Waterfall braided Mohawk... Kimani Styles

So today i am please, to have my little cousin Kimani Kier, do a post for me, I mean this little girl (teenager) and so much skill its crazy, and im kinda jealous, anywho, enjoy her how to post

We started with freshly washed and deep conditioned hair. We used Bee Mine Products, but you can use whatever products that work for you. 

I started off by sectioning her hair into 3 sections. You can choose the side you want, we chose the left side and we went to the middle of her left eye brow and parted the hair straight back then parted down the right side of her head to the back of her ear, then sectioned it off.

Next, with the remainder of the hair I divided it in half starting at the nape and section each side. Thus 3 sections: 

I started in the front. Tj’s side’s are really thin so the goal was to cover them ( instead of braiding her fragile edges, the braids hanging allowed the edges to stay out and rest, without looking messy and old)

. I sectioned the section off in half. I braided each side to the middle of the part which was parted in half and then I added the beads. (I usually add beads at the end of the style, but for demonstration purposes I added as I went.

Then I started on the back right section. I did the braids towards the middle part. I chose to make my parts diagonal and also do a pattern of a straight corn row then a set criss-cross corn rows, then straight again and continued.

Then, I went on the left side. I did the same on this side, with a little difference. 

Because on this side some of the top side of her head was not braided with the first third, I had to curve the corn rows up. Because her sides are thin I did a looped criss-cross cornrow. 

After that cornrow I continued with my original pattern.  

If you are not aware on how to do a criss-cross, here’s an explanation on the best way I know how. First time a section twice the size of the single cornrows you’ve done. Divide it in half longitudinal. And depending on how many times you want the cornrows to cross over make longitudinal parts. Every other section goes with one cornrow. Part off the other sections and begin the braiding.

 

Here are finished photos: 

 We hope you enjoyed our post, and if you try any variation of this style we would love for your to share on our fan page Once Upon a Curl

Happy Mother's Day

Oh My.... Disney World

Oh My goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness ( I just watched Annie).

I can not believe its been over a month since I have written a post. What wrong with me. I don't even know where to start, Hair, Parties, so much...

I guess i can start with whats most pressing, We're going to Disney Word,

 

 even though we have season passes to Disneyland, I'm still so excited, and  its going to be a surprise for Tye so i can't wait. The Only Down Side, is we're going in the middle of July which every tip on  pintersest  and blog I've Read, says that's the biggest no no.... So I'm hoping everyone is reading that not thinking about going :o)

Below are some of things I've done to get us ready for our trip

I decorated a mini first aid kit, to hold all of our band-aids, and and Excedrin for me

a second one

 

to make our Disney World Trip more affordable, I started collected gift cards from target ( did you know that if you use your red card   you get 5% off ) its not much but it adds up

The most expensive thing at Disney has to be the souvenirs. and i for 1 can't fathom spending more money than i have to. We've been to Disneyland plenty of times and some days i have spend nothing at all, but its Disney Word, and it has to be magical... to the rescue the dollar tree and 99cents only stores, my heroes   

check out some of the Disney related goodies i was able to find

    

Phineas and Ferb Themed Napkins,

 both found at the Dollar Tree

these little figurines, we also have Princess Tiana who is Tye's one and only favorite princess

 and i have a lot of goodies left over from tyes Phineas and Ferb Rock Star party , so we'll be using all of those too....

Stayed for more Disney Related post, and other goodies, hopefully i can get 1 post done a week, we'll see how school work and hair gets

New camera

We recently got a new camera and i'm excited... i've been eyeing and price matching lots of different camera's and finally decided on a Canon T4i, and so far sooo good, here's a couple test shots i did this past weekend... Well my first shoots with the camera

 

I love this picture.. ( I think it would be even better if i didn't take it)

He was was saying "I'm strong"and you see the sling on his arm... he broke it while at school playing on the monkey bars

  

He was such the perfect little model, although i feel very sorry for him, because i think he will be in front of my lens even more as I practice with my intro DSLR

 I even got my little cousin Gabriel in, in the action.

 

Wondering where we got the outfits?

On Tye

• pink and blue shirt from old navy, boys section $5
• carpenter jeans, children's place $6
• and neon green chucks, from ross dress for less, $10

On Gabe

• Perry the Platypus shirt, from Walmart $8
• Plaid Skinny Jeans by levi, we got these from Burlington Coast factory, last year for about 12 bucks
• shoes were brought at ross dress for less

Minnie Mouse inspired Birthday Party SNEAK PEEK

This weekend we celebrated  my little cousins joint  Minnie Mouse Pink and Red Birthday Party

Mel Turned 5 and Li turned and it was party any two little girls would love to have, even with a pony

It was soo much fun helping my cousin to plan her daughter birthday party.

if you're looking for more interest, you can check out our pinterest boards here on my pinterest board and here on my cousin's board here's just a sneak peek so stayed tuned for more

Need some goodies for your Minnie Mouse Party, let us know

Glow in the dark Mickey Ears

Tye rocking 2 week old finger curled fro, what was i thinking, lol

Birthday Girls Hair Style quick and easy on natural curly hair

We had a Candy Buffet, and you can see the Adults loved it more than the kids

I think My picture taking Skills are getting a Little Better no?

Like really they could not have used the little candy buffet bags and take out boxes?

Birthday Girl Minnie Mouse Tutu from Once Upon a Curl

Detail on the Shirt

I tried to do a Minnie Mouse, but i failed

But every one loved the birthday Girl Minnie mouse hair style

Large Barrel Beads, looking for some? We have em

My lil Cousin Man 

This pony had some hair on it

Yea Just a Little Bit

I absolutely loved these large Glittered Minnie Mouse Ears? Bows

Please stay Tuned for more photos and detailed info

Product review and Giveaway... Little Green Pouch

I must say pinterest is one of my favorite all time sites on the Internet... You can find some many wonderful ideas and products that you've never thought of, and it was on one random occasion when i came upon the Little Green Pouch, and i immediately set off to order a pack. I a glad i did!!!

 I used to buy the pouches that you find at the grocery store or gogurts, applesauce and puddings and they were 1, over priced ( up to $2  for one pouch) and 2 they take up space.

and the washing of dishes when you try to have less waste and do it yourself

you can see our FunBites in the background

But after a day of Exploring

 

Its great to just be able to enjoy a healthy and portable snack

 

So much better for the environment since they are reusable :o)

Okay and how cute is this curly cutie, photo by Drew Kelly

Ready to get a pack of your own? Well you're in luck

You can purchase them from their website  right here  

Or in our Giveaway

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Simple ponytails with a twist

Have you gotten into a hairstyle rut yet? I know i have hit it several times, I mean how many times can you do ponytails with out getting a little bored

Well add an outrages strand of beads 

( 21 big beads the be exact with a shell at the end)

 Plan ponytails with plan Barrettes

and the beads spelled out her name

 She Loved it, and

Products and items used

Baby don't be Bald  grease ( well for, hair & scalp)

Water and  Oil mix (to detangle)

and a little bit of Cantu ( for the ends)

rubberbands

daisy barrettes

and here's a sneak peek at my little cousin's faux hawk