 So, I was reminded of the banana clip by Kim of Kimmaytube. She used it to secure her twists. I picked up a pack of three from Sally’s a few months ago to use with my twists. That worked out fine. Buuuuuut, liked it even more for these styles. My hair is stretched with a TnC (twist and curl) first. In the first two pics, I left the front section of my hair out of the banana clip. The remainder of my hair was secured in the banana clip. Then, I just pin-curled about inch wide sections with bobby pins. This lasted about three days, I guess.   Then, on day four, I released all of the pin curls and released the banana clip. I put the banana clip back in securing allof my hair in it this time. I used a couple of bobby pins to keep the front hair directed to the middle and longer pieces secured along the banana clip to create the appearance of the “hawk.” I enjoyed this style. Got called Rihanna (in a good way;) a few times at work and received several compliments=).
The banana clip is also great for creating a massive, messy bun as it creates a wide base/foundation around which to loosely wrap the hair. For me, it’s great because I have fine hair, so it allows me to make my hair look thicker with a more voluminous bun. Also, it doesn’t snag or pull any hair like a scrunchie (even satin) or hair elastic does. I tend not to pull out any hair releasing the banana clip whereas a scrunchie always has a few shed strands wrapped around it when I take it out of my hair.
1 banana clip. 3 modern styles. Who knew?!?! ********************************************************************************************************** If you like this, you may also like: Banana Clip Bun Video Tutorial
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You have the most creative protective styles. I have a few banana clips and would have never thought to use them this way. I will be trying to play with this over the weekend.
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Send in pics!!! I need guest posters=)!!!
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nice and neat.
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Ok I’ve learned yet another new thing from Shelli 🙂
Off to get a banana clip.
You do know that your PJism is contagious right?
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LOL! PJism is contagious!! I had mine under control until I discovered CurlyNikki.com. Then, I lost my mind!
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I absolutely love your hair! You come up with great styles. I still have to work on the TnC (took me a while to figure out what that was when I first started reading. LOL). Do you have a post where you describe how you do it?
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Hi Rece! Thank you so much=)!! Yes, under Styles, there is a picture tutorial for how I set my TnC. https://hairscapades.wordpress.com/2011/06/11/twist-and-curl-tnc-a-picture-tutorial/
Hope that helps and thanks for visiting my site=)!! Can I ask, how did you find me?
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I found you on NaturallyCurly in the GOC. I just joined! =)
I think I commented on one of your posts there saying I was looking for someone who had similar hair texture and I thought yours was the closest although it looks straighter than mine. I love the styles you create though. I’m working on it. LOL
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Also, about how long does it take for you to do?
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Always loved those curls of yours (NJM)
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Hey Vanessa!! Thank you girl and thanks for stopping by=)!!
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I love your bun & that flower!! Must try (=
-MiiSS kECiia
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Thank you Keciaa!
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Very cute! Love the bun and flower! Please show me/direct me how to make them and can you PLEASE do a tutorial on how you pull your hair up in the banana clip. My hair is not as long as yours but I would like a thick bun.
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Hi Keisha! Thank you! There are tutorials for both and I did the banana clip bun tutorial specifically due to your earlier request (your name is in the post! *lol*). If you click the youtube link on the right side under “My Other Sites,” you’ll find my video tutorial for making a big bun using a banana clip (it’s also in a post under “Style Tutorials>Updos.” And, if you look under the “Reviews>Accessories and Tools,” you’ll find a step by step picture tutorial for making your own hair flowers. Enjoy and thanks for visiting and commenting=)!!
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