Healthy Hair: Hairspiration, Njena Redd Fox's Locs

Ok, so I am not going to go into my "I want locs" rant because y'all already know that to be true. Plus, I think I've said it enough for everyone to get the picture, so with that being said I won't bore you today...LOL

(Photo via Tumblr)

Let's jump right into it, I came across a beautiful photo of Njena Redd Fox on Tumblr and fell in love with her loc'd up-do. I've been wearing a bun for a couple of weeks and decided it was time to put my Marley twists back in while I wait for my next HeatFree Hair install (I am trying their new "For Coils" line this time *excited face*). For the twists, I used a brand of hair by Bonne Collection called "dread bulk". The extension hair is really soft but the ends are kinda ratty so I'm not sure if I will be using it again. Either way, the twists turned out beautifully and I love how my up-do looked after I installed them.

I like to name things so let's call this style "Crown Me." Below you will find my Marley twist video that you can refer to if you're thinking about installing your own. In addition, I will try my best to "type you through" what I did style wise. If any of you want a visual, let me know and I will make a YT tutorial.  

^How to video ^

What you will need for twists:
Prep time: (1.5-2 hours to install)

*Denman Brush
*Rat tail come for parting
*Butterfly clips for securing sections
*Spray bottle
*Styling product like gel (I used Ouidad's Whipped Curls)
*Shea Butter
* 4 packs of Marley twist hair (doesn't have to be the brand I used)

What you will need for updo:
*6-8 long straight hair pins

What I did:
Prep time: (5-10 seconds to complete after a few tries)

1. Crisscross the twists upward toward the top of your head, alternating right and left sections. (Reminiscent of an upside down french braid but without 3 sections of hair)
2. When you get to the top of your head, two strand twist the remainder of hair.
3. Wrap the long twist to the right of your head (the "crown" should look like the letter "c").
4. Tuck the tail of the twist so that it's hidden and secure with a bobby pin.
5. Go through and pin in the places you see fit. I focused on the middle of the "crown" so that the twists were secure to my head.