Three Week Old Twists and the Search for a Wedding Hairstyle...

For the first time in a great while my hair and I have come to an agreement: I don't mess with it, and in turn it doesn't mess with me. Everyone is  happy. ;0) I haven't styled my hair in three weeks outside of touching up a few twists every now and then and my hair seems to be thriving. It's soft, moist, and seems to be doing well with little to no help from me.

Another forced smile...lol. My signature twist style @ Darker Than Brown Meetup

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In order to maintain my twists I do the following....
- Sleep with a satin cap or scarf nightly
-Take a shower with my head uncovered in order for the steam from the shower to penetrate my hair strands.
- Use Vatika Oil (Coconut Oil with Ayurvedic herbs) on my scalp and base of my hair to stimulate growth and scalp health.
-Follow up with Jane Carter's Nourish and Shine on the ends of my twists (if needed).
-Use Castor Oil to help slick down the back and edges of my hair and then pin  them up into a style.

Simple! My only concern is that I have not washed my hair since twisting it a few weeks ago(because I simply have not had the time), but otherwise the last few weeks have worked out well for me.

Unfortunately the truce will soon have to come to an end because I will be a Bridesmaid  in a few weeks, which means I have to actually change my hair. On top of that I need to find an elegant style for my natural tresses that will hold up if it rains, if I sweat, or if strong winds are blowing (pictures last FOREVER). Talk about pressure....

As I find styles I will share them with you....

I love all three of these hairstyles, however I do not think any one of them have the durability that I am looking for ( I want to be able to dance without worrying that my classy updo has turned into a chia-pet).

Back to the drawing board....