21 Natural Hair Questions Part 1

I’ve been natural for almost 3 years and I transitioned for 11 months. I have not had a relaxer since June 2011. I am very proud of myself and my hair growth. It has been a hard journey, but I am still on the road to healthy, natural hair.

1. Why did you start taking better care of your hair?

I started taking care of my hair, because I went away to college and couldn’t come home every week for a wash and set. I also did not trust anyone to do my hair, so I just did my own hair.

2. What are your 2 favorite hair products?

-Tresemme Flawless Curls Conditioner and Homemade Whipped Shea Butter

3. Whose hair did you admire as a child?

It was this girl in my class that had the prettiest long hair. I remember for picture day in 3^rd grade she wore it down and it was so pretty.

4. What is your ultimate goal length?

My ultimate goal is shoulder length when shrunken. I guess that would be able mid-back/above waist length when straighten.

5. How are you going to celebrate when you reach your ultimate goal length?

I would probably go get a Deva Cut and some reddish brown highlights.

6. Two styles you want to try at your goal length?

Dinosaur Braids or a Wash and Go

7. Which do you prefer: Health or Length?

Health!!!!

8. Which do you prefer: hair ties with no metal parts or butterfly clips?

Hair Ties

9. What products do you prefer?

Homemade products or Indie Products

10. Which product/technique do you think is over-rated?

Co-Washing

11. Which product/technique do you think is under-rated?

Vo5

12. What is your favorite part of your hair regimen?

Styling

13. What is the most annoying part of your hair regimen?

Shampooing

14. Oils or Butters?

Butters!!!

15. Buns or Ponytails?

Buns

16. Wigs or Weaves?

Neither

17. What is your opinion of growth aids?

Most seem like lies, but they might work. I’ve never used them.

18. At what length do you consider hair long?

Bra Strap Length

19. When is the last time you visited a salon?

January 2014

20. What do you like to surf most often: YouTube channels, personal blogs, or hair forums?

YouTube

21. And finally, what piece of advice would you give to someone just starting out on their hair journey?

Patience, love, and care will get you conquer all of the hair stress you will go through.

Look of the Week

Hello Berries !

This has been a lazy week. So I’ve been lazy with my hair and nails. I do love the look I’ve achieved.

Nails of the Week

Very simple polish. Two coats of Twisted Affair by LA Colors.

Hair of the Week

This week I did an undefined wash and go. I loved the results and I had so much volume. I also used all of my own hair products.

Thanks for staying beautiful

XOXO

How I Got This Look

My simple side pony puff was a complete accident. My braid out didn’t turn out right, so I had to improvise.

Products I Used
*Allaffia Liquid Black Soap
*Motions Natural Conditioning Shampoo
*Tresemme Flawless Curls Conditioner
*Cantu Shea  Butter Argan Oil Leave In Conditioner
*Coconut Oil

After taking down my still damp braids, I realized I had to find another style, so I brushed it back & put it into a side ponytail.

Thanks for  staying beautiful

XOXO

Look of the Week

Hello Berries  !

I’m going to be posting another post about how I got this look, because I didn’t wash my hair until late this week.

My nails are Delicate by L.A. Colors and Pink Diamond by Klean Colors on my accent nail.

My hair is a simple side pony puff with side part. I think this style might change, because it’s kind of boring.

Thanks for staying beautiful

XOXO

Look of the Week

My nails are Sea Foam by L.A. Colors and Grand Finale by Klean Colors on my index finger.

My hair is in a wash & go style with Cantu Shea Butter Argan Oil Leave In Conditioner , Coconut Oil , and Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel. Refreshed daily with Aloe Vera & Olive Oil.

How I Got This Style

My favorite style , the wash & go. I love this style & I get so many compliments.

*Products Used
-Shampoo with Suave Professionals Rosemary and Mint and Creme of Nature Argan Oil
-Conditioned with Tresemme Flawless Curls
-Styled with Cantu Shea Butter Argan Oil, Coconut Oil, and Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel

I raked the leave in conditioner & coconut oil into large sections. Then I took subsections & raked in the gel. I allowed my hair to dry in a towel for 20 minutes & scrunched out my hair to remove access product. I diffused on high heat/high speed for 15 minutes. I then scrunched the gel cast out of my hair with more coconut oil to make soft & add shine.

Thanks for being beautiful XOXO

Look of the Week

My nails are Mermaid Lake by NanaCoco with Fancy Pants by L.A. Colors on ring finger , hard to see the glitter.

My hair is in medium twist & two flat twists in the front. I’ve been wearing beanies pretty much all winter.

How I Got This Style

This is a very simple style. Medium sized twists with flat twists in the front.

*Products Used
-Shampooed with Suave Professionals Rosemary & Mint shampoo and Creme of Nature Sunflower and Coconut shampoo
-Conditioned overnight with Tresemme Flawless Curls
-Styled with Cantu Shea Butter Argan Oil Leave-In Treatment & SheCoGo mix.

This style had been worn under a beanie for the most part.

Look of the Week

Hello Berries !

I am starting a new weekly posts called Look of the Week. I am starting to get lazy with my hair & I’m trying to do more low manipulation & protective styles, so I will be trying to keep my hair in certain styles for a week at a time. Also, I’m becoming obsessed with nail polishes, so I will also be posting my nails of the week.

Hair of the Week:
A simple chunky braid out that didn’t dry completely, so it’s just fluffy. I did 9 braid using Cantu Shea Butter Argan Oil Leave In Treatment & homemade whipped Shea Butter.

Nails of the Week:
My nails are painted Bubble Gum Pink by E.L.F. & the black & silver color doesn’t have a name.

Thanks for staying beautiful !

XOXO

Organix Brazilian Keratin Treatment

Hello Berries ,

I did my Keratin Treatment a few weeks ago & it went pretty well. I didn’t get any heat damage or anything. I will not being putting any heat in my hair for awhile, I’m still not sure when. I did trim my ends & took about an inch, which is good for not trimming my ends since June. I have been twisting my hair up or wearing buns for the passed two weeks. My hair did not get very straight, but it was fine for what I was trying to achieve.

****Please excuse my face. I was not wearing any makeup & my skin looks bad !

This was after washing my hair & letting it dry.

This was after letting it dry until it was mostly dry.

This was after I applied the treatment.

This was after I blow dried one side of my hair. My hair loss weird here.

This was after I finished flat ironing & trimming. I am currently pushing bra strap length. I was at bra strap length before I trimmed my ends.

These were my ends before I trimmed them. They looked raggedy & a hot mess. My hair does look thick & full.

This was my hair before I trimmed it. It was touching my bra strap , but I would not call it full bra strap length, because I had to pull it to reach my bra.

Well this my Brazilian Keratin Treatment process & a process it was. I did enjoy the ease of straightened hair. I am still deciding what my next step of this hair journey is & honestly it is not an easy journey, but I try to manage & stay positive.

Thanks for staying beautiful !