I am from AP, India. Currently residing in Cleveland, OH

Why did you start this space?

Dreaming loud is the outlet of my dreams/ my other passions in life. I started this space as a medium to document by journey towards the lifestyle I dream of that is both green and glamorous.

Is blogging your full-time Job?

No. It feels like it though! I am a full-time software developer and I work every minute I don’t spend on my current job.

Who takes your pictures?

All pictures in the blog and other social medias like Instagram and Facebook are either taken by my best friend Lakki or by myself using a tripod; unless stated otherwise.

What Camera and Lens do you use?

I use Canon Mark III 5D and 50mm prime lens for all my pictures.

Are all products you mention are 100% natural?

I strive to pick all organic products but not all the time, the products mentioned are 100% organic but definitely a certified natural alternative over synthetic products with no parabens, fillers and other harmful ingredients like the ones mentioned in my ingredients to avoid list. All my homemade recipes are 100% natural

What does c/o mean in your posts?

c/o means “courtesy of”, this products are sent by companies as a gift to review or style them in outfits.

Do you get paid for the beauty products you review?

I am not paid for doing any product review. They are all picked by me and all reviews are my honest opinions. If ever a company reach out to me in future, I assure to stand for what I believe and continue to give my honest opinions. Gift products will be disclosed in the post as c/o

What are lazy Recipes ?

As the name speaks for itself, these are quick to make, vegetarian or vegan, healthy and require less utensils (all I care about..). These recipes are either exclusive to DL or done my altering the original recipes to make them hassle free and lazy friendly.

I am a brand, how can I work with you?

Please write to us at Info@deaminloud.com with as much information about your brand and products. Thank you for reaching out.

Super Easy Crown Braid Tutorial | Hair Care

easy-crown-braid-tutorial-dl-9 - Super Easy Crown Braid Tutorial featured by popular Ohio natural style blogger, Dreaming Loud

The most complex-looking braids are also the easiest- once you figure out the braiding tricks or cheats. The crown braid tutorial is super easy and one such style that looks complicated but can be achieved with minimal effort. This is my new favorite way to wear my hair. I am totally obsessed with its crown look. The original (or most popular) crown braid is done by French braiding around the crown of the head. Not everyone is a pro in braiding (at least I am not). So, here is my crown bread tutorial cheat sheet to achieve the most Insta-savvy braided crown without having to do any actual french braiding.

Crown Braid Tutorial

I like to do this hairstyle on a 3rd /4th day after a wash as it my gives my hair a bit more grip and the braid stays put without falling apart easily.

Easy Crown Braid Tutorial

Step 1: Part your hair into 2 sections.

Step 2: Normally braid both the sections of the hair (pigtail) to the end and secure them with a rubber band.

Step 3: Pancake your braids to make them look fuller and wider. By pulling more, you can achieve a more messy braid look.

Pancaking is the process of gently pulling each section of the braid with your thumb and pointer finger to create a voluminous look instantly.

Step 4: Follow along with the crown of your head and lay the braid tails to the other side of the head by crisscrossing them. Secure the ends tightly with bobby pins.

Tips for your Crown Braid:

If you have really short hair and the braids don’t go all the way to the other side, then use a cute hair clip or hair accessory to hide the loose ends.
You can do a fish braid instead of a regular braid if you are looking for a more dressy or stand-out look.
You can bring one braid tail from the back and another one from the front forming a circle for a Dutch braid look.

Blouse | Legging | Embroidery bag c/o Tribe Azure (last seen here) | Shoes | Sunglasses

Voila! This crown braid tutorial is one of the easiest braids to try. The only trick is to put the better-looking braid on the front. Crown braids make any outfit pull together. I wore it with my yoga wear and loved how it dressed up my entire outfit yet still gave the laid-back feel.