Cassandra is a lawyer who is still trying to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. She loves her two teenage kids, tattoos, natural hair, writing, NPR and random independent films on Netflix. She and her fiance Esop are planning a quasi-DIY offbeat-lite wedding in May 2014.
Every time I see a natural bride straighten out her gorgeous curls, or, worse yet, cover them with a weave or wig just for the sake of looking more “polished” or “feminine” for her wedding, a little piece of me dies inside. I’ve been natural for 16 years, loc’d for 12 of those years, but I’m still always on the lookout for new ways to style my hair, especially now that I’m getting married in May. But I understand how those who are new to the natural hair “movement” may be a little unsure of what to do with their hair on their wedding day. There are quite a few photos out there of curly natural hair styles, and I wanted to provide some inspiration for the loc’d ladies as well. So cancel that sew-in appointment, girl, and check out these ‘dos…
The most amazing braided loc bun I have ever seen! It’s heart-shaped! Photo by Dante Williams Photography, used by permission.
Every time I see a natural bride straighten out her gorgeous curls, or, worse yet, cover them with a weave or wig just for the sake of looking more “polished” or “feminine” for her wedding, a little piece of me dies inside. I’ve had Natural Hair for 16 years, loc‘d for 12 of those years, but I’m still always on the lookout for new ways to style my hair, especially now that I’m getting married in May. But I understand how those who are new to the Natural Hair “movement” may be a little unsure of what to do with their hair on their wedding day. There are quite a few photos out there of curly natural hair styles, and I wanted to provide some inspiration for the loc’d ladies as well. So cancel that sew-in appointment, girl, and check out these ‘dos:
Curled locs pulled up in the back and flat twisted in the front:
Photo courtesy of anutwist.comCarlos Santana’s drummer/wife, Cindy Blackman. Photo courtesy of popsugar.com
Side swept spiral curled locs with flat twisted basket weave in the front:
Photographer, Keith Claytor, Model NuNuu, MUA: Brettnee Nelson, Stylist: Maria Thompson. From twistandcurves.com, used by permission.
No hair, don’t care… there are even options for ladies who have just BC’d (Big Chopped):
Photo source: woowootalks2you.com
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