Flat iron

I had a really good flat iron for the first time while being natural. It lasted for over 2 weeks. I really enjoyed it and my hair looked very healthy. I went to my old stylist, Trayon David. She did an excellent job and I loved every minute of my hair being straight. I can't do it often though because I did notice my curl pattern was looser after I washed my hair. Here are pics below of my flat ironed hair....enjoy!

BTW, I am 21 months post relaxer and 7 months all natural!!!!

20 Months Post Relaxer 6 Months all Natural!!!!! My First Wash and Go!!!

Today was wash day and I decided that I did not feel like putting all of those twist in my hair to get some curl definition. I know I have a few curls naturally so I decided to bring them out. I decided that I would try my first wash and go. I began searching on YouTube and watching videos that other naturals posted about their wash and go regimens. I viewed the videos while I deep conditioned my hair. I finally decided to get up and rinse the conditioner out and try it. I detangled each section, spritzed each section with water and Jane Carter's leave in conditioner. I then applied to each small section some Kinky Curly Not Today, olive oil and Eco Styler Argon Oil Gel. I fingered through each section to define my curls. I let it dry but I was getting too cold and I am already kinda under the weather so I blow dried it. That made it look a tad bit dry so I applied some Shea Moisture Curling Enhance Smoothie and oil, I rubbed them both and in there I had a cute pattern that I could live with. I then decided to style my hair by pinning up the sides because I do not like the shape of my hair when it is all down. I am waiting for my sides to grow out some more. I think I will try this style all week if I can. I will continue to revisit this style. I love the way it came out and it saved me time without all those twist. If I find a good night time regimen I am sure this will be a staple:)

Enjoy the pics below of the style....

Before it dried

texture after applying all products

after styling

Love the style!!!

Shout Out to Shea Locs Natural Hair Studio

I just wanted to give my stylist, Alem a shout out for all the hard work she has been putting in with my hair. She is very flexible and I appreciate her always working with me and being patient. I just told her that I had a hair blog documenting my hair journey. She blew out my hair and I must say....it is growing. It might not be growing as fast as I'd like it to but it is growing. I wanted to share  pics of the blow out and the finished product!!!! Thanks Alem and the ladies of Shea Locs Natural Hair Studio. I enjoy coming to the salon each week. I enjoy the conversation and the laid back environment. I look forward to growing long, natural, beautiful hair with the ladies of Shea Locs!!!!

before

After

Thanks Alem!!! I think I like how my hair hangs better with a blow out but I still wish it was thick:(

Happy New Year!!!!!

I am so happy excited about 2012! I brought my NY in with some great people and I am looking forward to great things. This yr I do not have any resolutions as usual. I just try to set goals and stick to them. This yr I want to take my test for administration, lose 30lbs and save some money. For the New Year, a few friends and our significant others went to the beach. I straightened my hair and it was not a good idea on the beach. My hair blew up like Nitro as soon as I stepped out of my car. I kept it in a bun and when I got back to GA, I curled it and rolled it. Here is a pic...it is on the grow. I am very proud of my progress. I am looking forward to longer, healthier hair in 2012!!!

Christmas 2011

It was a bitter sweet Christmas without my daddy for the first time. I went to the church where his funeral was held on Christmas for the first time and God knew I was going to break down if we had to go around and shake hands during fellowship because I always walked around and hugged my daddy. I couldn't hardly concentrate the whole service thinking about how I would handle that part. Instead, they did something different and I was glad. After church, we all gathered at the house at 1:00 for Christmas dinner. We all held hands to pray and momma decided she wanted to say a few words. The words she spoke in memory of dad made us all cry, we had to get ourselves together and then we ate, danced and sung. Our rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas was hilarious. I loved my hairstyle on Christmas...I think I will revisit it again real soon. I am getting it flat ironed this week though. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!!! Enjoy the pics of my hair on Christmas below.

My hair on Christmas!! flat twisted to one side with individual twist hanging to that side. LOVED IT!!!

My cousins, aunt and momma

Mom being silly as usual!

How's My Hair Doing???

Hey everyone!!!! I am still getting to know my hair. I transitioned for 14 months and I have been completely natural for 4 months. I have been wearing my hair in twist and twist outs lately. I am beginning to get comfortable and I am noticing some growth. I am looking forward to this journey getting better and my hair getting longer. Here is a pic from last week's twist out. I had a Mary Kay consultant make my face up so excuse the make-up. My current regimen is to wash and condition my hair weekly. I seal the ends with some moisturizer and oil. I apply oil to my hair daily, either coconut oil or serum. Everything has been going good and I am enjoying my growth process thus far.

Styles I have been wearing since I've been natural!!!! 6 weeks since the big chop

I have really been enjoying being completely natural. I have been going to a salon weekly and after a few days I re-twist or restyle. I can't really flat twist or braid so I have to go to a stylist until it gets longer, then I will be able to style it on my own. Here are a few pics of styles I have been wearing. I missed pictures of a few, I have been busy and I am going to do better. I really want to document this journey right, so I can come back and look at how much my hair has grown and changed.