RoseBud's Curl Street Journal

LaToya28 wrote:I am SO sorry that the gel did not work out for you. Right now it's all about trial and error so I'm sure you will find something that works. You might want to try MC's method for keeping your twa moist. I might try that today myself...she only used conditioner and oil.

Moistture is not the problem, I think i am wanting a curl and my hair just wont do it.

Hey, When I first did my BC, for about a month I followed MC's recommendation for keeping it moist. I co-washed daily with an extremly moisturizing conditioner...i.e. Gairnier Fructise Moisture Works....left a little condish in and sealed with almond and jojoba oil. After about a month of this I could go 2-3days without cowashing and now, at 4 months natural, I can go 4-5days without moisturining and up to 2wks without co-washing. So, I think the method works.
Another thing you can try is Cantu Sheabutter Leave-in condish. It is at Walmart for $5. Apply this then seal with an oil. It is very moisturizing. At one point I tried a product with olive oil in it. My hair hates olive oil and I knew it, but I was curious to see what would happen. The next morning I woke up looking like a dried up Don King. So, I co-washed and applied the Cantu Sheabutter Leave-in and it was like an emergent revitaliztion!!!!!! My hair bounced back so fast and was moist for days. It is one of my staples that I use 1/month just to make sure I stay moisturized. And if you are looking for a curl, Cantu is very good at defining the curls you have.

RoseBud wrote:Well its been a week since my big chop and i still have not found NOTHING that works for me. I am on a hunt so watch your pageses because I will be stalking them.

"It's only been a week" This is a process that takes time. I have been natural for years and as of 2008/2009 I finally found what my hair likes. I started wearing my hair in its curly state in 2005. So it took me quite a while to figure it out. It will come with time.

Had you worked with your natural curl pattern before now?

Your last relaxer was only two months ago. You are gonna have to be patience. Check out MahoganyCurls videos. She started out just like you. You will see she didnt start seeing her curls for a couple of months.

Just be patience, the curls will come.

Lynnieluve wrote:Your last relaxer was only two months ago. You are gonna have to be patience. Check out MahoganyCurls videos. She started out just like you. You will see she didnt start seeing her curls for a couple of months.

Just be patience, the curls will come.

Maybe i am expecting too much too fast. i am going to look at MH video when I get home. Thanks

See I knew the Curlfriends would come to the rescue..love it!

sweetdrk1 wrote:See I knew the Curlfriends would come to the rescue..love it!

You guys are the best. really

So here is me today


And this is Zaria

Awww how old is miss Zaria? She's a cutie. Ok I see what you mean about your hair now...I think it may take a little time for your curls to show. I can tell that mine have changed since I bc'd. I like your new avi btw.

Girl i dont know what kind of hair i got in this head. I cant wait to find out. Ms. Zaria is 14 months.

Dang, she has a lot of hair for a 14 month old! I have a 15 month old baby girl and her ponytails (when she lets me do them) are nowhere near that long. Go 'head Z!

and lt me tell you her hair is something strange too. Its soft like cotton, it only stays pretty for ummmm about an hour. Whats your baby's name?

India...she won't let me do much to her hair. I moisturize add a little oil and that's it. She runs when she sees the comb!

Happy friday all. I was freaked out this morning when I looked in the mirror and saw like 4 strands of grey hair. AHHHHHHh, I wanted to pluck them, they were NOT there yesterday I swear. I will be gettn a black rinse real soon.

LOL! my gray does not color and doesn't curl either, so I truly understand!

Hey girly, happy Friday!!!!!!!

Lol Happy friday rose. You two are funny. Greys really arnt that bad to me. There is this woman at the gym and she has like a streak of grey hair and then the rest is jet black. I think its so cute. Embrace yo greys your so beautiful.

I have two gray strands. They have a mind of their own too. I was tempted to pluck it but there's an old saying that if you pluck it, then a few more gray strands will grow in so I just let them do what they do.

I have so many grays that I can't even count them and when I dye them they turn copper. Oh well, lol.

@ sweet, o no dont tell me that.
@ Jackie HAPPY FRIDAY
@MMC Thanks, I'm Embracing (( Grey))
@ Lynn, mine too. they are like wire sticking out
@ Tia copper?

Will someone please tell me how to Multi Quote.

Click multi-quote on all the comments you want to respond to and at the bottom of the page click post reply

ahhh thanks.

Lynnieluve wrote:Your last relaxer was only two months ago. You are gonna have to be patience. Check out MahoganyCurls videos. She started out just like you. You will see she didnt start seeing her curls for a couple of months.

Just be patience, the curls will come.

Yes, she is right. It took a few months for my curls to show up. I had short prickly hair for the longest! (Or so it seem)...It will grow, patience is the key! Beautiful baby girl!

MahoganyCurls wrote:

Lynnieluve wrote:Your last relaxer was only two months ago. You are gonna have to be patience. Check out MahoganyCurls videos. She started out just like you. You will see she didnt start seeing her curls for a couple of months.

Just be patience, the curls will come.

Yes, she is right. It took a few months for my curls to show up. I had short prickly hair for the longest! (Or so it seem)...It will grow, patience is the key! Beautiful baby girl!

Thats what I keep hearing "patience". But whats a girl to do when she sees all these curls .

Congratulations on your "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner"