Hairstyles for long natural black textured hair

> Hello> I am interested in spicing up my long natural black> textured hair. I have found that other than braids the> black hair magazines have been a bit limited when it> comes to black hair that is not relaxed. I usually> wear my hair in a boring bun. I would very much like a> change but would like to remain natural and braids are> too expensive where I live. I would appreciate any> suggestions anyone had for me. Thanks a lot for your> help.Oooh ooh me too! I wouldn't exactly say my hair is long. When it't wet it's shoulder length, and when I blowit dry it's about at the bottom of my shoulder blades. I would like somenew hairstyles too. It's a little difficult to deal with so mainly all I do is out it in a braid or bun. I've tried french twists but unless i do them in the shower they don't work out so well.How did you grow your hair long and what steps do you take to keep it that way and healthy?