♥ tiashauntee ♥

Growing up my family didn't have a lot of money for splurging, especially for hair care. As a result, I never once got a relaxer. When I reached the age when most young girls would get relaxers, I got a press-n-curl. From that point up until I graduated from college I would wear a press-n-curl and take precautions to keep people from seeing my curls. I was ashamed of my hair.

Then a few months after I graduated from North Carolina Central University (EAGLE PRIDE!) I met the man that would eventually become my husband . He saw my hair one day after I washed it and encouraged me to wear it curly. He has consistently been my biggest source of encouragement and my greatest motivator.

Since embracing my curls I began to feel like myself and less like a guest in my body. I am happy with myself, my appearance, and finally in my life experienced what it feels like to have high self esteem.

Gotta love a man who loves you for you! Congrats on having a great husband, beautiful hair, and HIGH SELF ESTEEM!

THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!!

Aw that is beautiful! Gotta love a man who accepts and loves ALL of you!

Beautiful story thanks for sharing!

awwwww! *tear* my mom is an NCCU alumni! we r from Oxford, NC, but stay in Chapel Hill currently... r u going to the naturals meetup in raleigh on saturday?

Beautiful story and your hair looks gorgeous on your profile pic

My journey to better hair care came when one of my friends (relaxed) that actually likes my hair suggested that I do a braidout. I had no idea what she was talking about :?: but I didn't want to appear dumb so I went home to Google it. I was so shocked at the wealth of information about natural hair care that was online . I always thought that natural hair was disregarded, I mean I never knew anyone like me. Unless they were in hiding wearing a press-n-curl like I was. I am beyond grateful for all the sites like CurlyNikki.com and others. This has truly been a lifesaver for my hair. There is no telling where I would be right now had I not learned (and still learning) how to care for my hair.

Sometime last week I read about a technique called an oil rinse and it sounded tempting. I usually try to shy away from trying too many techniques on my hair but this one was calling me. So yesterday I got all the materials together and gave it a shot. I LOVE it. My hair was so soft, easy to detangle, and shiny. I put in some two strand twists while my hair was still damp and I didn't even use any other products on my hair. I am just getting over a cold and its chilly here in NC so I am wearing a hat today. However, I am very happy with what's underneath my hat.

Sidenote: I consider hats to be a part of my hairstyle repertoire

Tiashauntee...love the posts. Love the hair. How did you do the oil rinse? Do you have some pics?

SheeTacular_Napps wrote:Tiashauntee...love the posts. Love the hair. How did you do the oil rinse? Do you have some pics?

I don't have pics of the oil rinse because ALL the millions of batteries I have in the house were dead
But I did blog about it: http://tiashauntee.blogspot.com/2009/11/oil-rinse.html

This will not be my last time doing so I will have pics of the next go round

Hat day!!!!!
Hat day requires fly earrings so I have on my heart shaped earrings that are made out of coconut shell.

Very stylish! Fabulous story and going to look at that oil rinse now.

Aw, I loved your hair story. That's so great that you found someone to support you like that.

And that last pic with your hat - I'm not really excited to wear a hat, but seeing that makes me want to have more fun with it.

@bindymac08, some days hats are my hair saving grace. I have worn a plastic cap under them so that I can deep condition all day. When I don't have time to revive a style...no one knows, LOL. But know I just really like to wear them. I never worn them before I started embracing my naturalness.

@everyone, I found a pic on my BB of my hair after the oil rinse

TiaShauntee you are the winner!!! Congrats Girl!! I saw it on the Random Thoughts thread.

Thank You!!!

Congrats Tia!! Are you going to choose butter or Henna? Also I love the hat!! I haven't worn a hat since I've been natural..hmm

nmoultry wrote:Congrats Tia!! Are you going to choose butter or Henna? Also I love the hat!! I haven't worn a hat since I've been natural..hmm

I'm gonna try the Henna, I've been curious about it. I love wearing hats, just be sure to either line the hat or wear a stain bonnet underneath

Most of them are lined except my baseball caps. I saw a really cute hat the other day at the store and I didn't get it. I bet its gone by now. Let me know how the henna works

How gorgeous are those locks! and congrats..i saw u on curlynikki.com

Ohhh congrats on winning! Can't wait to see the henna results!

Congratulations! I plan to try an oil rinse the way you do it.

OK clearly Congrats are in order! I so missed something..I will run back and find it! Your story touched my heart and that crown of yours is amazing!! I am happy you are finally happy with it! Walk Talk Sis!