Saturday, January 22, 2011

Missing my Grandma. A Style on Pause.

This has been a very tumultuous week.  I got wonderful news about a new baby coming into our lives from a close friend, and the very next morning I got news that my grandmother passed away.

I quickly packed up and headed up north to be with my family.  Before this all happened however, I had just created a style that was to last a week and give me lots of transformation options. Though I didn't get to really wear it out and play with it I did take a few shots to share.  Hope you like!

I cornrowed the front and double-strand twisted the back.  Two of the cornrows go forward and connect at the base of two cornrows that go backwards, creating a loop that looks like a bang.  I used only Palmers coconut oil formula replenishing hair milk, which I have used before and love for braid sets.  I used a little rosemary oil on my scalp.



 
 



I took the twists out on the morning I went to the airport.  It had been 3 and a half days. Sorry these were the only flicks I got :-/
 

Then when I got back home I took the cornrows out that were facing forward.  I would have worn them out for a few more days like this. The braid out was very defined and soft.


Remember to spend time with your family and learn as much as you can from them while you can.  I talked to my Dad's mom a lot when I would see her and she told me wonderful stories about my family. I wish I had more time with her.
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16 comments:

  1. This One WomanJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    You have my condolences on the passing of your grandmother.

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  2. ToniaJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing.

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  3. mizcreativelymeJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    grandmas are very special and i give my regrets for your loss. may her spirit live on....
    regards,
    creative

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  4. nappy headed black girlJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    This is a unique twist on an common style. I like.

    Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope you find the strength to make it through.

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  5. Camille AceyJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    my condolences. yes, it's true we should spend as much time as we can with those we love. few things matter as much. thanks for the reminder.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother's passing. Those are beautiful pictures of the two of you. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. LaNesheJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    So sorry to hear about your grandmother.

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  8. CoilyRobJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I am very sorry about the passing of your Grandmother. My prayers are with you and your Family.

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  9. LPJanuary 23, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. You are so fortunate to have grown to this age with your grandmother in your life.

    I am familiar with your blog, and ironically enough I just saw you in a friend of a friend's fb pictures and was like hey I know who that girl in the background is! Are you from CT?

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Congratulations on the new addition to you family and I'm sorry for your loss.

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  11. CarlaJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I wish you well in this time of sorrow. God Bless you! :)

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  12. NisusJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Thanks for the kind words everyone :-)

    @LP- I do feel fortunate and Yes I am from Bloomfield, CT! Hometown :-)

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  13. NettieJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your grandma passing! It seemed so sudden, too. You're in my thoughts.

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  14. LynetteJanuary 30, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    my condolences on the passing of your grandmother.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Im sorry for your loss.

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I'm sorry for your family's loss. Thank you for sharing that with us.

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