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by **Lynnieluve** 15th December 2009, 8:41 pm

You'll be fine. I cant wait to see it.

by NubieNatty 16th December 2009, 3:48 am

wow chrs looks like u need an assistant!!

coco i cant wait to see ur bc pics! your gonna feel like a freed slave!

by ChrsLvsBks 16th December 2009, 10:25 am

Muz wrote:YAY! Thanks! Out or protected, either way is fine with me. The less I have to do to it between washes (I usually wash once a week unless my scalp starts itching), the happier I am. Oh, and I have to agree with you on the V05, I've been using that the last couple of months and I LOVE it. I also tried Aussie Moist this past Saturday, and I love that too. I wish I'd discovered co-washing sooner. . .

Here is a style, I plan to try with bantu knots.

1) Section hair in the front from ear to ear (I think it should be done on damp hair since hair is weakest when wet)

2) Clip the back and make parts in the front (large, medium or small)

3) Either two strand flat twist, single strand flat twist or braid the front

4) When you get to the end of each twist or braid, put in a bantu knot (don't forget to add extra moisture here and seal before you do the knot)

5) For the back, you can do a bantu knot out or do the same thing you did in the front

6) If there are bantu knots from the front and back, after a few days you can release them and have a bantu knot out

7)Pins can help you arrange the bantu knot out

by ChrsLvsBks 16th December 2009, 10:34 am

Kea::curls wrote:As for the brewed tea, do you mean that you make green tea (as though to drink it without sugar) but cool it in the frig & then do your final rinse? i just want to make sure i understand, before i go rummaging through my kitchen cabinets!

Yes, you are correct. Other good teas known for promoting blood circulation are gotu kola, fenugreek and ginkgo. A good site to research herbs is http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/. I make the tea strong and have not seen any ill effects from it. I have done it more off than on since August.

Tip: Pour it from the front back to promote smoothing of the cuticle even more.

by ChrsLvsBks 16th December 2009, 10:44 am

cococurly wrote:@chrs.... Thanks for accepting me as a little sis. It feels good to have experienced backup and support. So after my "BC" on tomorrow, my planned regimen will be:
Cowash with Aussie Moist 2x's/wk depending on my hair needs
DC every wk. with AOHSR
Sulfate free shampoo every mtn b/c of cones etc..
Leave in cond with KC Knot today or Giovanni direct
Seal with coconut oil /unrefined shea butter
Style TWA with KCCC

How long would you recommend I stick with these products b/f trying something new? I have so many products I want to try, but I want to give each product a fair chance b/f changing to a different one. I will definitely listen to my hair 1st, but I know it will take a while b/f I find staple products, and know what my hair likes and doesn't like.

Any suggestions or changes in my regimen will be greatly appreciated. Also, When you deep cond. should you cowash or deep cond. 1st or does it matter?

I'll make sure that I post pics after my "BC" tomorrow [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Welcome and Hello to all the other little sisters!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

First, congrats on the BC today. I look forward to the pictures.

Your regimen is one I suggest sticking with at least three months. I state three months since you will only cleanse with shampoo once a month. (Ever thought of clarifying with baking soda? Let me know)

A good way to test a product is to use it as stated for the most part. As for conditioners, that is a whole 'nother story. Use a lot of conditioner--your hair will love you for it. Your product selection is admirable--lots of natural products.

As far as when to DC, it's a matter of preference. I prefer to DC after cleansing. Why? Well, I figure this is the good stuff, I do not want it applied to hair that is not at it's most 'naked' state. Try both and note the differences, if any.

BTW, I love AOHSR and coconut oil.

by Miss CurlyT 16th December 2009, 4:10 pm

I am glad everyone is asking questions cause alot of them are questions that I have...

This question is for anyone really...when buying henna online do you use pay pal accounts? I really am not that much into online shopping, but when I do I usually buy from bigger companies, and I never worry about being scamed out of my money. I am just a lil afraid to order from some of these smaller companies...if you know what I mean...

by NubieNatty 16th December 2009, 11:21 pm

im looking into gettin the henna kit from butters n bars ($12). i understand the fear but i do alot of googling with a company im not sure with before i enter my card # and if im still not sure i just dont do it at all.

by cococurly 16th December 2009, 11:23 pm

Can anyone tell me how to upload image to this page, I'm having trouble uploading images from my BC today. I have tried mult. times, I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. Thanks

by ChrsLvsBks 16th December 2009, 11:51 pm

cococurly wrote:Can anyone tell me how to upload image to this page, I'm having trouble uploading images from my BC today. I have tried mult. times, I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. Thanks

Nikki explains how here:
http://www.curlynikki.forumotion.com/general-f3/how-to-post-a-picture-t310.htm

by cococurly 17th December 2009, 8:47 pm

Hello Curly Sisters,

Well I did my "Big Chop on yesterday and it was a great experience [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . I was was alittle anxious b/f the "BC" about managing my hair, but my hairstylist was very reassuring. I absolutely love my "TWA". I feel like a "Natural Diva". I've been trying to post pics, but I couldnt figure it out till now. Well here is my Natural debut.......Drum roll pls..

by Kea::curls 17th December 2009, 9:21 pm

coco CONGRATS on your BC!!! its looks gorgeous dance

by ChrsLvsBks 17th December 2009, 9:37 pm

Beautiful, your cut brings out your eyes. I'm glad you like it. I really like it.

by cococurly 17th December 2009, 10:48 pm

Thanks, Chrs & Kea. I am really loving it, NO REGRETS!!!!!!!

by NylaCoils 17th December 2009, 10:53 pm

I love it! I agree with ChrsLvsBks!

by Tamren 18th December 2009, 11:00 am

I love it as well!!

by **Lynnieluve** 18th December 2009, 1:10 pm

It looks so good!!! You are definitely a "Natural Diva" now!!! Congratulations!!!

by Muz 18th December 2009, 8:02 pm

cococurly wrote:Hello Curly Sisters,

Well I did my "Big Chop on yesterday and it was a great experience [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . I was was alittle anxious b/f the "BC" about managing my hair, but my hairstylist was very reassuring. I absolutely love my "TWA". I feel like a "Natural Diva". I've been trying to post pics, but I couldnt figure it out till now. Well here is my Natural debut.......Drum roll pls..

Cute! How long did you transition?

by cococurly 18th December 2009, 9:15 pm

Thanks you guys, I am loving my hair more and more each day. I think my hair gets more curly everyday. I have been getting mixed compliment, mostly good though.

@Muz.. I transitioned for 2 1/2 mtns. I'm glad i didint transition any longer, I love this length!!! I feel like at this length, I get to fully experience being natural.

Here's a pic of my hair today, I went to my jobs Christmas Party:
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by cococurly 18th December 2009, 9:20 pm

Sorry u Guys, I posted the wrong pic [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] . I'll try again!!

by cococurly 18th December 2009, 10:20 pm

Sorry, having trouble posting new pic, will try again later. Help if you can pls. This has given me a headache...lol

by Corygentri 18th December 2009, 10:57 pm

coco - I love your hair too and I totally agree about your eyes. They really are noticeable now. Isn't that a cool bonus!! I'm glad you like it!!

by dajewel 18th December 2009, 10:59 pm

yeah, love it!

by Muz 18th December 2009, 11:50 pm

cococurly wrote:
@Muz.. I transitioned for 2 1/2 mtns. I'm glad i didint transition any longer, I love this length!!! I feel like at this length, I get to fully experience being natural.

So are you going to keep it that length? Or grow it out?

by cococurly 19th December 2009, 1:16 pm

@Muz... I sorry, I gave you incorrect info. I transitioned for 4 1/2 mtns. I'm loving my length now, but a plan to let it grow out. I have always had short hair. I was never able to grow my hair out relaxed, because it would break off. Im interested to see how long it will grow now.

Thanks you guys for the compliments, I am loving my hair.

by cococurly 19th December 2009, 4:20 pm

Here's a pic from yesterday, I was going to my job Chrismas party!
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