some would like their partner to ask at least the first time

Some won’t mind at all and don’t feel they need to grant an okay

Other folks generally don’t want their hair touched at all

Also, their feelings about it may depend on if they have a specific style they’re trying to maintain. 

Again, this will vary by person. I hope this gives some ideas!

~Mod Colette

[starkreations22]

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[cozzzynook]

Headcanons ft y/n hair edition

Tomura would help untangle the curls/kinks/coils on your head. He isn’t good with braids but he is willing to hold the mirror at all angles for you. He loves to watch you do your hair as you dance while parting and greasing your scalp and he loves your playlist of old throwback music and RnB you said your parents listened to and you liked as a kid growing up. He never got to have that so he enjoys it a lot more than he lets on. Though you figure out how much he loves it when he wraps his arms around you and watches as you keep going.

Hawks isn’t very good at detangling when it comes to helping with your hair but he is good at scratching your scalp and helping you shampoo on wash day. While that may be the only thing he’s good at, its a big help on your arms and makes the time go by so much faster. You play music while doing your hair and though he likes the hip hop you play he’s more into the jazz and instrumental playlist on your phone.

Dabi is surprisingly good with hair. Because of his staples he doesn’t help with washing or untangling but he does help you blow dry and style your hair. The man learns to french braid and help you instill a quick weave or sew in if you feel like. He even uses his quirk to give you a silk press and even helps lay your edges if you ask nice enough. Of course he teases you but he does enjoy the music that plays while the two of you are doing your hair. He’s become a real fan of RnB.

[mybeingthere]

MARIA NEPOMUCENO

Born 1976 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lives and works in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

"Using traditional methods of rope weaving and straw braiding as well as techniques of her own design Maria Nepomuceno has, since the the early 2000s, developed a process of sewing coils of coloured rope in spirals. She explores the potentially endless permutations of this adaptable form in sculptures and installations that incorporate beads, playful ceramic forms and found objects of varying sizes. Often realised in carnival-bright colours, these works are chromatically, culturally and metaphorically rich, suggesting  animals, plants, the human body and landscape ranging from the microscopic to the macrocosmic". 

(Victoria Miro Gallery)

[kristen-johansson]

How Do You Make Your Braids Beautiful?

Today's content will introduce 5 different ways of braiding hair that every beauty-loving woman can use before attending an important occasion.

1. The sewing Sewing is a safer way to do it. Leave the braids in place until you are ready to remove them.

To prepare for this style, you'll need a needle and thread to braid your full lace human hair wigs.

The two most common sewing methods for knitting patterns are round back or straight back. The weave pattern required usually depends on how you want to place extensions or parts. You need to consult the person who is sewing your hair so they can best guide you. When you're done knitting, you'll need needles and thread. Thread through the needle and tie the knot to first hold the thread in place. Then, starting on either side of the back, push the needle through the weave, then pull the thread all the way out, and repeat. In this approach, threads lock tracks into the braid layer and are therefore very robust. In addition, this method is easy to remove!

2. The glue Hair gel is one of the easiest and fastest! But it can be the most destructive, depending entirely on the installation sewn into the braid. The first method is to weave or loosen the natural color 27 hair and then put a knitting cap on the head. The hat acts as a barrier between the long wigs and the glue. Measure the track required for each layer, glue it together, and apply pressure to the head. This style is often referred to as "fast knitting".

3. The crochet First, crochet the hair directly back. If you want some hair or curls, I recommend this style as the visible appearance of the coil will not show up compared to the possibility of straight hair. Next, pass the needle through the fabric, open the latch on the needle, add the hair, close the latch, and then voila! All done! Unless you're someone who really doesn't want to get your hair done, this is your way! You can always sit and watch your favorite movie, loop, loop!

4. The clip Often, people who want to add some extra length to their hair will use hair and clips that are already worn on the track. It's really fast. The clip is also the world's newest and greatest thing natural hair. The cutest tongs for high school students and kids! Even celebrities use it, which is their name -- clips. To install, simply separate the unfurled hair and clip it to the scalp like a comb. For example, if you're wearing natural braids and want a complete look, clips are great to use. You don't even need to add much, maybe just two or three clips around certain parts of the head to make you look more complete.

5. Micro link Microlinking is a cumbersome installation method that can take three to four hours to complete. It requires a specially trained hairdresser to install it. For micro links, you must have a clamping tool to install the extension. Micro links are loops that apply to every strand of your hair. Your natural hair goes through the loop and then extends to the next one. Each time the hair passes through the loop, clip it into the holding part. Once installed, you can almost treat it as yourself. Of course, assuming the hair is 100% virgin, you'll be able to wash, cut, style, and dye it.

The seamless natural look looks more realistic and doesn't let people experience awkward situations.

[afoolandathief]

Something I did last night:

I keep writing backstory for "Those Horrid, Horrid Things" instead of working on the next chapter :/

Chapter ?: The Dress

Lopt chose a deep green and a complementary russet nearly the color of earth. He ran his hands over the fabrics, enjoying the feel of the woven thread against his fingers.

“Your mother send you out here?” the dwarf asked, squinting up at him.

“Yes,” Lopt said. “Needs a new dress.”

The dwarf nodded and pulled out a bundle of gold and brown trim. It had some sort of pattern of animals chasing each other through the woods. Rabbits and wolves and serpents and ravens.

“This is very pretty,” he said. “Your mother would like it.”

Lopt shrugged.

“I do have the money for it,” he said. “I’ll need some thread, too. And -”

He studied the dwarf’s mess of wares arranged under the bridge. Items ranged from trinkets, to weapons, to vegetables and cured meats.

“One of those roasted grouse,” he continued. “Actually, two of them.”

The dwarf watched as Lopt stuffed the items into his bag and dug into the first of the birds.

“You’re a fire Jotunn, aren’t you?” he asked. “Heard they have big appetites.”

Lopt nodded.

“They say we burn through everything,” he said. “They’re not wrong.”

The dwarf stared up at him, squinting his eyes again.

“But you’re small for a Jotunn,” he said. “Or young. Perhaps both.”

It was both. But Lopt didn’t feel like saying that to the dwarf, so instead he busied himself with licking the grease off his fingers.

“You know, my other form is that of a snake,” he lied. “Wouldn’t seem so small if I was coiled around you, would I?”

The dwarf held his hands up in protest.

“I just was curious, is all,” he said.

Lopt dropped the remains of the grouse on the ground, and bundled up the other to put in his bag.

“Be less curious,” he said, before stepping into the sea of sunlight surrounding the bridge.

The journey back was several hours, but Lopt cut it short using his remaining coin for a ferry across the river. Following the winding path of the creek, he made his way to where the forest was older, taller and denser, with aspen and birch burning bright yellow and orange against the pines. Finally, he came to a massive ash tree, and began to climb.

Settling in the crook of two branches, Lopt hooked his bag over another and closed his eyes, letting the breeze lap against his face. His stomach growled, and he pulled out the bundle from his bag to dine on cold grouse flesh. He played with the bones a bit when he finished, keeping his fingers wrapped around one rib bone before letting the others fall to the ground.

Lopt pulled out his knife and began to carve, shaping the bone into something small and sharp. He finished by pressing the bone against the branch and drilling the end of his knife into it, until the bone winked back at him through its eye.

His legs rested and his belly full, Lopt cut the fabric, threaded the needle, and began sewing together the dress.

The dwarf wasn’t wrong, the trim was pretty. And the colors complemented Lopt’s skin nicely, he thought, as he pinned the fabric around his shoulders with his mother’s brooches.

The task was complete once Lopt tamed his fire-red locks into a braid and tucked it under the last bit of fabric serving as a kerchief.

And then he made his way to the other side of the forest, to a clearing where she introduced herself as Thokk.