From a Wash-n-Go to a Twist Out

This is my same hair from the previous post. It's a week later and my hair is still going strong! I did a twist out on it twice this week and my hair has looked different every day this week with minimal maintenance. My hair has done so well on my vacation to Los Angeles, I'm thinking about not getting a weave for the new year.

Wash And Go...I Think Not

One of the top hairstyles that most naturals wear is a Wash-N-Go...am I one of them?? Unfortunately I Am Not. I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that if a person is natural they can automatically do a wash and go. Let me be the 1st person to tell you "A wash-n-go is not for everyone!" Some things are meant to be in their rare form and others aren't. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that I'm not happy with the hair God has given me, because I am...but I'm even happier about what my hair can do once manipulated.
The term 'Patience is a Virtue' can be applied to so many situations, the one situation that I've seem to have mastered patience with is my hair. A little manipulation and alot of TLC can go a very long way. Below are pics of me fresh out the shower, hair still soaked...and pics of what my hair looks like after I've applied my gel or moisturizer...depending on my style of choice.

So don't have your mind so set on being able to wash-n-go that you allow your hair in its "natural state" to make you perm it. Spend some time with your hair, get to know it, you never know what the outcome could be. You could be missing out on something amazing!

Protective Styling

As you all know I was growing extremely agitated with my hair and contemplating a perm, so I decided that it was time for a weave…excuse me protective style.  I was trying to find someone to do it but I was so frustrated that I taught myself to braid and I sewed in my own tracks…YAAAAYYY ME!! I'm pretty excited about it… mind you the hair was very cheap so it may shed completely by Friday (LOL) but next time I'll spend more money since I know I can do it.

Moral of the Story: If you want it bad enough you can do anything!!

So now I'm going to try my best to protect my hair until April 23, 2012...which will mark my 1 year Hairversary!! Wish me Luck...I'll keep you guys posted on my styles!

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Hair MisHap

Yesterday was Thanksgiving and I had a hair breakdown! It took me forever to get myself together. And when I say forever I'm not exaggerating....it got to the point that I was like...however it looks I'll go with it. I was even contemplating a perm (holds head down in shame) 

The style was so bad my friend said I was channeling George Washington LOL. O well, I rocked it yesterday like I thought it was hot and I actually got complaints on it (go figure). 

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Finally!! You can see my length

Hi everyone…sorry it’s been so long since I post. I’ve been really busy lately…not to busy to try new products or hairstyles :-) , Just too busy to write (sorry).  I had to write today because I’m super excited!! Yesterday was the 1^st time in my 7 month natural hair journey that I’ve had wild hair…YAYYYYY!! Not only am I writing but I also did a youTube tutorial on how I achieved the look. 

Enjoy,

How to Stretch your Fro

Dare Yourself to Be Daring!

I’ve always dealt with different stereotypes and labeling of me. Some labels were  great descriptions, others were fabricated and some were just plain crazy.  At one time I allowed the views of others to rule the way I lived and what I showed to outsiders.   Most people automatically assume that since you look a certain way, You must also act a certain way…and this couldn’t be further from the truth.  Not only do people put limitations on how they think your personality is…they also try to limit what you should and shouldn’t wear. 

For years I’ve been limited to the stereotype that dark women shouldn’t wear bright colors, bright lipstick , certain patterns etc.  But since embarking upon my natural hair journey I have learned to love myself in a different light! I feel that I can do anything! It has given me the courage to try things that I never would have before.  I no longer feel boxed into this dark girls only area….and I’m loving it!!! 

I'm Being Featured on Classcie.com

This weekend has been a good hair weekend for me...and I couldn’t be more excited! Good hair days and I’m being featured on Classcie.com, can you say #Winning! LOL