Stretching your relaxers is not a very easy process, especially when you're trying to stay away from heat. So I'm 22 weeks post, and dealing with some SERIOUS new growth. So I was at a point when I just couldn't do anything to my hair. Whenever I get to this point, I use my "emergency style". What I like about this hairstyle is it's quick and easy.
Step 1: I lightly sprayed my hair with water
Step 2: I combed my hair from ends to roots
Step 3: Applied "Cantu Shea Butter Leave in Conditioner and sealed with olive oil. Any Leave in Conditioner and oil will work as well.
Step 4: Parted my hair into four sections and made some bantu knots (two on each side). I didn't wrap my ends completely around the knot because i wanted to avoid any frizzy ends. So I just used my metal clips instead. Also, the metal clips tend to hold better than bobby pins but they still work.
Step 5: Use a satin scarf to protect your hair during the night.
Step 6: Unravel bantu knots. Separate, and add a head band. WAH-LAH!!!!
My "Emergency Hair Style"
Looking for shoes in all the wrong places???
It's very rare that I ever buy shoes online....but I've recently had a change of heart. If you hadn't heard already, one of the most greatest places to buy shoes is cutesygirl.com. Would I love about them is that the have so much VARIETY, plus great prices. I would honestly have to say they take the award for having the best Boots. Since when do you find a great pair of boots for under $20?!?! Guess what? The prices get lower than that too. Don't worry...these are good quality shoes! You can even view hauls on youtube of the actual shoes people have purchased from cutesygirl. Don't believe me? Check them out for yourself.
I'm excited to say I'm officially starting my hair Journey and I want to share it with you! Here's a picture of my current length which is BSL (Bra strap length). As you can see my sides are shorter than the middle/crown of my head. I hope to even everything out once I have reached my goal of MBL (mid back length). I'm hoping that better care of my hair and more research I can reach my goal by March 2011, a year from now. I'll update. -Tiff
Who say's we can't grow long hair?
So the common saying is that African-American women can not grow long healthy hair. Most of us know this is just a saying that comes from pure ignorance. So I've decided to go on a journey to achieve long healthy hair. So that means hair advice, length checks, and PICTURES! I've always taken care of my hair, and had a good length but now I'm taking it a step further. So to start off I picked up a few goodies to start of this healthy Hair Journey! Here's a list of what I brought from the store;
- Eco Styler Gel
- VO5 Moisture Milks Conditioners & Herbal Escapes Clarifying Conditioner (kiwi)
- Pure Coconut Oil
- Cantu Shea Butter Olive Oil
- LeKair Cholesterol Plus Strengthening Conditioner