New Year New Resolutions New ME

Hi Ladies

I've been checking out everyone elses thread and haven't been looking in on my own. I made my 2 month anniversary last week and I am so exited about my growth. I did do a little measuring but no with an actual ruler. I just made some marks on an envelop. I have really been excited. I think this is the most I've ever taken pictures in my life.

I am planning to do a henna this weekend with the pepereka(?) added. I'll post some pictures for you guys. I'm also entering the 3 month challenge.

hello and welcome to the block I know i am a little late but decided to comment

I enjoyed reading your thread so far and think that you are off to a good start. I see you looking for oils, I started out with buying EVOO, avacado oil, castor oil, and EVCO (extra virigin Coconut oil). I mainly use the EVOO and EVCO to seal in the moisture in my hair. The castor oil and the avacado oil i always have used them in a mixture. The castor oil is suppose to help with growth so i was using that faithfully for a while and i got a little growth. You will find alot of mixtures you can do with these oils that will make them last.

Hope you enjoy your week

Hi Ladies
Just posting some new pics.


Some twist I did Sunday Night


The Results


My First Chop


Some Pictures Of Growth @ 2 Months

@ Priceless

Thanks alot for the advice.

love the chop pic and the headband pic!
good luck with the henna. i henna once a month, my hair LOVES it.

@ Queen
Thanks alot. I try to henna one a month and with my left over's do a Henna gloss 2 weeks later.

On the other hand I was suppose to do my henna on friday night but i had a some family to come in town for the Gramblin/Tech football game so those plans went out the window. Since I have an extra day this weekend I will henna tonight and rinse in the morning. I don't know if I want to try the chunky twist tomorrow or do some smaller ones. Either way I have to be presentable for work on Tuesday Morning.

I was catching up and my honey uses my stuff AND complains that I buy to much! Lol I just tell him to sheddup and keep it movin!

Hi Ladies

So I have done 2 things since I last posted.
1. I made me a couple of orders this evening. I ordered me some henna, cassia, alma, and hibusus leaves and Vitaka oil. I also made me a purchase of some jojoba oil and castor oil.
2. I finally figured out a name for my hair. I think I'll call her "SugaBabe"

SugaBabe...great name!

My hair feels dry a lot as well, but check out this article before you do a protein treatment. It also offers product recommendations. It was a little confusing at first, but it makes sense. I found that a lot of my products already contained protein and my dryness was a result of protein overload. Adding moisture has helped a lot over the last week or 2. Trying to find the right balance has been difficult for me so far, but I'm learning.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/278612/the_fine_art_of_protein_and_moisture.html?cat=69

Hey Ke,
I totally feel you! I get tired of messing with my hair and watching yt vids on how to do this or that and I have never spent so much money on my hair in such a short time, but I look at it like this, it is like learning anything new. You are going to have to go through trial and error, research, & investing time and money. The reality is that even when a person is relaxed they have bad hair days, so too will natural beauties. I had to totally reprogram my perception of beauty and hair. This has definitely been WORK, but at the end of the day, I'm glad I did it. I'm sure you and Sugababe will figure this thing out.

As for looking for products, I try to find people who have hair similar to mine and complain about the same things I complain about-dryness, frizzies etc. Then I read all the reviews I can find. On top of that, I'm kind of snobby when it comes to ingredients-if it has more than 3 things I can't pronounce or readily recognize-I don't buy it. I also have a price cap for my products. I can't say that I have been disappointed in too many of my purchases. What kinds of products are you looking for?

Hi Ladies I did it and I am liking it.

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You go girl (in my Sha-nae-nae voice)!

Those twist look great, I am still trying to perfect mine.

I like the twists. Can't wait until my hair is long enough to do that.

Hey Keania,

Love the twists and I understand your frustration. I thought I was going to be a wash n go girl and wear my hair curly everyday but it didn't work for me . If you are looking to try Carol's Daughter check the Marshalls or TJMaxx in your area because sometimes they have some of her products cheaper than you would find at other stores or online.

Here are some suggestions for products which don't cost a lot and can be found locally. Since you do twists I would suggest the ORS twist and lock gel which can be found at Sally's or your local BSS. Its not hard like a gel and and gives good definition. Also the Sheamoisture line at Target, the deep condiontioner can also be used as a leave-in and I've used this to do twists together with the ORS twist and Lock or it can be used by itself. Also Elasta QP Mango Butter can also be found at Sallys and the BSS. I haven't tried this one but I've seen good reviews from other naturals. I hope this helps

Hi Keania...

Your twists look good. I admire the fact that you are still focused on your natural journey. It is a lot of work, and you will have moments where you get frustrated trying to find the right product for your hair. (cute hair name by the way) Anyway....I will tell you what one wise curly told me...when you find a product that works for your hair...stick with it!!

Did I listen...NO!! LOL but it's been fun trying different products!