I cant believe I have not blogged in months. Well here is a semi update with my hair.

I'm not even sure if I blogged about cutting some of my hair in August. I took off about an inch because of some damage. It is now October and my hair is growing back fine. I have been taking better care of it and I can see the difference. I still cant stand my hair most of the days but there is more positive than negative :)

I rarely wear my hair out, it is in twist most of the time. I have not been out to buy any hair products in months. I was using what ever I had until it was gone. I recently went out  and bought a new shampoo and conditioner. I purchased Kinky Curly come clean shampoo and Aussie Moist conditioner (pump bottle)

These are some 'Big chops' from different celebrites. Male and Female.


India.Arie


Omarion



Ludacris


Cassie

Hair is so easy to change in the matter of minutes. With just one snip you could have a whole new hairstyle. Some of these celebrites did what we call the 'big chop'. Did their 'big chop' help their career or help damage it. You be the judge.

For instance:

Trey Songz


Solange

LLoyd:

 

Lauryn Hill



Jim Jones

 
 Bow Wow

My 1yr of being natural was last month and I decided I wanted to straighten my hair. I straightened the back part (a small part) and stopped. I didn't feel like continuing and I just seen so much damage which made me upset.

I have always had a problem with the back part of my head with growth. The outer parts grown alot but the middle part grows some but not as much as the other parts. It breaks so much more than the rest of my head.

Here are some pictures. (not great pics but you can kind of see the length difference)

Here is my relaxer days (same problem)


I ended up cutting my hair even in the back because there is no use in keeping my hair long in certain sections and short in others.

I have to start taking care of my hair way better than I have been. I am going to braid my hair up tonight and keep it like that for a while. It needs a rest. You don't see how much damage you have until you straighten your hair (or do a blowout). I am also tempted to go to the salon and have them do a semi BC on my head and start over!

Am I the only one who noticed Trey Songz and Lupe new hairstyle choices. They recently did a video for my favorite song off of Lupe's album, Lasers.

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When the tangle teezer first came out and all the naturals were doing reviews and going out to buy it, i didnt even want to be bothered with it. I used the denman brush and it was just ok to me. I eventually went out and purchased the tangle teezer.

I was using the tangle teezer for a couple of months. I used it in the shower to detangle on my wash days. The hair loss (stuck in the brush) I associated it with your typical sheddding. I should have realized that my hair was breaking and not shedding from using the tangle teezer. Now im not saying im blaming the tangle teezer because I should have known what worked for my hair. And this product is not for me.

After I did my 1yr length check I noticed all of the breakage. That was a true eye opener. I know that I have to take care of my hair better. I cant depend on these products to do my job. All I need is my conditioner, a wide tooth comb (my fingers) and I am fine.

I havent been on Curly Nikki website in a while and I ran accross her natural celeb hair page  and found out there were more natural celebs than I thought. Here are their photos you can go to http://www.curlynikki.com/ and read their full interviews. All photos are from Curly Nikki website.




Source Curly Nikki   Souce Curly Nikki Photo sources: www.curlynikki.com PLus more go check out http://www.curlynikki.com/

Recently I was having a problem with my bumps on my face for a couple of days (I think it was because of stress). After tweeting about it I was giving a recipe for bump remover by Keshia. I did not get a chance to use it because the bumps eventually went away but I will keep this recipe for future use. It is very simple and inexpensive.

You should buy off brand oatmeal. Its usually finer, and grind up more than name brand oatmeal. Yu can add as much of each ingredient that you want.

Prep:
I usually prep this in a tight sealed container.  I usually make enough to last me a few weeks. You can also make it as thick as you want. After I prep it I place it in the fridge . It doesn't have to go in the fridge, I just place it in there so that it can get a little stiff.  

The process: 
I think you can use any soap. but I usually use  black soap, or aveeno's oatmeal bar soap. you will need Apple cider vinegar, and a very good skin moisturizer. You will need to lather the soap really good. Once you have a good lather you should dip your hand in the facial and rub on your face mix with the soap. Once your face is covered to your satisfaction. Let the facial sit  for a  minute or till you can stand it. ( it will tingle, sting a bit) but nothing to cry about.   

Once  the facial drys up rinse off completely. When you face is free from oatmeal . Take the ACV, with a cotton ball and swab it over your face. The AV works as an astringent. ( may be rough to handle) but you should be ok. beauty hurts girl! After you complete this process. use the soap that you lather with in the beginning  and wash your face again. Once your done with this process, moisturize.
I usually do this in the evening everyday if my schedule allows me to.  


Another  remedy that you can try is an aloe Vera plant.  You can make an baking soda paste too. All you need to do is add water to some baking soda.  Mix it well Then let it sit on your face. and wash off. You will need a good moisturizer

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Im not sure if I did a post saying Thankyou for all the wonderful entries for my Shea Moisture giveaway. If I did then I guess im saying Thankyou again (lol). I was not expecting so many to enter :).

The winners should be receiving their gifts in a couple of days!

I also want to say Thankyou for all who read my blog and take time out to comment! :)

My Hair!
There is so much that I have to blog about with my natural hair. Man o Man. I am struggling. I dont know what to do with this hair. It is getting longer and it is becoming harder to handle. Post are coming!

My giveaway is offically closed and I finally choose a winner. I originally wanted it go be just 1 winner who would win the coconut and hibiscus shampoo/conditioner and the smoothie. I recivied alot of comments and really wanted more people to win but I couldnt find any companies to sponsor more products for the giveaway. I am willing to add Shea Moisture coconut and hibiscus hold and shine moisture spray for the 2nd runner up. I used Random.org to pick the winners. If you are the winner you have until July 4th to respond back.

Winner of

Goes to Ollie M

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Am I the only one who loved all the afros during her performance. Even the guys were rocking the natural look. Ok all the girls my have wigs on (maybe Idk) but I loved it :)

Today marks 2 years since Michael has been gone. He will never be forgotten and his music will live on forever! Since this is my hair blog lets go back and enjoy Michaels amazing fros!