This past week

This post contains A LOT of pictures. I've had a busy hair week.

I took out my twists after 3 weeks because I was getting restless and bored of them. It was also the first time I did them and I think I can do it better the second time around. I'm banding my hair again, just with more sections (12) and less space between the bands. After the bands are out I'm going to blow dry on warm then cool to straighten my hair out more. I like more length with the twists.

This was the last day of the twists right before I took them out.

The last time I banded I put 5 on each section, but this time each section has 7-8. I have seen a few tutorials where they don't put anything in their hair but EVCO or shea butter for twisting, but I put in most of my moisturizing products that I usually do, just no oils or butters. I'll do that when I twist.

(This is just a rando, after the pool air dryed with a little Sauve Almond & Shea Butter conditioner)

This was my braid-n-curl after the twists, I wasn't too pleased with it, and I went swimming... so ooo the twists are coming back.

This was my hairball after the twists came out. ALOT more shedding than usual. Also since I stopped taking Biotin.

This is my hair drying after the twists and some texture shots.

I'll post pics as I start doing the twists tomorrow.

Twists

I am in week 2 of wearing my twists I did from May 5 - 7. I don't have any pictures from when I first finished or the first week, so excuse the frizziness.

I dont know why I've never done these before. They are the simplest hairstyle to date. I did

twists that weren't too small and it took about 7-8 hours total, but all I do for upkeep is re-twist the most frizzy ones, spray my concoction, and apply Elasta QP Olive oil and Mango Butter to my ends and EVCO to my roots.

To do the style I first co-washed my hair with HEHH+HETT, Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine, and Aussie Moist and rinsed all the conditioner out. I let my hair get damp and put Cantu Shea Butter L-iC, and banded my hair in about 10-11 sections. I slept with my hair banded and about 7-8 hours later it was dry. I started the twists in the sections i created when banding which made it alot easier. I used only EVCO when twisting and put a drop on my finger per twist and started applying at the end and then the root and it got dispersed through the rest of the hair after the twist was done.

Since the twists took 2-3 days I started at the front (a part from ear to ear) and finished that then moved from the nape of my neck up. In between when I had to go out I just had the excess hair in medium sized braids under a hat.

At night for upkeep as I mentioned earlier I apply Elasta QP Olive oil and Mango Butter to my ends (I love the stuff keeps my hair shiny and my ends curled) and spray (the recipe is here) and put on a silk scarf. Because of the length of my hair the end sticks out the back I also sleep on a satin pillow case. I don't cover my ends with a bonnet like I've seen other naturals do because my curls always flatten if I do that.

2 Strand Twists

I now have a head full of shoulder length 2 strand twists that took about 3-4 days to do. I'm almost at week 2 and at the rate I'm going they'll last for another 3-4. I'll post pics and maybe a how-to vid of my method.

school's over. haitus over.

ATTENTION EVERYONE!!!! I HAVE BCed~!!!!~!!!!!!

During the wee hours of the morning on November 28, 2010,

I Big Chopped!!!

I cut about 4 inches from the back and 7ish from the front. I like it, but it's shorter than I've ever had my hair. I was so afraid of this day but I love it.

I put in twists cause i didn't know what else to do. I'm so used to having long hair to curl and twist and braid and straighten.

Pictures are in the near future.

So far no feelings of regret...

64 weeks.

I have left this blog for quite a while (over a year I think) but now I am back! I almost basically have everything together with school and work and everything. I have many hair updates that will appear in the coming days and weeks, because I have been buying products and trying new styles, taking pictures, trying new products, etc., but I just haven't been posting about it. Not even on the Curly Nikki forum (I'm under Pwatem).

So my update so far is that I am 64 weeks into my long-term transition. I haven't trimmed my hair or done any major cuts (as you can see in the previous post) since then. I'm really focusing on retaining length at this point. Once in a while I can't think of anything to do with my hair and I want to grab some shears and BC so badly, but I think about my super bun (pictures will appear soon), and I hold out.

I have recently, and by recently I mean 2 days ago, discovered my perfect regimen and product combination for my hair.

For in the shower:

• Aussie Moist
• J/A/S/O/N Biotin Shampoo
• Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine
• Aussie Smooth
• HE Hello Hydration
• South of France Shea Butter Bar

Styling:

• Cantu Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioner
• Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition
• Garnier Cream Gel
• EVCO
• Smooth n' Shine Curl Activator Gel

I have replaced Fantasia IC gel with Smooth n' Shine and it is amazing. I have read a lot of hype about Fantasia and I used it for a long time, but it just doesn't do what I want it to. I have no beauty supply store near me, so I have to rely on what Target or Walmart for most of my products. When I go home next weekend I'm going to live in the beauty supply store.

I also recently made a lot of purchases of organic and natural up-keep and cleansing products.

for a total of about $40 I got:

• rosewater
• glycerin
• essential oils of peppermint
• essential oils of lavender
• jojoba oil
• biotin capsules
• aloe vera juice
• soap nuts

I just have to get a measuring container thingee (wow my descriptive English is terrible) for the soap nut liquid, and a spray bottle for my other mixture.

I ordered everything a few days ago, so I hope everything gets here early next week.

Ok I think this post is long enough, so... bye.

2010!!!

Whoa. I haven't posted since the end of November. I have been busy with school and more difficult classes, the CurlyNikki forum, Tumblr, and other forums and blogs. The last couple posts I did were just copy paste from the CN forum.

I think I need to post more which will help/force me to pay more attention to me hair. I will probably update this with my hair progress within the next week.

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

Before

After

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.