back from the salon

I am reinspired in my journey to go natural.  My new beautician worked my hair so well, I am relaxer straight.  She used a hot comb and coconut oil to straighten my hair.  I’m not a hot comb fan, but she didn’t use a lot of heat. 
Best of all, with my latest trim, I’m 99.9% relaxer [...]

hunting for a new styling

I’ve had to find a new beautician.  The one I started my hair journey on can’t seem to fit me in for an appointment.  Oh well for that. 
Thursday I’ll be trying someone new.  Her salon is across the street from my office, so if nothing else, she’ll be extra convenient.  Now I just have to [...]

hair routine

I did something new in my hair routine. I did my usual shampoo and conditioner, then added Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm as my leave-in conditioner, Miss Jessie’s stretch cream and curly buttercream and my styling products, and aloe vera gel and heat protectant before blow drying my hair – whew! (remember when we just [...]

things to try

I have got to try washing my hair then adding gel to lock in my curls.  I am almost ready to confirm a curly look, but that means working again to identify products and techniques that work. 
Some of my earlier hair routines were more for natural hair worn curly, so I need to go back [...]

Random thoughts

Still not winning the battle over sugar.  Is there a pill I can take? 
I am feeling sick today – sinus, sneezing, headache.  I hope I feel better tomorrow so I can go to spin class.
My hair is a mystery.  It seems I won’t get to really enjoy my natural texture until I chop it off [...]

hair routine

Today I am encouraged. I decided to switch up my hair routine. I like Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding, but it don’t like the residue it leaves. It feels a bit drying if you use too much and sometimes even when you don’t.
Last night after co-washing and conditioning, I tried the Stretch [...]

creamy crack

I was so sad after my workout yesterday. I had the biggest relaxer craving! After my workout, my head was soaked in sweat and of course that meant my hair reverted fast to curls and as it dried turn into a hard, uncombable mess. I couldn’t help but think how my hair [...]

Boot Camp – Day 2, 3

As I enter day three it’s safe to say I’m on a roll. I am conscious of what I’m eating and doing, as well as reaching for ways to do it better.
Yesterday I went to spin class and worked my butt off the entire hour. I haven’t been to a spin class in [...]