How to SHINGLE!!!

No... not roof work. lol. Here is a brief but very good tutorial on how to shingle, I mentioned in the two proceeding posts. Don't be discourage by her hair. My hair type is clearly kinkier and has a tighter curl pattern than the lady in the video. You can still make it work..Also it appears that product just sits on your hair afterwards...It does eventually absorb and dry.. Enjoy!!!!

Hair Envy

I just wanted to share some pictures of natural hair that I love...Their make up looks nice also ;) These pictures are credited to Miss Jessies, these woman have beautiful heads of hair and style! Their salon is located in Brooklyn,NY.The  annual buy one get one free is alive and well until 12.31.09. I personally use the baby buttercreme,quick curls and creme de la creme. I have tried the curly pudding and the curly meringue.But over time I just stick with what works best for my hair.

Please note that none of these products can chemically alter your hair.They can not "make' your hair curly, wavy and change the texture.Tito (head stylist and Co founder) does offer a service called, a "silkener". I have not personally experienced this, but from pictures it looks like many people love it.Read more about it here

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P.S. Click the label to see a previous review of Miss Jessies

Oui Oui!

Just wanted to share of couple products I have been using recently. They are both by curl expert Ouidad. The first is the balancing rinse,I use it in the same manner as I would a shampoo.It's what many would call a conditioner wash (co-wash).My hair would be extremely dry if I washed it several times a week.However, I can only comb it wet.I use this in the shower about 2-3 times a week, leaving a small amount of product on my ends.Next I use the Botanical Boost as a leave in.It helps my hair retain moisture. Because it has glycerin as one of the main ingredients, it attracts moisture to my hair. Dryness is something that many naturals battle.

Ouidad can be purchased at participating salons,and Sephora.


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Wait....let me fix my hair!

I was recently asked by one of my good friends how did I style my hair while growing out my relaxer.It was kind of difficult to explain in 140 characters on twitter...So I thought it would be fitting to blog about it.Let me just start off by saying, I am not anti relaxer...I wore a relaxer for years.But one day I decided that I didn't want my hair bone straight any more.

That began a 10 month long transition.I would most often shampoo my hair once a week.Followed by a deep conditioner.After which I would 2-strand twists my hair back in about 10 twists. I then would sleep with a satin bonnet, the next day take down the twists.I pretty much did this the entire time.Occasionally I would pull it back on ponytail/bun.I never straightened it with heat, as you have to pretty much train your new growth to not be straight.
Several months in I needed a change, and decided to get hair sewn in. I wore this for a little over a month.

And a night before an interview in NYC I decided to take it out.Bad idea.After I removed all of the tracks I proceeded to wash my hair.Only to realize it was one HUGE dread lock.My bad for not combing and detangling before washing. With a 6am train to catch the following morning, I didn't have time to fight with my hair...I found scissors and I've been nappy every since!


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