On haircuts
First off, Cute pic alert!
So me, So cute!
Anway, a while ago I wrote a blog about how I need to get my hair cut, and how I was scared. I got several notes asking me why I thought I needed to get my hair cut.
A few notes:
- My hair is the healthiest it has ever been.. IN LIFE.
- I am getting very close to bra strap length. My hair hasn't been that long since before I was 7 or 8
- I love my hair!
So why would I cut it? Sometimes it feels like the back is shorter than the front. I feel like I need to even it up. I don't even know if that is right, and before I go off and cut my hair and some something crazy that makes me boo hoo in the corner I need to sit with my stylist and figure out what is going on with my hair.
Have I mentioned I love my hair?
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Braid out.. My experience.
So. Braiding. Yeah.
I am a weirdo, and learned to braid in a weirdo fashion. The most basic braid I learned was on my Barbie when I was younger, behind the recliner. I guess I liked to sit there, I don't really know why.
I learned to french braid by working in a group home for the developmentally disabled. One of the young ladies had hair down to her butt, and loved for her hair to be played with. I read an article on french braiding and tried it on her hair until I could get it right.
With this great knowledge under my belt (giggle) and some youtube videos and advice, I began my braid out.
My hair is still sort of short. So, yeah, no clue what I was getting into. I got about three braids in, and my arms started to hurt. Plus, all of my braids had giant poofies on the end. I was getting distraught.
In walks my husband. Here is our conversation:
J: What are you doing?
Me: *whining* attempting to braid my hair, but I have short hobbit-like arms and am having difficulty with the back
J: I could help.
Me: Do you know how to braid?
J: No, but you could teach me.
Me: Hrmmm.. Okay
So I undo my first braid and I show him how to braid. He nods his head, grabs some of the coconut oil I am using in his palms and rubs it together. He has me sit inbetween his legs, and goes to town. A minute or so later he asks "Can I twist the hair as I braid? It makes it easier." I tell him to do what he wants. 15 minutes, and he is done.
I touch the back of my head, not expecting much, but to my utter shock... Jeff is good. JEFF IS REALLY REALLY GOOD AT BRAIDING!!! Not only are his braids great, He doesn't haven the poofies on the end like I have!!!! What the hell!? Who did I marry? Vidale Sassoon!? I ask him had he ever braided hair, and he looked at me blankly. "How did you braid this well on your first try?" his response? "I'm good with my hands." He washes his hands and continues to watch "Countdown" With Keith Olbermann. Well. I'll. Be. Damnned.
The next morning I take the braids out of my hair, not knowing what to expect.
LAWLERSKATES
MY. HAIR. IS. HUGE.
It is the biggest I have ever seen my hair in my life. Here are some pics from when i unbraided it. I apologize, I was taking them, and I am not the greatest picture taker.. of myself LOL
I had just taken the braids out....
Really out of focus, the back of my head. It looks like I might have a bald spot, but I don't.
More of my bathroom than my hair!
I look like Don King.
I then pulled it into a poof, and enlisted Jeff's help taking a pic.
Yeah the back looked a little crazy. I worked on it for a while after that Glamour shot right there.
Now, to give you a bit of a reference, I must show you what my poof normally looks like...
Do you see how much of a volume difference there is!?
Jeff said he will braid my hair any time I want. You best believe I am going to take him up on that offer when I have a chance!
Happy Girl Hair: I love them
Happy Girl Hair is a blog that show the different hair styles on two young girls. She also shows her way of taking care of their hair.
The woman that runs the blog adopted two children from Ethopia. I just love reading her blogs and watching her informative videos. Her two kids are too cute to boot, and when I am having a bad day I like the hop over there and look at their different pictures. They make me smile. They also make me sort of long for kids.. LOL. Anyway, This is one of her blogs I found really informative. I have been having a lot of breakage with my detangling in the shower. I think I am going to give her methods a go.
Absent, You bet I been!
Hey guys!
No real hair entry today. I just want to explain why in the past couple of weeks my entries have been sparse.
I am in school right now, and normally that isn't a problem. However, Math (Specifically Algebra and Trigonometry with Analytical Geometry) is KILLING ME. A lot of my spare time is devoted to this class. I will get the entry up about my braid out this week. I think you will find it as hilarious as I did. Hint: My husband makes a cameo.
I will talk to you guys soon!
Product Review: Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil
Author's Note: Tropical Traditions was kind enough to provide me with a sample of their product.
So I recieved my jar of virgin coconut oil in the mail, and naturally (since it is hot here in the midwest), It was pure liquid when it arrived to me. I waited until it solidified until I started to use it.
I mainly used this oil as a pre-pooing treatment. It felt like my hair was absorbing it very well. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Lately though, when I get out the shower, instead of using a leave-in conditioner, I use a small amount of the coconut oil. I work it through my hair and then detangle. It works out wonderfully.
Yesterday I sat it by my laptop fan to kind of get it back to liquid, and I went to town. I coated my hair carefully in it. I was doing a pre-poo, but it was the first step in my braid out, so I wanted to make sure everything was moisturized to it's fullest potential.
I now use the coconut oil in everything. I put a little water in a spray bottle along with a little coconut oil. Voila! I use that little concoction to wet my hair down when I am not in the mood to co-wash completely. It has a great smell to it, a very very mild coconutty smell. I think of a very mild pina colada.
All in all, I would say this product has worked out great for me!
The dreaded cutting of the hair…
I think I need a hair cut. Nothing too drastic really, just a trim.
Why does this terrify me?
Let me start at the beginning of my hair cut woes.
I was 7.. I just moved to Indiana from South Carolina. The first thing my family did was get me to a hair salon. I wanted a jheri curl like my gramma.
The curl wouldn't take.
Apparently, the woman that was doing my hair in SC was not doing it correctly. She was relaxing my hair EVERY WEEK.
At this point and time I realize I was lucky to have hair.
The lady who tried to give me the Jheri curl had to cut off almost all my hair. leaving me with a puff of hair. Not the wet and wavy look my gramma had.
I burst into tears.
Everyone (family) who saw me tried to make it better by saying "You look like grandad now!" Just what every 7 year old girl wants.. to have hair like a man....
Throughout the years I have had horrible hair cuts. I've had beauticians that would not listen to me, or look at me like i was crazy. There are only two beauticians I trust. Cherilynn (who taught me what it means to go natural) and Margie (I haven't seen her since my wedding. She did my hair when I lived in Kokomo and was still relaxed). They listen to me, and support me in whatever I am trying to do. And if what I am doing is not a good idea, they will steer me in the correct direction.
Still, I am scared.
I look in the mirror and I have excellent length. Not uber long, but enough to make my cute little puff. It's growing slowly but surely. Love it. I am scared that its all going to get lopped off.
I need to trust in Cherilynn, because honestly? She wouldn't do anything I wouldn't want to do.
Things that I want to do to my natural hair.
These are things that I have not done yet, but will get around to:
- Braid out - I was reading an article over at Black Girl Long Hair that explained how easy a braid out could be! I am thinking after my shower tonight I am going to give this a whirl.
- Banding- I keep saying I am going to do this, but life gets in the way.
- Two Strand twists- After watching one girl do ONE twist on Youtube, I might leave this to the professionals and head to my beautician.
- Plopping- This is a new one that I had never heard of until about two weeks ago. Watch a Youtube vid here
- Henna- This is the big mama jamma. I am busy and tired.. This is like a weekend project.
- Twistouts- Which could be done after the two strand twists
Blogmania
This is the first I had ever heard of it. Maybe I will try for it in the spring time. It is awesome though. I started over at Family and Life in Las Vegas and have been trolling around other places, entering here and there. Check it out guys!
My Review of "Gentry" Wide Calf Riding Boot by Step Up Comfort®
Originally submitted at Avenue.com
Man made with cushioned insole. Imported.
- Full inside zip with metal detail. 1" wedge.
Plus size boots - wide calf riding boot in full and half sizes M, W 7-11, 12,
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Not wide calf
By Mrsckugs from Indianapolis, IN on 9/14/2010
2out of 5
Sizing: Feels true to size
Width: Feels true to width
Pros: Comfortable
Cons: Normal calf
Best Uses: Going Out, Work, Casual Wear, Date Night
Describe Yourself: Stylish, Comfort-oriented
I was very disappointed in this boot. The calf is not wide at all. It has like a 17' calf I believe..I tried to go get them tailored, and then the boot people screwed up, so now i can only wear them under pants.
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