Transitionally Transformed: Just finished designing new jewelry pieces! Check...

Transitionally Transformed: Just finished designing new jewelry pieces! Check...: JUST DESIGNED.....

Transitionally Transformed: Just finished designing new jewelry pieces! Check...

Transitionally Transformed: Just finished designing new jewelry pieces! Check...: JUST DESIGNED.....

Just finished designing new jewelry pieces! Check out the pictures below...

JUST DESIGNED.....

Transitionally Transformed: Cyber Monday Sale-25% off

Transitionally Transformed: Cyber Monday Sale-25% off: Stop by my online store @ www.gotmetwisted.com. 25% of Cyber Monday Sale....Enter coupon code: Cyber

Cyber Monday Sale-25% off

Stop by my online store @ www.gotmetwisted.com.  25% of Cyber Monday Sale....Enter coupon code: Cyber

Transitionally Transformed: New Designs Posted

Transitionally Transformed: New Designs Posted: Check out my latest jewelry designs at www.gotmetwisted.com

New Designs Posted

Check out my latest jewelry designs at www.gotmetwisted.com

1st Holiday Giveaway Challenge!!!!

Hey Everyone....

I'm launching my first giveaway TODAY!

http://www.gotmetwisted.com/user/web-storage/Publications/Updated-Holiday-Challenge.pdf

“SUBSCRIBER CHALLENGE”

Subscribe by email address on our website for a chance to win a $25 gift card giveaway

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Your email address will be placed in our drawing.  The drawing will be held on November 24, 2011.  We will draw 3 email addresses and the gift cards will be sent via email.  Feel at ease entering your email address on our secure site.  Your email will not be shared!

Everyone who enters will receive our holiday catalog filled with holiday gift ideas, coupons, exclusive holiday items, and a sneak peak at our BLACK FRIDAY SALE! The eCatolog will be available on November 23^rd.

I'm in LOVE...."New Pics"

I'm in LOVE with my hair!  Take a look...

Fro Hawk Front

Rockin That Fro Hawk

Pin Up

Curly Fro

Braid Out

New Products

Hello Everyone....Don't forget to subscribe!  Attached is a video to show you what I've been up to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWb2mdb71rk&feature=share

I'm BACK! With a lot of GREAT news :o)

It's been a while!  But I'm back with lots of GREAT news

1. I just launched my jewelry website www.gotmetwisted.com
2. I am no longer in NYC, I'm now in Texas, I know LOL
3. My natural hair is GROWING! :o) (Pictures coming soon)
4. 1st Volume, 1st Issue of my newsletter: http://www.gotmetwisted.com/user/web-storage/Publications/NewsletterFinal9212011.pdf  Click the subscribe button on www.gotmetwisted.com and enter your email address to be the first in the know!  We will be doing giveaways, discounts, NEW arrivals, and MORE....

Kim Love's Leave in Conditioner Review~My 4C hair gives it a A++

Kim Love Leave In Conditioner:

I went on youtube and discovered http://www.youtube.com/user/kimmaytube?blend=1&ob=5.

When you have a chance, you should definately, check her out.  Especially her videos on Ph Balance...

So, I tried her leave in conditioner:
2 tablespoons of your conditioner (without silcones)
2 tablespoons of jojoba oil
2 tablespooks of aloe vera juice or aloe vera jel
and I added 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (but her recipe calls for castor oil)

(I apologize for the picture being sideways)

I mixed the products together and poured it into a small container

I co-washed my hair with my V05 conditioner and applied the leave in conditioner.

This is the 4th day that I have been using this recipe.  I love it.  I am starting to see a difference in my ends and my hair is very soft!

NYC natural hair

Super excited! I just moved to New York from South Carolina.  I have been looking for an organic store in upper east/west side Manhattan....I finally found one that has Jojoba, coconut milk, and all my other favorite natural hair thangs!  Now I can mix all I want...

I can truly say I will be putting nothing but natural thangs in my hair...except my co-washing V05 conditioner.....since I just bought it! :0)

So tonight, I will be oil rinsing !!!!  Review coming next....

~My Mini Twist pics "Check Out Pics"...uploading video soon~

Mini Twist pics...uploading video soon:

Transitionally Transformed: Looking for Natural Hair Events, Gatherings, Meetu...

Transitionally Transformed: Looking for Natural Hair Events, Gatherings, Meetu...: "http://www.naturalhairshow.org/ http://www.connectingnaturals.com/natural-hair-events.html http://events.linkedin.com/hair http://www...."

Looking for Natural Hair Events, Gatherings, Meetups~Click links below

http://www.naturalhairshow.org/

http://www.connectingnaturals.com/natural-hair-events.html

http://events.linkedin.com/hair

http://www.curlynikkiforums.com/curly-meet-ups/5371-hair-expos-meet-ups-all-over-country.html

http://nappiology.net/2011/06/natural-hair-events/

http://naturalhair.meetup.com/

Transitionally Transformed: For all the people considering going natural....19...

Transitionally Transformed: For all the people considering going natural....19...: "This is for all of the people thinking about going natural..but think there's not many hairstyle options! Link: http://www.naturallycurly...."

For all the people considering going natural....199 Natural Hairstyles! Wow...

This is for all of the people thinking about going natural..but think there's not many hairstyle options!

Link: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/transitioning/45449-199-transitional-natural-hairstyles.html

Thank you naturallycurly.com

Transitionally Transformed: V05 Strawberries n Cream Moisture Milk Review 4c t...

Transitionally Transformed: V05 Strawberries n Cream Moisture Milk Review 4c t...: "On a few of the natural hair websites, I read a lot of comments on V05 Strawberries n Cream Moisture Milk Conditioner. I also read that it ..."

V05 Strawberries n Cream Moisture Milk Review 4c type hair

On a few of the natural hair websites, I read a lot of comments on V05 Strawberries n Cream Moisture Milk Conditioner.  I also read that it was free of a lot of the cones found in the conditioner I was using, Cantu Conditioner.

I decided to go out and purchase the conditioner to see how it would work on my type 4c hair.  I LOVE this conditioner.  It did a good job cleaning my THICK hair.  The creamy conditioner left my hair feeling soft!  Not to mention, easy on the pockets.  Only $1.49...

I will be using this product for future co-washing!

Oil Rinsing?

Last night while I was on the black hair forum, I read a post about "Oil Rinsing"!  I have never heard of this before! 

So of course I did some research.....

What is Oil Rinsing?

Oil rinsing is for relaxed and natural hair.  Oil rinsing is when you take your favorite oil and rinse your hair after you have co-washed or shampooed


What are the benefits of Oil Rinsing?

Oil rinsing helps hair breakage.  It also adds shine and moisture to the hair.  Oil rinses are great treatments for natural hair and can help soften follicles and promote hair growth.

What oils do you use to oil rinse?

Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil, Aloe Vera Oil, Acocado Oil, Argon Oil, or an oil of your choice


Directions:

·         Shampoo or Co-Wash your hair

·         Apply oil to your hair and scalp

·         Massage oil from the roots to the ends of your hair

·         Cover your hair with a shower cap. Let the oil stay in your hair for 45 min

·         After you rinse your hair, apply conditioner. Rinse out with cool water

Have you oil rinsed? 

Transitionally Transformed: My 1st Natural Hair Newsletter; Topics include Natural Hair on a Budget....

Transitionally Transformed: My 1st Natural Hair Newsletter; Topics include Natural Hair on a Budget....

My 1st Natural Hair Newsletter; Topics include Natural Hair on a Budget....

I'm so excited! Working on my first newsletter....

***More topics including; Natural Hair~A Man's Perspective
***How is your natural journey helping (or) effecting your family
***Natural hair in the workplace

More links, helpful resources, and tips!  SUBSCRIBE NOW! 

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Transitionally Transformed: My Finger Coil Out, Still Looking GOOD.....

Transitionally Transformed: My Finger Coil Out, Still Looking GOOD.....: "My first attempt at the coil/coil out, still looking good~~~ See the pics below"

My Finger Coil Out, Still Looking GOOD.....

My first attempt at the coil/coil out, still looking good~~~
See the pics below

Coil Out (day after avocado and mayonnaise conditioner)

Second part to the avocado and mayonnaise deep conditioner. I used Olive Oil Eco Gel and Argon Oil to finger coil my hair. When I woke up the next day, I used unrefined shea butter to coil out.

Avocado and Mayonnaise Deep Conditioner Recipe REVIEW (Video)

Avocado and Mayonnaise Deep Conditioner

I found a avocado and mayonnaise deep conditioner today online @ Styles 101 website.

The ingredients:

1 Jar of Mayonnaise
1/2 of an Avocado

Mix the ingredients together with hands until it's a consistent green.  Smooth into hair. Place a shower cap on your head and leave on for 20 minutes...I'm going to try this recipe and let you know how it does!!!

Check the next post for pictures and the results~

Laila Ali~Curl Defining~Shine gel (Product Review)

I didn't know Laila Ali had her own natural hair product line.  I found this at Walmart for $13 almost 3 months ago.

I was excited to see what the results would be!  I used the product to two strand twist my hair.  I noticed that my curls were more defined than when I used the Carol's Daughter Curl Definer.  As the gel began to dry, it started getting sticky! It was sticking to my fingers...When my hair dried it felt hard and looked very dry!

My opinon: this product is not good for my type 4 hair

What I Like About Being Natural!

It gives me a chance to be creative and artistic when styling my natural hair. 

I receive a lot more compliments on my natural hair. 

I don't go to the hair salons to get my hair done so~I don't have to sit and wait for an hour or two for someone to do my hair....the way they wanted to instead of the way I wanted it...

Natural hair makes me feel FREE!!!!

10 Ingredients to Avoid by deecoily

10 Ingredients to Avoid

Written by deecoily

10 INGREDIENTS TO AVOID PUTTING ON YOUR HAIR! Most of the commercially available hair care products today use harmful, potentially carcinogenic ingredients. In the interest of good napptural health, I list below, what are in my opinion, the 10 worst commonly found product ingredients thngs you can put on your hair (and body). Check the list of ingredients on your hair products. The more of a particular ingredient you have in a product, the closer it is to the top of the list of ingredients on the bottle: 1. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL: This is a solvent and denaturant (poisonous substance that changes another substances natural qualities). Isopropyl alcohol is found in hair color rinses, body rubs, hand lotions, after-shave lotions, fragrances and many other cosmetics. This petroleum-derived substance is also used in antifreeze and as a solvent in shellac. Napptural hair reacts very badly to isoalcohol and this ingredient should be avoided at ALL costs. It will dry your hair out and break it off. According to A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, inhalation or ingestion of the vapor may cause headaches, flushing, dizziness, mental depression, nausea, vomiting, narcosis and even coma.  2. MINERAL OIL & PETROLATUM: The best baby oil is made from almonds. But the oil which being sold as baby oil is 100% mineral oil. Mineral oil is a derivative of crude oil (petroleum) that is used industrially as a cutting fluid and lubricating oil. This commonly used petroleum ingredient coats the skin and hair just like plastic wrap. The skin's natural barrier is disrupted as this plastic coating inhibits its ability to breathe and absorb the Natural Moisture Factor (moisture and nutrition). The skin's ability to release toxins and wastes is impossible through this "plastic wrap," which can promote acne and other disorders. It further hinders normal skin respiration/transpiration by keeping oxygen out. This process slows down skin function and normal cell development causing the skin to prematurely age. Holding in large a mounts of moisture in the skin can "flood" the biology and may result in immature, unhealthy, sensitive skin that dries out easily. Petrolatum - A petroleum-based grease that is used industrially as a grease component. Petrolatum exhibits many of the same potentially harmful properties as mineral oil. Honestly, this stuff belongs in your engine, not on your hair. Regardless of "Well, my Grandma used vaseline on her hair and it grew ", the bottom line is this stuff is bad. It was bad for Grandma and it is bad for you. Period. 3. PEG: This is an abbreviation for polyethylene glycol that is used in making cleansers to dissolve oil and grease as well as thicken products. Because of their effectiveness, PEG's are often used in caustic spray on oven cleaners and yet are found in many personal care products. PEG's contribute to stripping the Natural Moisture Factor, leaving the immune system vulnerable. They are also potentially carcinogenic.  4. PROPYLENE GLYCOL (PG): As a "surfactant" or wetting agent and solvent, this ingredient is actually the active component in antifreeze. There is no difference between the PG used in industry and the PG used in personal care products. It is used in industry to break down protein and cellular structure (what the skin is made of) yet is found in most forms of make-up, hair products, lotions, after-shave, deodorants, mouthwashes and toothpaste. It is also used in food processing. Because of its ability to quickly penetrate the skin, the EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles when working with this toxic substance. The Material Safety Data Sheets warn against skin contact, as PG has systemic consequences such as brain, liver and kidney abnormalities. Consumers are not protected nor is there a warning label on products such as stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than that in most industrial applications. 5. SODIUM LAURYL SUFATE (SLS) & SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (SLES): SLS is used in testing labs as the standard ingredient to irritate skin. Used as detergents and surfactants, these closely related compounds are found in car wash soaps, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers. Yet both SLS and SLES are used more widely as one of the major ingredients in cosmetics, toothpaste, hair conditioner and about 90% of all shampoos and products that foam. They are used in personal-care products because they are cheap. A small amount generates a large amount of foam, and when salt is added it thicken to give the illusion of being thick and concentrated. (SOME OF THE NITROSATING AGENTS ARE: SLS, SLES, DEA, TEA, MEA). Shampooing the hair with a product contaminated with these substances can lead to its absorption into the body at levels much higher than eating nitrite-contaminated foods. Mark Fearer in an article, Dangerous Beauty, says, "...in tests, animals that were exposed to SLS experienced eye damage, along with depression, labored breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation and corrosion and death." According to the American College of Toxicology states both SLS and SLES can cause malformation in children's eyes. Other research has indicated SLS may be damaging to the immune system, especially within the skin. Skin layers may separate and inflame due to its protein denaturing properties. It is possibly the most dangerous of ad ingredients in personal care products. Research has shown that SLS when combined with other chemicals can be transformed into nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens, which causes the body to absorb nitrates at higher levels than eating nitrate contaminated food." According to the American College of Toxicity report, "SLS stays in the body for up to five days..." Other studies have indicated that SLS easily penetrates through the skin and enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, the liver, the lungs and the brain. This poses serious questions regarding its potential health threat through its use in shampoos, cleansers and toothpaste," Studies show its danger potential to be great when used in personal-care products. Toxicity - A serious problem with these chemicals is that they may be contaminated with NDELA (N-nitrosodiethanolamine), one of the nitrosamines and a potent carcinogen, according to a 1978 FDA report. Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) - SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of SLS. It is slightly less irritating than SLS, but may be more drying. Both SLS and SLES can enter the blood stream. They may cause potentially carcinogenic formations of nitrates and dioxins to form in shampoos and cleansers by reacting with other product ingredients. Large amounts of nitrates may enter the blood system from just one shampooing. Contains ether. 6. CHLORINE: According to Doris J. Rapp, M.D., author of Is This your Child's World? exposure to chlorine in tap water, Showers, pool, laundry products, cleaning agents, food processing, sewage systems and many others, can effect health by contributing to asthma, hay fever, anemia, bronchitis, circulatory collapse, confusion, delirium diabetes, dizziness, irritation of the eye, mouth, nose throat, lung, skin and stomach, heart disease, high blood pressure and nausea. It is also a possible cause of cancer. Even though you will not see Chlorine on personal care product labels, it is important for you to be aware of the need to protect your skin when bathing and washing your hair.  7. DEA (diethanolamine) MEA (momoethnanolamine) TEA (triethanolamine): DEA and MEA are usual listed on the ingredients label in conjunction with the compound being neutralized. Thus look for names like Cocamide DEA or MES, Lauramide DEA, etc. These are hormone disrupting chemicals and are known to form cancer causing nitrates and nitrosamines. . These are commonly found in most personal care products that foam, including bubble baths, body washes, shampoos, soaps and facial cleansers. On the show, CBS This Morning, Roberta Baskin revealed that a recent government report shows DEA and MEA are readily absorbed in the skin. Dr. Samuel Epstein, Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Illinois said "repeated skin applications of DEA-based detergents resulted in a major increase in the incidence of two cancers - liver and kidney cancers." John Bailey, who oversees the cosmetic division for the FDA said the new study is especial important since "the risk equation changes significantly for children."  8. FD & C Color PIGMENTS: Many color pigments cause skin sensitivity and irritation. Absorption of certain colors can cause depletion of oxygen in the body and even death according to A Consumer's dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. Debra Lynn Dadd says in Home Safe Home: "Colors that can be used in foods, drug, and cosmetics are made from coal tar. There is a great deal of controversy about their use, because animal studies have shown almost all of them to be carcinogenic."  9. FRAGRANCE: Fragrance is present in most deodorants shampoos, sunscreens, skin care, body care and baby products. Many of the compounds in fragrance are carcinogenic or otherwise toxic. "Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate ingredients. Most or all of them are synthetic. Symptoms reported to the FDA have included headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and allergic skin irritation. Clinical observation by medical doctors have shown that exposure to fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope, and other behavioral changes," (Home Safe Home). For better health try purchasing unscented products and for fragrance, adding a natural essential oil. 10. IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA and DMDM HYDANTOIN: These are just two of the many preservatives that release formaldehyde (formaldehyde-donors). According to the Mayo clinic, formaldehyde can irritate the respiratory system, cause skin reactions and trigger heart palpitations. Exposure to formaldehyde may cause joint pain, allergies, depression, headaches, chest pains, ear infections, Chronic fatigue, dizziness and loss of sleep. It can also aggravate coughs and colds and trigger asthma. Serious side effects include weakening of the immune system and cancer. Nearly all brands of skin, body and hair care, antiperspirants and nail polish found in stores contain formaldehyde-releasing ingredients. If the above information is not enough to make you read labels on things before using them on yourself of your babies, nothing will.

Transitionally Transformed: The Ten Natural Hair Commandments, by Laquita Thomas-Banks

Transitionally Transformed: The Ten Natural Hair Commandments, by Laquita Thomas-Banks

The Ten Natural Hair Commandments, by Laquita Thomas-Banks

Ran across this article in clutch magazine while doing research.  Very interesting!  Tell me what you think?

For those of us who have made, are in the process of making, or contemplating the great Exodus from chemical hair straighteners…

I – Thou shalt be thankful for the hair that adorns thy head. Your hair is your ‘crown of glory’ treat it as such.


II – Thou shalt not idolize the hair that adorns another’s head. The hair on your head is unique, it’s what makes you you.


III – Thou shalt not take the hair that adorns thy head in vain. Be aware of the damage that chemicals and heat can cause, some of the damage is irreversible.


IV – Remember to take the necessary time to pamper thy hair. Create a routine, set aside specific days for sealing your ends, massaging, trimming, washing, conditioning and styling your hair. A healthy head of hair will be your reward.


V – Honor thy mother, father and ancestors for the beautiful traits that they have bestowed upon thee, one of which is your natural crown of glory. Wear your natural hair with pride.


VI – Thou shalt not attempt to use a fine-tooth comb to detangle thy hair. Even before using a wide-tooth comb, use your fingers to detangle, and when detangling always start from the ends and work your way up towards your scalp.


VII – Thou shalt not be ashamed to wear your natural hair in public. Wigs, weaves, braid extensions etc. are all wonderful temporary ‘protective’ and ‘transition’ styles, but they don’t compare to the beauty of your natural hair.


VIII – Thou shalt not kill the hair follicles on thy head – with high heat, harsh chemicals or tight styles. Stay away from pore clogging, dry scalp causing petroleum based products; use natural essential oil based ones instead. Be gentle with your hair, seek out professional stylists who have experience in styling your hair type.


IX – Thou shalt not bad mouth thy neighbor’s hair. Be respectful and encouraging to those who have not yet chosen to wear their hair natural. Negative comments will only turn them away from the natural hair community.


X – Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s hair; thou shalt not covet it’s texture, nor it’s curl pattern, nor it’s length etc. Appreciate the hair that you were blessed with. Try different styles and accessories that accentuate your very own personality and style.

The Beginning...

When my journey began, I didn’t know going natural would not only transition my damaged relaxed hair, but transform me COMPLETELY.

What do you mean transform you?  When I decided to start this journey, my hair was chemically damaged, medications was causing my hair to fall out, I was 142 pounds (in a 5’1” frame), I was smoking cigarettes, and suffering from chronic migraines. 

I went to Jamaica with my family in December 2009.  When we came back, my hair was a mess!  I went to the store and got a box relaxer, put it in and rolled it with rod rollers.  I started doing this years ago…just because I liked the way it looked and so did everyone else.  That night, I had a migraine headache so bad; I could barely lift my head up.  When I woke up the next day, I still had a migraine…I suffered with chronic migraines for years.  I started to read on the triggers of migraines and how it’s important to watch what we put on our bodies as well as in our bodies.  This is where my journey began…

My Story….

I ran into a hairstylist, that used to do my hair when I was younger, while at the hospital getting treated for a migraine.  She looked at my hair and said your hair is really damaged…you should think about cutting it off!  WHAT…cut my hair?  My grandfather told me a long time ago that a black woman’s hair~is her beauty!  No…I’m not cutting my hair!  I decided to do research to see what I could do at home to help strengthen my hair.  After reading a few articles on the ingredients in relaxers and the effects it has on your hair and body…I was shocked!  I started to dig further…if this stuff is so BAD, why are we putting it in our HAIR? The companies that make this stuff have to know that it’s bad? My doctor said, just because it’s in the store, doesn’t mean you should buy/use it! I started shampooing and conditioning my hair and rolling it with cold wave rods. I would wear it curly like this for a month and continued to do this every month.  I started to get a lot of compliments on my hair!

One night, my family and I watched “Good Hair” by Chris Rock.  I wasn’t shocked, I had already done the research and spoke to a lot of people about our hair products…What surprised me, was how many people knew that this stuff was bad and continued to use it!  At some point in time, we lost the concept that our black is beautiful.  Who said we needed to have straight hair…when did our natural roots become so ugly, that we needed to cover it with this crap… I never thought about why I had to use gloves to put the relaxer on my hair!  Everything started to make sense!

During that research I stumbled upon articles not only about the products we put in our hair, but the foods we eat and how they affect us!  I said, Oh Lord…NO! Not the food too…What's really going on! The research was so overwhelming!  I had no idea what I was putting in my body!  I stopped eating processed meat and I stopped eating beef/pork…It was SO hard!  How can I stop eating bacon, pork chops, hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries….all that good good :o)!  The more research I found, the more disgusted I became…

One of my co-workers suggested we do the Sacred Heart Soup Diet to detox our bodies.  I thought to myself, how in the hell am I going to eat soup for 7 days!  Only SOUP :0/…I wasn’t too sure about this but I did it anyway. I needed to lose weight, it won’t hurt to try. On the first day, we weighed in.  I was 142 lbs. By the 4th day of the diet, I was SICK of soup!  I wanted some real food (but I didn’t stray from the diet), we weighed in again after lunch that day…I LOST 8 lbs!  8 lbs in 4 days just eating SOUP (skim milk, fruits, and vegetables)?  Wow!  I lost a total of 12 lbs in 7 days.  I started exercising.  Feeling good~Eating healthy! 


For the next couple of months, I continued to transition with my hair and weight.  Going natural was not as easy as I thought it would be.  Thank goodness for my cousin Megan, YouTube, and Google Search lol...I didn't do the "BIG CHOP" like must people.  I was afraid of what my head would look like! So, once a month I rolled my hair with the cold wave rods. 


By November of 2010, I was down to a 125 in weight and my hair was getting HUGE!  I started to get frustrated!  My hair was getting tangled (the relaxed hair and the natural hair)...they were having a war!  Slowly but surely I started cutting the ends of my hair.  I went thru a few rough spells where my hair looked like who done it and why....I can’t leave the house looking like this! At this point, rolling my hair was not as option! So what do I do?  I talked to my cousin Megan.  She got a blow out from the Dominican's....that was not an option for me (besides, I heard so many horror stories about the heat and the pulling).  Then Megan suggested that I go on YouTube because there's a lot of video's dedicated to natural hair styling.


SO now all of the relaxer is gone! March 2011, I'm 100% natural....


I tried a few different styles from different people and of course, called Megan.  Megan said she liked the prettydimples YouTube channel.  I went and checked it out...Hallelujah!  More things I didn't know...Co-washing, protein treatments, hair steamers~


Every day I learn something new about being natural…and my weight, looking fierce! 113 lbs

Transitionally Transformed: Let me clear my throat.....

People always ask me and some have even said… Why did you decide to go natural? Isn’t going natural just a “fad”? It’s just the “in” thing to do right now so everyone has to do it! Really?


My grandaddy told me this and I never forgot it...."A black woman's hair is her beauty"!


Why wouldn't you want to go back to your roots...Our natural hair is who we really are....