Cyber cruising through YouTube I found some cool vids on how to get the Janelle Monae look.  Its funky and easy and can work for all hair types, loose curls or locs.  The videos are posted below.  Make sure you rate, comment, and subscribe to their channels...Lots of good stuff there.  Enjoy :-)

KarLeo82

BronzeGodess01

I think I may be trying this.....