I can't believe it, but it has been 1 year since I last got a relaxer put in.
YEEHAW!
At 4 months post, I put in braids.
I took them out 3 and a half months later, and was left with tangles after I put conditioner in it overnight. Welp!
Anyway, I followed that up with crochet braids and have kept that up over the last 4 and a half months.
I would like to go another year without a relaxer but I'm not going to make any promises.
Instead, I'll take it one day at a time.
Showing posts with label hair style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hair style. Show all posts
Friday, April 11, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Crochet braids
Since December 25th, 2013, crochet braids have been my staple protective style.
The first time, I used old braid hair and achieved a big kinky fro look.
The second time, I used Bohemain curl hair and achieved a cute curly do that looked like the Perry wig that I used to wear from time to time.
This third time, I put Expressions braiding hair in for a long straight look. I had hoped to achieve bangs in the front but failed. I have been wearing hats and using scarves to achieve very cute looks such as top knots, side braided ponytails and even just wearing my hair in a wrap, half wrap or half wrap with bun. So far, so good.
For my fourth attempt, I hope to find a wavy curl hair and put that in. I may leave some hair out for the first time to achieve a more natural look.
After that, I will go straight again, leaving some hair out.
I think that I will leave my hair alone in June/July - no crochet braids, no nothing. I will take that time to apply the max hydration method and I hope that over a month, I will achieve a looser curl. Irregardless, it will give my scalp a break and let me play around with my natural hair.
When its time for the kids to go back to school, however, I will probably put in the curly style again and maybe follow that up with box braids, which I can only keep in for 4-6 weeks.
The first time, I used old braid hair and achieved a big kinky fro look.
The second time, I used Bohemain curl hair and achieved a cute curly do that looked like the Perry wig that I used to wear from time to time.
This third time, I put Expressions braiding hair in for a long straight look. I had hoped to achieve bangs in the front but failed. I have been wearing hats and using scarves to achieve very cute looks such as top knots, side braided ponytails and even just wearing my hair in a wrap, half wrap or half wrap with bun. So far, so good.
For my fourth attempt, I hope to find a wavy curl hair and put that in. I may leave some hair out for the first time to achieve a more natural look.
After that, I will go straight again, leaving some hair out.
I think that I will leave my hair alone in June/July - no crochet braids, no nothing. I will take that time to apply the max hydration method and I hope that over a month, I will achieve a looser curl. Irregardless, it will give my scalp a break and let me play around with my natural hair.
When its time for the kids to go back to school, however, I will probably put in the curly style again and maybe follow that up with box braids, which I can only keep in for 4-6 weeks.
Monday, May 7, 2012
NEW PRODUCT REVIEW: RUSK thermal serum
I purchased the Rusk thermal serum today as an alternative to my CHI silk infusion, which I have had for, gosh, almost 2 years, probably.
The smell is a little different, but it seems to do the job. I will say, however, that it does not seem to moisturize my hair the way the CHI product appears to. Nevertheless, considering that I was (and remain) unwilling to spend approximately $24 for CHI silk infusion (at Target), I was beyond thrilled to pay $9 for a 4.2oz container of RUSK thermal serum at TJ Maxx. At Marshalls, I happened upon a lot of RUSK products and now I am beginning to think I should learn about the line. Me thinks I will!
New post about my other hair goodies of the day to follow!
New post about my other hair goodies of the day to follow!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
RELAXER & CORRECTIVE
Got a relaxer ans was left underprocessed!!!!
Thank goodness I adequately combed out my NG so that wasn't an excuse. My hair relaxed in the middle but not around the edges all over my head.
Two weeks later, (Friday, September 17th), I went for a corrective. Thankfully, I only had to pay for a wash and set. The relaxer was better but still have unprocessed hair. I also had burns because I didn't plan on getting a corrective =( I have been using tea tree oil on my scalp and moisturizing my hair as much as possible. My hair has been curly and I actually love it. It's different and I simply do pin curls at night and my hair comes out looking great.
Since I will only be stretching for approximately 10 weeks, my plan is to use BT for 8 weeks at least 2-3 times a week. Then I will get a relaxer from Ines in Dominica by God's grace. If she is as good as she was the last time, my whole head will be processed. I will evaluate my length at that point and see how close I am to APL/BSL. I aspire to get to BSL by summer 2011 God willing. After my next relaxer, I will use JBCO (Jamaican black Castor Oil) as a growth aid. Hopefully it will help make my hair a little thicker.
Up next: some hair length pics.
Thank goodness I adequately combed out my NG so that wasn't an excuse. My hair relaxed in the middle but not around the edges all over my head.
Two weeks later, (Friday, September 17th), I went for a corrective. Thankfully, I only had to pay for a wash and set. The relaxer was better but still have unprocessed hair. I also had burns because I didn't plan on getting a corrective =( I have been using tea tree oil on my scalp and moisturizing my hair as much as possible. My hair has been curly and I actually love it. It's different and I simply do pin curls at night and my hair comes out looking great.
Since I will only be stretching for approximately 10 weeks, my plan is to use BT for 8 weeks at least 2-3 times a week. Then I will get a relaxer from Ines in Dominica by God's grace. If she is as good as she was the last time, my whole head will be processed. I will evaluate my length at that point and see how close I am to APL/BSL. I aspire to get to BSL by summer 2011 God willing. After my next relaxer, I will use JBCO (Jamaican black Castor Oil) as a growth aid. Hopefully it will help make my hair a little thicker.
Up next: some hair length pics.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
HAIR FOR PARTY
I have decided that i will do a shikamla rinse on Saturday morning. Then, I will leave DPR-11 on for 30 minutes.
Once rinsed, I will let my hair airdry and go purchase the alcohol for the party. When i get home, I will put my damp hair in rollers and leave it to dry. Before roller setting, I will only apply my moisture spray, some KODL and mango butter on my ends.
Once the hair dries, I will seal and put my hair in pin curls and then wrap in saran wrap.
After that, I will remove it after an hour, comb out my hair, straighten my roots (apply CHI spray) and keep it moving.
Hope it works.
Once rinsed, I will let my hair airdry and go purchase the alcohol for the party. When i get home, I will put my damp hair in rollers and leave it to dry. Before roller setting, I will only apply my moisture spray, some KODL and mango butter on my ends.
Once the hair dries, I will seal and put my hair in pin curls and then wrap in saran wrap.
After that, I will remove it after an hour, comb out my hair, straighten my roots (apply CHI spray) and keep it moving.
Hope it works.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
HOW'S MY HAIR DOING?
On Friday, I cowashed with VO5 Freesia and then applied ORS Con while I shaved and showered. The end result was super soft hair that felt strong. I applied my rosewater/glycerin mix and then put KODL in my hair. I then applied my Keracare wrapping mousse and then applied Keracare hair creme, mango butter (to my ends) and then applied Vatika.
I twisted my hair into Bantu knots but after over 4 hours, but it failed to dry. So, I loosened out the curls, applied some more KC hair creme and my Castor Oil pomade. I then combed my hair and wrapped it to straighten out my locks. By the end of the night, I just let my hair be because it just refused to dry. Probably too much product.
Anyway, my hair retained a lot of moisture all night (I went out to Minia's bday party) and when I got home, I simply put my scarf on. This morning, my hair felt perfect! The excess moisture was gone and the locks were soft and luxurious. I'm off to apply my BT.
Oh, BTW, I think I have just about a half inch of new growth (stretched) around my head. Yippee!
I twisted my hair into Bantu knots but after over 4 hours, but it failed to dry. So, I loosened out the curls, applied some more KC hair creme and my Castor Oil pomade. I then combed my hair and wrapped it to straighten out my locks. By the end of the night, I just let my hair be because it just refused to dry. Probably too much product.
Anyway, my hair retained a lot of moisture all night (I went out to Minia's bday party) and when I got home, I simply put my scarf on. This morning, my hair felt perfect! The excess moisture was gone and the locks were soft and luxurious. I'm off to apply my BT.
Oh, BTW, I think I have just about a half inch of new growth (stretched) around my head. Yippee!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
SUCCESFUL BANTU KNOTS!
Yippee!!!!
I washed my hair yesterday with DE anti-itch shampoo and then I applied a little VO5 Freesia and DE Stimulations (which I need more of) and rinsed. I then applied ORS Con and my ORS COn/cinnamon mix. I think I must add some more oRS con to he mix because it is thick and tends to build up on my scalp which is not good.
Anyway, I left the conditioner on overnight an washed it out today. After washing it out, I applied my rosewater mix spray, then applied KODL, then applied coconut oil and finished up with castor oil. I tied my hair into 4 bantu knots, making sure that I tristed the length first and then twisted the length around itself.
An hour later my hair was beginning to dry and then I loosened the knots and applied DE hair cream and mango butter on my ends. I then sealed with my castor oil/mink oil hair oil and tied my hair into 5 bantu knots. I left it on for over an hour and was anxious to see my hair so I let it down and my hair looks incredible!!!! I cant believe it. The hair is soft and shiny. It looks so healthy and I know that with practice, I can get the technique perfect. I think i will do this to my hair for Minia's party. I will simply add some wrap lotion to give the curls more definition and structure.
Yippee!! This is definitely a keeper!
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