Wash N Go's Don't Work on Nappy Hair

This video has quickly been passed around the NET since being posted two days ago. Why? Because its hilarious! Thanks MsDee of 6footlonghair.com for bringing this to my attention.

My Regimen Explained Part 3: Maintenance Part 2

My Regimen Explained Part 3: Maintenance

Wash Day + Blowout

Wash Day

1. First, I got the shed hair out with the help of coconut oil, then I put on a plastic cap, my satin bonnet and slept.

2. The Next Day after exercising I used conditioner and water to thoroughly detangle and get any extra shed hairs out.

3. In the shower I shampooed twice, followed by a light protein treatment

4. I hoped out of the shower, applied my DC and put on my Hair Therapy Wrap for an hour, then I detangled again

5. After rinsing my DC, I used oil and the shower spray to create 10 large twists, I then wrapped my hair in my microfiber towel for about 30 minutes

6. I applied my leave-in conditioner and heat protectant, and detangled one last time

7. I went about life for about an hour, and then I blow dried my hair with medium heat and my comb attachment and gave myself a 1 inch trim.

In the photo below, the hair on the left from wash day and the hair on the right is from my trim. The next trim I do will more than likely be in December.

I am currently doing mini-twists, hopefully I finish before the world ends. Length check video coming soon.

Almost 2 Years Post + Mini Twists

Next weekend I will be two years post relaxer and 6 months natural! That flew by, I have been playing with my hair so much and just enjoying it. After basically hiding my hair for a year and then trying to stretch my relaxer before that, its so refreshing to just enjoy my hair. I am not so much focused on length right now, as I am in just sticking to a regimen and enjoying it. I plan to blow out my hair next week for a length check and to do some mini twists. Now, we all know that I continually try to do mini twists, and run out of patience, but this time I plan to do them over several days. I am always inspired to do them, and then I lose interest, but I think I need to do a long term no manipulation style once a year and there is no time like Florida Spring/Summer to make that happen. Plus I will be running more often,  and twists will make looking presentable afterwards simple.

Some of my mini twist inspirations:

Minibraidmethod.com

HOTD/OOTD: 05/08/13

HOTD: Braid Out-Day 1

OOTD: Casual Chic

Shirt-TJ Maxx

Shorts-Anne Taylor

Necklace-Kohl's

Shoes-Dillards

Stash Update

I am so proud of myself, I haven't bought a new hair product since March 19!!! You may say, well that isn't long, but considering the fact that I am a product junkie that has bought at least a product a month since coming out of crochet braids, its amazing. I have been tempted, but I find it much more interesting to use the products in my stash at this point. I realize how many products in my stash that I have yet to try at this point. I am rotating products each wash/month, and for now that is completely curbing my pjism. I have not used up any of my products, but I have put a dent into quite a few of them, and I know that upon my next wash day, I will be able to get rid of a few. I also am attending the INHMD in my area, and for the product swap I plan to bring my:

Everyday Shea Moisturizing Shampoo
Shea Moisture Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque
Shea Moisture Purification Masque

I plan to do a review on the Camille Rose products I have tried, but my next review will be of the Keracare Hydrating/Detangling Shampoo.  Hopefully there will be some great stuff for swapping! Oh, by the way I will be attending the Tallahassee, Fl meet-up, so if you are in the area at the time, I hope to see you there!

Fashion: My Philosophy

Of late, I have decided to revamp my wardrobe, so there will be more fashion related posts. I have always been of the mindset that you should always step out of your house dressed in a way that represents who you are. Growing up, my dad always fussed at us if we stayed in our night clothes during the day. He would say, even if you are not going anywhere,  you should get up, brush your teeth, wash your face and take pride in how we dressed each and every day. My mother always insisted that we iron our clothes, and she to this day, takes her and my father's clothes to the dry cleaners. In my mind, one can never be "over dressed," where as it would be quite easy to be lazy and under dressed. In reality, it takes very little effort to look put together each day. I mean really, it takes just as much effort to throw on a pair of sweats as it does to throw on a dress.

As a recent former student, I know what it is to live on a budget, but I still find that to be no excuse. Looking put together can be quite cost efficient, you just cannot wait until everything you own looks drab. You have to buy things occasionally, let's say once a month, that way you are not trying to buy $1000 (complete exaggeration) each time you need clothes. You do not have to look like the greatest fashionista each day, casual chic is just fine, just please do yourself a favor and do not go out of your house looking under dressed every day. Regardless of what others feel about your clothes, as long as you like them and feel that they represent your personal self, that is all that matters. In the words of Coco Chanel:

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