Sleek Low Bun. Type 4 Natural Hair

Happy New Year Everyone! Let's Party! Despite all the things that occurred in 2020, I still give ALL the Glory to God for carrying me from January to December. I'm very grateful for God's Love, Grace, Mercy and Protection throughout my life and 2020. To my supporters, I pray you have an excellent 2021! God Bless!

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In this how-to tutorial, I show you how I get a slick/sleek low bun on type 4 natural hair. I have a lot of shrinkage, so I always start on heatless stretched hair. I prefer stretched hair because the gel 'sticks' to my damp, stretched hair better. I'm using a DIY homemade hair gel. I don't buy hair gel. I buy ingredients and make gel with my own, two little hands. My buns last over 7 days with this gel; no flaking or scalp irritation. I used to use Flaxseed gel, but I don't anymore. I learned earlier this year that I'm 'highly' allergic to it. ‍♀️ Here's a link to a video where I used flaxseed gel to do a low bun with braiding hair: https://youtu.be/-sYqiuvR3qA

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❗️The completed look of my bun that you saw at the end of this video was recorded 2 days after sleeking it down. Meaning, I had already slept on the hair for two nights, but it still looked fresh and frizz-free.

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D.I.Y GEL INGREDIENTS:

✔ Distilled Water (moisture)

✔ Fresh Aloe Vera Gel from a leaf (hold, moisture, shine)

✔ USDA Organic Chia Seeds (hold, strength)

✔ Dried Organic Hibiscus + Rosehips (scalp care)

✔ Xanthan Gum (thickener, acts like a mild emulsifier)

✔ USDA Organic Essential Oils (Most of the time I use a mix of peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, lavender, sweet orange, lemongrass). (for scent and scalp care)

✔ Sometimes I add about 7 drops of Organic Argan Oil, other times I don't (for shine and to keep the gel from flaking)

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❗️❗️PLEASE NOTE:

❗️ Chia Seeds are high in protein (you can eat chia seeds!)

❗️ The more gel you use, the stronger the hold. For my hair texture, I love a good strong hold with a slight crunch

❗️ For a less holding gel, use MORE water but LESS Chia Seeds & Aloe Vera

❗️ I recommend using a leave-in conditioner underneath the gel to keep the gel from flaking

❗️ I've used this DIY gel for almost a year. It keeps my hair moisturized without flaking, or scalp irritation. Currently, it's the only gel I use.

❗️I've added other mucilaginous herbs before, but today I'm using the most basic gel

❣️ If you've read this, don't be a stranger, say hi. I appreciate you, Happy New Year!

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♡♡♡ I have other videos for you...

➨Box Braids Without Weave: https://youtu.be/sZAxz_fz3vM

➨Old BUN Takedown: https://youtu.be/RuKdbdy3RkM

➨Stretch Natural Hair Without Heat: https://youtu.be/q-l01KOLebM

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Songs in this video are:

Sundown Drive by Ghostrifter Official

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Over You - Atch https://soundcloud.com/atch-music

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If you're still reading, then you and I have something in common, we like to read! :-) Thanks for coming to my party-our party- and I will upload again, soon!

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It's okay to not 'fit in' with the crowd. BE YOU.√