Expert Tips
Get special occasion style tips for your natural hair from stylist, Karen Wilson of Karen Wilson Beauty
How should one select a natural hairstyle for a special occasion?
The hairstyle is contingent upon hair length and texture, the type of special occassion, and the woman's personality. Hairstyles such as updo's and buns an excellent choice for more formal occassion. If you would like to rock a sexy curly look for the special occasion, styles such as two-strand twist out, finger coils and bantu knot-out is the look for you!
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What special occasion styles would you suggest for natural hair?
Updos are classic special occasion styles! Natural hair updos can range from two strand strands or braids creatively parted to form a intricate updo. Women can also keep it simple by miminizing parting and simply slick hair back into a chignon bun or pin-up. A twist-out tucked into a French roll is a ageless style optimal for special occassions!
Accessories can be a great way to make a hairstyle "special". Which ones would you suggest?
A colorful flower always makes any style fun and fabulous! Natural or natural-looking flowers are preferred! Feathers are very edgy and can play-up any style, for any occassion!
About the Expert:
Karen Wilson Natural Beauty is for women who want to understand how to make their natural hair look and feel its best.
Whether wavy, curly or tightly coiled, Karen Wilson Natural Beauty helps you identify your hair texture and curl pattern curl type, and
learn which products and styles work best for you. Learn more at www.karenwilsonbeauty.com.
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