NaturalNixon

poeticlyspkng wrote:Hello! I don't believe I've ever stopped by your house. Most of the time I'm a peeping Tommie but this visit require more than a pass thru...
Ok sooooooooooo, that fro was super on point. For some reason I felt like it was me and in my head started accessorizing it with headbands and flowers. LOL! Long story short, you have inspired me today!

Why thanks for stopping by. I would offer you something to drink but I have to go grocery shopping.

WOW I inspired someone. That is a 1st. The fro was actually easier than I though. I just did it it sections. Now your twist out my dear is inspiration. If I can get mine to stand up like that I will be one bad chick. Maybe I am twisting the top wrong. Who knows!

NaturalNixon wrote:Thanks Tia! I want to be like you when I grow up. I need to get me some scarves to accessorize my fro.

With the warm weather I been thinking about highlighting my hair. Decisions Decisions!!

That fro is perfect for rocking out on a pretty day. You don't even need a scarf!!!

:::looking for my fist pick so I can pass it to NN:::

awww thanks Tia! I think I want the sides cornrowed up and wear the top out as a mo-hawk. (hint hint )

::going to pick up fist pick from Tia::

NaturalNixon wrote:awww thanks Tia! I think I want the sides cornrowed up and wear the top out as a mo-hawk. (hint hint )

::going to pick up fist pick from Tia::

You know I got you!

i looooooooove that fro and the color too! now stop stalkin the thread n join in on the fun

NubieNatty wrote:i looooooooove that fro and the color too! now stop stalkin the thread n join in on the fun

Thanks Nubie! I want to come in more and play but with work, school, children, and some other "ventures" my time is limited. I will try to make more time to join in the fun...JUST FOR YOU!!

so I was off today and tried my hand at some cornrows. I washed and deep conditoned my hair and let it air dry. I then proceeded to cornrown my hair to the back and roll the ends. I will take them down tomorrow since they don't look good enough to wear to work. I will keep at it and try my best to perfect it. Also I have added a pic of my chunky twist out. My sister got married on sat and I did not have much time to do my hair on Friday. I got so many compliments on my hair. Most people at the wedding at not seen it since I BC'ed in August.

Me and niece(she could not focus as you can tell)

She got it this time



Me and my baby sis





Can't wait to see what it turns out like tomorrow. I will make sure to post pics of the results

Morning curlies!

ok..the braid out was a epic fail! Some parts was wavy and some was straight. I think had I kept them in for more than a day they would have been more defined. I will try it again. I willpost pictures tonight.

But I always say that naturals don't have bad hair days. Nothing that a few bobby pins can't fix. I pulled the top back and fluffed the back and made it happen.

Good morning NaturalNixon, your hair is sooo pretty! I can't wait til my fro is as big as yours. Sorry your braidout didn't turn out well, but good job on fixing it up and rocking it anyway! Have a great day.

After you cornrow your hair spritz it very lightly with some water. That will help set the waves all over.

So.....you can cornrow now huh? Let me book my appt.....I get tire of doing m own hair

Thanks Latoya! You fro will be big before you know it.

@ Tia...u saw them cornrows. I will keep practicing. If I did yours they will think Stevie Wonder did them. They look good enough to go to sleep in. LOL!

Remember my braid out that did not turn out so well? Well I have pics of how it turned out. I also did some twist on the failed braid out yesterday with Shea-moisture curling souffle from target. Can I say that I puffy heart love this stuff??? A little goes a long way and it is sooo moisturizing.





how I recovered the braid out

Great job!!! Thumbs up!

Thanks Tia! Let me just add with the humidty yesterday and the walk I took on my lunch, I looked lke Diana Ross by the time I got home.

tiashauntee wrote:Great job!!! Thumbs up!

ITA!

When my hair doesn't turn out as I expect it, a headband, clip or bobby pins definitely help.

Love the butterfly dress, too cute!

When doing braid outs, Tia's advice is correct. She helped me achieve the look I wanted with mine months ago .

Hey NN, glad I stopped by today and saw your fro, and braidout styles. I also picked up a good tip. I'm gonna visit more often

Hey Natural Nixon! Love the chunky twistout from the wedding. It was pretty. I can't cornrow or even flat twist and I guess I could practice and get better, but I just stay with what I know. LOL

Loved the chunky twist out from the wedding and GREAT save on the braid out. I will keep that style in mind. I like it alot!!

Morning curlies. Not much been going on with my hair. I did do a braid out(with plaits this time) on Sunday and they came out much better(I did them on freshly wash hair). After my workout on Monday they went poof . I put chunky twist in them after my workout and after my workout last night they went poof. You see a pattern here. I have it in a curly puff today and prob will wear it like this til the weekend. I am still loving the shea moisture curling souffle. I think I will also pick up the lotion as well.

So curlies I have commited to starting a new and healthier me. I have been eating right and working out since Sunday. I am sore as HECK but no pain no gain right??? I can tell you what I have eaten since sunday and for me that is NOT the norm. I am committed to staying on this healthy track and not looking back. The ladies on this board is awesome with their help and tips.
My goal is to drop 35 pounds. I am also participating in the Susan Komen Breast cancer walk on Sat. It should be fun and also a good cardio workout. I just hope the 90 degree weather hold off til after 12.

I will keep you updated with my weight loss journey as well as what is going on with my hair(that still need a name). I was thinking about Orange Blossom(or Blossom for short). She was the only black character on Strawberry Shortcake. Remember her??



So what do you think of the name??

Hey Natural Nixon,

Congrats on starting a healthy weight loss journey! I like the name Blossom for your hair.There was also another show back in the day where the character's name was Blossom. That could have been the name of the show also but I can't remember. Have a great day!

krazy coils wrote:Hey Natural Nixon,

Congrats on starting a healthy weight loss journey! I like the name Blossom for your hair.There was also another show back in the day where the character's name was Blossom. That could have been the name of the show also but I can't remember. Have a great day!

Thanks KC! I want to get my braid outs to look like yours. Practice makes perfect though right!

It sure does !

On Saturday a few of my friends and I did the run for breast cancer. It was hot but all that went away when we got there. It was such a great feeling running next to survivors, people running for those that was battling the disease, etc. Very emotional as well. My friend Christina and I made the local newspaper. We are mini celebrities. LOL! My hair was in a wash and go and was very poofy and wet by the end of the race. Such a great day. I plan to make this a annual event. By the way the race was 5K.


This week I am trying to decide what to do with my hair for the hair show on Saturday. Any suggestions??