Sour Cream results

I left the sour cream on for 1 1/2 hours, and rinsed with conditioner 2 times. I don't really like the result. My hair was very thick and soft afterwards, but it lost a lot of it's color and shine. I'm glad I have henna waiting for me at home. It also made my hair easy to detangle, though. I think I'm going to stay away from sour cream treatments for a while unless I really feel the need.

Wet

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Mistake, new stuff, and treatments

I just bought henna for Tuesday/Wednesday but I accidentally has it sent to my parent's house. AGGGGGHHH So I'll have to henna at home with like 10 people there. . . I wanted to do it right before I went home so I can let my PJ run wild at my beauty supply store in MD. And my mom wanted to see what the results look like. I haven't straightened my hair in a while so I'm going to either late tonight or Tuesday, cause I want to see how much my hair has grown since I cut it.

Later.........................

I am doing a EVCO, EVOO, Sour Cream treatment. I applied the sour cream like I would a relaxer. I was going to henna, but like I said I accidentally sent it to my 'rent's house so I wanted to try something different, since I'm gonna henna anyways in case it doesn't work. The only qualms I have with sour cream so far is the smell, and I applied it straight from the fridge so it was cold and my apartment is already 67 degree (waiting for Christmas to get a space heater). I'm going to keep it on for 1-2 hours and I'm going to straighten my hair after I wash it out. I would do a BnC, but I don't feel like waiting for it to dry and I want to have a hairstyle that I can guarantee will last for a week (I'm going home for Thanksgiving Wednesday to Sunday). My BnC and TnC are very selective when they want to last more than 2-3 days and I have 3 lil bros to wrestle with at home so. . .

4 month anniversary!

Saturday was my 4 month transitioning anniversary and to celebrate I treated myself to like 50 mini heath bars. I also am trying a EVCO, EVOO, Sour Cream deep treatment. I will post the results later.

TWILIGHT!!!

I SAW TWILIGHT!!!!

sorry for the random side note, but I never liked the series, I just got a little hooked last Thanksgiving with the first one (That's when I got around to seeing it cause I was never really interested). Sooo. . . Taylor Lautenenerrrrr (can't spell worth a thang). I approved all the shirtlessness. I do, I do, I dooooooo.
And I don't feel guilty for being attracted to his fine 17 yr old tail cause I'm only freshly 19.HAAHAAAAHA.

I thought the movie was OK, but there was so much annoyingness (I know for a fact that's not a word) with the writing, acting, and characters, not to say any names *cough*BELLLLLLAAAAAAAA/EDWARDDDDDD/ EVERYONEEEEEE *cough*. It was corny, but cute in a way.
My main beef with the movie was that there was NO EPIC BATTLE SCENE BETWEEN WOLFBOYZZZZ AND VAMPIIYANESS. I mean I would have greatly appreciated at least an epic battle between Jacob and Edward and then in the final seconds Wolfboy's claw goes in the air towards Edward and then it cuts off. That's a cliffhanger that would make me want to see the next one (even though I prolly will any ways )

I should write movies. . . . hmmm* that's a thought.

I wish I would have seen Precious too/instead.

Late flat twist results

I like the result of my flat twist out.

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I did the twists horribly on the right side, but the left side is good. I think I will pin it into a faux-hawk for my presentation. I still haven't even chosen a topic though. . . procrastination. . . . . . There's no time like the present though!

Hair neglect :(

So my hair texture has been revealing itself more and more. It's completely different all over. I wish the texture all over my head was like the type 2 inches above my left ear. It's like a 3c,4a wavy texture and I love it. It's so easy to detangle and comb.

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I have been neglecting my hair lately, so I wanted to get back into my as-normal-as-possible routine. I did a BnC with many many many many braids. It took longer, but I like the immediate outcome a lot.

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(take note to the lovely vintage sweater I got for $5 because it was a sample version)

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the shine, oh the shine! I found my 3 favs that work perfectly with my hair! and it only took 2 1/2 months.

• EVCO
  
• Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in Cond
  
• Cantu Shea Butter
  

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the little blue thing in the bottom is a curler. I made that braid too big and it didn't dry.

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New Hairdo

I am trying another version of a twist-out by doing flat twists against my head, and then braiding the ends, because they won't stay if I do twists.

I also washed my hair with baking soda for the first time. I used 1 cup of warm water and about a 1 1/2 tablespoons of baking soda. Some places I searched said to add enough water to make it into a paste and then apply to the scalp and massage, but I didn't think that would be effective for all the thick hair I have on my head. I then conditioned with Aussie Moist and wanted to keep it on for longer than usual, so I shaved and did my whole face routine in the shower. So far so good. I won't know if there is any build-up until I take my hair out tomorrow or Wednesday morning. I have a project to present in Italian, so I am nervous and I hope my hair turns out well.

Look at all that growth! This Saturday I will be 4 months transitioning.

I am so pumped to henna again! I'm like an addict. But I have to buy it first and I want to henna before I go home for Thanksgiving so my hair can be bangin' for all the fam.

So. . . . I got chocolate !!! (Heath bars!!!!) I have major PMS, so this is amazing. I can't find Nutella anywhere so I needed a fall back. Heath is my choco-bar of choice, Nutella is my spread of choice. Peanut butter? Naw Jam? puh-puh-puhlease Butter? Get outta here! Cream cheese? Not a chance! it's all about NUTELLA!!!

Ciao

Headbands and Buns

I have a bin of belts and headbands and I haven't looked in it for a while. I found tons of awesome headbands (some of which I used to seal my windows because it's really cold) and since it's been rainy and cold here I've been doing protective styles.

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Hurricane Ida

Oh yea, side note my ceiling and walls were leaking after 54 hours of rain (according to ABC news) that doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. There are puddles on my floor.

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11/13/09 :(((((

I haven't been posting lately I was at the ER for 15, count 'em, 15 hours. My roomie wasn't feeling well, so I took her down there and stayed for the whole time. We got there at 1:30pm and left at 5:00am. And I missed 2 classes and a test. I have been wearing a hat the last couple days because of all the chaos.

I have just been washing my hair every other day and after detangling with my fingers putting a part down the center of my head and doing really loose twists and curling the ends. Most of the hair isn't dry in the morning, but I just put it in a high bun or a hat anyways. Since I have a lot more growth this month I am mainly focused on keeping it detangled. I have also been focusing on not messing with my scalp that much, because certain parts still hurt from the bantu knots that I did WAY too tightly. At least I know for next time.

New Growth 2 and weather

With my hair growing like a weed now (loving it) I am starting to see the real texture come out. It is REALLY strange. One part on the top of my head will be really tight like a pen spring, and another part will be loose about 3c and not curly but wavy. I can't wait until my hair really grows out and I can cut off the relaxed ends and see what it looks like.

this is my attempt at a bonnet, cause I don't got one.

hatting it!!!

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My hair today ( a mess) but I have no patience or energy lately (PMS )

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Bantu knots..... :(

I did my bantu knots WAY too tight, so I took them out only minutes ago, and most aren't dry. The front looks OK so I think I will hat most of it since it's cold out side and my hair is damp. I am glad I tried them because I like the way they look. Next time I will know to

• Leave more time for them to dry
• Use a heavy butter or locing cream so they will set better
• Do more and curl the ends tighter around the knot.
• Twist the hair more loosely so my head isn't throbbing in the morning. lol
• Do the knots on damp hair, not wet hair.

I'm gonna try again later on today and they will have all/most of Tuesday to dry. Hopefully by then my furlippin hood dryer will get here and make these processes a lot easier.

Bantu Knots!!

I'm a firstie when it comes to bantu knots, so i'm hoping they turn out well so I continue to tweak and improve.

Now here are the pics of my bantu knot process. The front was pretty easy and came out even, but the back kinda fell apart part-wise. As you will see they are pretty uneven. I will try and pre-part and then twist next time. I am SOOO excited to see how these will turn out. I've wanted to see how they look on me for a while.

I an EXTREME procrastinator. I have a paper due tomorrow at 11:59pm. I should get on it.

I didn't realize how tight I had made them until after and my head is starting to hurt. Nothing a motrin or two can't fix. Again I am SOOO excited to see how they turn out. I will put pics of the result up tomorrow or Tuesday depending on when they are as dry as possible.

Now on to my paper. . .ughhhhh

The Mayor of Frizztown

Today my hair was a total frizztown pageant finalist.

Next bantu knots!

The Usual

BnC. With glasses and my H&M flower clip. The flash makes my edges look a mess, but they are healthier than ever now that relaxers are out of my life.

I am going to try bantu knots either on Tuesday or Thursday. I hope they dry quickly, cause I only have 7-8 hours for my hair to dry after I do it. But hopefully my hood dryer gets here soon.

I just bought Push by Sapphire. I read the first couple pages on amazon and I MUST read the rest. I really really really want a kindle, but they damn thing is too expensive. Cause I also want a Zune Music pass, a Zune HD, and a guitar so. . . priorities. . .

I have been dying to see the movie Precious. I can't wait until it comes out in my city. Nothing further. Until next time. . .