GET THE LOOK: Middle Part Afro Blow Out with streaks of colour!

Here are a couple of videos which will show you how to achieve this type of look. Make sure you do a middle part first before braiding or blow drying, after the process to create more volume you can tease the hair by separating with your hands or an Afro pick.

Tip: Add a pinch of kinky extensions red/ blue or whatever colour of your choice by braiding it (pick and drop) the extensions in the hair for the look below to create dyed streaks or volume! You may also use weave or clip ins!

Top Shop Unique S/S 2011







 
Best for: Any type, medium to long hair


Difficulty: Novice


Tutorials

HOW TO....Blowdry natural hair

WARNING - Excessive use of heat can lead to dry, brittle hair and breakage

DO blow dry hair when wet
DO use pref
Do not

HOW TO....Straighten Afro hair with a Flat Iron

DIY: Mayonnaise hair treatment

Hmmm mayonnaise? In my hair? really?

WELL it contains egg yolk (packed full of protein), vinegar (restores shine) and lemon (great for cleansing) which are the main ingredients within the mayo which help to nourish the hair. This mixture is great for frizzy, brittle, damaged or dry afro hair.

If you have ran out of conditioner, and need an emergency intensive treatment after shampooing you can make the perfect batch within minutes.

You will need

1 small cup of mayonnaise
1 tbl spoon of olive oil

Shampoo your hair (it needs to be clean!)
Apply a small amount to hair, comb through for even distribution (concentrate on the ends)
Leave on for 15-20 minutes with plastic cap (for even better results go under a dryer or use a pre heated towel)
Rinse throughly with luke warm water (if you need to use shampoo use a tiny amount)
Towel dry

Do this every 2 weeks for extreme damage, or 1 to 2 month for regular treatment

DIY: Afro Blow Out Technique Tutorial

GMA does not encourage heat on the regular, however there are times when you just need a break from all that tough combing of the hair...also you will love to show off how long your hair is growing at times. The Afro Blow Out is a great technique to have eaiser styling, you can blow out the hair as with a cold setting as well as a warmer setting as well as spend mintues to an hour depends on how straight you want the outcome.

1. The Heat Protector

Kera Care Silken Seal

Seals the cuticles, reduces damage from thermal styling, makes her soft, shiny and detangled...downfall is it's expensive although esstential to have if your ever blow dry your hair. (MotownGirl)

2. Wahl Afro Powerpik Hairdryer

Wahl Afro PowerPik

This product GMA has used thy self, and finds this a worthy product to use perfect for the afro blow out.

Blow Out Tutorial shown by youtubers!

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