What a difference a Year makes!!

I decided to get my hair straightened. Dont worry its just flat ironed. lol



Here are a couple of photos. I grew all of this hair in 1 years time. and this is AFTER it has been cut.







I love the versatility that I have with natural hair. I can wear it many different ways. =)

a new hairstyle =)

A couple of days ago I went to my Best Friends shop to get my hair done. She is working in a Natural Hair salon. I asked for twists not knowing how the style would look on me. Well, to my surprise It came out AMAZING! I am so happy with my hair. I love to move my head and feel the twists swaying from side to side. That is a feeling I havent had in a while. LOL I love hair movement. The shine is incredible. She used gel and some leave in conditioner but I forgot to ask what kind it was. Anyhow... Here are some photos. I hope you like them.

VIDEO PRODUCT REVIEW

Kinky....

Ok ok. I know what your thinking. Get your mind out of the gutter. Today I am talking about Kinky Curly curling custard. (available at Target stores). Last night I tried this product and I must say Its one of my favorites so far!! My hair is shiny and curly with no frizz. It does take some effort to shingle it in, but the results are worth it!!

Shingle - To apply product one section at a time to your hair until all hair strands are coated with the product.

Curling custard has a nice light pleasant scent. It is not overpowering. I was supposed to use it with Kinky curly Knot today but Target was out of it. (the sales lady wouldnt go look in the back for anymore.) Smh... But anyway it turned out great. If you are natural or trying to go natural you know that you have to find products that work well for you. Everything that I try may or may not work for you. Don't be afraid to experiment. Recently I tried Carols daughter Hair butter. It works nicely on wet hair, but on my dry hair it was too heavy. I will be doing my next review on Miss Jessies Curly pudding. Here is a pic of my hair with the Kinky curly curling custard. My hair is 100% dry in this photo.

Here is a picture I took when it was damp.

As with all naturals I too have some struggles with my hair. I have found a routine that works perfectly for me. But I am having problems finding styles. I have never been good with hairstyles. I dont know how to cornrow or flat twist my hair. I wish I did though. If you would like to know what my hair regimin is I am posting it here.

Wash with conditioner or a NO SULFATE shampoo.

Detangle while hair is soaked with conditioner. (And yes I mean SOAKED) I use tons.

rinse it out and dont brush it anymore. from here on out it is finger styling ONLY. Unless you need the brush to "finish" a style.

Then I wear a wash and go by putting whatever leave in conditioner I choose. typically it will be Carols daughter Milk, Organics olive creme, or Carols daughter Hair butter.

I hope this helps someone....

1 year Natural

Yay!! I have been natural an entire year!!! I am loving it.

Recently I have tried Carols daughter MILK. Its AMAZING in my hair. I dont care for the smell too much. Its not a bad smell, just not a Yummy smell. Thank goodness the smell fades quickly. my hair is looking better than ever! Today I am wearing my hair in a wash and go that I have extended to 2nd day. I can typically extend them about a week if I spray it with water each morning, and wear a bonnet at night. Here is a photo of my second day hair.

Eleven Months and counting...

***PHOTOS***PHOTOS***PHOTOS***PHOTOS***

NEXT MONTH IS MY NAPPIVERSARY!! ONE YEAR NATURAL!!!
I have been loving watching the growth over the past 11 Months. My hair is so healthy and growing wonderfully. I plan on trimming my hair next month. I am having fun trying to find styles on the internet for my hair length. And by fun, what I mean is trouble. I have seen photos of locs, and afro's but I dont want either. I have been wearing wash and go styles and twist outs. Here is my wash and go from today.





Here is a length check.



Here is a twistout FroHawk


And here is my hair flat ironed.




Not bad for 11 months huh?

NEXT MONTH IS MY NAPPIVERSARY!! ONE YEAR NATURAL!!!
I have been loving watching the growth over the past 11 Months. My hair is so healthy and growing wonderfully. I plan on trimming my hair next month. I am having fun trying to find styles on the internet for my hair length. And by fun, what I mean is trouble. I have seen photos of locs, and afro's but I dont want either. I have been wearing wash and go styles and twist outs. Here is my wash and go from today.

6 1/2 Months Natural

I’m 6 ½ Months natural. Sorry I have not kept up with the updates.
I love the freedom I have with my hair. It’s so incredibly easy to style. I have found a very easy style that I wear each day. In the morning I just spray my hair with water. (Sometimes a mix of water and conditioner in the spray bottle) and I rub rub rub. My curls start popping out. Then I take 2 side combs and put one on each side of my hair. Its a very easy fro hawk. Later this month I have a ceremony that I am in. I will be on stage in a business suit and then an evening gown. My friend is doing my hair for that occasion. I’m not sure what style I will have but I will try to post photos.