Cornrow'd Up!

On Tuesday, once I noticed rain would be a part of this weeks forecast, I decided to change up my usual styling routine. I haven't cornrowed my hair since college and wanted to see if I still got it. It took me about an hour, but the finished results were better than I imagined!

Here's what I did:
-I did a clarifying wash using Neutrogena's Anti-Residue shampoo and conditioned using Aussie's Deep 3 Minute Miracle Moisture Treatment.
-With soaking wet hair, I did a part down the middle of my head. I always do the middle part first, this helps keep the other parts even.
-I secured the right half with a clip and then created a part for the smallest cornrow above my ear on the left.
-Using a spray bottle with 1 part Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-in Conditioner and 4 parts water, I spritzed the section (above my ear) to keep it soaking wet.
-Prior to braiding, I used Mizani's Shimmer Reflects Gel on my edges and along the hair near the part (not on the scalp) to keep the fuzzies at bay.
-Sectioned next area, parted and repeated.
-Once completed, I wrapped with my silk scarf and kept it moving!



*Once all of the rows were done, I gathered all of the braids and braided into one big braid. I then tucked under and secured with a black band.

PS- The next day I did a simple upkeep using Mizani's Gloss Veil Shine Spray (<--- LOVE this stuff) and went off to conquer the world ;-)