Natural hair and more

follow up to Taliah Waajid's kinky wavy natural easy herbal comb out

2010-05-10T11:32:00.002-04:00

well i pretty much did a dry twist out after my wet twistout and it came out better then ever!! no frizz at all! curly where poppin like crazy! the back normaly has no definition to it at all just frizzy... this product is amazing and i woudl tell anyone who had issues with dry hair or frizzy hair they only issue i had was it didnt give my hair shine like i wanted! other then that it is a great product! =) give it a try ppl! u can get it at www.naturalhair.org

Taliah Waajid's kinky wavy natural easy herbal comb out

2010-05-09T13:03:00.003-04:00

Easy HERBAL comb outOUCH-LESS healthy hair care for children with no more crying at combing time.Green Tea and Sage Formula conditions, moisturizes and softens on contact. Adds nutrients for stronger healthier hair.
The secret to combing childrens natural hair.
Tool needed: afro comb, large or medium clips, brush, blow-dryer (optional)

Softens and detangles
Eliminates breakage
Moisturizes and conditions

Ouch-less Hair Softener & Detangler Softens Hair on Contact, Conditions, Moisturizes. Add’s Nutrients for Stronger, Healthier Hair.

my review:
so i used this on my ahir while it was wet and put it in big twist let it dry and untwisted then and my hair was soft and felt so moisturized!! some times after washin and twisting my hair up the next day my hair would feel cruncky and dry still..... NOT with this product!! smooth and coated just wonderful!
but puttin it to another test with my hair retwisting it back up and gonna see how it feel tomorrow.. AND I AM NOT ADDIN AMY MORE TO MY HAIR JUST YET...

AND BY THE WAY NO I DID NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IT WAS A SAMPLE SIZE THAT CAME WITH MY SHAMPOO THAT I ORDERED FROM TALIAH WAAJID SITE www.naturalhair.org

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

2010-05-08T16:20:00.006-04:00

DEAR OLDEST CHILD: IT'S MOTHERS DAY AND THANK U SO MUCH FOR THE STRECHMARKS U LEFT BEHIND! THANK I FOR THE 5 DAY I SPENT IN TEH HOSPITAL AFTER MY WATER BROKE.. AND MOST OF ALL THANKS U FOR THE C SECTIN I HAD TO GET BECAUSE U WHERE BREECH! BUT MOST OF ALL THANK U FOR COMMING IN TO MY LIFE! U WHERE THE BIGGEST JOY OF THAT JULY MORNING AT 7:39..... I MAY HAVE NOT BEEN AWAKE TO SEE U BUT WHEN I DID U MELTED MY HEART! AND I WAS SO GALD THAT U CAME HOME SLEEPIN THROW THE NIGHT!... SO ALL THE PAIN AND OTHER CRAP I WEHN THROW DURING MY PREGNANCY WAS WELL WORTH IT!

DEAR HUSBAND: ITS MOTHERS DAY! AND I THANK U SO MUCH FOR COMMING IN MY LIFE AND TURING IT AROUND! EVEN THO I HAD TO WAIT ON U WHEN I WHERE AWAY IN THE MILITARY IT WAS WELL WORTH IT IN THE END!! LOOK WHERE WE ARE NOW! IN THE PROCESS OF BUYIN OUR FIRST HOME! ( AND IT HUGE AND I LOVE IT) I CANT WAIT TO RAISE OUR KID THERE! =) EVEN THO WE HAVE OUR UPS AND DOWNS I AM VERY GREAT FUL TO HAVE U IN MY LIFE!

DEAR LIL' BABY INSIDE MY TUMMY: IT MOTHERS DAY AND I AM SO HAPPY.. LOVE HOW U KICK MY BLATER ALL DAY LONG AND HAVE ME GO PEE EVEY 3 MINUTES! AND I LOVE HOW U MAKE ME HUNGRY EVEN FEW HOURS! AND KEEP ME UP ALL NIGHT ALREADY!! BUT OVER ALL I MAY NOT KNOW U ALL THAT WELL YET BUT I AM THANKING GOD THAT I HAVE U! AND I CANT WAIT TO MEET U!

I love my family and I am thankful to have them!!

HAPPY MOTHER DAY TO ALL THE MOM'S OUT THERE!

food for healthy hair

2010-04-24T15:05:00.003-04:00

Food For Healthy

HairProtein: Meat, fish, poultry, milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt & sunflower seeds.
Vitamin A: Butter, eggs, milk, carrots, tomatoes, oily fish, dark green leafy vegetables & apricots. Vitamin B: Milk, eggs, wholegrain cereals, bread, wheat germs, nuts, soy beans, poultry, fish & meat.Vitamin D: Sunlight, fish liver oils, oily fish, milk & eggs.
Vitamin C: Blackcurrant, green peppers, citrus fruits, bananas, avocados, artichokes & leafy green vegetables.
Vitamin E: Wheat germ, peanuts, vegetable oils, pulses & green leafy vegetables.
Iron: Spinach, cockles, liver, kidneys, pulses, lentils, beans, peas & dried fruit.
Calcium: Cheese, nuts, eggs, milk, yogurt, sardines & root vegetables.
Iodine: Seafood, dried kelp & iodized salt.
Sulfur: Eggs, meat, cheese & other diary products.

Salmon and Oily Fish
Salmon and other fish like mackerel, sardines and tuna have Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12 in them. Ingesting this dietary requirement for long healthy hair will additionally improve the condition of the scalp. Oysters are also good to as they have zinc in them. It will make hair shine. Eat 3-4 servings per week.

Cereal and Nuts
Cereal not only has zinc, iron and B vitamins in it but, as it's often eaten in the morning, helps replenish hair follicles when they need it most. Hair benefits immensely from sleep, about 7-9 hours per night, but, come morning, the hair follicles are needy.
Eating a balanced breakfast including whole grains and nuts assists the follicles to send nutrients to the scalp, thereby stimulating growth. Cereal has the added advantage of often being eaten with milk or yoghurt, both of which intensify the health of hair.

Eggs
Hair is protein, so the more protein one eats, the healthier the follicles will be. Eggs are an excellent source of protein, regardless of how they are prepared. Try to us as little butter or oil as possible in their preparation however. They also contain vitamin B12.
Chicken, Red Meat and Beans/Lentils
Chicken is also an excellent source of protein to help hair grow quickly. It enables bodies to better absorb iron, increasing the likelihood that hair colour will remain bright and the follicles strong.
Red meat can also be consumed twice a week to give hair its fullest chance of potency.
Vegetarians need not worry that hair growth will be compromised by their diet though. Beans and lentils provide a superb source of protein, as well as iron, zinc and biotin to prevent brittle locks. Three or more servings can be eaten a week.

Vegetables
Those who desire a luscious mane can't go wrong by eating lots of vegetables, both leafy green ones and carrots. Dark green vegetables provide iron and calcium, as well as Vitamin A and C. These vitamins assist in the production of sebum, which the body needs to condition the hair and keep it in tip-top shape.
Carrots also provide Vitamin A. Good for vision as well as hair, these vegetables will encourage follicles to increase their production. Hair, well-fed, has no choice but to grow.
Maintain an excellent diet, low in fats, caffeine and alcohol, fortified with eight glasses of water a day and a multi-vitamin to increase the likelihood of hair growth

info from http://haircare.suite101.com/article.cfm/five_foods_to_eat_for_healthy_hair#ixzz0m2wGyFK0

Happy Easter!

2010-04-03T19:52:00.002-04:00

Hope u all have a safe and good Easter

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2010-03-09T09:36:00.001-05:00

black seed oil benefits

2010-03-08T08:30:00.002-05:00

What is Black Seed Oil?
Black seed oil is an oil derived by pressing the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. The seeds are also commonly referred to as black cumin. The nutrient-rich oil of black seed has been used for hundreds of years in the Middle East and South Asia as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments.

What are the Benefits of Black Seed Oil?
Studies have shown that black seed oil is an effective anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory remedy. As a result, it is often used to fight infections and strengthen the immune system, which is suitable for treating the following conditions:

headaches
toothaches
nasal congestion
colds and flus
digestive and gastrointestinal problems
hair and skin problems
allergies
diabetes
Black seed oil has also been found to be effective at promoting menstruation and increasing milk production. For most ailments, the recommended daily dosage is one teaspoon of black seed oil per day. The oil can be mixed in warm or cold drinks, or it can be added on top of many foods right before consuming. It can also be used topically as a chest rub for respiratory problems.

Uses of Black Seed Oil

Allergies
Black Seed Oil acts as an antihistamine which helps to reduce the common symptoms of allergies (watery eyes, sneezing). Simply take half a teaspoon of oil twice a day when allergy symptoms begin to appear.

Flu and Fever
Black Seed Oil has been found to help reduce fever, by inducing perspiration which helps the body cool and stimulate the release of toxins. Take one teaspoon of Black Seed Oil once a day when flu/fever systems occur. Also be sure to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.

Boils and Carbuncles
Studies have shown that the anti-fungal properties of Black Seed Oil and its active component Thymoquinone help strengthen the immune system and cure many common skin infections including boils and carbuncles. Simply take half a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil twice daily (you can mix it into a hot or cold beverage).

Cough and Asthma Relief
The anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of Black Seed Oil help treat the symptoms of acute asthma and coughs by relaxing bronchial muscles. For asthma, mix a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil in boiling water and inhale the vapor twice a day. For dry coughs, mix a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil into a cup of ginger tea and drink this twice a day. For other types of coughs, massage a small amount of the oil over the center of your chest.

Diarrhea
Black seed oil is also an effective natural remedy for diarrhea.

High Blood Pressure
The active ingredients in black seed oil have been found to be effective in reducing high blood pressure.

Insomnia
Studies have shown that Black Seed Oil can help eliminate sleep disorders. Simply mix a teaspoon of black seed oil into a hot drink one hour before bed time for a good night's sleep.

Muscle Cramps and Spasms
Black Seed Oil has been found to contain strong anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Therefore, it is effective at preventing or easing muscle spasms and cramps. Simply massage Black Seed Oil onto the affected area once in the morning and once before going to bed. You can alternatively add one teaspoon of Black Seed Oil in a cup of chamomile tea and drink it at night.

Nausea and Upset Stomach
Studies have shown that Black Seed Oil acts as a wonderful remedy for stomach ailments by stimulating digestion and inducing the expulsion of gas. For nausea and upset stomachs, mix half a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice with half a teaspoon of Black Seed Oil and take this twice a day.

Toothaches
Black seed oil's anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties are great for treating toothaches.

What are the Side Effects of Black Seed Oil?
There are no known side effects of Black Seed Oil if it is taken moderately. However, it is not recommended for use during pregnancy.

INFO FROM : http://www.homeremediesweb.com/black-seed-oil-health-benefits.php

tryin to lightin my hair color

2010-03-06T07:31:00.003-05:00

so i wanted to dye my hair a whiel ago and have been on teh look of for somethign naturla to use to do so and yesterday i ran into a subcriber on youtube doing it with nutmeg.. so i am tryin it to see how it some out on my hair!

HERE IS THE LINK IF U WANT TO CHECK IT OUT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-fngjZyn98

update:
after it was all and done i didnt see any BIG change! there was a little tint of liek a red/brown to my hair but once it dryed i didnt see it alot.. so i am gonna keep doing this process a few more times and see what a get after a month!

DOWN FALL OF IT:
I think i used to much nutmeg because after in rised my hair and even did a light wash i still had a ton of the nutmeg in my hair still... next time ill use a tablespoon full or 2... i used wayyy to much!

Benifits of ACV rince

2009-12-13T12:54:00.003-05:00

Vinegar Hair Rinse – Natural Hair Care Product

Hair is on the mildly acidic side of the pH scale and has an ideal pH of 4.5 to 5.5, which is close to that of an apple cider vinegar rinse (pH 2.9).

On the other hand, many of the hair care products we use, such as soap-based shampoos, bleaches, hair colors, and permanents are strongly alkaline.

Rinsing with apple cider vinegar will help balance the pH of your hair and remove the buildup that can result from the use of these styling products and inexpensive shampoos.

Rinsing will also close the numerous cuticle scales which cover and protect the surface of each hair shaft. This imparts a smoother surface which reflects more light and as a result leaves your hair shinier, smoother and easier to manage.

Rough hair shaft with open cuticles compared to smooth hair shaft with closed cuticles.

Don't worry about the slight vinegar smell you will notice after rinsing. It will disappear completely as your hair dries.

Make your own healthy after-shampoo hair rinse by mixing 1/3 of a cup (75 ml) of ACV into a quart (1 liter) of water. You can then store this mixture in a plastic bottle and keep it in the shower for ready use.

If you would like to prepare a smaller batch of this vinegar hair rinse recipe to experiment with, try mixing 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of apple cider vinegar into 1 cup (250 ml) of warm filtered tap water.

Apply the vinegar rinse after shampooing and then rinse it all out, or for extra conditioning, you can leave the rinse on your hair. This natural hair care product can be used once or twice a week or more often as needed.

Dandruff and Itchy Scalp Relief

The acids and enzymes in ACV kill the "bottle bacillus", a bacteria that is one of the causes for many scalp and hair conditions such as dandruff, itchy scalp, hair loss and often baldness.The bacteria clogs hair follicles allowing dry crusts to form that itch and flake.

For a simple home treatment for dandruff and itchy scalp, apply full strength ACV to the scalp, rub in, and leave on for a half hour to an hour before washing your hair.

For an extra strength natural hair care product, apple cider vinegar can be infused with herbs such as stinging nettle, southernwood, goosegrass, plantain and burdock root all of which help prevent dandruff on their own. Tea tree oil is another excellent natural anti-dandruff ingredient, which can be added.

information from: http://www.apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com/natural-hair-care-product.html#dis

Dandruff

2009-10-28T15:19:00.001-04:00

ARE U TRYIN TO GET RID OF DANDRUFF??

Dandruff appears in many forms, such as common dandruff, psoriasis, neurodermatitis. Dandruff itches and when scratched falls away easily. Psoriasis is a more difficult disorder where the scales, silver-white in color, cling tenaciously to the scalp. Neurodermatitis is a condition confined to the area at the base of the scalp, characterized by extreme itchiness and common among menopausal and post-menopausal women.
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Research indicated that dandruff becomes evident when chemical reaction in the body causes the normal shedding of dead cells to increase, thru making the peeling process, normally imperceptible, much more apparent. Evidence suggest that this chemical change is associated with one or a combination of factors, namely a dietary deficiency, stress, and ill-usage of hair preparations. It goes without saying that dandruff is obvious is Nature's cry for help!.

Avoid fry foods, animal fats, nuts, avocado and dairy products. Eliminate refined sugars from the diet.

Use a gentle shampoo and dilute it before using Commercial anti-dandruff shampoos are too harsh can dry out the hair. Besides these shampoos will only take care of the symptoms not the problem.

Use an natural shampoo with tea tree oil and/or rosemary oil. Lightly massage your scalp with the tips of your finger, always using a circular movement for 5 minutes. This is good for blood nourishment to the scalp.

Massage a blend of essential oils of jojoba oil, tea tree, and rosemary oil into your scalp with your finger tips for 5 minutes at least once a week and leave in overnight (use a old pillow case)

info from
http://www.bodyandfitness.com/Beauty/Health&Beauty/healthyhair.htm

Natural hair loss remedie

2009-10-28T15:09:00.001-04:00

Natural hair loss remedies come in various forms and the best results are likely to come from using more than one.

Massage

Scalp massage can stimulate hair growth where the loss is temporary or not severe, and can help to prevent further loss of hair. Gently massage the full scalp with your fingertips for about three minutes each day. Be careful not to scratch the scalp with your nails or damage any growing hair.

Massage with jojoba oil will provide the scalp with B and E vitamins plus many minerals that will give hair a boost. Jojoba oil is particularly effective if you have a tendency to skin problems such as dandruff, eczema and psoriasis, or oily hair.

A Chinese form of massage said to stimulate the follicles involves tapping the scalp with the fingers of both hands. Beginning in the middle of the base of the skull at the back, tap about 20 times then move the tapping slowly upward and outward around the ears. Then begin again at the back a little higher than where you started before. Repeat until you have covered the whole scalp, finishing at the front.

Nutrition and Vitamins

The hair requires a full balance of vitamins and minerals to grow healthily. Most of us do not get all that we need from our diets. Increasing your intake of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables to around 10 varied portions a day will go a long way toward rectifying any deficiencies.

Make sure that you are getting enough of these nutrients in particular:

Vitamin A
All B vitamins, especially B6 and B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Zinc
Iron
Copper
Iodine
Essential fatty acids

Reduce Stress

Stress can cause hair loss and therefore anything you can do to reduce stress or anxiety in your life is likely to have a beneficial effect on your hair. Try meditation or practice relaxation techniques for 10 minutes each morning, preferably after exercise. Regular exercise will both reduce stress and create a healthier skin and scalp.

FOUND THIS IN A ARTICLE ONLINE....

day 2......

2009-10-28T08:33:00.002-04:00

so to day makes day two of my hair challenge and i am so tempted to take these twist out already! sad!! i know and i can keep my hand out of my hair still! so just to keep y'all updated.. if i take these twist out i am gonna do just some simple box braids just for the fact that they are a hard to take out and they take longer to take out!
as for the water part of it! FAIL! i had like 2 cups of water all day!I know sad!! but i am gonna work harder and try and get all my water in!

hair challenge!

2009-10-27T09:36:00.005-04:00

Braids
twist (not a good pics but they are back there..lol)

so i have joined a group on YouTube and it a 6 month protective style challenge.. protecting my hair from the cold and not manipulating it too much! so my plan is to do it up and leave it up for a week or two. and to top all of that i have hand in hair syndrome bad! so this is gonna be a challenge i and so use to doing my hair and taking it down 2/3 days later, so this is gonna be a little hard for me! and i also joined a challenge to drink 8/8oz cups of water a day.. and that also good for hair, and helps u feel more energized and if your trying to lose weight it helps get your stomic flat.. be for i had joined the water challenge i was drinking alot of water and was on top of it but now that i have joined it hard for me to get all the water in.. so i am restarting the challenge and it gonna just go along with my 6mpsc.. and i am gonna try and keep it all going until May 27, 2010... and as for my hair routine while on this challenge is gonna be this do my wash my hair on Saturday's with my cream of nature deep condition once every 2 weeks with organics olive oil replenishing pack let that sit on my hair for about a hour or so..moisturize my hair with my whipped Shae butter.. braid my hair and twist the back.. until find something else to do with my hair and as soon as i do ill be posting pics! hope some of u join in with the challenge!

group of the 6MPC
http://www.youtube.com/group/6MPC

water challenge
http://naturalsunshine.ning.com/
(you have to join the natural hair community to get into the group)

Why i changed the name of my blog...

2009-10-24T11:05:00.002-04:00

Why i changed the name of my of my blog.. It was named "Journey of a nappy head"

101 weight loss tips

2009-10-23T15:10:00.001-04:00

101 weight loss tips

Drink water
Train low intencity before breakfast
After you’ve eaten do high intencity cardio
Avoid refined sugar
Avoid complex carbs
Don’t eat within two hours of dinner
Train with weights
Do some light cardio after dinner
Eat fruit
Eat vegetables
Increase protein foods like meat, fish, eggs, etc.
Take a multivitamin
Take a cod liver oil supplement
Run hills and climb stairs
Increase your intensity each workout
Eat leafy green vegetables
Keep active inbetween workout sessions
Swap your work chair for a fitness ball
Keep fitness equipment like dumb bells, etc. in every room of the house
Find someone to train with in the mornings
Find someone who is better than you at fitness to train with
Make fruit a whole meal instead of a snack
Replace television with active past times like walking, etc.
Join a sport team or a fitness class
Experiment with martial arts and tai chi and yoga
If you are doing weight training and cardio, do the weight training first
Choose cardio exercises that work the whole body, not just the legs
Try not to mix fats and carbs in the same meal (ie cheese and pasta)
Avoid coffee as it leads to bad diet habits
Drink green tea for its health and antioxidant properties
Drink more water
Drink even more water
Make committments to train with different people at different times in the week to keep active
Take the stairs instead of the lift no matter how you are feeling
Park your car further away from your destination or get off the bus early
Make a big pot of vegetable soup on the weekend and eat it for snacks during the week
Pre-cook as many meals as you can and keep them handy at work or at home for ‘junk snack’ times
Keep your ‘cheat days’ healthy by choosing resteraunts that have healthy foods like salads, meats and fish
Eat chilli - the burning sensation is your metabolism speeding up
Eat more often but not more
Eat six meals a day with a two hour spacing inbetween
Use a small bowl or plate to create the illusion of eating a lot
Replace chicken with lean red meat
Find someone you don’t like to do cardio or sport with as you will try harder to win and be more competitive
Experiment with mixing weight training and cardio together with circuits
Read as many weight loss books as you can
Avoid alcohol and late nights as it DOES impact on fat loss training and progress
Don’t hang around ‘junk food friends’ at times you know you will cheat
Go to the shops on a full stomach
Drink a glass of water before every meal
Avoid diuretic fat loss gimmicks as the weight loss will only be water
Keep a record of the foods you eat during the day
Measure your calories for everything you eat for one whole week (you’ll be surprised)
Start developing habits that foster weight loss like eating at the right time and not using food as an emotional crutch
Add more resistance to your workouts by increasing the weight, leverage or anything else you can to make it more difficult
Let your work mates and your family know you are trying to lose weight - they will support you
Turn dreams into goals by writing them down and regularly reading them
Read and research into everything you put into your mouth - calories and unhealthy substances can be squeezed into many places
Make short term goals and long term goals achievable and measure your progress regularly
Take days off - its ok to relax occasionally
Don’t worry too much about progress - enjoy the fitness
Train outdoors - sun and air are good for you
Watch shows like The Biggest Loser for inspiration
Read about the health problems associated with being over weight and get determined
Drink more water
Hire a personal trainer if you find it really hard to get motivated
If you are lazy at home join a gym
Do cardio with up-beat music
Don’t get sidetracked by gossiping to the hot guy/girl at the next treadmill
Buy a nice pair of shorts or t-shirt that you want to (realistically) be able to fit in by summer
Don’t be self concious at the gym - no one cares
Milk is good for you - don’t cut it out on account of losing weight
Just do it - stop making excuses
Use big compound weight training exercises like the squat, bench press, chin up, dip, military press and deadlift instead of isolation exercises
Avoid fancy gym machines and just use free weights
If your really bored with free weights, try gym machines for variety
Try and relate your weight loss goals to helping people - it helps
When you are struggling to take another step on your jog pick an item in the distance and aim for it
Read inspiration stories about sports champions
Attend sport matches like football, athletics and bodybuilding contests
Instead of weighing yourself use a tape measure
Use maths in weight loss - ie one bowl of iced cream cut out of your diet each night = 10 mins less on the treadmill tomorrow
Eat less man made food
Opt for organic foods and unprocessed things
Learn that you cannot ’spot reduce’ - fat comes off from the whole body not just one section
Muscle and fat do not co-exist well so build some muscle
Take spas, massages, etc. to help muscles recover faster - thus being able to train more
Never train through injuries or when muscles are still sore
High intensity training is harder and better - don’t believe hype about low intensity cardio burning more fat - high intensity keeps your heart rate up long after you leave the track
Stretch muscles that are sore and stretch before, during and after training
See a doctor before doing hard weight loss stuff
3500 calories = one pound of fat - diet is more important that hours on the treadmill
Skipping meals won’t burn fat - keep your metabolism burning by eating more often
Hot water will burn calories as well as being a Chinese medicine. Cold water will do the same
Replace a smaller meal with a protein shake - liquid food is better for you
Don’t wastre your money on pills or quick fixes - change your habits
Never sacrifice your health to lose a bit of fat
Be creative with cardio - running and biking isn’t the only way
Never train for more than one hour at a time
If you lose motivation, re-check your goals and ambitions and make them firm
Drink more water!

information from

http://realwomensfitness.com/womens-fitness/101-weight-loss-tips/

The style I have grown to love

2009-10-22T11:42:00.004-04:00

well it a twist out puff, i put my twist in on wet hair most time and let them dry over night... take them out and comb them at the root of my hair just to make it look full and and then put my head band on and rock it for that day! then after that for the rest of the week i just dry twist it and do the same steps and combed them at the roots and put my head band on.. i love it this way! but ill be doing more styles soon! its getting cold here in Northeast Ohio so i got to protect my hair form the cold

2 Months Natural ALREADY?!?

2009-10-20T22:22:00.007-04:00

wow its been two months since my big chop and a few days past a year since my last relaxer!! (Oct 17,2008) i am so proud of myself didn't think would make it! but i did and i am natural no! But so far since i been natural i have been rocking my puff, witch is two strand twist outs that are combed out( i just like them that way)... tryed a wash and go and i wont be doing that again until my hair is a little longer! shrinkage is something else! WOW! i do alot of flat two strand twist and keep those for a week or so! ( well i try to cant seem to keep my hand out my hair) i was braiding mt front part of my hair until to me it looked like my edges where getting thin! STOPPED THAT REAL FAST! i am still with the same products i been using, just added one it a healing oil (www.naturalhair.org she has great products there for natural hair and locs) have not experimented to much with products but i will soon...(seen some organic stuff in my favored store today)
as far as peoples reaction to my hair now that i am all natural, they look at it like there is a big bird on the top of my head. but i have got some good feed back too! there was a elder lady at walmart that came out out of no where and touched my hair and said it was so soft and look nice! had me feel like i was doing something right!( that was in the beginning right after my BC) but my family loves it! and there are nothing but supportive! But like i have said before this was the best thing that i have done for myself and my health and the health of my hair!
but that is my update for the 2 months that i have been natural!

Tips on transistioning!

2009-10-16T16:49:00.008-04:00

moisterize keepin the hair moisterized will save the hair from breakin off!
One of the most important things to do is condition, condition, condition! Also, trim your hair gradually to get rid of the straight ends. This also aids in helping the hair avoid breakage. Another way to avoid breakage is to use a wide tooth comb, conditioning the hair regularly, and by giving your hair a hot-oil deep conditioning treatment. This is essential to restore moisture and balance
Wear a satin cap and sleep on a silk pillowcase to help keep your hair from drying out and breaking. protecting your hair while transitioning
Try to avoid slicking your hair back because the tension may cause breakage. Your hair is more susceptible to breakage because of the two different textures
Choose a transition hairstyle that minimizes stress to your hair, is easy for you to maintain and helps you disguise the 2 different hair textures. transition
Take the time and energy to care for your hair with the right styling options. In order to hide the two textures, you may opt for styles that require very little or no daily grooming like cornrows, braids, extensions, straw-sets or twist-outs.

info from
http://www.curlyhairsalon.com/transitioning.html

Natural Sunshine.com

2009-10-10T10:59:00.002-04:00

OMG!!this is a awesome site i have just fell in love with! it somewhere u can go to talk to other naturals with the same natural hair type that you have.. get advice, hair styles, product reviews! if u haven't already go check this site out and don't for get to sing up for u!

Keziah's Journey To Natural

2009-10-01T20:36:00.005-04:00

when did u bc?
Summer of '04 (16yo)

who long did u transition for?
I started fall of '03, so maybe 10 months.

what products did u use while transitioning?
Garnier Fructis Shampoo & Leave-In Conditioner
Organics Hair Mayonnaise
Olive Oil Spray

what products do u use now that u are natural?
I haven't found a shampoo I like yet, so I change frequently (thinking of going poo free)
Pantene Conditioner (brown bottle)
Brandless Oil
I'm about to change all of my products soon. I just want to experiment a bit.

do u ever think that i will relaxed your hair again?
I doubt it. I've always hated it. It was usually pressure from my mom. Doesn't appear to be in the cards for me any time soon, if ever again.

what was the hardest thing about your transition?
For me I'd have to say embracing it personally. I've always been told I had pretty hair, but it was a long time before I believed it. I'm someone who could never stand the phrases "good hair, bad hair" and since I've always thought a variety of textures were beautiful I hated being put in that "good black hair" category. My sisters, who have coarser hair then me, have always been beautiful to me because it was a lot more they could do to their hair then mine. I envied that and I didn't see that beauty and style variety comes in all textures, you just have to find what works for you!

what is the one thing u love about being natural?
The "freedom". By no means is natural hair easier then unnatural hair, but the benefits FAR outweigh the opposite. No edges to sweat out, no fear of humidity, I can swim, shower, sleep in PEACE! Can't beat that.

HAD TO FEATURE HER!! SHE IS THE PERSON WHO TOLD ME ABOUT PROCESS OR TRANSITIONING TO NATURAL!! (THANKS GIRL!) AND I LOVE HER HAIR!

My Wash Day Routine

2009-09-27T15:10:00.003-04:00

My wash day routine consist or my pre pooing with my "ghetto deep conditioner " that is vo5 (don't remember what cent) mixed with all kinds of oils and honey.. and then a little bit of moister milks and Shea butter! I let that sit for about a hour or two.. then shampoo with my cream of natural shampoo.. and after that i co wash 2 time with my herbal essences Totally twisted conditioner .. after that come my good ol' whipped Shea butter.. and i two strand twist my hair and let it sit over night and then i have a awesome twist out!

that's all i do to my hair and i keep it real simple with products!

SORRY!

2009-09-22T14:51:00.004-04:00

SORRY I HAVE NOT BEEN BLOGGING... I HAVE NO TOPICS TO BLOG ABOUT RIGHT NOW AND I JUST HAVE NOW BEEN MOTIVATED TO BLOG IN A WHILE BUT.. SINCE I SEEN THAT I HAVE A FEW NEW FOLLOWERS I AM GONNA TRY AND GET ON MY GRIND AND BLOG ABOUT SOMETHING!... SO KEEP YA EYES OPEN AND BE LOOKING OUT FOR A NEW POST IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS!

LAUREL'S JOURNEY TO NATURAL

2009-08-31T09:00:00.003-04:00

when did u bc?
July 2008 with about 3.5 inches of hair

how long did u transition for?
I transitioned 11 months (Aug 2007-July 2008).

what products did u use while transitioning?
I can't remember too much about what I used while transitioning, but I know that I was not very knowledgeable about silicones and sulfates. I knew not to use mineral oil products very much. Creme of Nature shampoos where my main shampoos, but conditioners are things I can barely remember now. My transition was so long ago, that I do not recall much about my products.

what products do u use now that u are natural?
I stay away from sulftes and silicones especially. I follow the "Curly Girl" method. I stay away from petro-chemicals (mineral oil, paraffin liquidium, etc.). I love Suave and Alberto V05 conditioners, Qhemet Biologics, pure unrefined shea butter, Uncle Funky's Daughter Curly Magic, Sazzy Gel, Giovanni Direct LeaveIn. Other products listed on my youtube page

do u ever think that i will relaxed your hair again?
Maybe after some time, I might. I won't say that I never will, but for now, I don't have a desire to.

what was the hardest thing about your transition?
Dealing with 2 textures of hair was difficult. Also, getting used to big hair was a change, but I learned to love it. I could have big hair and it was cute.

what is the one thing u love about being natural?
I love my curls, plain and simple. I love to see my hair curl up, its an amazing thing! I also love how fast my hair is growing and how healthy it is!

YOUTUBE:http://www.youtube.com/user/txcutemami05

BIG CHOP! MY JOURNEY TO NATURAL!

2009-08-28T15:11:00.004-04:00

SO I DID MY BIG CHOP!!!ON AUGUST 20,2009 AND I WAS THE MOST FREEING THING THAT I HAVE DONE! NOT HAVIGN TO WORRIE ABOUT THAT DAMAGED, NASTY, UNHEALTHY RELAXED HAIR ANYMORE! I AM SO HAPPY THAT I MAKE IT ALL THE WAY THROW THIS JOURNEY! EVEN THO I CHOP BEFORE I SAID I WAS GONNA CHOP (ORIGINAL CHOP DATE OCTOBER 27,2009) I JUST COULD NOT WAIT THAT LONG!

when did u bc?
AUG 20, 2006
who long did u transistion for?
10 MONTHS AND IT WAS A HARD 10 MONTHS

what products did u use while transistioning?
CREAM OF NATURE SHAMPOO, ORGANIC ROOT STIMULATER SHAMPOO AND CONDISNER,VO5 MOISTER MILK, PURE TEE TREE OIL, PURE PEPERMINT OIL, HONEY, WONDER 8 OIL, SHAE BUTTER,EVOO, ORGANIC HERBAL OIL, AND I THINK THAT IT!

what products do u use now that u are natural?
ALL OF THE SAME THAT I USE WHILE I WAS TRANSISTIONING

do u ever think that i will relaxed your hair again?
OH NOOOOO NEVER I CAME TO FAR TO GO BAD TO THAT MESS!

what was the hardest thing about your transistion?
FINDING SOMETHIGN NEW TO DO TO MY HAIR EVERY OTHER WEEK, DEALIN WITH THE TWO TEXTURES OF HAIR!
what is the one thign u love about being natural?
EVERYTHING! I CAN GET IN THE SHOWER WITHOUT A SHOWER CAP! I DONT HAVE TO RUN TO TEH CAR WHEN IT RAINS ANYMORE, NOT HAVING TO WORRIE ABOUT MAKIN A APPOINTMENT TO GET A RELAXER EVERY 4/6 WEEKS!

Monique AKA CoilsKinksCurls AND HER JOURNEY TO NATURAL

2009-08-26T22:09:00.003-04:00

when did u bc?
I did my BC on March 24, 2008 after researching natural hair for about 3 months.

who long did u transistion for?
I planned on transitioning for 6 months or so but only lasted for 2 months before I just had to get rid of my damaged relaxed ends.

what products did u use while transistioning?
While I transitioned I stayed in braids & sew in weaves, I didn't really use any products at all because my hair was protected but when I did I use the Organic Root Stimulator Carrot Mayonnaise for moisture. I also used Crème of Nature shampoo & conditioner to lean and condition my hair.

what products do u use now that u are natural?
I change my products every few months because as my hair grows my hair needs change, but for the most part I have a few staple products.
AfroVeda Carrot & Rice Bran Shampoo Bar
V05 Moisture Milks Conditioner for co washes
AfroVeda Shea Amla Whipped Butter Crème
AfroVeda Pur Whipped Gelly
Elasta QP DPR-11 Deep Penetrating Remoisturizer

do u ever think that i will relaxed your hair again?
I don't think I will ever relax my hair ever again, not for a job, to please society
, to please others, or anyone else. I am so much in love with my hair that I can't see myself ever going back.

what was the hardest thing about your transistion?
I think the hardest thing about my transition was accepting my natural hair texture as it truly is, with no product in it at all. When I was transitioning I always saw women with curly hair and I wanted my hair to be like that, so after I went natural and saw my actual hair, it wasa lot to take in. It took some time to be able to go with out curl defining products and be able to just rock my fro as it is. Now I am able to do it boldly and I don't care who doesn't like it.

what is the one thign u love about being natural?
I love how versitile my hair is, the color, the fullness of it, the texture, the way it curls around my finger, the way it defies gravity and does what it wants. Our hair is perfect in every sense of the word!

YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/coilskinkscurls?blend=1&ob=4
BLOG:http://napturaldiva.blogspot.com/

I LOVE HER AND HER VIDEO SHE DOSE ALOT OF STYLES AND REVIEWS!

Alicia's journey to natural

2009-08-23T18:44:00.003-04:00

when did u bc?
August 8th 2009 Sunday (will never forget that day)

how long did u transistion for?
Just 4 months

what products did u use while transistioning?
Creme of Nature shampoo and conditioner
cantu shea butter leave in conditioner
shea butter/olive oil mix
suave tropical coconut conditioner
organics by africans best styling gel

what products do u use now that u are natural?
suave tropical coconut
honey
baking soda/water mix
shea butter/olive oil mix
cantu shea butter leave in conditioner

do u ever think that you will relax your hair again?
I can say I will NEVER relax my hair again

what was the hardest thing about your transistion?
mainly trying to deal with two different textures

what is the one thing u love about being natural?
I love my curls (: , and that my hair is more healthy (no shedding)

and a little advice that she had for transistioners......
NEVER COMB YOUR HAIR DRY EITHER AFTER WASHING OR SPIRTZ THE HAIR WITH WATER.
BE PATIENT WHEN DETANGLING
ALWAYS USE WIDE TOOTH COMBS
BRAID YOUR HAIR OR TWIST YOUR HAIR AT NIGHT FOR A EASY PROTECTIVE STYLE UNDO IN THE MORNING
AVOID HAIR DRYER AND CURLING IRONS: NO HEAT IF YOU CAN
DON'T LET OTHERS CHANGE YOUR MIND BY ASKING WHEN ARE YOU GETTING A PERM REMEMBER YOU ARE DOING THIS FOR YOU

http://www.youtube.com/user/1trueyou

Sasha's Journey to natural

2009-08-22T22:41:00.002-04:00

when did u bc?
I big chopped July of last year. At first I was trying to work my away around it by getting weave to allow me to transistion more, but my hair dresser talked me into chopping it off right then and there.

who long did u transistion for?
I transistioned for about 6months.

what products did u use while transistioning?
I actually didn't use any special products. I just used whatever shampoo and conditioner in our bathroom.

what products do u use now that u are natural?
I use an organic sculpting gel for my hair when I retwist called "Keepin' it Real".

do u ever think that i will relaxed your hair again?
NEVER. I relaxed my hair to show the world how beautiful natural hair is and to show Black women how proud I am wearing my hair in a natural state.

what was the hardest thing about your transistion?
Getting use to the length was the hardest part. At times I missed my old hair but now I totally embrace my locs.

what is the one thign u love about being natural?
The curiousity people have about my hair. I love explaining my transition to them.

YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/SashaBTheBoss
BLOGSPOT: http://bosslanguage.blogspot.com/

SHE IS ANOTHER WHO KEEPS IT ALL THE WAY REAL YALL LOOK HER UP, AND IF U TRYIN TO LOC SHE HAS LOC'S SHE COULD HAVE SOME GOOD INFO TO SHARE!

Christina aka Phillydiva journey to natural

2009-08-22T14:17:00.006-04:00

When did u BC?
I did my BC on March 22, 2009

How long did u transition for?
Not very long...I been weaves, braids, wigs for the past 3 years and decided that I wasn’t going to relax my hair any longer. My hair was shoulder length before I did my BC but my relaxed ends were so damaged there really was no way to repair them so I just decided to cut it all off and start over.

What products did you use while transitioning?
I used unrefined African Shea butter, tons of water and vegetable glycerine mixed with essential oils such as tea tree, rosemary, lemongrass, lavender, and peppermint. I used a lot of “home” products such as extra virgin olive oil, baking soda, honey, and mayonnaise.

What products do you use now that you are natural?
Pretty much the same products I used while transitioning. I also use Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Repair Crème, Soft Sheen Carson Green Tea Shea Butter, and IC Fantasia Gel.

Do you ever think that you will relax your hair again?
Never! Although being natural can be challenging at times, my hair has never been healthier.

What was the hardest thing about your transition?
The hardest part was trying to maintain the two textures (relaxed & natural). So in the end for me it was better to do the BC and have just one texture which is 100% natural.

What is the one thing you love about being natural?
The one thing I love being about being natural is the feeling of knowing I have NO chemicals in my hair and my hair is healthy.

BLOGSPOT: http://www.the1perfectpair.blogspot.com
WEBSITE: http://www.1perfectpair.weebly.com
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/user/PhillyDiva19154

YALL I LOVE HER AND HER REALNESS! I LOVE HER ENERGY! YALL BETTER LOOK HER UP!

LaTonya and her journey to natural

2009-08-17T22:17:00.005-04:00

when did u BC?
I did my big chop on January 24, 2009

how long did u transition for?
I originally decided to transition for a year but got the itch for the creamy crack after 7 mos and decided it was now or never.

what products did u use while transitioning?
The main things I used were Africa's best herbal ultimate herbal oil, Dudu Osun Black Soap for shampoo, My Honey Child's Jamaican Island Conditioner, and shea butter with a mix of oils

what products do u use now that u are natural??
Basically the same thing except the ultimate herbal oil

do u think u will ever relax our hair again??
NEEEVVVVEEERRRR! lol I'm loving my kinks coils and curls. I could kick myself for not doing it earlier.

what was the hardest thing about your transition?
the hardest thing for me was keeping up with my hair care routine. At the time i was pregnant and my daughter was 1 and by the end of the day I was exhausted.

what is the one thign u love about being natural?
Rocking my fro! I love it when my hair is freshly washed w/ no products in it, no manipulation and I have a big beautifu curly fro!

she also has her own blog and twitter if you have any other natural hair question..
http://naturallyflyy.blogspot.com/
http://www.twitter.com/Naturally_Flyy
http://www.youtube.com/innovativethinkin

The Obamas’ Relationship Stimulus Plan: Their 7 Secrets for a Rock-Solid Partnership

2009-08-07T18:30:00.002-04:00

by Claire McIntosh for Essence.com

I find President and Mrs. Obama to be so much more relatable than any previous White House occupants. And it's not just their brown skin. Two kids. Two careers. PB&J in the pantry and playthings in the yard. They seem a lot like my husband and me. And as they approach 17 years of marriage, they always appear so loving toward each other. When I see reports of them having date night at the theater or in an intimate bistro, I'm frequently reminded that it's the little things, done consistently, that make love last. Barack and Michelle demonstrate that brand of authentic commitment we see often in our communities but so rarely in the media. As I look forward to celebrating seven years with my sweetie next month, I thought I'd share (and remember to take to heart) seven keys to Love, Obama Style.

1. Insist on couple time. For parents, that means not letting the time and energy you spend nourishing your kids result in you starving your marriage. The First Couple's weekend in Paris this spring is a great example of getting the balance just right. While sightseeing on the river Seine and at Notre Dame was a family affair, mom and dad enjoyed an intimate dinner alone at a cozy restaurant later.
2. Keep your promises, no matter what. "I am taking my wife to New York City because I promised her during the campaign that I would take her to a Broadway show after it was all finished," the President told reporters at the airport on the way to another much-publicized night on the town. By the time he was able to make good on the promise, pulling it off was no longer as simple as ordering a couple of tickets. Two helicopters, a small Air Force jet, barricades to keep the paparazzi at bay and security screenings at both the restaurant and the theater were required to make the evening a success. Given all the fuss, he could have easily begged off. But he decided to stay true to his boo.

3. Praise each other in public, share constructive feedback in private. Playful quips about dirty socks aside, Mrs. Obama has frequently shared that she fell in love with her husband's authenticity, truth and principles. The President speaks adoringly of his better half, calling her "the love of my life" in his victory speech, "good looking" at the Inaugural and even "a better dancer" on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

4. Touch each other, often. She holds his hand. He places one on the small of her back while walking. These little wordless ways of saying "you matter to me" can create a bond stronger than that Mighty Mendit Super Glue sold on infomercials.

5. Share and support your spouse's dreams without losing sight of your own. You say you want to be the first Black man in the White House? How many wives would have said "Um, good luck with that!" Our partners face the world with a "Yes we can" attitude when we show them our unflinching belief in their goals and abilities. But don't look to Mrs. Obama to support the status quo as a cookie-cutter consort. She's redefining the role of First Lady in a way that stays true to her own ideals and passions.

6. Read and respect one another's signals. When things are tense, you may not feel like talking. Picking up on nonverbal cues is key. During the campaign, a Ladies Home Journal reporter asked Michelle "How can you tell when your husband is really stressed?" "When he is writing small notes late at night. When he's really brooding," Mrs. O. said. "That's when I know [to ask], ‘What happened? What's going on?'"

7) Laugh—and pray!—together often. The Obamas share giggles and gaffaws on a regular basis. They also share God. I'm glad to know that after months of church shopping in their new city, they've found, in a chapel at Camp David, a new place to call their spiritual home.

found this on a great site called the duck walk... check it out http://www.theduckwalk.com/

Who taught you to hate yourself

2009-08-07T16:51:00.001-04:00

Reflections!

2009-08-01T15:35:00.004-04:00

This is gonna be a reflections on my 10 of transitioning..
products i used and dont use anymore are carols daughter.. i love the Black Vanilla
Leave-In Conditioner.. on my hair but it left my son's hair extra dry.. i have not used the organic root stimulate shampoo and conditioner(conditioner was the replenishing conditioner) and that all that i stooped using!

and for what i am still using and what i added to my routine....
cream of nature shampoo and conditioner it a all in one.. love that but it not better then that organis...
vo5 moister milks strawberry and cream... it has protein in it and my hair loves it!
pure tee tree oil and pure peppermint oil, hone,wonder 8 oil,Shae butter coconut oil evoo, and African best herbal oil(love love love love this oil for my skin hair, ic fantasia gel,oh yeah and good old H2O.. if i forgot anything ill put it in a post later!

but that is all the products i use on my hair...
and as for my transition it been one hell of a journey! i have been doing LC (little chops) but i haven't done one in a while! since like January! and the back of my hair is mostly natural.... and the top i have quite of bit of relaxed hair..and i can wait to chop it off (10/27/2009).. i have been doing protective styles like crazy to make sure my hair dose not break off at all and so that once i do my big chop my natural hair is not messed up with split ends.. but this journey has been so frustrating and hard for me! i am still surprised i am sticking to it! i never stick to much..lol.. and to all of u out there thinking about going natural 4real think about this.. cause this is not easy it takes a Strong person to do this! i almost caved and gave in to the relaxer! ALMOST!... but i came to far to do that.. but if u are transitioning hang in there!

ASS AND PANCAKES

2009-07-30T17:07:00.007-04:00

so while in Atlanta we went to a place called West Egg to eat breakfast.. we sit down and order our food and we take a few pics and all that... (it was our vacation and my son's birthday) and while waiting on our food some other locals come in and get there coffee and cupcakes and food. and our food makes it to the table and we are eat and there was a lady with the ugly peach or something and the table we was sitting was but a small wall an there where pictures on the wall and so she made it a point to come over right by my husband to look at the pictures on the wall and she stood with her back to him, and she made it a point to look back at him like he was looking at her FLAT ass while eating his pancakes! so then she keep looking at the pictures and then walks away! she was so close to our table dang near sitting on teh table! i promise this lady just looked like a home wrecker! and the bad thing about it was she kept trying to hey my husbands attention and she had a whole wedding set on her own dang hand! But i held my composer and kept my cool and didnt choke the lady out! lmao i wanted to so bad but i was not tryin to go to jail in the ATL!

but over all the food there was the bomb! i so want to go back!

2009-07-23T20:00:00.001-04:00

Curly Kinky Natural Berry Clean three in one!

2009-07-23T17:15:00.005-04:00

SHAMPOO CONDITIONER& SOFTENER
this product is the best! my son hair would be hard on the top after shampooing and it was so soft and moisturized and i did have to comb out crazy knots once he was dry.. everything this product say it dose it did for his hair! it has a great smell.. the only thing i didn't like about it was the texture.. but i will get over that!if u want this product for your child hair her is the link www.naturalhair.org go get it! it is real good! and it dose not have all the crazy chemicals that are drying and harsh! i Love this product.. most u have to wait a few washes to see results this it only took one for us!

brand new protective style! =)

2009-07-21T11:57:00.002-04:00

thanks to a good FRIEND i got this new style and i love it!! somethign new to try and it comes right off at night!! that right it a wig!! and i love it!!

same syley new back

2009-07-20T13:40:00.005-04:00

i did some chunky twist in the back to see what it would look like! and the back looks a hot mess but the front looks okay..

another style...

2009-07-19T09:08:00.002-04:00

TWO STRAND FLAT TWIST ON THE SIDES HUMP ON THE TOP AND PUFF IN THE BACK!!!! I LOVE THIS STYLE!! MIGHT ROCK THIS FOR A LONG WHIEL... OF COURSE TAKIN IT OUT AND WASHING AND ALL THAT GOOD STUFF

my first puff

2009-07-18T20:39:00.000-04:00

and u cant even see the relaxed stuff.... i am a G!

MY FRO

2009-07-18T17:48:00.003-04:00

JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE RELAXER TO GO.. MY OFFICIAL CHOP DATE AND NO GOING BACK IS OCTOBER 27,2009 AND I CANT WANT ILL BE DOING A VIDEO WHILE I B.C.! OMG I CANT WAIT FOR THAT DATE TO GET HERE!EVEN MY HUBBY IS ON BOARD NOW FOR THIS BIG CHOP WAHT TO KNWO WHO IS DOING IT AND WHEN!?!? SURPRISE! HE WAS SO NOT FOR ME CUTTING MY HAIR BEFORE! HE ABOUT HAD A COW WHEN I CUT IT LAST YEAR WHEN I WAS RELAXED! SO I JUST WANTED TO POST MY OFFICIAL DATE ADN LET YALL SEE THE FRO! ADN TO TELL YALL HOW EXCITED I AM NOW ABOUT TO JOURNEY! CAUSE I NEVER STICK TO ANYTHING, AND IT ALMOST BEEN A YEAR OF TRANSISTIONING!

losing the weight

2009-07-16T12:10:00.007-04:00

my weight loss journey...
so i joined 50 million pounds to keep track of my weight and what i am eating and how active i am.. my plan is to get to 150/145 (maybe) by next summer don't want to rush my journey and fail.. i am gonna try and work out at least 3 times a week. doing my taebo or other random exercises hoping i can get my hubby to help me out he use to be a marine... i have about 30/35 more pounds i want to lose maybe

food i will be cutting out are fried foods gonna break out my gill again and try and cut down on junk! not gonna cut it out cause that like setting myself up to fail foreal!!! gonna add more fruit.. i love veggies so that not a problem, i already do alot of fresh one.. I will be doing my green tea with all meals about 24 oz hopping that it helps..

my reason for wanting to lose this weight...
so i can be in better health.. so i can see my son grow up! i was to be able to run around with my grand kids once i am old..lol i want my grand kids to have what i didn't have with my grandparents... and i want to be there for my son once he is grown.. lol i want to live forever! i want to be one of those old people on the new.. "Mrs. Edwards 135 and sill going strong, how dose she do it?!?"..lmao.. i want to be one of the older people telling storeys to the kids about how i seen it all!... i just want to be in better health, i want my life to be a long one!

maybe sometime soon ill be comfortable enough to post my weight 4real!

loving the curl's!! another protective style

2009-07-15T09:24:00.007-04:00

I didn't just want to give them up! i was loving them so last night i put my hair in big two strand twist and then twisted them in Bantu knots.. hair was way to think to just put in Bantu knots! but I am loving the curls and have been since my roller set! yet another protective style.. hope y'all enjoy =)

tryin something new! kinda

2009-07-14T18:13:00.007-04:00

on my hair i have honey, tee tree oil 5 drops peppermint oil 5 drop and some of the wonder 8 and African best herbal oil and Shae butter with has any and every kind of oil in it. and some vo5 conditioner.. no special sent and i mixed it all up... now i am gonna let this sit on my hair for about a hour or 2...lol

one hour later..... okay okay.... left it in for 2 hours... my hair is SO soft! moisturized and all before i put any thing else on it!

AFTER...
ANY OTHER TIME MY HAIR WOULD LOOK DUAL BUT IT HAS A SHINE! =)

PRODUCT REVIEW!!!!

2009-07-13T12:09:00.004-04:00

WONDER 8 OILD
WHAT IN IT.....
Gin Gro Oil Complex , Paraffinum Liquidum , Jojoba Seed Oil - Simmondsia Chinensis , Tea Tree Leaf Oil - Melaleuca Alternifolia , Kukui Nut Seed Oil - Aleurites Moluccana , Evening Primrose Oil - Oenothera Biennis , Avocado Oil - Persea Gratissima , Coconut Oil - Cocos Nucifera , Wheat Germ Oil - Triticum Vulgare , Safflower Seed Oil - Carthamus Tinctorius , Isopropyl Myristate , Gin Gro Herbal Complex , Panax Ginseng Root Extract , Rosemary Leaf Extract - Rosmarinus Officinalis , Sage Leaf Extract - Salvia Officinalis , Angelica Archangelica Root Extract , Licorice Extract - Glycyrrhiza Glabra , Job's Tears Seed Extract - Coix Lacryma-Jobi , Junipernus Virginiana Wood Extract , Hyacinth Leaf Extract - Hyacinthus Orientalis , Clove Flower Extract - Eugenia Caryophyllus , Balm Mint Leaf Extract - Melissa Officinalis , Matricaria Extract - Chamomilla Recutita , Tocopheryl Acetate - Vitamin E , Retinyl Palmitate - Vitamin A , Linolenic Acid , Capsicum Annuum Resin , Fragrance - Parfum , Methylparaben , Ethylparaben , Propylparaben , Butylparaben , Isobutylparaben

I LOVE THIS OIL I USED IT ON MY HAIR MAKES IT SOFT AND HAS A NICE SHINE I ALSO USED IT ON MY SON'S HAIR AND HIS HAIR ON TEH SIDES IN TEH FRONT ARE A LIL THIN AND IT SEEM TO HAVE A EFFECT ON THAT MAKIN IT GROW AND THICKIN UP A LITTLE... IF U GOT A WALGREENS OR KNOW OF SOME WHERE THAT SELL THIS PRODUCT GOT GET IT.. ANDIT CAN ALSO BE USED ON THE SKIN..

ROLLER SET! HEYYYY

2009-07-10T12:25:00.002-04:00

HOPING TO KEEP THIS SOT A WEEK BUT I HAVE TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAINTAIN IT....=\

GREAT VIDEO!

2009-07-09T21:09:00.000-04:00

broke my heart! RIP MICHAEL JACKSON

2009-07-07T16:56:00.005-04:00

As the star-studded tribute to the King of Pop concluded, Michael Jackson’s own children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris Katherine, 11, and Prince Michael II (Blanket), 7, took the stage during a group performance of “Heal the World.”

After the song, Paris gave an impromptu speech from the stage surrounded by the Jackson family.

“I just want to say ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine,” she said through tears. “And I just want to say I love him so much.”

Her aunt Janet Jackson then took her into her arms for a hug before the entire Jackson family then left the stage, closing the service that lasted more than two hours.

AND YES I CRYED! THAT WAS SO SAD!
THIS WAS ANOTHER MOMENT THAT I ALMOST LOST IT ON TOO... USHER LOOKED UP TO MJ..

OLD HAIR NEW STYLE! =)

2009-07-04T09:43:00.003-04:00

I LOVE THE WAY IT LOOKS THIS TIME! BETTER THEN EVER!

NAPPY HAIR

2009-07-03T20:36:00.007-04:00

I SO WANT THIS BOOK! I WANT O READ THIS TO MY SON AND OTHER FUTURE KIDS AND LET THEM KNOW THAT THE NAPPY, KINKY, THICK, CURLS ARE BEAUTIFUL! AND THAT THERE IS NO REASON IN THE WORLD TO BE PUTTING CHEMICALS IN IT! JUST TO LOVE WHAT GOD GAVE THEM! =)
PEACE LOVE AND SOULLLLLLLLLLLL! LMAO!

Slow Growing Hair and the Hair Growth Cycle

2009-06-30T22:20:00.002-04:00

Slow Growing Hair and the Hair Growth Cycle
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TheHairStyler.com Hair Feature
By Sarah Koessler, THS Consultant

So many times I am asked the questions, "Why won't my hair grow long?" and "Why does my sister's hair grow fast and mine slow?" It can be quite frustrating waiting for our hair to grow. Even more so if you do the right thing and look after your hair with the best treatments and get regular trims in order to help it grow and it still seems to take forever!

While looking after your hair is great for hair growth, there is a scientific reason as to why hair doesn't grow as fast or as long as others and I have written this article to set the record straight for all of you long hair hopefuls and to help you to understand why you have to wait longer than others for a gorgeous head of long hair.

Unlike other mammals, human hair growth and loss is seasonal or cyclic and can happen at anytime. On average, our hair will grow around 6 inches in one year, but that is not always the case for some of us who have a shorter first growth phase as opposed to others who have a longer first growth phase and will experience a lot more hair growth.

Our hair growth has three stages: anagen (first stage), catagen (second stage) and telogen (third stage).

Anagen

The anagen stage averages at about 1,000 days but can range from 2 years up to 6 years. The anagen phase is when your hair is actively growing from your hair follicle and out of your scalp. For those of us who can't grow their hair very far past their shoulders, it is because your anagen phase is short and most likely lasts for 2 to 3 three years only.

For those of you with a short anagen stage, stick to hair treatments and trims every 6 to 8 weeks to keep your hair in good condition so that no breakage occurs while the short anagen stage is taking place.

Catagen

This is the transition stage and around 4 percent of your hairs are in this stage at one time. The catagen stage will last for around 2 to 3 weeks, during which time your hair growth will stop and your hair follicle will shrink and part of it will start to die.

Telogen

The telogen stage is the final stage of your hair growth. When your old hair is in this stage the hair follicle will become active again and will start the anagen stage to grow new hair. This will force your old hair out of the follicle to make way for your new hair to begin the three stages in the same follicle.

It's important to remember that all of your hair is in different stages at any time, so just because your hair telogen stage is over and the old hair is falling out and being replaced doesn't mean that the hair follicle next to it is. If that were true then you wouldn't be able to maintain your length.

I hope that understanding the growth cycle of your hair will help you to be aware of the reasons as to why your hair may not grow as fast or as long as you'd like it to. Unfortunately if you hair does grow slow there is not a lot that you can do about it, but making sure that your hair is healthy and keeping up with treatments and regular trims will ensure that your hair looks and feels great at any length.

honey and egg treatment pt 2

2009-06-30T20:23:00.002-04:00

it was all soft and shinin yesterday, and i was okay this morning and not tonight w when i went to do it it was all hard and matted in spots! i think it was the egg... but i have used egg before and it never made my hair feel like that! it sounded like my dang hair was riping outo of my scalp! never again! NEVER AGAIN! I AM SO PISSED RIGHT NOW!

WHY.....

2009-06-30T13:21:00.007-04:00

my relaxed day's and transitioning day's... still in the process of of going natural! why i am going natural!? i wanted change.. got tired of flat limp hair.. got tired of rapping my hair! got tired of the burning of the relaxer. then i cut it last summer and i didn't even like it but i wanted change but that was not the change i was looking for.. and October 27 i was talking to a friend and i was telling her how much i loved her natural hair and she was like u can have hair just like mine.. alls u have to do is transition. witch is no more relaxer.. and i was scared at first.. then started watching hair vid's on the youtube.. and i was so on it.. thougth about relaxing and few time and then i looked at my hair when it was relaxed and i was so thin.. and oh no i was soooo not going back to that and i must say it been 9 months and it been a hard journey but i am sticking to this... this is one thing that i have not gave up on in a long time! and maybe this is a change for the good.. not only for my hair to be healthy, but for me not to give up on thing so easy! cause i could have truend to that relaxer real fast... few things i still use on my hair...

more pics of this journey! and more to come!

y'all keep it simple and stop then chemical.....

THE AFTER EFFECT OF HONEY AND EGG TREATMENT!

2009-06-29T22:23:00.004-04:00

its so soft and has shine!! omg my hair had not felt like this in a long time!! try that honey treatment! =) only a lil more relaxer to go and i will be a full head natural hair DIVA!! =)

honey and egg treatment

2009-06-29T11:59:00.005-04:00

Doing a new treatment, this is my first and i hope it go's well and come out good! doing a honey treatment! witch calls for
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoon full of honey
and 3 drops of peppermint oil and 3 drops of tee tree oil
and a little bit of Shea butter (my own lil twist to it)

gonna wash my hair then apply it to my hair gonna let it sit on my hair for about a hour or so then rinse it out.............
hope it makes my hair real soft!

some up liffting words on weight loss!

2009-06-28T15:40:00.002-04:00

good words that made me feel good about my weight loss journey!

drunk blog! =)

2009-06-27T01:32:00.004-04:00

fun night with the hubby! i love him! =) well duh i love him..... 1:32

i am feelin good!! goodnight! =)

and i have no clue what happend that night! =D it was a great night!

RIP MICHAEL JACKSON!

2009-06-25T20:14:00.004-04:00

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

SAD NEWS!

LA TIMES:

Michael Jackson is dead [Updated]
2:06 PM June 25, 2009
Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead today after paramedics found him in a coma at his Bel-Air mansion, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.
Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda told The Times that paramedics responded to a 911 call from the home. When they arrived, Jackson was not breathing.
The paramedics performed CPR and took Jackson to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda said. Hundreds of reporters gathered at the hospital awaiting word on his condition. The sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said family members rushed to Jackson’s bedside, where he was in a deep coma.
The circumstances of Jackson’s death remain unclear. Law enforcement sources said that Los Angeles Police Department robbery-homicide detectives have opened an investigation into the death, though they stressed that there is no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.
The detectives plan to interview relatives, friends and Jackson’s doctors to try to figure out what happened. The L.A. County coroner’s office will determine a cause of death. A Los Angeles Fire Department source told The Times that Jackson was in full cardiac arrest when rescue units arrived.
A doctor was in the house performing CPR on Jackson, said the source who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak to the media. Paramedics were called to a home in the 100 block of Carolwood Drive off Sunset Boulevard.

new do!

2009-06-23T16:17:00.004-04:00

so this was my first time doing two strand flat twist on my own hair and it turned out great! gonna flat iron it in the back a little on a low setting so that i can do a roller set in the back! and gonna try and rock this style for about a week or two! 4real i am gonna try hard this time! =) ill post new pics after i do the roller set!

Jon and Kate.... guess it was to late! =(

2009-06-22T19:53:00.005-04:00

jon and kate!? is it over 4real! what about all them kids?? maybe teh will get back together later in life! but my heart broke when i hear that they where spliting! =( my prayers go out to them and there kids! it gonna be hard on the kids the most!

feelin like i beat it

2009-06-19T16:43:00.003-04:00

potty training! he is getting it!! came to me to let me know he had to go to the potty! ohit is so much easer! thank u lord!

U WILL RESPECT ME!

2009-05-12T20:03:00.006-04:00

so i was at the Walgreen's the other day getting somethings... and i get to the check out counter and there where a few people before me... and as i stand there and wait it get closer to my turn to check out... there was a white girl in front of me and this black guy working behind the counter and her give her all there respect in the world " hey there pretty lady how are u today?" and her is your re seat pretty lady and.. have a nice day pretty lady...she ain't even give him the time of day didn't say anything to him at all.... tell me i can put my stuff on the counter...... that was it.. no how are u today... no what the weather like outside... checked my out.. and told the next person behind me to put there stuff on the counter... mind u i did even have mt re seat while he tell her to pretty much hurry up and come on so i can get the hell out of his face.... so me being me! i made him speak to me.. i said "have a nice day.." no response... so i said it again a little louder "HAVE A NICE DAY" he said " yeah u to" u could just tell he didn't even want to speak to me! but he make sure he greeted the lady that was behind me too... oh and might i add she was a white lady too!.... Even tho we both where black he could not even respect me! let alone for being a black women... just for being a person! pissed me off i wanted to go back to the store and punch him in the face and then tell his manager that he didn't greet me like he greeted the other costumers! need less to say he was so white washed... it was almost like he was brought up to hate other people of his own color! let along his own color people period! i want to beat some respect in to that child! OH JUST TO MAKE HIM MADE EVERYTIME I GO IN THERE AND HE IS THERE I AM GONNA GO TO HIS COUNTER! AND I AM GONNA MAKE HIM SPEAK TO ME!! JACKASS!

mo hair!

2009-04-18T21:20:00.004-04:00

This will be my style for the next 2 MAYBE 3 week.. Ill prolly just change it up in a the back... right now I just have it in two pig tails for now until I do a roller set and then pick it out to have a lil fro!

and yes those are braids and I did them myself! =) i got skills! i know the parts are kinds jacked up but oh well!!!

thats all folk!

Mrs. Edwards ;o)

words of wisdom! 4/17/2009

2009-04-17T17:37:00.002-04:00

Good morning. When you're under attack and you feel like your not making the impact you want... Say these words! “I'm not where I should be, But I'm not where I used to be! I'm on my way and I'm ok”!!
Being thankful is a beast against despair!

God is Love
Rev Run

Read more at Run's Words of Wisdom at globalgrind.com/revrun.
Follow the Rev on twitter: RevRunWisdom

I know someone out there can use this!! I know will be using this from now on!!

prayer!

2009-04-16T16:14:00.003-04:00

just be because god had answered your prayers dose not mean to stop praying!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009Good morning! You will always gravitate towards your secret desires. God doesn't answer your worded prayer as much as he answers your innermost thoughts. The Bible says the secret to prayer is to believe that you will receive what you want. Here's the problem: Most people pray for one thing and expect another. Remember that when you pray you don't get what you pray for, YOU get what you expect! (Mans ambition is his true prayer). He who worketh with a slack hand tendeth to poverty,. But the diligent shall be made rich.. Happy, Fortunate.... (Proverbs)

God is LoveRev Run Read more at Run's Words of Wisdom at globalgrind.com/revrun

appreciating a good man

2009-04-13T11:54:00.014-04:00

this is my good man, and he has giving up so much for his family! and we are so thankful for everything he has done! everyday i try to show him i appreciate everything he has done and gave up for us his family! i cook and i clean and i please him...

way to show your appreciation!!

-Tell him he’s the best husband ever!!

-tell him u appreciate what he dose for u and the kids

-cooking

-cleaning

-taking care of the kids

-a hot oil massage

-a simple back rub after work

-don't pick an argument for a day or two

-sex when he wants it!

-keeping your self looking good! and smelling good!

-he come home make sure u and the kids are looking good to greet him at the door!

-Always let him know that you appreciate him working and bringing home the “dough”. It makes it easier for him to go to work.

-RESPECT him for how is his!

-Quality Time when the kids are not home! *wink*(Prepare for special evenings with him with special dinner and exclusive time (no children permitted))

-treat him to a dinner and a movie

-watch spot with him

-Make sure you ALWAYS have something for dinner.

-Surprise him with gifts

-Listen to him. (Even when he talks about extremely boring things like basketball or computers.)

-Look attractive and be seductive towards him. Flirt with him.

-email him throw out the day telling him how much u love him and cant wait for him to come home.

-tell him u love him!

-give him a *spa day* hehe complete with happy endings lmao

-giving him happiness!

if u have anything feel free to comment and add on! =)

there was a lady that asked me to put this up here!! but i dont know if i would every do this!

she said the 3 B's

back rubs

breakfest in bed

and blow jobs (yuck)

but hey some get down like that!

WHILE ON THIS JOURNEY!

2009-04-09T11:49:00.004-04:00

WHILE ON MY JOURNEY TO NATURAL HAIR I HAVE BEEN USING ALOT OF PRODUCTS! NO NO DON'T GET ME WRONG I AM NOT A PRODUCT JUNKY! BUT I USE ALOT OF STUFF! HER ARE SOME OF THE THING THAT I USE OR USED! I HAVE A FEW UPDATES! AND PRODUCT REVIEWS!
I HAVE CHANGED UP SOME STUFF AND I HAVE A FEW THING THAT I LOVE AND AND A FEW THAT I CAN DO WITH OUT! LIKE THAT REPLENISHING PACK! OMG I LOVE THAT SO MUCH! I FOUND IT IN THE BIG BOTTLE AND I USE THAT ALMOST EVERY TIME I WASH MY HAIR! I TRY NOT TO CO WASH WITH THAT CAUSE IT IS REAL THICK! BUT IT I USE SHAMPOO I USE THAT! AND IT MAKE YOUR HAIR FEEL SO SOFT AND MOIST! AND IT ALSO DE TANGLES! AND I DON'T USE THE HAIR MAYONNAISE ANYMORE I USE THAT LIKE 3 TIME AND I GAVE IT TO MY MOM SHE LOVE THAT STUFF, BUT FOR ME IT MADE MY HAIR FEEL DRY AND HARD! THE CAROL'S DAUGHTER STUFF I SO USED UP AND I LOVED IT SO MUCH I HAD 2 OTHER PRODUCTS FROM THEM THAT I DIDN'T SHOW I WAS USING ON MY SONS HAIR THAT WORD SO WELL! HE HAD REAL DRY HAIR .. SO AS FOR THAT I AM GONNA ORDER MORE OF THAT! I DON'T USE THAT OLIVE OIL ANY MORE I SWITCHED THAT OUT FOR COCOA NUT OIL! AND I LOVE THAT! I USE THAT AS A PRE POO! AND AS FOR THE SHAMPOO I USE WHEN U DO SHAMPOO I USE ORGANICS (PRETTY SURE THAT'S WHAT IT IS CALLED!) AND AS LIKE MOST OF THE NATURAL SISTA'S I LOVE MY SHEA BUTTER! AND THAT IS ABOUT IT FOR MY HAUL OF PRODUCTS..... IF I FORGOT ANYTHING I WILL DO ANOTHER POST ON IT! =) LIKE ALWAYS HAVE A BLESSED DAY AND BE BLESSED!
MRS. EDWARDS!

MY FAMILY, AND OUR HAIR!

2009-04-07T21:08:00.010-04:00

FAMILY IS ALL NATURAL! MY SON HAS HIS LIL FRO GOING ON AND IT LONG DOWN TO HIS BACK UNTIL IT GETS SOME WATER ON IT AND SHRINKS UP! ME I AM STILL IN TRANSISTION! I DID ANOTHER SHOP ON MY HAIR AND I AM ABOUT 2 MAYBE THREE INTCH'S AWAY FROM BEING ALL NATURLA! AND MY GOOD OLD HUBBY! (HE IS NOT 4REAL OLD!) HE IS GROWIN HIS HAIR STILL HE WANTS LOC'S WE HAD A SMALL RUN OF THAT AND I USED THE LOC AND TWIST GEL AND IT DIDNT HOLD ALL THAT WELL... AND HIS SCALP GOT TO ITCHIN SO WE HAD TO WAAH IT AND THAT STUFF GUNKED UP! OH AND WE SO HAD TO WASH THEM THING OUT!!! I WAS A LIL UPSET CAUSE IT TOOK ME 6 HOURS TO DO HIS WHOLE HEAD( YEAH WE STOPED A FEW TIMES ) BUT I GOT A NEW METHOD TO DOING THEM AND A NEW GEL TO PUT IN HIS HAIR TO HODL THEM! THANKS TO A LADY ON YOUTUBE! ILL BE DOING ANOTHER TWIST ON HIS HAIR NEXT WEEK SOMETIME! SO ILL MAKE SURE I TAKE SOME PICS OF MY WORK! BUT ITS LATE AND I STILL AHEV TO EAT DINNER! UNTIL NEXT TIME!
MRS. EDWARDS

UCONN

2009-04-04T20:45:00.005-04:00

=( DAMNIT WE LOST!!, THOUGHT WE WAS GONNA GO ALL THE WAY! 82/73 NEXT YEAR THERE IS ALWAYS NEXT YEAR! BUT LET NOT GET DUNKED ON SO MANY TIMES NEXT YEAR! IT GOT HELL SAD IN THE SECOND HALF!

Before i was a mother

2009-03-25T16:02:00.000-04:00

Before I was a Mom I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom - I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night. Before I was a Mom I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep. Before I was a Mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom. Before I was a Mom - I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy. Before I was a Mom - I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom

Transitioning From Relaxed to Natural

2009-03-22T23:21:00.000-04:00

I have been on this Lil journey since October 23 my last relaxer was October 17 of 2008 and i am planning to chop off all the rest of the relaxed ends on may 1 but i am thinking i am gonna wait till October so ill have more length...right now it been about 5 months and i have about a inch and a half of natura hair!! =D but i have been wanting ot just chop it so that i can see the progress but i am gonna wait and keep doin my braid outs and bantu knots and roller set and all that good stuff! Ihave surprised myself! i never stick to anything and i have been transitoning for 5 months! but so good so far!