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[CurlyCoilycourt]

Your hair reminds me of mine Try smaller ones next time and I think you'll be happy. I have to work a bit to smooth my ends into coils, but I think you will like that as well bc your ends will not get dry. Try adding a little extra cantu to the ends when coiling them to see if that helps. I also have to smooth the hair first before twisting to see which direction most of the curls on the ends are naturally forming..then I twist in that direction so the twist "locks" and the ends will coil (I hope that makes sense...). Because of this, I don't twist in the same direction ever time...

I also make horizontal parts, starting at the nape of my neck, pull the top hair up and out of the way and then grab individual sections of the hair to twist. That's the only time I use the comb, though, throughout the whole process bc I've already detangled in the shower before adding product. I don't make vertical parts, just grab the hair. The horizontal parts makes the twists look somewhat uniform, but it's not perfect blocks or rigid bc I don't part vertically. I wear my twists as a style for a few days, so this process just makes it look neater for me. I hope any of this helps you.

I think you are REALLY gonna like the twists...and the resulting twist-outs...I don't really do WnGs anymore.

yes this really helps!!! because i did not have a plan i started at the top just grabbing hair not making any parts just wanted to see if i could do it!!! and my ends are like all that scab hair so it makes it hard to stay together so im going to add more product to the ends next time...is there any products u use that u like for your twist? im not sure if a twist out would look right on me erplexed since i dont have that length yet!!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

you are killing me over here... I think I've met my PJ match in you...

Lol...I am really trying to cut back erplexed...but it's hard...SheScentit is the last of the natural products that I wanted to try, so I am hoping that it keeps my credit card in my waller..except for the products I ordered from iherb.com and mehdiskinart.com ....I am done shopping.

 

[GreenD]

Hey gals,

So today was a milestone for me. For one, I did my first wash and go and am super amped about it. I played with fantasia IC gel w/sparkelites as well as ecostyler and am thrilled that BJ's sells the huge container of ecostyler, so I'll be making a trip there tomorrow. I'm sorry for not taking close up pics, but I was working with the camera on my phone.

Playing with the front and sides last night.

Another pic of me testing out the front and sides.

Final product from this morning.

Final product from this morning.



And today is also the first day I've worn my out publicly short and natural since chopping my hair. I've worn it under a wig since I chopped and this is so huge for me. I got two compliments while out and talked to one lady and told her about LHCF and she's super excited about being natural and the website. Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet her soon!! The other complimenter was my neighbhor who's daughter is natural and she wanted to know how to get her hair like mine.

I'm so happy to have found this site and be able to help/inspire others, while still learning and finding so much inspiration myself!!

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

Hey gals,

So today was a milestone for me. For one, I did my first wash and go and am super amped about it. I played with fantasia IC gel w/sparkelites as well as ecostyler and am thrilled that BJ's sells the huge container of ecostyler, so I'll be making a trip there tomorrow. I'm sorry for not taking close up pics, but I was working with the camera on my phone.

And today is also the first day I've worn my out publicly short and natural since chopping my hair. I've worn it under a wig since I chopped and this is so huge for me. I got two compliments while out and talked to one lady and told her about LHCF and she's super excited about being natural and the website. Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet her soon!! The other complimenter was my neighbhor who's daughter is natural and she wanted to know how to get her hair like mine.

I'm so happy to have found this site and be able to help/inspire others, while still learning and finding so much inspiration myself!!

Your hair came out really nice. I think you look really cute with your TWA and you should wear it out more often. I didn't know they had ecostyler at BJs I'll have to get some. Which one did you use? What number hold?

I find myself telling everyone about LHCF anytime they ask me about my hair. Everyone can use a lil help. I know I did.

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

So I took a chance and rocked a fro to work this week. I just fingercombed my curls out and continued to stretch my hair as it dried. To keep my hair from getting dried out I moisturized 2x/day and used JBCO and baggied overnight. My hair stayed really soft and moist. My coworkers thought it looked cute and my clients never said anything crazie so it was all good. My new camera is on the fritz so I sent it off for service so this is with my camera phone (excuse the quality).

My Doctor Fro (end of the day after shrinkage)

I can tell its growing even after the cut at the end of July when I took off heat damage and evened it up a bit. Can't wait to see what it looks like at the end of the year due to the No Snip Challenge.

Here my BC hair. (wet not too much shrinkage)

 

[Soliel185]

I'm participating in the twist challenge, so I'm alternately being a cry baby about missing my hair, and getting excited about seeing the results.

I kind of feel like my fro is my super power. Like if I walk into a store, or I get on the elevator and the other person doesn't say hello, or even look at me I'm secretly thinking "If I busted my fro out I bet you look then, sucka!"

Kinda like Superman, but better.

 

[Ltown]

I'm participating in the twist challenge, so I'm alternately being a cry baby about missing my hair, and getting excited about seeing the results.

I kind of feel like my fro is my super power. Like if I walk into a store, or I get on the elevator and the other person doesn't say hello, or even look at me I'm secretly thinking "If I busted my fro out I bet you look then, sucka!"

Kinda like Superman, but better.

Your fro is super, too bad you sign up for that challenge we would love to see more of it.

 

[countrychickd]

Hey gals,

So today was a milestone for me. For one, I did my first wash and go and am super amped about it. I played with fantasia IC gel w/sparkelites as well as ecostyler and am thrilled that BJ's sells the huge container of ecostyler, so I'll be making a trip there tomorrow. I'm sorry for not taking close up pics, but I was working with the camera on my phone.

Playing with the front and sides last night.

Another pic of me testing out the front and sides.

Final product from this morning.

Final product from this morning.



And today is also the first day I've worn my out publicly short and natural since chopping my hair. I've worn it under a wig since I chopped and this is so huge for me. I got two compliments while out and talked to one lady and told her about LHCF and she's super excited about being natural and the website. Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet her soon!! The other complimenter was my neighbhor who's daughter is natural and she wanted to know how to get her hair like mine.

I'm so happy to have found this site and be able to help/inspire others, while still learning and finding so much inspiration myself!!

Your hair is gorgeous lady! I'm definitely wanting some Ecostyler gel so bad. I've heard too many great things, and you and your gorgeous hair have just sold me over. You better wear that gorgeous hair out and about. It really is too fierce.

So I took a chance and rocked a fro to work this week. I just fingercombed my curls out and continued to stretch my hair as it dried. To keep my hair from getting dried out I moisturized 2x/day and used JBCO and baggied overnight. My hair stayed really soft and moist. My coworkers thought it looked cute and my clients never said anything crazie so it was all good. My new camera is on the fritz so I sent it off for service so this is with my camera phone (excuse the quality).

My Doctor Fro (end of the day after shrinkage)

I can tell its growing even after the cut at the end of July when I took off heat damage and evened it up a bit. Can't wait to see what it looks like at the end of the year due to the No Snip Challenge.

Here my BC hair. (wet not too much shrinkage)

You my lady...are fierce as well. I just love your hair.

Congrats to both of you for wearing your hair out. It looks great!

 

[GreenD]

Your hair came out really nice. I think you look really cute with your TWA and you should wear it out more often. I didn't know they had ecostyler at BJs I'll have to get some. Which one did you use? What number hold?

I find myself telling everyone about LHCF anytime they ask me about my hair. Everyone can use a lil help. I know I did.

Aww thanks so much for the compliment. I will definitely be wearing this style this week, and I can't say I'll rock it often since I used like half of my fantasia gel and it took a minute to do, and I don't know how long the style generally last. I can't figure out how to put it at night. Last night I just put on my satin bonet and fluffed it a little this morning. Any suggestions? Next week might be individuals. We'll see, but I'm much more confident to wear my hair any way now. I think it was a combination of me getting used to my natural hair, and knowing what to use in it to achieve the style I want. I must say I was armed and prepared.

Ok I just got back from Bj's and they have the #10 max hold, 12 oz container for $1.49. For some reason I can recall seeing like a 30 something oz container and being amazed. Maybe that was at Costco's or something. I know I'm not crazy. Anyway, they also have the big bottles of Hello Hydration and I think that was like $6. I can't remember. I'd buy it, but I'm trying to use up the conditioner I already have.

Countrychik'd
Thanks for your compliments too!! LOL, I alternated between ecostyler and fantasia IC, but used more Fantasia. I didn't have enough to do my hole head with the little jar of ecostyler. But I'm going to get more of that since it can have a better hold and it's thicker.

 

[GreenD]

So I took a chance and rocked a fro to work this week. I just fingercombed my curls out and continued to stretch my hair as it dried. To keep my hair from getting dried out I moisturized 2x/day and used JBCO and baggied overnight. My hair stayed really soft and moist. My coworkers thought it looked cute and my clients never said anything crazie so it was all good. My new camera is on the fritz so I sent it off for service so this is with my camera phone (excuse the quality).

My Doctor Fro (end of the day after shrinkage)

I can tell its growing even after the cut at the end of July when I took off heat damage and evened it up a bit. Can't wait to see what it looks like at the end of the year due to the No Snip Challenge.

Here my BC hair. (wet not too much shrinkage)

You hair is cute and you're lucky to not have a lot of shrinkage!! So when you wear your natural hair out it dries out throughout the day? Hmm, if so thanks for sharing as I'll need to be prepared for this.

So much for Dr. Miracle, we have our own Dr. Natural!!

 

[FindingMe]

Hey gals,

...So today was a milestone for me. For one, I did my first wash and go and am super amped about it.

And today is also the first day I've worn my out publicly short and natural since chopping my hair...

Girl, you should be AMPED! You and your hair are SUPER CUTE!!!

 

[GreenD]

Girl, you should be AMPED! You and your hair are SUPER CUTE!!!

Aww thanks!! I really appreciate you all's support and encouragement. I don't think you all know how much it means. Thank God for LHCF!!

FindingMe I can't wait for my hair to get long enough to put in a pony tail like in your siggy!! Maybe that'll be my hair's Christmas gift to me!! Althought it may be a little one, it'll be a pony tail nonetheless!!

 

[FindingMe]

yes this really helps!!! because i did not have a plan i started at the top just grabbing hair not making any parts just wanted to see if i could do it!!! and my ends are like all that scab hair so it makes it hard to stay together so im going to add more product to the ends next time...is there any products u use that u like for your twist? im not sure if a twist out would look right on me erplexed since i dont have that length yet!!

OK, I am absolutely IN LOVE with Afroveda Curly Custard with a little Karen's Body Beautiful Super Silky on top for my twists/twist-outs.

The Afroveda makes my hair smooth and moisturized all the way to the end. I just use a little extra of that if I need to smooth my ends more. I use about a pea sized amount of Super Silky on each twist (Sultry Sandlewood scent, this one mixes really well with the Afroveda oranges and cream scent) just to seal but more importantly for some slip to aid in twisting bc the Curly Custard is more creamy and my fingers don't slide down my hair as easily without the Super Silky. The Afroveda CC, a little goes a long way. I use just enough to smooth the hair (maybe a fingertip? I dunno) and then run down each section until it smooths out and the frizz dissappears (be careful bc it's easy to add too much which will make the hair feel coated initially, but after a few days it will disappear) and then I add the Super Silky to each section.

The Afroveda also has some hold, so my resulting twist-outs are well defined and fab!

Using these two, I don't have to add anything to my hair for moisture for days after twisiting. If I wore twists the whole week, I could go that whole week without adding additional moisture (I do spritz with distilled water if I have twists that have flattened out, to re-smooth and twist, but I don't add any other product)

Lol...I am really trying to cut back erplexed...but it's hard...SheScentit is the last of the natural products that I wanted to try, so I am hoping that it keeps my credit card in my waller..except for the products I ordered from iherb.com and mehdiskinart.com ....I am done shopping.

Ok, tell us how the shescentit works after use!

So I took a chance and rocked a fro to work this week. I just fingercombed my curls out and continued to stretch my hair as it dried. To keep my hair from getting dried out I moisturized 2x/day and used JBCO and baggied overnight. My hair stayed really soft and moist. My coworkers thought it looked cute and my clients never said anything crazie so it was all good. My new camera is on the fritz so I sent it off for service so this is with my camera phone (excuse the quality).

My Doctor Fro (end of the day after shrinkage)

I can tell its growing even after the cut at the end of July when I took off heat damage and evened it up a bit. Can't wait to see what it looks like at the end of the year due to the No Snip Challenge.

Here my BC hair. (wet not too much shrinkage)

SOOOOOOO cute! It really looks good on you!!!!

I'm participating in the twist challenge, so I'm alternately being a cry baby about missing my hair, and getting excited about seeing the results.

I kind of feel like my fro is my super power. Like if I walk into a store, or I get on the elevator and the other person doesn't say hello, or even look at me I'm secretly thinking "If I busted my fro out I bet you look then, sucka!"

Kinda like Superman, but better.

Me, too! I don't feel right until I got my BAA out in all it's full glory. I wanted to do that twisting for growth challenge, but it's what you said, I don't feel right til I bust out my superpowers! I figure if I just do half the week in twists and the other half with my BAA, that's some protective styling so maybe I'll still retain growth...I dunno...I'm rationalizing...I just like wearing my hair out....

Aww thanks so much for the compliment. I will definitely be wearing this style this week, and I can't say I'll rock it often since I used like half of my fantasia gel and it took a minute to do, and I don't know how long the style generally last. I can't figure out how to put it at night. Last night I just put on my satin bonet and fluffed it a little this morning. Any suggestions?...

Have you tried putting it up in a pineapple (kinda like a loose puff, but with the puff at the very top of the head) followed by a scarf or satin cap? Then you could just fluff in the morning and also spritz lightly with water or moisturizer if needed. The sides would mash down, but the canopy coils would stay intact. Typically this works better for longer hair, but you might have enuf hair to make it work successfully...

 

[GreenD]

FindingMe, what in the world is a pineapple? Last time I checked I can put my hair in 2 puff tails, but not a ponytail. So if putting it in a pineapple means something like a ponytail I can't quite get it all in. The very front of my hair won't quite catch up. And I've never tried to do a puff, because I don't know how. erplexed

And as for the Afroveda curly custard I will be placing my order this week on the 16th as soon as I get into work. It's not a game!! Everytime I want to order it I either don't have enough money in my "hair fund" for it, or she's at Bonner Bro.'s or in Africa!! I've been stalking that site hoping she'd get back earlier so I can order some. Ugh, I hope I can get it by the end of the week or early next week.

 

[FindingMe]

FindingMe, what in the world is a pineapple? Last time I checked I can put my hair in 2 puff tails, but not a ponytail. So if putting it in a pineapple means something like a ponytail I can't quite get it all in. The very front of my hair won't quite catch up. And I've never tried to do a puff, because I don't know how. erplexed

And as for the Afroveda curly custard I will be placing my order this week on the 16th as soon as I get into work. It's not a game!! Everytime I want to order it I either don't have enough money in my "hair fund" for it, or she's at Bonner Bro.'s or in Africa!! I've been stalking that site hoping she'd get back earlier so I can order some. Ugh, I hope I can get it by the end of the week or early next week.

I feel you. It is definitely not a game whew...I will be placing a large size tub order for the curly custard. PLEASE remember to use it sparingly bc although it is whipped, it is a heavy cream and a little goes a long way. You don't need a ton on your hair. I think if you see it on your hair (like a white residue your sometimes see before your hair dries), you prolly used too much...

Pineapple: OK, so Neith was trying to explain it to me...it's like you tie up the sides so that you just have a puff at the very top of your head. So it kinda looks like a pineapple I would prolly do this with like a stocking or one of Soliels "working" puff bands or something so you could tie it kinda loose... just enough to catch up the little puff of hair at the top. Then either wear a satin cap or a silk scarf or sleep on a silk pillowcase. (me and my hair prefer the latter). Nieth also talked about an apple or something, but I really didn't understand that one... I had a thread that was asking naturals what they did to their hair at night...http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=394000

 

[FindingMe]

pics of my five day old twists...I used my staples; Afroveda CC and KBB super silky. These bad boys are 5 days old and I just been sleeping on a satin pillow...haven't added any other product/oil/etc in the last five days...

HOLLA! (I am SO in love with my hair right now...When it gets back BSL, ya'll ain't gonna be able to tell me nuthin'!!!)

 

[FindingMe]

I miss my length... Anyone else?

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

pics of my five day old twists...I used my staples; Afroveda CC and KBB super silky. These bad boys are 5 days old and I just been sleeping on a satin pillow...haven't added any other product/oil/etc in the last five days...

HOLLA! (I am SO in love with my hair right now...When it gets back BSL, ya'll ain't gonna be able to tell me nuthin'!!!)

see thats what im talking bout!!!!! love your twist..so do you order afro and kbb offline?? im on that like stat.... to the bolded i know thats right!!!

 

[SweetSpirit86]

Girl, these twists are TOO CUTE! You did a great job! Did you do them wet or dry? You have PUH-LENTY of hair to twist How long did it take you? I did smaller twists today and loved them!

i did them on wet hair girl with cantu shea butter i have big small ones this was my first time so i was just grabbing hair i have more pics im going to attach...it took me around 30 minutes but next time i'll make smaller ones to see how they turn out!!! hopefully with this no cutting challenge i'll have great growth by December but i love twist im going to stick with this style for a while!!



Thanks girl i didnt know i had this much hair because i never really do anything to it and shrinkage can fool the eye for real!!

Ooh!! Those twists look JUICY!!

I miss my length... Anyone else?

Yes...So much I kind of regret not transitioning. I love and am working with what I've got, but I'm not even gonna pretend like I don't miss my hair being longer.

Old pic..I miss this length at least..

Let me quit whining now lol...oh, I'm the one in the middle. The oddball NOT in the little black dress.

 

[Soliel185]

FindingMe, what in the world is a pineapple? Last time I checked I can put my hair in 2 puff tails, but not a ponytail. So if putting it in a pineapple means something like a ponytail I can't quite get it all in. The very front of my hair won't quite catch up. And I've never tried to do a puff, because I don't know how. erplexed

And as for the Afroveda curly custard I will be placing my order this week on the 16th as soon as I get into work. It's not a game!! Everytime I want to order it I either don't have enough money in my "hair fund" for it, or she's at Bonner Bro.'s or in Africa!! I've been stalking that site hoping she'd get back earlier so I can order some. Ugh, I hope I can get it by the end of the week or early next week.

I don't even put mine in the puff. It's kind of like a pineapple, don king hybrid....

I hang my head upside down and make sure all the ends are pointing at the sky. Then I fold my scarf into a large triangle and drape it from back to front, tying it in the front before double the ends back and and tying it at the nape. Then I reach in and make sure all the ends are still pointing up, so they aren't squished.

To make sure it stays I put two clips in the front along the hair line so it won't slip.

In the morning I spritz my hair with moisture mix and shake/fluff it out. I can keep definition for 3-4 days doing this with no problems.


eta - ends are pointing at the FLOOR. My head is upside down.

 

[Soliel185]

pics of my five day old twists...I used my staples; Afroveda CC and KBB super silky. These bad boys are 5 days old and I just been sleeping on a satin pillow...haven't added any other product/oil/etc in the last five days...

HOLLA! (I am SO in love with my hair right now...When it gets back BSL, ya'll ain't gonna be able to tell me nuthin'!!!)

Your twists are SO cute and they make you look so young!

I know you got college boys tailing you around town!

 

[song_of_serenity]

I miss my length... Anyone else?

Yes... This was my hair in AUGUST 2008

I keep thinking "Now what would my hair be like if I added the amount I have NOW onto it...AND it would be more since it would be straightened?

Do I miss the chemically straight hair? NO. But I wished I could have turned the length I had NATURAL!

We'll get there!

 

[GreenD]

I feel you. It is definitely not a game whew...I will be placing a large size tub order for the curly custard. PLEASE remember to use it sparingly bc although it is whipped, it is a heavy cream and a little goes a long way. You don't need a ton on your hair. I think if you see it on your hair (like a white residue your sometimes see before your hair dries), you prolly used too much...

Pineapple: OK, so Neith was trying to explain it to me...it's like you tie up the sides so that you just have a puff at the very top of your head. So it kinda looks like a pineapple I would prolly do this with like a stocking or one of Soliels "working" puff bands or something so you could tie it kinda loose... just enough to catch up the little puff of hair at the top. Then either wear a satin cap or a silk scarf or sleep on a silk pillowcase. (me and my hair prefer the latter). Nieth also talked about an apple or something, but I really didn't understand that one... I had a thread that was asking naturals what they did to their hair at night...http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=394000

Thanks so much for explaining!! Last night I did another round of wash and go and just slept with my satin bonnet and because I used ecostyler this time, it turned out great in the morning. I just shook my head and bent over and shook it. I don't know about all these fruity ways of tying your hair up at night!! But maybe when it gets longer I'll give it a go. Thanks again for the tip.

 

[GreenD]

I don't even put mine in the puff. It's kind of like a pineapple, don king hybrid....

I hang my head upside down and make sure all the ends are pointing at the sky. Then I fold my scarf into a large triangle and drape it from back to front, tying it in the front before double the ends back and and tying it at the nape. Then I reach in and make sure all the ends are still pointing up, so they aren't squished.

To make sure it stays I put two clips in the front along the hair line so it won't slip.

In the morning I spritz my hair with moisture mix and shake/fluff it out. I can keep definition for 3-4 days doing this with no problems.

Thanks for the tip!! I gotta question with the "don king hybrid" and/or pineapple. How do you make sure you hair doesn't get stuck like that? My hair is only 5 inches long and not even that when its curly? When I tie it up at night or at least last night it was still damp and I just don't want it to dry sticking up. I can figure if your hair is longer the weight of the curl will cause it to fall back down, but shorter hair I don't know.

 

[Beauty4Ashes]

Girl, your hair is gorgeous! I was admiring your avatar last night...Cute Cute Cute!

Hey gals,

So today was a milestone for me. For one, I did my first wash and go and am super amped about it. I played with fantasia IC gel w/sparkelites as well as ecostyler and am thrilled that BJ's sells the huge container of ecostyler, so I'll be making a trip there tomorrow. I'm sorry for not taking close up pics, but I was working with the camera on my phone.

Playing with the front and sides last night.

Another pic of me testing out the front and sides.

Final product from this morning.

Final product from this morning.



And today is also the first day I've worn my out publicly short and natural since chopping my hair. I've worn it under a wig since I chopped and this is so huge for me. I got two compliments while out and talked to one lady and told her about LHCF and she's super excited about being natural and the website. Hopefully we'll get a chance to meet her soon!! The other complimenter was my neighbhor who's daughter is natural and she wanted to know how to get her hair like mine.

I'm so happy to have found this site and be able to help/inspire others, while still learning and finding so much inspiration myself!!

 

[bablou00]

I dont even know who to quote everyones hair is taking off and looking amazing. I didnt realize u all changed the name to this thread great thinkin since there were a lot of chops ths summer. Im twisted up because I cant seem to keep my hands out of my hair and I want to see some length asap...lol!!! I dont regret one bit chopping my hair off...this is the best decision Ive made since changing my major 5yrs ago...lol!!!
Im really doing good on trying not to be a PJ. When I was relaxed thats all I was doing buying up the whole store and more for my hair. With my napps Im finding that I am using less product...maybe its because Im in twist IDK....but my bank account luvs me right now...or I luv it!!! I cant wait to see us all a year from now. Keep it up sisters.

 

[Soliel185]

Thanks for the tip!! I gotta question with the "don king hybrid" and/or pineapple. How do you make sure you hair doesn't get stuck like that? My hair is only 5 inches long and not even that when its curly? When I tie it up at night or at least last night it was still damp and I just don't want it to dry sticking up. I can figure if your hair is longer the weight of the curl will cause it to fall back down, but shorter hair I don't know.

If I wng I do it in the morning so it's dry by nighttime.
If not I twist it up in a t-shirt overnight like I'm plopping.

In any case, when I take the scarf off, even with dry hair, it's pretty much sticking straight up. When I mist it with my moisture spray, that makes it flexible again and then I shake to help reform the curls and we're good to go.

I don't really have the hair type for "weight" or "hang"

 

[FindingMe]

see thats what im talking bout!!!!! love your twist..so do you order afro and kbb offline?? im on that like stat.... to the bolded i know thats right!!!

yep...

http://www.karensbodybeautiful.com/product_p/1010.htm
http://www.afroveda.com/AV-CURLYCUSTARD.html

Your twists are SO cute and they make you look so young!

I know you got college boys tailing you around town!

LOL! I had a young dude in the McDonald's that was tryna give me some free cookies (...WHY did I take them and why am i old enuf to be his momma...i think he was in high school...

Yes... This was my hair in AUGUST 2008

I keep thinking "Now what would my hair be like if I added the amount I have NOW onto it...AND it would be more since it would be straightened?

Do I miss the chemically straight hair? NO. But I wished I could have turned the length I had NATURAL!

We'll get there!

I know, but dang...you had a lot of length, too...sometimes I miss the big fullness I had when i did twist outs and braid outs with my BSL transitioning hair. Talk about superpowers... i think this is why i feel most comfortable when i'm rockin' my BAA...

I dont even know who to quote everyones hair is taking off and looking amazing. I didnt realize u all changed the name to this thread great thinkin since there were a lot of chops ths summer. Im twisted up because I cant seem to keep my hands out of my hair and I want to see some length asap...lol!!! I dont regret one bit chopping my hair off...this is the best decision Ive made since changing my major 5yrs ago...lol!!!
Im really doing good on trying not to be a PJ. When I was relaxed thats all I was doing buying up the whole store and more for my hair. With my napps Im finding that I am using less product...maybe its because Im in twist IDK....but my bank account luvs me right now...or I luv it!!! I cant wait to see us all a year from now. Keep it up sisters.

OT: you and your hair in your siggy look like a commercial print ad and i mean that in a GREAT way WOW!

 

[Naturel]

This thread is inspiring

 

[GreenD]

LOL, Soliel and FindingMe you two are too funny with the terms for wrapping your hair up at night and just the descriptions!! I'm laughing looking at your pictures trying to image how you have your hair configured for bedtime!! LOL!! Please don't be offended, I just think it's really cute and funny at the same time. I can only imagine what the hubby would say to me, or just his facial expressions alone, especially when I tell him what my wrapping technique is called.

But really thanks so much for the tips ladies, I'll definitely work with it and see how it goes. By the way these are pics of my second wash & go from last night and then a pic I took this morning. Not much difference!! I guess it held pretty good last night. I used ecostyler this time and will stick to using it. It definitely does not frizz my hair up like Fantasia IC. Fantasia was good for a curly fro type of style, so I'll keep that gel for that. I also posted these in the wash & go thread.

Excuse the face, it was too late and too early to be taking pics!!