The Curly Mommy

Stylist. Wife. Mom.

[thecurlymommy]

My interpretation of her "Make me a super hero princess mommy!" request 💪🏽😊.

[thecurlymommy]

Cute quick style for the kiddies 😍😊

#WynterBlue #naturalhairkids #accessories

#kidhairstyles #curlygirl #braids #cornrows

#curlykids #haircare #detangling #curlymommy #naturalhairstyles #naturalhairdoescare #cutiepie #blackgirlmagic #blackhairstyles #forusnaturals #mynaturalhairjoint #protectivestyles #naturalhairinspirations #afrocentrichair #curlynaturalhair #teamnatural #kinkyhair

[thecurlymommy]

My favorite painting in the house 😍😊 #queen #blackqueen #blackgirlmagic #belizean #caribbean #afrocaribbean #garifuna #beautifulart #protectivestyles #naturalhair https://www.instagram.com/p/BseGQzPFptP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=adpezxe4tb9u

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Here's a mini-tutorial on my tree braids. Curly hair doesn't last as long as wavy, but i love curls, and i don't keep my braids in for long anyway. I used 2 1/2 packs of @rastafribraid_official Maui Curl & one drop of regular nail glue to secure each braid. Here's some helpful tips: * DEEP CONDITION before any protective style! I added yogurt & honey to my conditioner & left it in for a few hours. * Make sure the glue is DRY before bringing the hair down or it'll stick to it 😒. * Egde control helps with the braiding grip. * The process takes 4-6 hours * SLEEP ROUTINE: 4 big twists into a high ponytail then wrap. Unravel in the morning with a little oil. Youtube tutorial Friday! #curlymommy #haircare #naturalhairstyles #naturalhairdoescare #naturallyshesdope #naturalhairloves #blackhairstyles #fauxlocs #forusnaturals #mynaturalhairjoint #protectivestyles #naturalhairinspirations #healthyhairjourney #voiceofhair #berrycurly #afrocentrichair #curlynaturalhair #LAnaturals #respectmyhair #teamnatural #unconditionedroots #kinkyhair #myhaircrush #inspiringstyles #treebraids https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLKRQcF_CD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l7bxbh0ox9xd

[thecurlymommy]

Nourish your children's spirit. Plant mental seeds that'll blossom into confidence, humility, courage, awareness, honesty, integrity, & self-love. Establish routines, set guidelines & boundaries. Give them daily physical & verbal love. Find the balance between structure & fun; tough & gentle. Work to be a better YOU everyday, so you can be a better parent than yesterday... . . Side note: Tutorial posting FRIDAY! (YT & IG). . 📷 @liaslittlecovers #curlymommy #AutumnLove #WynterBlue #parentingadvice #parenthood #parenting #mommytips #motherhood #momhelp #dadhelp #loveyourkids #naturalkids #belizean #garifuna #nature #photooftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVVgbylyYx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xr5d8g5sigyd

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Audi's latest style 😍. I never know where my creativity is gonna take me until I'm 85% finished smh. She loved it, so mission accomplished lol. Tutorial coming in a few days. 😊 . #AutumnLove #curlygirl #curlykids #haircare #detangling #curlymommy #naturalhairstyles #naturalhairdoescare #naturallyshesdope #naturalhairloves #blackhairstyles #fauxlocs #forusnaturals #mynaturalhairjoint #protectivestyles #naturalhairinspirations #healthyhairjourney #voiceofhair #berrycurly #afrocentrichair #curlynaturalhair #LAnaturals #respectmyhair #teamnatural #unconditionedroots #kinkyhair #myhaircrush #inspiringstyles https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDLrK7lVI9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1unc29olicmwk

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Autumn Love Jones: my sensitive middle child. EVERYTHING hurts her little feelings smh. My method to remedy this type of "cry-baby" behavior is to attack it calmly & rationally. When she's really upset & incoherent, I patiently remind her that I can't help if I can't understand her words. Then I'll have her sit somewhere to calm down until she's capable of communicating effectively... And if she's upset because she can't control a situation, I'll remind her there's are ways to solve her problem & that crying isn't a part of any of those solutions (she always tries to run the show, but Wynnie doesn't let her 😂)... If she's physically hurt, I'll give her hugs & love, ask if she'll be alright, then show her one of my many scars... It's important to remind sensitive children that it's not the end of the world when things don't work out in their favor & to teach them coping mechanisms and healthy redirection... Were any of you/Do you have sensitive kids? Any advice to share on the subject??? . #AutumnLove #mommytips #parenthood #parenting #momhelp #advice #parentingadvice #curlygirl #curlykids #haircare #detangling #curlymommy #naturalhairstyles #naturalhairdoescare #naturallyshesdope #naturalhairloves #blackhairstyles #fauxlocs #forusnaturals #mynaturalhairjoint #protectivestyles #naturalhairinspirations #healthyhairjourney #voiceofhair #berrycurly #afrocentrichair #curlynaturalhair #LAnaturals #respectmyhair #teamnatural #unconditionedroots #kinkyhair #myhaircrush #inspiringstyles #curlygirl https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4iia5gyo3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17ggv7mi763a8

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Let's get back to basics! What do you do with an old twist out on a tiny head? Here are 3 classic, braid-free options 😊. You can spice it up with colourful accessories or fun parting patterns. How many of you rocked these styles as children? How many still do? (ME!) . (*No affiliation with what's on my shirt 😉) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoUYQQLgJBS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=usopw3b4cmlr

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DETANGLING PROCESS TIPS: My combative 2 year old HATES getting her hair combed out, so I use a method that prevents the strands from being pulled at the scalp... . Twisting the hair section creates a buffer, along with holding the crap out of the twist so that no loose strands yank her scalp. . I use silky/creamy products, along with oil to seal in that "slip moisture" on super wet hair. This method prevents any breakage or snapping. . It's super important to start at the ends & work your way up gently. I spend about 2 mins per section when it's this tangled from having the same ponytail in for a week straight. Hope this helps with your babies' curls!😘☺️ #WynterBlue #curlygirl #curlykids #haircare #detangling #curlymommy #naturalhairstyles #naturalhairdoescare #naturallyshesdope #naturalhairloves #blackhairstyles #fauxlocs #forusnaturals #mynaturalhairjoint #protectivestyles #naturalhairinspirations #healthyhairjourney #voiceofhair #berrycurly #afrocentrichair #curlynaturalhair #LAnaturals #respectmyhair #teamnatural #unconditionedroots #kinkyhair #myhaircrush #inspiringstyles #curlygirl #hairandbeautydirectory #kinkstocurls https://www.instagram.com/p/BnW-pCsgUUx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qxbbk4anrabo

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This rang so true to me. Parents with childhood traumas not understanding that they're setting their children up for "dream failure"... Without positive outside intervening the kids grow up without proper problem solving capabilities, coping mechanisms, effective communication skills, etc... It's utterly heartbreaking to see young adults ignore their dreams because it seems "too hard"; becoming criminals, drug addicts, lifelong "lower level employees", etc... 😤 . Parents/future parents/caretakers: END THE CYCLE!!! Your children are your legacy! What are you setting them up for? Success? Failure? Basic existence? Are you investing in them, or simply following through with the "obligation" of parenthood? . We MUST come to terms with our pasts to provide a "sky's the limit" future for the next generation... thank you @trentshelton . #letitgo #meditate #loveyourself #loveyourkids #investinthem #trustyourprocess #bepositive #teachyourself #theyarethefuture #breakthecycle #goodadvice #parenting #mommytips #parenthood #lifeadvice #curlymommy #lifehelp . https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMIwLbghM8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kc5zzwrrsvzm

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Mommytip: We don't always have to dress our girls in pink & purple with bows & glitter or pony & kitty wear. Autumn loves the Justice League almost as much as her brother does, and she loves wearing his old shirts! Never feel like you HAVE to conform to societies viewpoint on what your kids should wear! (Zy wears pink & purple too, fyi) . Let your babies be freed from our generation's stigmas of dress. I've NEVER told my girls "uh-uh, you look like a boy, go change" when they have Zy's clothes on. Some days they're glittered-up, other days they're boy-sectioned up. It all depends on the mood. I believe it helps balance the child's personality, so they don't grow up overly masculine or feminine. Hope this opens up your perspective a bit. Thanks for reading! 😊😘😘 . #mommytips #parenting #parenthood #advice #momhelp #momhelp #dadhelp #goodadvice #curlymommy #AutumnLove #ZJ https://www.instagram.com/p/BnG6arhgM9E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ftnk4ms7xsb1

[thecurlymommy]

Mini-tutorial on a super cute quicky updo! This style literally took 15 mins. Use it on dreads, braids, twists, etc... Water + any light oil keeps my scalp moisturized daily. Happy Saturday curlfriends!!! . *Accessories from @hairsations 😊 . #curlymommy #naturalhairstyles #naturalhairdoescare #naturallyshesdope #naturalhairloves #blackhairstyles #fauxlocs #forusnaturals #mynaturalhairjoint #protectivestyles #naturalhairinspirations #healthyhairjourney #voiceofhair #berrycurly #afrocentrichair #curlynaturalhair #LAnaturals #respectmyhair #teamnatural #unconditionedroots #kinkyhair #myhaircrush #inspiringstyles #curlygirl #hairandbeautydirectory #kinkstocurls

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Here's a fun accent wall idea for your little one's bedroom! It took all morning, but I'm in love with the end result 😍. I combined 2 castle colouring pages from Google, spent maybe 40-50 dollars at home depot, drew the design on the wall (with a yardstick), put Audi & Wynnie in high chairs, prepped/covered the carpet & applied 2 coats of paint. SWIPE LEFT FOR RESULT 😊😊😊 #happysaturday #timeforwine #diy #accentwall #castle #roominspo #roomideas #kidroomdecor #bedroominspo #homedepot #homeinspo #curlymommy

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Happy Friday! Here's a braided updo I tried on my bonus baby. She has delicate type 4C hair, so I refrain from doing add-in braids since her hair is prone to dryness. Crochet braids were added to the ponytails for length. Mini-tutorial posting mañana 😊. #curlymommy #type4hair #protectivestyles #crochet #naturalhair #protectivestyles #curlyhair #naturalkids #naturalhairstyles #naturalgirlsrock #naturalhairdoescare #naturallyshesdope #myhaircrushkids #naturalhairloves #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #blackhairstyles #forusnaturals #hairday #mynaturalhairjoint #berrycurly #healthyhairjourney #voiceofhair #afrocentrichair #naturalhairinspirations #curlynaturalhair #coilyhair #crochethairstyles #LAnaturals #respectmyhair

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This video is to highlight the honest process a lot of us curly/coily folk went through as kids & go through now at times. Shout out to all the parents/caretakers starting their lil' loved ones hair styling journey! Moisturizing/oiling & carefully detangling children's hair is a fairly new process. I know a lot of us grew up getting our hands popped, or going a ridiculously long time btwn washes & styles because our parents didn't know any better. It's just as challenging when YOU don't have kinky curly hair, so you honestly don't know what to do with your loved one's hair type. . . I used to hate sitting still to get my hair done, just like Miss Wynnie right here. The process was long & arduous, but the confidence I felt once it was done... Boyyyyy, boy, boy lol. All my inner attributes seemed to enhance once my outer shell was neat, the feeling equivalent to being fresh out the shower & dressed, "lookin' smellin, feelin' like a million bucks" 😊... . . The hairstyling process is different for every culture. So please refrain from negative comments if you have no 1st had experience dealing with varieties of kinky/curly hair, or ANYONE who doesn't like the hairstyling process.... ✌😘

[thecurlymommy]

Good morning/afternoon/evening loves! Audi's preschool graduation hairstyle was inspired by @tameramowrytwo gorgeous gold twine ponytail, with more of a warrior princess twist (sidenote: she's just as sweet in person! I even got kudos 4 pronouncing her husband's last name correctly 😊) . Audi has gone the last 3 days without a head scarf and it STILL LOOKS PERFECT! I love doing powerful styles on my babies' heads. They seem to stand a little taller once after they've looked in the mirror, or maybe I'm exaggerating lol... . .Main product used is my favourite @vonteproducts, Edge Effects. It provides amazing hold for any flyaways. Happy Wednesday 😘😘😘 . #WynterBlue #curlymommy #curlybaby #futurequeens #naturalhair #protectivestyles #curlyhair #naturalkids #belizean #belizeankids #naturalhairstyles #naturalgirlsrock #naturalhairdoescare #naturallyshesdope #myhaircrushkids #naturalhairloves #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock #blackhairstyles #forusnaturals #hairday #mynaturalhairjoint #berrycurly #healthyhairjourney #voiceofhair #afrocentrichair #naturalhairinspirations #curlynaturalhair #LAnaturals #respectmyhair

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Early morning thoughts... I can't speak for middle class & up, but this cycle runs rampant in lower-income households. Parents... PLEASE INVEST IN YOUR CHILD'S DREAMS! Don't set them up to be just another long-term labor employee in someone's company. They're gonna end up with back problems, carpal-tunnel, and resentment towards those that could've prepared them better. . Pay close attention to their interests. Don't let them quit when it gets challenging. NURTURE THEIR TALENTS. Teach them about business & investing, good credit, and saving (or find someone that knows about it). Enforce birth-control and/or practicing safe sex while establishing financial stability. Instill the importance of learning from failures. START A COLLEGE FUND! Saving just $50 a month for the next decade will give them at least $6K. That can pay for a car (auction or down payment), moving into an apartment, school fees/books/supplies, etc... Investing in their dreams can actually help you achieve your own! . I'm not saying EVERY dream-pursuing parent is this way (I'm not), but I know a ton of ppl trying to break this cycle, and even more continuing it. If you are aware of this spirit-damaging problem, please have the courage & determination to change your future family legacy for the better. Every generation shouldn't be starting from scratch. ❤✌ . #advice #help #riseabove #DObetter #BEbetter #LIVEbetter #create #fail #tryagain #parenthood #parentaladvisory #parenting #itstartswithyou