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Fros, Fashions & Finds: Hot
Fun in the Summertime
By Megan Davis
Soulcial Scene Contributor
As the
summer is in full swing, so are festivals, vacations and
family reunions. If you’re on Facebook or Instagram, you may
have seen friends’ photos on cruises or at the Essence
festival dancing, smiling, styling and profiling.
Not only
do the snapshots look vibrant and fun, but the hair is also
laid and the fashion is on point. There’s still a couple
months left of summer and, before school starts, there are
more events to get fly for including the Toledo African
American Festival, The African American Male Wellness Walk,
Dorr St. Live, the Rib Off or a trip up I-75 to the Jazz
Series at Chene Park. There are some hair and fashion trends
that have taken the world by storm this year, and we will
take an in depth look at everything from short styles to
protective styles and right now fashion!
For those
who are rocking short natural styles, the barber cuts are in
style now. Low sides, deep parts and sponge curls are all
the rage. Adding color such as Textures and Tones Ruby Rage
and blonde highlights make the short cuts stand out.
For longer
natural hair, the wash and go is a summer favorite because
ladies can wet their hair, add some product, shake and go.
The warmer months are also wonderful for showing the length
and texture of natural hair. There are humidity blockers now
that people can use to prevent the hair from getting frizzy
such as Joico’s humidity blocker.
Protective
styling has almost replaced natural styling with one’s own
hair this year. With the fast-moving trend of crochet
braids, there are endless options from knotless straight
looks with Yaki hair to waves for days with Freetress Gogo
Curl hair.
Popular
for girls and women alike are the Senegalese twists and box
braid styles complete with the gold cuffs you can find at
the front counter of any local beauty supply store for a
dollar. Gaining more popularity are Faux Locs, Goddess Locs
with options for individual styling or weft-like styling
with a cornrow base. Braided updos are also still popping
with various stized braids into larger ones scuplted into
fro haw
Many
people are also embarking upon new loc journeys by having
their hair placed in silky coils that grow out into velvety
ropes within months from their conception. Locs can be
fashioned into many styles from fishtails to intricate updos
and are being worn by both men and women. |
