Ladies if you don’t know about quick and easy drawstring ponytails then it is time you have heard. Ponytails are a quick and easy hairstyle when you don’t have time to go to the shop or just when you want to change up your style. They are great for any occasion just pick your style.

Miss Cleopatra from the Coco Pony Line by Royal Imex is one of my favorites. With long flowing curls, this pony is ready for the cameras lights and action.

Miss Calypso

Summer time is right around the corner and ponytails like Miss Calypso are perfect for lounging at the beach or around the pool.

Make sure you have all your summer accessories ready girls. Make sure ponytail is on the list. Be inventive and grab two or three so you can switch it up at will.

Braids, silky twist and nappy twist are all great styles to wear in your hair. Besides being stylish it can make your daily routine easier with its get-up  and go capabilities.  They require very little maintenance and believe it or not they are pretty easy to style.

Many believe and I am one of them, that braids, twist etc. help your hair to grow. When you have a skilled braider doing your hair you will see what I am talking about. I am not bragging at all but I have been told that I have hair growing hands when I braid.

The braid is just a tool to help your hair rest. Your hair gets a chance to grow because you are not combing, brushing, blow drying, and or pressing it to death. Everyone’s hair grows. Its what we do or don’t do to it that makes it break off. So here are a few tips on how to maximize your hair’s period of rest to grow.

1. If you have split ends have them clipped. I suggest by a professional. Hair commonly splits at the ends when unhealthy and that is wear the breakage begins.
2. Get a good shampoo and a deep conditioner like Virgin Hair Fertilizer. Always start with a clean scalp and condition the hair well.
3. Get a good oil or moisturizer like BBD Stretch that happens to be a moisturizer, growth cream, deep conditioner and 24 hour reconstructor in one! I know that is a lot of good things in one right? Use your oil or moisturizer daily or at least 3 times a week. Moisturized hair equals healthier hair.
4. You will need some shine like an oil sheen or a gloss like Mixed Chicks Hair Silk. Use this daily or a few times a day as needed. This also can help to add moisture as well giving sheen.

Extra Tips:

If you want your braids to last longer always tie them down when you lay down, when showering or doing vigorous cleaning, work etc. Its not a must but when I work out I tie my hair down especially if I’m going in the steam room.  I never go in the hot sauna with twist or that style where you wear your hair half braided and half out or any braided style with curls because it makes all my curls or waves fall right out. So stay away from the heater and no hovering over open hot ovens too long.

If you have unruly edges try using a mild perm or texturizer only on the edges around your head (Shh, that’s a little inner city girl trick).