FunkyHairChic: Taking A Hiatus and mini update w/pics!

Hey ladies!

So something weird happened with my original account. It's not recognizing my username anymore so I registered under a new name. This will be my new alias from now on. Besides starting fresh is not entirely a bad thing. CurlsGalore was when my hair was in the beginning stages of the journey. FunkyHairChic is the stage my hair is in now. Big, funky, flirty hair is the name of the game! It's all good!

FunkyHairChic wrote:Hey ladies!

So something weird happened with my original account. It's not recognizing my username anymore so I registered under a new name. This will be my new alias from now on. Besides starting fresh is not entirely a bad thing. CurlsGalore was when my hair was in the beginning stages of the journey. FunkyHairChic is the stage my hair is in now. Big, funky, flirty hair is the name of the game! It's all good!

I saw the avi in some other thread and was like hey...she changed her name and ain't tell nobody. LOL. glad you're going to keep posting!

I noticed the name change also. Like the new name and I'm always a fan of Big Hair!

Hair looks great I will be there one day

I noticed on another thread that your account name was your email address. That may be why you could sign in. I like the new name though...It describes you perfectly!!!

Hey FHC...I like the new name! ;-)

Your avi is the biz! What did you do to your hair...I need the scoop!

Hey Chica!
Love the new name and your avatar is the bizness!

Yeah I noticed that too! At I thought maybe she put her email address as her user cause she leaving CN. But the new name fits you!

Hey! Love the avi!

Love it!

LOVE IT! Yes, you have morphed into FHC! Most def! 2 thumbs up!

ok yea stop confusing me and dont mind me if i just so happen to still call you CG, it takes me awhile to remember. i think it took me at least a good 2 months before i started calling crissy her new name, lol.

well yes honey...change is good **snaps** and as usual...ur hair is FIYAH!!!

I like the new name!

I like the new name and your avi!!!

Hey curlytwin,

I love the new name and that profile pic!!
Did you do another blow out to get that fly twist out pic? BEAUTIFUL

Thanks ladies! I'm loving it too! My avatar was by far one my best hair days. It was a stretched braidout. I kept the braids in for about 3-4 days and then let it loose!

Hey Sweethearts!

Thank you all! I'm so glad you guys are digging the new name! I'm loving it, too! I have so much to catch up on with you guys! I hope all is well with all of you. I'm so looking forward to the upcoming Christmas holidays! I'm in countdown mode to my next two week vacation! We will be out in the next 8 days and I'm marking days on the calendar like I'm in jail. Isn't that sad??? Anyway, I wish blessings to you and your families as you celebrate the holiday season. For there is much to be thankful for and much more to look forward to in the new year ahead!

Skincare:
Well, let me start with my skincare update! I'm happy to report that I finally found the right combo of oils to use for my OCM routine. I've been doing this routine for about 2 months, 2x a day, and so far so good. It's gone from good to much better now that I've switched up my formula. I now use 60% castor oil, 20% grapeseed oil, and now 20% jojoba oil. I had hazelnut oil in my previous mix. I've also added a few drops of lavender and tea tree oils for an added touch. My skin is truly thanking me for this routine. It's glowing, dewy, and super soft. I'm so thankful for The MopTop Maven for the in depth breakdown of skin types and oils. I did a little more research of my own, too. I'm still dealing with the occassional breakout in my chin area, but I'm treating them as they come and keeping the at bay.

Haircare:
My hair has been on its "act right" for a minute! The more it grows the better it gets. In my downtime, I've been really watching a lot of protective styling vids and although the twist pinups are cool, I'm bored with it! BORED!!! My hair is finally at a length where I can bun it! Yay! When my hair hair is stretched, I can pull it into a low bun. In the next few weeks, I'm going to try some new styles with bunning, and I don't necessarily mean the donut. Nothing wrong with a donut, but I want to kick my PSing up a notch. CN had a list of YT vids on her page yesterday and I'm a new fan of msvaughn! All I can say is WOW!!! Definitely loving her style and her hair is too funky fabulous!

In the meantime, I'm really loving the results of my twistouts here lately! Thank you Lynnie for hipping us to the Naptural85 twistout method! My hair has never looked more defined from my roots to my tips! Here are some results from my twistout using her method.

Monday:


I'm in love with my twistouts more now!

Oh, I forgot to share my hair from last Saturday! I did a side twistout/fro.




Here is my hair during Thanksgiving weekend:




Lately, I've been using rosewater to moisturize before styling and my shea butter/coconut oil mixture (Naptural85 recipe) to detangle. I'm starting to like it more than my commericial products. My hair is crazy soft and not too greasy. A little goes a long way. My twistouts are bouncier and lighter. Curls are defined beautifully! I had this recipe stashed among my plethora of products and I forgot I had it. I'm so glad I revisited it.

Last but not least, I wanted to share a mini length check. The last time I checked my length was August. I'm knocking on 18 months natural. I'll check into the Natural Challenge thread and post my official length stats, but here is a comparison from Month 14 to Month 18.
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Looks like I'm about to hit APL! I stretched my hair in the back at my nape and it's just barely past my tattoo on my back. I'll post pics later. I try to do a comparison every 3-4 months.

Well, I think that covers it, ladies! That's what happens when I don't post regularly! I'll post more as it all comes to me! TTYL, lovelies!!!.

Looking fab as usual! Great update and I love the new name! Did I say that already?

I just want to say your twistout is FAB! Iam so curious to know what is Natural85 twistout method on the twists ?just beautiful! I look forward to you and lynnie's curlstreet updates keep a sista motivated.

sweetdrk1 wrote:Looking fab as usual! Great update and I love the new name! Did I say that already?

Thanks Sweet! You can't ever say that enough! You're so Sweet! (literally)

predestined010 wrote:I just want to say your twistout is FAB! Iam so curious to know what is Natural85 twistout method on the twists ?just beautiful! I look forward to you and lynnie's curlstreet updates keep a sista motivated.

Hi Predestined! Welcome to my thread! Thank you so much! You can find Naptural85 on Youtube and she has video on maintaining a twistout. My twistouts are thanking for this technique! Check her out! AWWW!!! I'm so humbled by that compliment! *blush* We love to keep each other motivated!

Hey Sweethearts,

I just wanted to clear up the confusion about the two threads. Please post all of your comments in this thread, as this is the one I'll be using from now on! Thanks, lovelies!

Lovely hair as always! I loved the side twistout fro! I like the tip of adding tea tree and lavender oil to the OCM I think I might try that one.

Your so welcome when I seen your hair I was OMG if that is what I have to look forward too I'll keep going... I almost thought I was going to just give up and seriously consider getting locks or just grow my hair out and flat iron it... But Thanks to you and Lynnie that is no longer an option.

FunkyHairChic is all that, it.

You never cease to amaze me. Your hair looks FAB dahrling *Zsa Zsa Gabor*!!!

Im loving the big hair You look GREAT