Feeling impulsive

gave myself a little "trim"

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style of the week

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the custard alone tends to harden like a gel. When combined with the knot knot today it smooths more. Either way the few curls at the root are more defined and softened. The results will be more aparent when my hair grows out more. My hair feels softer at the roots. Hopefully it maintains through the week.

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Washed my hair. Sitting under the dryer. I just applied my new products. The knot today felt/worked great as a detangler. Stay tuned for the results

thanksgiving

Hope you had a great thanksgiving!

Maad woman, I know. I look more decent when i leave the house. I may play with cornrow-mohawk styles. I need to do something, i look a hot mess lol. I have to make it to wholefoods this weekend. I've been reading up on the "kinky curly" product the judge told me about.

I'm plotting on the kinky curly KNOT TODAY conditioner and CURLING CUSTARD. Ive heard rave reviews on the knot today conditioner. I hope it works because im having detangling issues. I have great hopes for it.

*my breakage has reduced and i notice a change in texture. My hear is still visibly relaxed, that wont go away, but I notice an added strength (not 100% but a difference) Shout out to ultra black hair deep conditioner.

I did my conditioner wash last night. I used Pantene conditioner and deep condition with UBH deep condition. I dangled with UBM Dew spray and Aphogee reconstruction spray. Then I wet braided my hair with organic root stimulator: coconut oil - sat under the dryer till i fell asleep. I'm just working with products in the house for now before I go out for new products.

I went to fight 2 parking tickets and thankfully the judge was natural. I had to ask what she used on her hair. it was too cute. She talked about "Ms Jackie's - curly puddy" and "kinky curling - curling custard." both sold at Ricky's in NYC or whole foods. I'm going to look into them. She said ms Jackie's is a bit more expensive however its a big container. Both respond differently to different ppl so you just have to try it out.

Journey

I wish i could speed up time. I can't rush my journey. the new growth is patiently growing in. Majority of the hair is relaxed asides from the sprouts of new growth. I cant wait till my natural hair is the majority and the relaxed hair is minor at the ends. In due time! I need to braid up my hair or do somthing simple to it because i keep playing with the new growth and i need to let it rest.

You can see the thick roots developing and the thin ends. COarse strong hair is connected to thin relaxed hair so the hair is very fragile at this point.

Boost

Working on the inside as I improve the outside. I'm taking a multi-vitamin and folic acid to boost my immune system. It helps balance out the daily stress and nutrition deficiencies. I'm working to improve my eating habits. Lays kettle cooked chips are addicting. I love those things. I'm cutting back on them among other tasty treats that should be eaten in moderation.

I think I'll wash my hair Tuesday or Wednesday night. I haven't washed my own hair in a while. Been cooped up in the salon for too long. It's my turn to take over. I hope i don't look a hot mess, lol. stay tuned.

Transitioning to the true me

I'M DONE! no more relaxers. I'm done seeing my hair break off day by day. its time to embrace the true me and stop masking my God given knaps.

My last relaxer was September 10, 2009. I have a ways to go but I pray for strength and patience as i transition to the all natural queen that I am. I'm having issues with my new growth being coarse and unmanageable. I heard about vegetable glycerin being used by many naturalistas on YouTube. While at wholefoods looking for the natural products I met this woman (a naturalista) who told me about curlynikki.com. It seems like a great forum for naturalistas and transitioners like myself to share experiences and products. I've found lots of great resources, recommendations and products, but its time that I figure out what is best for me!...My Journey begins (God be with me!)

This is me 11/14/09. I got a nanokeratin treatment & flatiron Thursday. It's more tame then it was before the treatment. My hair is a bit more manageable, I can get a comb through it. As you can see my hair is very thin, not full like it should be (I believe this will improve! g2 believe!)

reunited

just came from a mixer with colleagues. it was great seeing everyone again. some more than others, but its all good. im excited to see what the year holds for me and the newbies. I'm tight. i wanted to hit up a bar n just chill. I got lost so i decided to just go home, boo. I cant go out tomorrow, ill be with the fam. Maybe I can link up with yari sunday before she heads back to fl. I wildin out for wanting to party before i start working Monday. Labor day events, here i come!

city harvest

Just got back from the food pantry. it was so much fun. For so long I've been saying that i need to get involved, yet i haven't followed through. Today was the day that i walked the walk and i loved it. Serving people in need is a precious thing. The simple things we take for granted is priceless to another. today we gave to the community: carrots, sweet potatoes, yams and white potatoes. to you it may not be such a big deal but to those that stood on the line from early this morning, that's all the food they have to sustain them till next week. -Be grateful for the little you have, remember things could always be worse.