Color FAIL

Hey Loves!


I told to you the other day that I would be highlighting my hair using the foil method and I did. I was afraid that it would either be really light or it barely showed up at all. I was really disappointed that it barely showed up at all! All that work for a major let down. I researched a little and figured it out. I was using a temporary color. Hair colors with no ammonia in it are for short term and softer colors. And because my hair is so dark it didn't take. I did an hour and a half deep conditioning after rinsing out the color. I guess I will have to break down and buy a permanent color and one that'll work for my hair color. I really want to add some color to my hair for the spring/summer months. Any suggestions??


Later Loves!

Let's talk Color

So hello again. Let's talk about coloring. Today April 7th, the day before Easter I will be highlighting my hair using the foil method. I'm nervous but super excited because I've wanted to do this for a while now. I've been and still been researching and watching YouTube videos on the method. I will be using Clairol Natural Instincts Spiced Tea (Light Auburn 16).  It is a non-permanent color which means there is no damaging ammonia in it! 

WISH ME LUCK!!

Hair Anniversary!!

Hey Loves!!!

Guess what! Today marks 1 whole year since my last relaxer. Its been exciting and educational year. Full of trial and error. I've grown out all of my relaxed hair and I'm getting into the swing of learning to manage my fully natural hair

Excuse the crazy look on my face. Its just a look of excitement! I've really been trying to experiment with different hairstyles but I've found one that has turned out the right way! My products are SheaMoisture Transitioning Shampoo, Conditioner, and deep conditioner as well as the elixir. I guess since I'm done "transitioning" it's time for new products. More research here I come.!!

Later Loves!!!!

ps. sorry it's been so long since my last post....

Almsot New Year!

Oh me! Oh my! I haven'y posted since May 23rd. I'm sorry loves.

Well lets play catch up! I have not fallen off the natural hair journey. My last relaxer was March 15th and my last chemical hair color was April 29th. Since then i've been braiding and twisting my hair. From September to November, my box braided my hair. It was so convenient for me to just wake up and go. I think I may be going back that route.

Since taking down my braids two weeks ago, I've tried to use heat as least as possible. I blow dry my hair right after I wash because it's too cold to sit around with a cold head. But my new best favorite product is the transition kit by Shea Moisture. I love love love it. Check it out!

well until next time... Later LOVES

Growing

Ok I know this has nothing to do with my hair health but this has everything to do with my health.

This past week has been eye opening for me. I've pretty much been lied on, and my entire family has been the subject of someone's assumptions. I was pretty much so consumed with anger that the person's name merely set me off or a showcase of their habits merely set me ablaze. But I've learned to let it go. I forgive them whether they realize they did something wrong or don't even care if they did something ill mannered. 

I'm learning that I need to speak up. I can't allow people to continuously to walk over me because in the end I am the only still thinking about the issue. 

On another note, I hate to see people I love in terrible situations and relationships. I don't know if its love, rebellion, or if they are in it for the company but sometimes its just painful to see what they don't. I know I've never been in a relationship, never experienced love but come on! Some things are just clear as day!

TIME TO LEARN TO SPEAK UP!

Lauren has nothing to worry about accept for the planning of her 21st birthday June 10 & 11 and starting school on August 30th 2011! Letting go of all the mess.

Today, May 23, 2011, regardless of what happened last week or even yesterday, I woke up grateful, with a smile on my face.

Later LOVES!

Hello Loves

Hello all. I told you I wouldn't leave you waiting so long for a new post

I never told you about my Henna disappointment.

Well I ordered a henna kit from amazon.com and I was mega excited. So I waited and waited for its arrival. When it got here I was like "Ooh I'm gonna do this today" I began reading the box and directions and to may dismay the box read "DO NOT USE ON CHEMICALLY TREATED HAIR." I could've cried. That was two months ago and I haven't colored my hair.




April 24th was Easter and on Friday night I deep conditioned my hair. This was the first time I deep conditioned since February. Sad and shameful I know! Saturday I washed and blow dried my hair. It then braided the front and flat ironed and pin curled the back.



I think I am going to break down and color my hair with a previously purchased product I mentioned in an earlier post. I'm just ready for something new and different but I'm broke so I gotta use what I have.

Later you LOVES

Neglect

Hello ALL! 

I am so so sorry for the neglect for these past TWO MONTHS.... Shame on me. :( 

OK so these past two months have been surprisingly hectic yet mellow. If you don't know, I am in graphic design and right now I am putting together a souvenir book for a play in April. I have also done the shirt design, posters, flyers, and CD coverlet as well as other projects outside of the play. 

I have to say that I have sort of neglected my hair. On March 16th, I went to a stylist, who is my cousin. She is getting her license in June. I did get a touch up. and I used the same brand, same strength. "PINK" She simply relaxed and curled my hair with ceramic flat irons. I was so ecstatic LOL

From then on I was pin curling my hair at night and just using oil sheen and occasionally used coconut oil conditioner or my Africa's Best.

This is just a quick update. I have been sick for the past few weeks so keep me in your prayers.

Always be blessed and strive to be a better you!

(I promise the next post won't be so far) =))