Unrully

Unrully is a blog about my natural hair. I stopped relaxing my hair in 2011, and have since fallen in love with natural hair. However, even in the online natural hair community, my type of hair, 4c/kinky/fine, has never been as represented. I decided to start this blog as a way to share my natural hair journey and knowledge with my fellow natural heads. Unrully is a secondary blog, so unfortunately I can't like/follow through it instagram: @theunrully youtube: theunrully

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How I did my Faux Crotchet Locs

For the first time in about 4 years I decided to do a form of attachment on my hair 😱. I opted for doing faux locs instead of braids which I typically do because its so much lighter on your head and I’ve developed an intolerance for things weighing down my hair. After doing a bunch of research on many youtube videos, I decided to give this a try!

The Hair

The hair I used was the “Janet Collection Synthetic Hair Crochet Braids 2X Havana Mambo Faux Locs 14 inches”. The quality was alright, it doesn’t feel particularly natural but its not terrible either. Next time I’ll look out for a more natural-feeling extension, but this one was pretty reliable.

The Steps

I started by cornrowing most of my hair, leaving just the a bit at the front. I ended up with about 9 cornrows going straight back on my scalp.

Then, working from the back, I used the regular crotchet method to attach the locs to the cornrows.

Next I moved on to the front section of my hair, and made as many individual braids as I wanted.

Finally I used the crotchet method again on each individual braid. But this time, I wrapped the braid within each loc to hide my real hair. This method worked well enough, although some of my real hair still shows wrapped around the loc.

The loss didn’t turn out perfectly my any means, but they were a good first try and Ill definitely try them out again.

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Do you know where I can buy shea butter in stores or is it just online

I’m sure you can buy them in stores but I don’t know where you live!

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Hi! I'm 15 years old and I just started getting into my natural hair. My hair would always be in some type of braids so I never really had an interest in it until recently. I just wanted to ask you if you know of some really CHEAP but efficient products I could get because I'm not using my own money. And I don't want to hear my moms mouth about buying a 6 oz jar that is damn near $30

Hi!

For me, if I had to cut down what I own to the most essential products, I would get -

Conditioner (rinse out)

Conditioner (leave-in)

Shampoo

Oil (coconut)

With these four products, you can definitely get by. I don’t live in the US so I don’t know what specific brands, but I would recommend you try and get the cheapest products that are relatively natural, so no sulphates/silicones. 

I hope that helped!

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"Undefined"

As a hair blogger, I mainly show pictures of when my hair is perfectly styled. However, my hair rarely stays in that perfectly defined state, and I think it is important to show what my hair looks like by the end of the day (or even a couple of hours into the day!).

When I first went natural, it seemed that achieving curl definition was the ultimate goal, and the standard for a 'good' natural hairstyle. Unfortunately, as I soon found out, my kinky 4c hair was not naturally curly, and so cannot maintain that type of style. 

This is something I still struggle with. I definitely prefer my 'curl-defined' look to the aftermath. However, I think I am beginning to embrace the frizz and not be so self conscious about it. For me, going natural wasn't just about changing my hairstyle. It was also about accepting what my natural hair looked like, because it was something I was really ashamed of.

Anyway, I just thought I would share with you guys what my hair looks like most of the time. Some people seem think that my styled hair is what I wake up with, and it certainly is not!

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Any reason why my kinks are to starting to straighten out? I know it can't be heat damage since I've only used heat twice since I've gone natural about 4 years ago, but I'm noticing lots of bone straight strands throughout my hair. Could it be a lack of protein? I've also been neglecting my hair a lot lately like wearing a satin scarf all day almost everyday and not washing & detangling as often (out of laziness) so maybe that has something to do with it too?

Hello!

I haven't got much experience in hair starting to straighten out. But if you say that you are neglecting your hair, then that might be the problem! If you don't want to have to deal with your hair on a daily basis, then I would suggest that you do hairstyles that last longer, even if only a week, to give yourself a break. Two strand twists are a good one. 

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Hello ....I just wanted to know how much of 2 parts of olive oil, castor oil and coconut oil to use. I am new to your web site . Thank You

Hello! Are you talking about my Deep Conditioning mix? If so, "parts" just means whatever form of measurement you want to use. For example, if you are using "tablespoons", then the mix mix will include:

2 tablespoons Coconut Oil + 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil + 1 tablespoon Jamaican Black Castor Oil + 3 tablespoons conditioning treatment

Depending on how much hair you have, you can choose your own form of measurement.

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Hairstyle Today - 7/Jan/2015

Happy New Years!

This is the simple hairstyle I did today. A flat twist in the front and a low bun at the back. It's a nice hairstyle to do for days when I didn't set my hair the night before in a twist-out or braid-out. 

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Simple Long-Term Protective Bun

I really like to do buns, but sometimes packing all my loose hair into a bun doesn't give me a sleek look, and it isn't great for my ends. 

This is an alternative way of bunning I came up with which is kinder to my ends and allows me to keep the hairstyle for a few days without my hair getting tangled. It doesn't look like my hair is in twists at all, and yet the majority of my hair is tucked away in a tangle-free style.

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Braid-Out and Top Knot

My hairstyle today. I have seen this type of hairstyle about before and always wanted to try it. I really liked the way it turned out and will definitely do it more often!

On another note, if you have any ideas for posts you would like to see me do, please let me know!

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Straightening my Natural Hair

So for the first time since I went natural, I straightened my hair! One day, I just felt the itch to do something different, so I ordered a hair straightener and got to straightening the next day.

Even though my hair wasn't nearly bone-straight, I was happy with the results. I didn't expect to get my hair totally straight the first time I did this, and I quite liked the fuller look that I got. 

My process -

Wash my hair as usual the night before - I detangle my hair, deep condition, cleanse, and apply a leave-in conditioner and oil sealant.

Air dry my hair in 8 medium-sized twists overnight - I usually dry my hair this way. It keeps my hair stretched without having to blow dry

Take down each twist, apply heat protectant, and detangle with a wide-tooth comb

Divide each section into smaller sections, and go over with the hair straightener

Repeat detangling with the comb and going over the hair with the straightener until I reach my desired state - I only went over my hair about 3 times

Trim the ends of the hair

Overall I really liked the results I got. The process didn't take too long as I didn't need to blow-dry my hair first. I will definitely do this again, although probably not anytime soon. I'd rather stick to my heat-free styles!

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Whenever I moisturize my hair (using the LOC method) I'm always left with hair that feels greasy and sticky instead of soft and moisturized. I've tried being less heavy-handed with my products and I've also tried the LOC method sans the cream but my hair still feels greasy. Any advice on how to properly moisturize my hair without weighing it down? My strands are fine and highly porous if that matters.

Hi,

My advise would be to start with as little product as possible, and work your way up. Our hair really only needs the moisture we get from the leave-in conditioner. The oils and creams are mainly used to keep the hair moisturised for longer.

I would suggest you try going a few days only using a leave-in conditioner, and see how your hair feels. If your hair is too dry, then try adding a light-weight oil like Jojoba Oil. If your hair is still too dry, then you can move onto using heavier oils and butters. Doing this should help you find the balance between maintaining moisture in your hair and having too much product. 

Sometimes, I only use a leave-in and nothing else. However, my hair is very low porosity so this may not work for you.

I hope this helps!

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Hi I was wondering where did you g set your unrefined Shea Butter?

Hi! I got mine from an online store, Akuawood (here)

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Braid-Out vs Twist-Out on 4C Natural Hair

Although I have been natural for over 3 years now, I have only 'mastered' the braid-out/twist-out on my hair in the last few months. So, I thought I would share with you the pros I have found of doing each style.

Pros of the braid-out:

Stretches the hair more

Can use larger sections when installing than a twist out

Requires less separation to achieve more volume

Pros of the twist-out:

Easier to install and unravel than a braid

Keeps the hair more clumped together, so less tangled

Definition lasts (slightly) longer

I like both styles, and which one I do typically comes down to whether I feel like braiding or twisting that particular day. Let me know which you guys prefer on your hair!

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Dandruff Solutions for Natural Hair

I usually don't like to talk about specific products I use because I don't think they are what is really important. However, one product that has made a noticeable difference in my hair has been the Terrensentials Lavender Garden Hair Wash.

Although I used a (sulphate-free) shampoo every time I wash my hair, I would notice that I still had flakes in my scalp. I tried various products that just didn't work. The Head & Shoulders left my hair feeling very stripped and straw-like. The ACV was a pain to use and it smelt really bad. Neither products made much of a difference to my scalp.

The only product that made the difference for me was the Terresentials Mud Wash. Not only does it effectively clean my scalp, but it leaves my hair feeling soft and conditioned. I can't say that this will work for everyone, but it has been great for me so I thought I would share it with you guys!

How I use the product: I use the mud wash in combination with my regular sulphate free conditioner. I mix the mud wash with water in an applicator bottle and pour it all over my scalp and hair. I massage it in for a few seconds, then rinse it out. I follow with a co-wash. 

(NB: I was not sponsored by Terresentials to write this post, and I bought these products myself!)

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Curlformers (Barrel Curls) on 4C Natural Hair

A video showing how I use the curlformers (long barrel curls) on my hair. As you can see, with these style of curlformers, you achieve a less defined curl, but more of a straightened look. Nonetheless, this is still a great way to achieve relatively straightened the hair without using any heat. 

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Simple Graduation Updo

I had my graduation a few days ago and this is what my hair looked like by the end of the day. It puffed up more by the end of the day but still looked alright. The style was really rushed but I liked the way it turned out in the end.

I braided my hair the night before so that I would have a braid-out as a base for my style. The next day, I only had 20 minutes to style my hair so I settled on this simple hairstyle. I achieved this by doing two loose flat twists and leaving a bit of hair at the front to frame my face. I didn’t have any of my hair accessories on me, but I think a head chain would have looked good. That was it! 

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How do I flat iron my fine 4c hair without getting heat damage?

Hey! I personally haven't straightened my hair at all since I went natural. However, the general advice I have heard is that you should:

Make sure you properly condition your hair beforehand with a good deep conditioner.

Use heat protectant.

Use as low a heat as you can to achieve the results you want.

I hope that helped! You should check out this video by Mo Knows Hair, which seems very helpful.