Comparison Pics!

One of the greatest things about documenting your Natural Hair Journey is seeing how far you have come...as well as your accomplishments! #Motivation

The Evolution of the "Puff"

 2 Weeks Natural

 Now: 16 Months Natural

The Evolution of the Fro-Hawk (or something of the sort...LOL)

 5 Months Natural

 Now: 16 Months Natural

The Evolution of the Twist-Out

First Attempt: 4 Months Natural

Now: 16 Months Natural

Introducing...My First Bantu Knot Out!

The Bantu Knots are something I have to get used to. It's not my favorite style, but something I can definitely work with. Practice makes perfect!

PRODUCTS USED / STYLING METHOD

Giovanni Direct Leave-In Conditioner

Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue

1. After washing, conditioning and detangling my hair, I separated my hair in seven sections (using butterfly clips to hold each section).

2. Starting from the back, I would part each sections into four individual sections, (preparing to knot).

3. Add the Curly Meringue to the section.

4. Starting from the roots, start to twirl your hair.

5. Once you start twirling, the hair closest your roots should start to bend (knot). Once it does, use your index finger to hold it down.

6. Start wrapping your hair around that knot.

7. When you get to the ends, you can either tuck it under the knot or use a bobby pin to secure the knot.

8. Continue knotting the rest of your hair.

9. When finished, cover hair with a satin bonnet or scarf.

THE OUTCOME

Not too bad....a little frizzy, but not too bad!

The Simple Cure to a Bad Hair Day

Today my hubby waits until the last minute to tell me that we needed to go run some errands.

Now Saturdays are normally my "Wash, Detangle, and Set" Day. So my hair was not prepared to be making any public appearances.

So I went to my trusty accessories drawer! Pulled out my beenie, hoops, and shades. Added some gloss to my lips....and I was ready to go! 

The Simple Cure to a Bad Hair Day!

What's yours?

Revitalizing a Days Old Twist Out: Part II - Curly Meringue Edition

So as you all know, I'm on a Miss Jessie "high" right now!

Last Saturday, I did a two strand twist with the Curly Meringue. I then unraveled the twist on Monday to wear a twist out.

The Curly Meringue was fantastic on my hair. With the help of the Baby Buttercreme for moisture, my curl pattern lasted all week!

The pics below are different ways I wore my hair throughout the week.

S/N: I jazzed up my hair a bit by flat two strand twisting the other side of my hair, (to match the left that was already twisted from the start). I didn't have to re-wet it at all. My hair was uber soft, so I used my fingers to part my hair.

Overnight Care
Everynight I would re-twist my hair in chunkier twist with the Baby Buttercreme. And then sleep with a satin bonnet.

It's Okay To Share!

I got a secret to share! Well...its not my secret, but my hubby's, (I know...bad wife). My hubby LOVES Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie!

He said that it gives him more moisture and shine than any other male hair care products that he has used in the past!

This is hilarious to me because since the beginning of my journey, he has always referred to my products as my "fruits and berries."

Look who's using "fruits and berries" now...LOL!

Guess it's time to start hiding my good stuff...LOL!

Natural Hair Care....There's an APP for that!

I would first like to start off by saying, "GO BUCKEYES!"

Okay...now that's out of my system....

I decided to search through the Android Market to see if there were any apps for natural hair. Believe it or not, I came across a nice amount. One that caught my eye was called "Curls On The Go" by NaturallyCurly.com ( if you're not hip to the website...get hip)!

I love it! I would recommend this to anyone with an Android or an iPhone! Here are a few reasons why I feel it's the app to have!

1. It tells you what type of hair day to expect based off your hair type and the weather forecast in your area!

2. Recommends products based off your hair type.

3. No need to search for hours on YouTube looking for hair tutorial done by people with your hair type. This app will pull up pics and videos of people with similar hair type.

4. There's a Salon Locator (I didn't see any I was familiar with...but its still great to have that option)!

5. And it provides tips and tricks!

So what are you waiting for???? Download the app! Oh...and did I mention its FREE!!!!

*KEEP IT KINKY*

Kinky Confessions: Thanksgiving Day Hair!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and took home plenty of leftovers! I sure did...LOL!

So today I rocked a two strand twist out. I received a lot of compliments but I also received a lot of question about if my hair was a wig...LOL! Some would be offended, but not me! It just confirmed to me that I have some thick, beautiful, healthy hair! I must be doing something right in this hair journey!

So how did you rock your kinky curls for the holidays?