Looking For Low Maintenance Natural Big Styles

[GraceJones]

I've been post relaxer for about 4 years now. I'm at APL (slow grower). During this whole time I've just been cornrowing underneath and wearing my wigs over them .

Now I think I need to stop being so dependent on the wigs and just accept myself. I want to wear a qucik and easy style that I don't have to do too much to every day. I also want something "big" and "out" (volume on the side, not the top) to give balance to my long face.

I was thinking about cornrows leaving some hair out? I don't really want to do box braids or any other type of extension. Just my own hair.

 

[Colocha]

My current length is BSL and my density is high. I like to stretch my hair really thoroughly (banding or low heat styling, going to try a straightening brush next). Then I'll set it in small braids the first night (10-20).

After that I put it in two big braids overnight or 1 or two big bantu knots. The next day it's full and lovely. If my roots are unruly I slap on a headband of the appropriate material (smooth, preferably not cotton).



Above is from semi-stretching and four bantu knots. Ideally I'd stretch more.

 

[Coilystep]

I live in wash n goes. They are super easy. I'm attempting a twist out tonight but I will do a wash n go in the morning if this twist out doesn't work out.

 

[SlimPickinz]

My go to style is two flat twists pinned up. I'll wear that for two days then wear the twist out for two days.

 

[NappyNelle]

Chunky braid out!