Pic of my just-washed hair which has not been stretched down to its actual length yet!!I HATE my hair the day after I wash it!! The difference between day one and day two/three is like night and day lengthwise!!

This is Day 2. you can see it's stretching downward a little and starting to touch my shoulder, but I'm still not feelin it yet.....

I still have a lot of frizz going on, but that could be weather related!! Ugh... hated my hair today, so I ended up doing THIS.....

Coily Girl of the Week: Joy Denalane

Talk about GREAT hair!!! This girl has always been one of my hair idols.

I also love her music! I feature her songs often in my podcast, "Fusion 101 with Robyn Romele." You can download my podcast here: www.fusion101.podomatic.com

My Hair Today


Okay... so the twistout only made it a couple days this time! LOL Normally, I can stretch it out until at least Sunday. I HATE doing my hair, and I usually try to wash it once a week during the school year. For some reason, people kept touching my hair this week and ruining my curl definition! LOL

For some reason, people don't understand that even though my hair is NATURAL, I am not trying to wear it PUFFY and in afro everyday! Sometimes I want the curly look, in which case, the untrained hand can totally mess up my look! They tend to puff it up at the roots when they touch it, and pretty much, my hair can't recover from that without having to be re-twisted.

Alas... the puff. Three days early! LOL . I usually like my puffs kind of sloppy. Sometimes I slick it back w/ IC gel for a wavy kind of look, but most of the time, I like it wild.

My Hair Today...

Day 4 of my twistout.... still pinned up at the top. I decided to "fro" it up a little, since most of the definition from the twistout is gone! LOL . I used Olive Oil lotion in attempt to make it curl up more, that usually works! The lotion makes it curl right up. I usually put some olive oil in too, because sometimes the lotion makes it feel dry later.

My Hair Today...

Three day old twistout pinned up with 2 black Goody hairpins. I think this may be the last day I can get away with wearing it out.

Cute Flower Hair Clips You Can Make...

OMG... I just saw Curly Chronicle's video on making flower hair accessories. I love to see natural hair adorned with pretty flowers in the summertime. I think it adds femininity to a pretty sundress or haltertop!!

So, anyway, I'm always down for saving a penny, so I looooove Curly Chronicle's video. I'll be making my flower clips this weekend! LOL

My Hair Today

Okay, so it's ANOTHER hot day in Philly! I'm not sure if you know, but I teach 2nd grade, and our classroom is sticky as I don't know what! LOL. I normally wash and twist my hair on Sunday nights, but I didn't get around to it last night, so my hair is a wreck! I have a hair style I use in a pinch, when I'm in between washings., It's kind of a "pouf" in front and a "puff" in back!!!

I achieve this style by pinning the front up. and securing the back in a black elastic band. I like it sloppy... so other than twisting my front curlies around my finger, I don't do much of anything else to my hair. It takes 5 minutes, and it's NO FUSS, NO MUSS! Exactly what I need for a hot day like today! LOL

Well, I'm going to drink my Mango frosty and enjoy the rest of my lunch period. Stay cool!

Luvbenet

Some Call Me Nappy
April 12, 2008 by
Heather Thomas


I Call Me Beautiful!! Have a curly mane? It's a gift and a curse. Beautiful when the curls are just right, a total mess otherwise. Ladies with silky textured curls often have an easier time perfecting their curly style. Ladies who are of African American or mixed-heritage can have a more difficult time fighting off the frizz and obtaining a neat and put-together look.

In my childhood, my mother never recognized the beauty of my curly hair. Born into a bi-racial family, she was raised to believe that there was a certain way to appear put-together. She combed, brushed and blew out her curls, oiled up her mane and made it up in neat braids and buns. Now, beyond middle-aged, my mother has only just discovered the potential beauty of her naturally, silky wavy/curly hair. However, after years of fighting her natural hair with chemical processing, heat treatments, blow dryers, pressing combs, and monthly hair colorings, my mom's curls are in bad form.

Being the out-there child that I was, I had been determined to go against the grain of what my mother taught me was an appropriate way to style my hair and learn to go natural. I was tired of spending ridiculous amounts of time in the bathroom washing, blow drying, oiling, and pressing out my hair. The process could take me two hours! While that may not seem ridiculous to some, it was for me. I was a high school student who needed that time to study, socialize, or do what ever else high school students do.

My first experiences going curly were liberating,to say the least. I simply shampooed and conditioned my hair and blew it dry. I was sixteen and, really, the fro-ish look did not scare me as much as it scared my mother who constantly asked me if I was planning to do 'something' with my hair. At school, many of my peers loved my hair and wanted to pet it or play with it.

I should mention that I lived in South Orange County which isn't known for its large African American population. I was a novelty of sorts or at least my hair was. As much as I liked the attention, I couldn't help feel like there were many who disproved of my big head of hair. I tell you, my curls looked as though they were fighting to get away from my scalp. I had triangle hair and no curl definition. It wasn't until my $10 blow dryer quit working that I was forced to purchase a new one and discovered the diffuser.

Finally, I was able to leave the house with real, shiny and defined curls that fell more neatly down my back. If I had felt liberated before, now, I felt both liberated and pretty. Ever since then, I have been able to wear my hair curly and with little fuss. With the advent of new hair styling technology, I have been able to replace my dead blow dryers with newer, more efficient, and style-saving dryers and reasonably priced serums and hair conditioners.

I feel inclined to add that while I love my curly locks, I also enjoy variety and options in styling my hair. Week-to-week, I change up my style by straightening with a flat-iron (no chemicals here!), braiding, or twisting my hair. I love versatility.It's not always easy going natural, especially for women of color.

I have noticed that there is a very real and legitimate fear that employers, peers, or even strangers may induce certain things about African American women who wear their hair curly. Terms like "nappy" or "kinky" that describe the texture or tightness of curls also carry negative connotations and are often used to describe individuals perceived to be "too Black", unkempt or too lax about their appearance. For that reason, I cannot fault my mother or her family's idea of an appropriate way to wear African American hair.

In retrospect, I can't help but wonder if, in my past, I missed out on employment opportunities or other growth opportunities because of my very ethnic looking hair-do. What I believed was beautiful hair may have been perceived to be just nappy or unkempt. I think though, that learning to care for my hair and appreciate it for its beautiful, curly way has really made me a little bit more beautiful on the inside. Learning to love my hair regardless of what is socially acceptable or popular at any given moment has made me more proud than ever to be me: an individual of African American descent who has dark skin and shiny and curly hair.

For me, this was one important step in beginning the process of shedding the daunting and impossible-to-attain idealized version of beauty.

How to Detangle Natural African American Hair

By Krystal Clark, eHow Editor
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Natural African American hair is one of the most fragile types of hair there is. A misconception is that because of its coils, and kinks, its not as susceptible to breakage. This is untrue, with with natural hair need to be very cautious when detangling their hair. Because of its coil shape natural oils don't always make it down the entire hair shaft, which means less nutrients, more breakage, and weak hair. Unintentional breakage can be avoided by properly detangling your hair.

Things You’ll Need:
Water
Spray bottle
Wide toothed comb or denman brush.
Moisturizer

Step1:
Natural African American hair is the only hair type where it it advised for you to comb your hair when it is damp. Therefore, invest in a spray bottle to use during the detangling process. Use the bottle to mist the hair with water; just enough to dampen but not soak.
Step2:
Use a wide toothed comb. Another major mistake naturals make is using the wrong comb. If your hair is straight, and fine, a narrow tooth comb will do the trick. However, if used on coarse natural hair, this comb will pull it out. To avoid this type of wear and tear use a wide toothed comb instead.
Step3:
Part your hair into 4 to 8 sections depending on length and thickness. Take a section and spritz it with water to dampen it. Smooth the water into the hair from root to tip. Take the wide toothed comb and comb from the ends working your way down to the root of the hair. Do this for each section until the whole head is done.
Step4:
After you have successfully detangled your hair apply a moisturizer. Make sure it does not have any petroleum, or mineral oil in it. Those are the types of substances that clog the scalp, and weighs down the hair.

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Esperanza Spalding. I have been a fan of her music (and an admirer of her hair !) for years!!!!

Coily Girl of the Week: Gelila Bekele

Early Life:

After moving with her family to the United States as a young child, Gelila spent most of her childhood in San Francisco. She attended Roosevelt Middle School and Thurgood Marshall High School, where she was an honors student and a member of the school's basketball team. She then spent two years studying at Cornell University before transferring to the University of California at Berkeley to be closer to her family. She graduated with a bachelors degree in 2005. Gelila currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Modeling Career:

Bekele has worked with Ford Models, Pantene, Colgate, and has appeared on the cover of 'The African' magazine. She is also featured in many other print ads and has done several runway shows.

Philanthropy:

Gelila is also a humanitarian and social activist. With the success and celebrity afforded to her through her work as a recognizable model, Bekele devotes much of her time to aiding people around the world through her charity involvement with groups that help those living in third world nations attain fundamental natural resources like water. One organization that she is passionate about is simply called: Charity: Water. Some of the other charities Gelila is involved with include Kageno, Keep a Child Alive and Darfur Action Network

Unsure of what products are "cone-free"? Here is a list of sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners:


Cone-Free Listing :

Abba Crème-Masque Conditioner

Abba Moisture Scensation Conditioner

Abba Nourishing Leave-On Conditioner

Abba Recoup ConditionerAbba Thickening Conditioner

Abba True Curls Conditioner

Abba True Curls Activating Tonic

Abba True Shine Conditioner

Abba TruMint Conditioner

Alberto V05 Blushin’ Apple conditioner

Alberto V05 Free Me Freesia conditioner

Alberto V05 Extra Body conditioner

Alberto V05 Kiwi and Lime Squeeze conditioner

Alberto V05 Moisture Milks Strawberries and Cream conditioner

Alberto V05 Peaches & Cream

Alberto V05 Strawberries and Cream

Alberto V05 Sun Kissed Raspberry conditioner

Alberto V05 Tangerine Tickle conditioner

Alberto V05 Tea Therapy Nourishing conditioner

Aloe Desert Herb Revitalizing Conditioner

Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner

Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing conditioner

Aubrey Organics Island Naturals Replenishing conditioner



Aubrey Organics Jojoba

Auntie Rhubarb Moisture Bomb

Aussie Conditioner, Mega for Normal Hair

Australian Organics Extra Body Conditioner for Fine, Limp + Oily Hair

Australian Organics Nourishing Restorative Conditioner for Dry, Colored or Chemically Treated Hair

Australian Organics Replenishing Balancing Conditioner For Normal Hair

Avalon Organic Botanicals Therapeutic Conditioner,
Revitalizing Peppermint

Avalon Organic Botanicals Therapeutic Conditioner, Volumizing Rosemary

Avalon Organics Biotin B-Complex Thickening Conditioner

Avalon Organics Conditioner Moisturizing Awapuhi Mango

Avalon Organics Tea Tree Mint Treatment Conditioner

Aveda Deep Penetrating Hair Revitalizer

Aveda Rosemary Mint Conditioner

Beauty Without Cruelty Conditioner, Daily Benefits

Beauty Without Cruelty Conditioner,
Moisture Plus Without Cruelty Conditioner,
Volume Plus for Fine Hair
Beauty Without Cruelty Leave-In Conditioner,


RevitalizeBiolage by Matrix Conditioning Balm

Biolage by Matrix Fortifying Conditioner

Bumble & Bumble Leave-in conditioner

Bumble & Bumble Seaweed conditioner

Carol’s Daughter Khoret Amen Shea Butter Hair

SmoothieDesert Essence Daily Replenishing Tea Tree Conditioner with Organic Tea Tree Oil

Elucence Moisture Balancing ConditionerElucence Protective Barrier Balm

Elucence Extended Moisture Repair Treatment

EO Coco Chamomile & Honey Conditioner

EO French Lavender Conditioner

EO Rosemary & Mint Conditioner

Frederic Fekkai Full Volume Conditioner

Frederic Fekkai Technician Conditioner

Freeman Papaya and Awapuhi, High Tide Volume Conditioner

Freeman Papaya and Lime, Overboard Shine Conditioner

Freeman Papaya and Mango, Massive Moisture 3 Minute
Garnier Fructis (Fine Hair)

Giovanni 50/50 Balanced Hair Remoisturizer conditioner

Giovanni Direct Leave-in

Giovanni Magnetic Restruxturing

Giovanni More Body - Leave-in Hair Thickener

Giovanni Nutrafix (reconstructor)

Giovanni Smooth as Silk conditioner

Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat conditioner

Jason Natural Cosmetics Hemp Enriched Conditioner

Jason Natural Cosmetics Henna Hi-Lites Conditioner

Jason Natural Cosmetics Lavender Conditioner (Organic Hair Strengthening)

Jason Natural Cosmetics Natural Apricot Conditioner (Super Shine)

Jason Natural Cosmetics Natural Biotin Conditioner (Hair Fortifying)

Jason Natural Cosmetics Pure Aloe Vera Conditioner (Hair Soothing)

Jason Natural Cosmetics Rosewater Conditioner (Organic Hair Smoothing)

Jason Natural Cosmetics Natural Sea Kelp Conditioner (Hair Moisturizing)

Jason Natural Cosmetics Scalp Balancing Natural Jojoba Conditioner

Jason Natural Cosmetics Vitamin E with A & C Conditioner (Body Enhancing)

Jessicurl Aloeba Daily Conditioner

Jessicurl Too Shea Extra Moisturizing Conditioner

John Masters Organics Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor

John Masters Organics Lavender & Avocado Intensive Conditioner

JOICO moisturizer

Color Maintenance Conditioner

Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner

Kiss My Face Big Body Conditioner, Volumizing

Kiss My Face Miss Treated Conditioner, Replenishing

Le Kair Cholesterol Plus Aloe Formula Conditioner

Living Nature Manuka Nourishing Conditioner

Miessence B5 Hair Repair Leave-in

Miessence Shine Herbal Hair Conditioner

Modern Organic lemongrass Conditioner (fine hair)

Modern Organic Glisten Conditioner (Chemically Treated Hair)

Modern Organic Mixed Greens Conditioner (Normal to Dry Hair)

Method Diamond Mist Conditioner

Morrocco Method Volumizer Mist Conditioner

Nature's Gate Aloe Vera Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Biotin Conditioner Gel

Nature’s Gate Herbal Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Jojoba Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Keratin Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Lavender & Aloe Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Organics Fruit Blend Chamomile & Lemon Verbena Conditioner

Gate Organics Fruit Blend Grapefruit and Wild Ginger Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Organics Fruit Blend Lavender & Aloe Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Organics Fruit Blend Persimmon and Rose Geranium Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Organics Tea Tree & Blue Cypress Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Organics Victorian Emerald Cypress Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Rainwater Herbal Awapuhi Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Rainwater Herbal Hemp Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Rainwater Herbal Henna Conditioner

Nature's GateRainwater Herbal Rosemary Conditioner





Nature’s Gate Rainwater Herbal Sea Kelp and Aloe Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Soy Fragrance-Free Conditioner

Nature’s Gate Organics Fruit Blend Asian Pear and Red Tea conditioner

Nature’s Gate Organics Fruit Blend Mandarin Orange and Patchouli conditioner

Nature’s Gate Rainwater Tea Tree Oil conditioner

Nexxus Ensure Acidifying Conditioner & Detangler

Nexxus Humectress Ultimate Moisturizing ConditionerNo Rinse Hair Conditioner

Organic Excellence Mint Conditioner

Philosophy the big blow off, liquid protein hair conditioner

Prairie Naturals Badlands

Prairie Naturals Chinook

Prairie Naturals Harvestmoon

Progaine Weightless Conditioner

Pro-Vitamin SYSTEME Intensive conditioner repair creme

Pure-A-Teas Green Tea

Pure-A-Teas Lotus

Redken Fresh Curls Conditioner

Regis Design Line Olive Oil Conditioner

Regis Design Line Olive Oil Masque

Sebastian Instant Conditioner

Sebastian Slinky Conditioner

Shikai Color Reflect Daily Moisture Conditioner

Suave Aloe VeraSuave Juicy Green Apple

Suave Milk and Honey conditioner

Suave Naturals Citrus Smoothie

Suave Naturals Conditioner, Juicy Green Apple

Suave Naturals Conditioner, Tropical Coconut

TIGI Bed Head Moisture Maniac Conditioner

TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey conditioner

Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa Conditioner

Ultra Swim - Ultra Swim ConditionerTimotei Honey and Monoi Conditioner

Wella Balsam for dry and damaged hair

Wella Flash Flood Hydrating Vitality Blast

Weleda Rosemary Phyto Hair Conditioner

White Rain Energizing CitrusWhite Rain Extra Body conditioner

White Rain Jasmine conditioner

White Rain Regular conditioner


Cone-Free Leave in’s:


Carol’s Daughter Flowers & Herbs Leave-In Conditioner-General

Carol’s Daughter Flowers & Herbs Leave-In Conditioner-Indigo

Kiehl’s Leave-In Hair Conditioner

Pantene Pro-V Shining Start Conditioner Mid-Range

Nutritive Lait Vital Proteine Conditioner

Neutrogena Clean Conditioner, Replenishing

Samy Curls Conditioner

Rusk Sensories Moist Sunflower & Apricot Creme Treatment Conditioner

St. Ives Extra Body Conditioner with Chamomile & Sunflower

St. Ives Revitalizing Conditioner with Aloe Vera & Echinacea

Suave Professionals Color Care Conditioner

Mid-Range Leave-Ins...Low-End Cones

Aussie Moist Conditioner for Dry/Damaged Hair

Nexxus VitaTress Conditioning Volumizer


Paul Mitchell Color Protect Daily Conditioner

Rusk Sensories Calm Guarana & Ginger 60 Second Hair Conditioner

Samy Smooth Conditioner

Henna Gold Highlighting Conditioner

St. Ives Extra Body Conditioner with Chamomile & Sunflower

Suave Naturals Citrus Smoothie Conditioner

Suave Naturals Ocean Breeze Conditioner

Suave Professionals Color Care Conditioner

Suave Professionals Sleek Conditioner

TRESemme European Conditioner, Vitamin E Moisture Rich

TRESemme Total Solutions Intense Moisture Conditioner, Intense for Dry/Damaged Hair

Low-End Leave-ins:

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle, Original

Nexxus Headress Volumizing Leave-In Conditioner

Sexy Hair Concepts Big Sexy Hair Big Volume Conditioner

Water Soluble Cones:

Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Daily Treatment

Suave Professionals Awapuhi Conditioner

Suave Professionals BioBasics Conditioner

Suave Professionals Conditioner, Amplifying

Suave Professionals Conditioner,

SleekOn-Line Cone-Free Conditioner Listing:(http://healing-scents.com/index.html (http://healing-scents.com/index.html))Healing Scents Cedar Forest

Healing Scents Citrus Rain

Healing Scents Dreams of Spring

Healing Scents Herbal Essences

Healing Scents I Love Lavenders

Healing Scents Jasmine Dream

Healing Scents Juniper Forest

Healing Scents Raspberry Kissed

Healing Scents Roses in Spring

Healing Scents Ylang Ylang(www.cosmeticswithoutsynthetics.com (http://www.cosmeticswithoutsynthetics.com/))CWS Herbal Conditioner (http://www.myhoneychild.com (http://www.myhoneychild.com/)Afri-Koko

ConditionerBanana Creme ConditionerSweet Citrus Conditioner

HoneyBerry Conditioner

HoneyLemon Conditioner

HoneyNut Conditioner

Jamaica Island Conditioner

MYHoneyChild Fragrance-Free ConditionerSoy Pure and Balancing Conditioner(http://www.gothrosary.com (http://www.gothrosary.com/))Can’t Wait Demeter Hair Conditioner

Crypt Hair ConditionerDead on Chocolate Hair Conditioner

Dervish Hair Conditioner

Fairy Wings Hair Conditioner

Funeral Flowers Hair Conditioner

Gothic Rose Hair Conditioner

Graveyard Hair Conditioner

Heathen Hair Conditioner

Mayhem Hair Conditioner

Nocturnal Hair Conditioner

Nothingness Hair Conditioner

Samhain Hair Conditioner

Seasons Greetings Hair Conditioner

Seattle Rain Hair Conditioner

Shadows Hair Conditioner

Tea & Sympathy Hair Conditioner

Vanilla Hell Hair Conditioner

Wicked Hair Conditioner

Hair Lingo !

Do you know what "HG", "EVOO", and "BAA" mean? Sometimes Curly Hair lingo can sound like a foreign language. LOL Here is a guide to help you navigate hair sites with ease!!

Some definitions
'poo = shampoo *

Condish = conditioner*

pineapple = gathering hair gently on top of head with a scrunchie to preserve curls for 2nd day hair*

2nd Day Hair = Hair that looks good enough the day after styling that it can just be misted with water or have a little product added try to revive and refresh its style.*

The Mother Ship = Devachan Salon in NYC (Lorraine Massey's) *

Canopy = the top layer of hair, which is exposed to the elements the most, and is prone to frizzing*

Scrunch = encourage curl or apply product by gently squeezing/pushing hair upward from end toward root.*

Crunch = the hard, crunchy feeling left by some gels when they dry, which can sometimes be scrunched out. *

Clumping = strands of hair clumping together to form bigger, chunkier curls *

PJ = Product Junkie (addicted to trying the next new, possibly better hair product)*

Shrinkage = shortening of length due to curl tightness*

SLS = Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (surfactant found in most shampoos) *

PVP = A polymer found in most gels *

plop = method of wrapping wet hair in t-shirt/microfiber towel*

quats = polyquaternium polymers found in styling products *

clarify = remove build-up from the hair via ACV, lemon juice, or shampooing *

Sallys = Sally Beauty Supply*

Fotki page- picture sharing website to chronicle natural hair journey. *

Some abbreviations:
ACV: Apple cider vinegar.*

B&A: Batia & Aleeza *

BAA: Big-ass afro *

BTW: By the way. *

CCSS: Jessicurl Confident Coils Styling Solution*

CG: Curly Girl routine or "

Curly Girl," the book by Lorraine Massey *

CK: CHS (Curly Hair Solutions) Curl Keeper*

CO: conditioner or "conditioner-only" as in not using shampoo

CON: Cream of Nature *

DH: Dear or darling husband*

DT: deep (conditioning) treatment*

EOs: essential oilsElucence *

MBC: Moisture Balancing ConditionerETA: Edited to add*

EVOO: extra virgin olive oil *

FOTE: Fruit of the Earth (aloe vera gel)*

HCC: Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream *

HE: Herbal Essences *

HG: holy grail *

HTH: Hope that helps*

HO: Humble opinion *

ITA: In total agreement or I totally agree *

IMHO: In my humble opinion *

KWIM: Know what I mean? *

LOL: Laughing out loud *

LOTD = Lily of the Desert (aloe vera gel)*

M&H = Milk & Honey (as in Suave Milk & Honey conditioner)*

MO: My opinion. *

Nexxus POTAR = Phyto Organics The Arts Emphasis*

GelORS = Organic Root Stimulator *

Ouidad CC = Climate Control GelOuidad*

CQ = Curl Quencher *

PHHB: Panyhose head band *

PM: Paul Mitchell or private message*

RR = Jessicurl Rocking Ringlets Styling Potion*

SAO: Sweet almond oil *

SO = significant other *

TIA = thanks in advance*

TR: Thermal reconditioning*

TS = Jessicurl Too Shea conditioner*

TTO = tea tree oil *

TWA: Teeny weeny afro*

How do YOU pre-poo????



First off, what IS a pre-poo?? A pre-poo is a pre-shampoo treatment applied to the hair or scalp, left on for a period of time, and then shampooed out. You can apply oils (c0conut, olive, jojoba, etc.) or conditioners, or even a combination of the two! Usually a hot,damp towel and /or plastic cap are worn to seal in the moisture.



Here are some pre-poos YOU can try:

* Conditoner: Suave Milk & Honey or any conditioner , EVOO, honey

* Lekair Cholesterol and carrot oil.

* Africa's Best Hair Mayo mixed w/ EVOO.

* Lustrasilk Shea Butter with olive oil

* mixture of Aubrey Organics GBP with Organic Virgin Coconut Oil & Organic Honey and sit under the dryer for 30 mins

* Pre-poo on dry hair overnight or for as long as you like.

* 2 eggs-1 tablespoon of olive oil-1-2 tablespoons of Queen Helene Cholesterol

Look at this gorgeous hair!!

I LOVE HER HAIR!!!!


I can't wait 'til I have a ponytail with this length! Gorgeous!

Natural Hair Inspiration

I love Mya's length and texture! This would be my ideal length!

Gorgeous color!

I have the hardest time finding hats fo fit over my hair! I'm hoping that once I get more length, my hair will hang down MORE and puff out less! LOL

This is a FLY haircut!!!!

Just a gorgeous pic!!!! Wild and free!!

Titi Branch of Miss Jessie's rocks an angle cut. This cut is ideal for added volume, and really shows off her curl definition! I'm thinking of getting one of these. Key word was THINKING! LOL. I still like to wear my hair straight sometimes, and when I do, I don't know if I would want all of those layers in my hair. This is still cute, nonetheless!

This pic demonstrates one of the reasons I LOVE natural hair so much! Our TEXTURE makes the STYLE! LOL WIth very little manipulation, we can make a simple style look so feminine and sexy, as you can see here. I'm always amazed at the things I can do with my hair! It's so unpredictable, and I love it!

I love this little cocktail hat!!!! Perfect for natural hair, because you don't have to try to fit your hair under it, which is ALWAYS a challenge for us!