First Braidout Attempt since last transition

I decided to test out a braidout on my transitioning hair. I wanted to try it before I washed my hair so I could know if I wanted to make it a regular transition style during the course of my transition. I haven't washed my hair since this past Monday (so I'll be washing my hair tomorrow). I took down my bun and parted my hair into four sections. I split the four sections into three plaits each, so I had a total of 12 plaits. I sprayed each section with a mixture of EVOO and water,detangled the sections, used Argan Oil Wrap lotion on the relaxed part for hold, and proceeded to plait each section (I just used what products I had on hand. I'm trying to avoid making any unnecessary purchases and filling my cabinet with hair products I never touch). I pincurled the plaits because I don't have any rollers small enough. I took the hair down and attempted to style, putting on a headband. The results (and yes, I'm 39 weeks pregnant with my first baby!)...

Well...I hated it. HATED! I felt like it made me look like a little girl and my husband didn't like it either.

So I played and played and played with it...and finally came up with this style somewhat stolen from my favorite natural youtuber, luvbeinnatural. I already had the same hair accessory. I just used a headband instead. I ended up taking off the one in the pic and just using a simpler headband. The result...

I like it! My husband likes it too. I quote him, "If this is how your hair is going to look when you're natural, then I'm all for it." For me that is a huge coup because he has NOT been on the natural bandwagon since I told him I'm transitioning. Instead of showing him pictures of other people in natural styles like I did before (which didn't work), I decided to show him the styles I like on me. Style #1: Unsuccessful. Style #2: Success! The style to me seems a bit dressy for my usual look, but I'm sure I'll figure out a regular more toned down style soon enough. All in all, I'm happy!