the man's hair
the munchkin- pre hair trim
daddy did a great job!
the munchkin- post hair trim
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Monday, February 8, 2010
haircuts!
finally, the man got a haircut (given by moi)! we decided to make a day of it and he gave the munchkin her first trim as well.
the man's hair
the munchkin- pre hair trim
daddy did a great job!
the munchkin- post hair trim
the man's hair
the munchkin- pre hair trim
daddy did a great job!
the munchkin- post hair trim
Monday, December 21, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
product review and perfect curl technique: kinky curly spiral spritz
i took a trip to whole foods and of course, made a bee line to the kinky curly products. ive been wanting to try the kinky curly spiral spritz for some time, so i bought some. this is the product description according to the website (www.kinky-curly.com):
The perfect styling product for individuals with fine or wavy hair types.
SPIRAL SPRITZ is a wonderful natural alternative to silicone serums.
This lightweight Aloe based spray is made of all natural ingredients and contains
vitamin B-5 to add moisture to your hair and completely eliminate frizz!
Can be used to style wet or dry wavy hair and provides a flexible hold..
Works great to smooth, moisturize and re-fresh 2nd day hair and remove frizz on all
hair types.
**TIP - Use SPIRAL SPRITZ TM to reactivate your style when you do not wish to re-wet and re-style your hair with the Curling Custard TM. Spray lightly when using to refresh your style. A little goes a long way!
the first time i tried it i detangled/brushed out baby girl's dry hair. i sprayed the spiral spritz in my hands, smoothed it onto her hair and then combed to reclump her curls. fail. it looked like a bird's nest.
on my second attempt i wet her hair and added her leave in, then i smoothed on the spiral spritz like i did the first time. the result was beautiful ringlets with a gentle hold (which ive been looking for).
id compare it to a gel, rather than a hair refresher or spritz of any kind. its great for anybody who is looking for definition, frizz busting, and hold. i havent the foggiest idea on how to use this stuff on dry hair, but if i figure it out, i'll definitely report back. despite that, i still like this product. kinky curly has done it again!
The perfect styling product for individuals with fine or wavy hair types.
SPIRAL SPRITZ is a wonderful natural alternative to silicone serums.
This lightweight Aloe based spray is made of all natural ingredients and contains
vitamin B-5 to add moisture to your hair and completely eliminate frizz!
Can be used to style wet or dry wavy hair and provides a flexible hold..
Works great to smooth, moisturize and re-fresh 2nd day hair and remove frizz on all
hair types.
**TIP - Use SPIRAL SPRITZ TM to reactivate your style when you do not wish to re-wet and re-style your hair with the Curling Custard TM. Spray lightly when using to refresh your style. A little goes a long way!
the first time i tried it i detangled/brushed out baby girl's dry hair. i sprayed the spiral spritz in my hands, smoothed it onto her hair and then combed to reclump her curls. fail. it looked like a bird's nest.
on my second attempt i wet her hair and added her leave in, then i smoothed on the spiral spritz like i did the first time. the result was beautiful ringlets with a gentle hold (which ive been looking for).
id compare it to a gel, rather than a hair refresher or spritz of any kind. its great for anybody who is looking for definition, frizz busting, and hold. i havent the foggiest idea on how to use this stuff on dry hair, but if i figure it out, i'll definitely report back. despite that, i still like this product. kinky curly has done it again!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
long time, no see!
not much has been going on with me and my hair. im still in the process of growing it back out to BSL (bra strap length) and i can proudly say that ive stayed away from any random haircuts. and we all know thats a huge accomplishment for me!
ive started using gel again, just to switch up my look. my hair doesnt look too much different with or without gel, but using it does give me a tiny bit less shrinkage and a bit more control. in general, ive started using a bit more product in my hair. i had just been using elucence mb conditioner + castor oil. i would just mix the two in my hands and rake it through my hair. most recently ive been using the same conditioner and oil, but ive been adding a bit of veggie glycerine to that mixture. its been raining ALOT recently, so i figured it would be a great time to use glycerine. after i mix the conditioner oil and glycerine, id apply my gel. ive been shingling the products through--first the conditioner/oil/glycerine and then the gel. all in all, it still takes me less than 10 minutes to do my hair, but by the end of the day i still have a controlled look. at night if i go out, i can fluff my hair to get the volume i like, without frizz or humidity being an issue. here are some recent hair pics:
the first and third photo are at a packed club. without gel, my hair would just be a shrunken poof. i constantly had my hands in my hair and it looked that good thanks to good ol' fantasia ic gel w/ sparkelites.
moving on to the munchkin. i flat ironed her hair (bad mommy) just to get an idea of how long it was. she looks just like a geico caveman with straight hair, so thank God her curls finally came in (she was born with straight hair and didnt get curls until late in her infancy). as you can see in the pics, i didnt try to get her hair bone straight. just one swipe of the flat iron. i did it right before she went to bed and then i wet her hair first thing in the morning. i love her curls!
the munchkin stumbled across a great hair moment as seen in these pics:
i had given her a bath and used burts bees super shiny conditioner as her rinse out. then on her towel dried hair, i applied herbal essences long term relationship leave in split end protector for long hair and combed it through. she ran off to jump on our bed, took a nap, and then woke up with this gorgeous hair. the long term relationship leave in is something i use in her hair once a week. i use it sparingly because it makes her hair feel product-y and stiff if i use too much. i like for her hair to move, so i prefer to use only a small amount.
i think thats all thats been going on with our hair recently. i am considering coloring my hair again. i have a gift card to a local salon and spa so im deciding whether or not im just going to go for color or use it to try some ojon products. either way, i'll keep you posted!
ive started using gel again, just to switch up my look. my hair doesnt look too much different with or without gel, but using it does give me a tiny bit less shrinkage and a bit more control. in general, ive started using a bit more product in my hair. i had just been using elucence mb conditioner + castor oil. i would just mix the two in my hands and rake it through my hair. most recently ive been using the same conditioner and oil, but ive been adding a bit of veggie glycerine to that mixture. its been raining ALOT recently, so i figured it would be a great time to use glycerine. after i mix the conditioner oil and glycerine, id apply my gel. ive been shingling the products through--first the conditioner/oil/glycerine and then the gel. all in all, it still takes me less than 10 minutes to do my hair, but by the end of the day i still have a controlled look. at night if i go out, i can fluff my hair to get the volume i like, without frizz or humidity being an issue. here are some recent hair pics:
the first and third photo are at a packed club. without gel, my hair would just be a shrunken poof. i constantly had my hands in my hair and it looked that good thanks to good ol' fantasia ic gel w/ sparkelites.
moving on to the munchkin. i flat ironed her hair (bad mommy) just to get an idea of how long it was. she looks just like a geico caveman with straight hair, so thank God her curls finally came in (she was born with straight hair and didnt get curls until late in her infancy). as you can see in the pics, i didnt try to get her hair bone straight. just one swipe of the flat iron. i did it right before she went to bed and then i wet her hair first thing in the morning. i love her curls!
the munchkin stumbled across a great hair moment as seen in these pics:
i had given her a bath and used burts bees super shiny conditioner as her rinse out. then on her towel dried hair, i applied herbal essences long term relationship leave in split end protector for long hair and combed it through. she ran off to jump on our bed, took a nap, and then woke up with this gorgeous hair. the long term relationship leave in is something i use in her hair once a week. i use it sparingly because it makes her hair feel product-y and stiff if i use too much. i like for her hair to move, so i prefer to use only a small amount.
i think thats all thats been going on with our hair recently. i am considering coloring my hair again. i have a gift card to a local salon and spa so im deciding whether or not im just going to go for color or use it to try some ojon products. either way, i'll keep you posted!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
celebrity curls i love: corrine bailey rae
there was a thread about this on nc.com (http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/showthread.php?t=87598) and her hair looks amazing!
here is a pic from her myspace page:
My Photos Photo Gallery - Photo 12 of 12 by Corinne Bailey Rae - MySpace Photos
here is a pic from her myspace page:
My Photos Photo Gallery - Photo 12 of 12 by Corinne Bailey Rae - MySpace Photos
i got my hair trimmed again...
it was lacking shape and it was time to clean up my ends. yes, im still growing out my hair, so thats why i waited so long to get a trim. but it came back to bite me in the end because my ends were horrible so i had to get a bit more than i wanted taken off. if i stretch a curl at the nape of my neck, it reaches my collar bone. i feel like ive been at this length FOREVER! maybe its due to all the cutting i do to it though. this is the 100th time ive had scissors put to my head since i declared that i was growing my hair out. my mom says im rebellious. im starting to think shes onto something. why else would i keep cutting my hair even though im insisting that im growing it out????
ponytails
ive said it a million times an dim going to say it once more: i suck at hair styling and further more, i dont like it even if i were good at it. but i wanted to spice up the munchkin's ponytails. so i did brigitte bardot inspired side pony (deep side part, teased a bit at the crown for a bit of height). simple. age appropriate. super cute.
i love this look on wavy/loosely curled hair.
for the second twist on a regular pony, i just wrapped a small section of hair around her ponytail and bobby pinned it in place. it looks twice as cute when done on pigtails!
i love this look on wavy/loosely curled hair.
for the second twist on a regular pony, i just wrapped a small section of hair around her ponytail and bobby pinned it in place. it looks twice as cute when done on pigtails!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
celebrity curls i love
TATIANA LONDONO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for some weird reason i was watching HGTV this weekend, when i saw an ad for the show the property shop. i dont know what the show is about and to be honest, i really dont care. i just know that her hair is amazing!
for more on tatiana, check her out on hgtv.com (http://www.hgtv.com/tatiana-londono/bio/index.html)
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
patting myself on the back
im still styling challenged, so i was super excited when i managed to do 2 braids on the munchking. it took me almost 2 episodes of dora to complete, but i did finish and boy was i proud!
perfect curl technique: smoothing every curl
recently, everyone has been talking about teri from tightlycurly.com and her smoothing every curl styling technique. if youve been living under a rock, and i say that with love :) and have no clue what im talking about check out the website and the video:
i tried it for myself and i have mixed reviews. technically i didnt style my entire head this way because i have neither the time nor the patience to smooth every curl. so i shingled in my products (elucence mb conditioner+ castor oil and fantasia ic gel w/ sparkelites) and just smoothed the defiant curls and rogue areas of frizz. all in all, this styling technique did as promised. my curls were defined.
pros:
- defined curls
cons:
- takes too long for my liking
- if you prefer a voluminous look, this is not for you
i think if my hair ever gets to be teri's length, this will definitely be a perfect curl technique.
i tried it for myself and i have mixed reviews. technically i didnt style my entire head this way because i have neither the time nor the patience to smooth every curl. so i shingled in my products (elucence mb conditioner+ castor oil and fantasia ic gel w/ sparkelites) and just smoothed the defiant curls and rogue areas of frizz. all in all, this styling technique did as promised. my curls were defined.
pros:
- defined curls
cons:
- takes too long for my liking
- if you prefer a voluminous look, this is not for you
i think if my hair ever gets to be teri's length, this will definitely be a perfect curl technique.
Monday, August 17, 2009
product review: mixed chicks leave in conditioner/styling cream
a while back i posted an email i received from an acquaintence singing the praises of the mixed chicks product line (http://subbrock.blogspot.com/2009/04/mixed-chicks-products-testimonial.html). now im not trying to knock anyone's hustle, but the major thing that turned me off from the mixed chicks line in general is their marketing strategy. i personally feel like theyre capitalizing on mothers (white mothers in particular) of bi/multiracial children with curly hair. but i guess thats a-whole-nother issue...
i had the opportunity to sample their shampoo, leave in, and deep conditioner but i decided to go only with the leave in (the shampoo has SLS). i tried it on both myself and the munchkin.
pros:
- it smells yummy
- it has an element of hold to it
- left munchkins hair shiny and frizz free
- definitely gave our hair some bling (munchkin had blinging curls that lasted all day. mine were blinging at first but once my hair dried 100% no bling)
- depending on where you live, you can get it locally
cons:
- hate their percieved marketing strategy
- the ingredients are definitely not CG friendly. the shampoo has SLS, and both conditioners contain non water soluable silicones. the leave in has emulsifying wax (my hair hates waxes) and multiple parabens. many chemicals ive never heard of are listed in ingredients.
baby girl's hair styled with leave in + curl keeper:
my hair styled with only the leave in (no oils or gels added). i used my modified braid out technique (http://public.fotki.com/subbrock/2009/winter/pony112.html)to style instead of my usualy wash n go.
you can get mixed chicks products at www.mixedchicks.net (check their store/salon locator to see if they have a retailer near you) or www.curlmart.com
i had the opportunity to sample their shampoo, leave in, and deep conditioner but i decided to go only with the leave in (the shampoo has SLS). i tried it on both myself and the munchkin.
pros:
- it smells yummy
- it has an element of hold to it
- left munchkins hair shiny and frizz free
- definitely gave our hair some bling (munchkin had blinging curls that lasted all day. mine were blinging at first but once my hair dried 100% no bling)
- depending on where you live, you can get it locally
cons:
- hate their percieved marketing strategy
- the ingredients are definitely not CG friendly. the shampoo has SLS, and both conditioners contain non water soluable silicones. the leave in has emulsifying wax (my hair hates waxes) and multiple parabens. many chemicals ive never heard of are listed in ingredients.
baby girl's hair styled with leave in + curl keeper:
my hair styled with only the leave in (no oils or gels added). i used my modified braid out technique (http://public.fotki.com/subbrock/2009/winter/pony112.html)to style instead of my usualy wash n go.
you can get mixed chicks products at www.mixedchicks.net (check their store/salon locator to see if they have a retailer near you) or www.curlmart.com
product review: herbal essences none of your frizzness smoothing leave in creme
the little one and i went to the beach and i realized that i had left her/the man's leave in (generic paul mitchell the conditioner) at home. so i was forced to buy something (anything!) from the grocery store. i decided upon herbal essences none of your frizzness smoothing leave in creme.
pros:
- cheap
- love the smell
- leaves her hair very soft
- lightweight
cons:
- the ingredients. it contains dimethicone (im not opposed to this silicone)and its no where near natural. most of the ingredients are chemicals ive never heard of. also, it contains 5 different alcohols.
im still on the fence about this one. like i mentioned before, it left her hair extra soft even after full days of swimming in the salty ocean water and chlorinated pool water. but im worried that over time, the silicone and alcohols will leave her with a hair disaster. im going to finish this bottle and possibly repurchase one more time before i give it my seal of approval/disapproval for the munchkin. my hair gave it a seal of disapproval. too light to be effective on my dry 3c coils.
here is her hair with the none of your frizzness leave in + curl keeper:
the pics are kind of crappy but i wanted readers to note (a) the lack of frizz, despite the fact that we're at the beach and (b) the bling aka how shiny her hair is.
link to product info: http://www.herbalessences.com/us/collections/none_of_your_frizzness/creme.jsp
pros:
- cheap
- love the smell
- leaves her hair very soft
- lightweight
cons:
- the ingredients. it contains dimethicone (im not opposed to this silicone)and its no where near natural. most of the ingredients are chemicals ive never heard of. also, it contains 5 different alcohols.
im still on the fence about this one. like i mentioned before, it left her hair extra soft even after full days of swimming in the salty ocean water and chlorinated pool water. but im worried that over time, the silicone and alcohols will leave her with a hair disaster. im going to finish this bottle and possibly repurchase one more time before i give it my seal of approval/disapproval for the munchkin. my hair gave it a seal of disapproval. too light to be effective on my dry 3c coils.
here is her hair with the none of your frizzness leave in + curl keeper:
the pics are kind of crappy but i wanted readers to note (a) the lack of frizz, despite the fact that we're at the beach and (b) the bling aka how shiny her hair is.
link to product info: http://www.herbalessences.com/us/collections/none_of_your_frizzness/creme.jsp
product review: burt's bees super shiny conditioner
ive tried burt's bees conditioners on my 3c curls and in general, theyre too light to do much for my hair. but ive been on a quest to find great products locally, so i decided to revisit burt's bees for my daughter's 3a/b curls.
ultimately, i went with their super shiny grapefruit & sugar beet conditioner because it does not contain protein.
pros:
- relatively inexpensive
- can be purchased locally
- natural/CG friendly ingredients
- leaves the munchkin's hair unbelievably soft
- good for co-washing
cons:
- doesnt "melt" tangles away
- not heavy enough on its own to tame frizz
im not in love with it, but i dont hate it either. if youre still experimenting with products, its deinitely worth a try.
here is a pic of baby girl's hair using the super shiny conditioner:
for more info, check out this link to the product info at burtsbees.com: http://www.burtsbees.com/natural-products/hair-conditioners/super-shiny-grapefruit-sugar-beet-conditioner.html
ultimately, i went with their super shiny grapefruit & sugar beet conditioner because it does not contain protein.
pros:
- relatively inexpensive
- can be purchased locally
- natural/CG friendly ingredients
- leaves the munchkin's hair unbelievably soft
- good for co-washing
cons:
- doesnt "melt" tangles away
- not heavy enough on its own to tame frizz
im not in love with it, but i dont hate it either. if youre still experimenting with products, its deinitely worth a try.
here is a pic of baby girl's hair using the super shiny conditioner:
for more info, check out this link to the product info at burtsbees.com: http://www.burtsbees.com/natural-products/hair-conditioners/super-shiny-grapefruit-sugar-beet-conditioner.html
Friday, July 31, 2009
fotki update
laziest blogger ever checking in :)
i added some new pics of my hair (as well as the munchkin and the man) to my fotki. check it out....
http://public.fotki.com/subbrock/
i added some new pics of my hair (as well as the munchkin and the man) to my fotki. check it out....
http://public.fotki.com/subbrock/
Thursday, July 16, 2009
perfect curl products: standing the test of time
ive stated before that im not a product junkie (at least i think i have) and the main reason that im not a pj is because i use products that stand the test of time. i might tweak my routine a bit every so often, but ive seriously been using the same products for years. and the ones ive just fallen in love with keep on working their magic!
generic paul mitchell the conditioner- as far as ive been concerned, this has been the man's product. i dont mess with it and it doesnt mess with me. well, we were running low on my beloved elucence moisture balancing conditioner and i decided to give old paul mitchell a go. i mixed it with some castor oil and applied it to my hair as usual and i was pleasantly surprised at how well my hair held up. soft, moisturized, but light.
baby girl is also running low on california baby calming conditioner and is completely out of kinky curly knot today so i desperately needed to use something as her leave in. i gave the paul mitchell a try and it made her 3a ringlets sooooooooo soft. like buttah. this may be one of her new staple products.
its a great price and you can buy it at sally's. woot woot!
castor oil- castor oil can do no wrong as far as im concerned. if youre working with 3c/4a/4b/cnapp hair and havent tried castor oil thus far, what are you waiting for????? one of the beautiful ladies at naturallycurly.com started this thread after my recommendation: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/showthread.php?t=80691 thank you SBB for the shout out.
curly hair solutions curl keeper- looser haired curlies, if you havent tried curl keeper yet, what are YOU waiting for???? :) this is an HG product for about a blabillion wavies/curlies. type 2s/3a/3b please try this stuff if you havent already! and tighter curlies, it wont kill you to give it a whirl either. curl keeper is my daughter's HG product. if youve read any review ive written about this stuff, i always mention how you can revive and refresh the product by rewetting the hair. well this is a pic of my daughter's 2nd day hair:
generic paul mitchell the conditioner- as far as ive been concerned, this has been the man's product. i dont mess with it and it doesnt mess with me. well, we were running low on my beloved elucence moisture balancing conditioner and i decided to give old paul mitchell a go. i mixed it with some castor oil and applied it to my hair as usual and i was pleasantly surprised at how well my hair held up. soft, moisturized, but light.
baby girl is also running low on california baby calming conditioner and is completely out of kinky curly knot today so i desperately needed to use something as her leave in. i gave the paul mitchell a try and it made her 3a ringlets sooooooooo soft. like buttah. this may be one of her new staple products.
its a great price and you can buy it at sally's. woot woot!
castor oil- castor oil can do no wrong as far as im concerned. if youre working with 3c/4a/4b/cnapp hair and havent tried castor oil thus far, what are you waiting for????? one of the beautiful ladies at naturallycurly.com started this thread after my recommendation: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/showthread.php?t=80691 thank you SBB for the shout out.
curly hair solutions curl keeper- looser haired curlies, if you havent tried curl keeper yet, what are YOU waiting for???? :) this is an HG product for about a blabillion wavies/curlies. type 2s/3a/3b please try this stuff if you havent already! and tighter curlies, it wont kill you to give it a whirl either. curl keeper is my daughter's HG product. if youve read any review ive written about this stuff, i always mention how you can revive and refresh the product by rewetting the hair. well this is a pic of my daughter's 2nd day hair:
oh yeah. 2nd day hair on a two year old. and id like to mention that this is her hair as shes playing in a tent that is misting water. humidity is no match for curl keeper (thats because glycerine is one of its ingredients)! i gave her a bath the night before and put in a leave in + curl keeper and the next morning i spritzed it with detangling spray to get the rouge tangles out and voila--gorgeous curls.
ouidad climate control gel- i love this stuff. and foxycus is enjoying it too: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/showthread.php?t=80565
Saturday, June 27, 2009
subbrock hair pics
here are some pics of my hair as well as the munchkin's that i just uploaded to the fotki.
http://public.fotki.com/subbrock/2009/summer/
http://public.fotki.com/subbrock/2009/baby-curls/
http://public.fotki.com/subbrock/2009/summer/
http://public.fotki.com/subbrock/2009/baby-curls/
Monday, May 4, 2009
roni's hair story
*roni is the one responsible for turning me onto castor oil. whoot whoot!*
Hello, my hair story has a few turns and twists. First, I had been natural my whole life until 10th grade, that's when I started getting relaxers. Before then,I was getting the straightening comb starting at 11 years old. My hair was to my hip, until 7th grade, that's when it was to my waist. I would go to my friend Cheryl's house(she was a licensed beautician that did hair out of her home and only charged $20.00!) and get my relaxers done. I had my hair cut for different styles, but it was never no shorter than BSL. It was the 80s and we all did crazy things with our hair. Cheryl kept my hair healthy and thick with the relaxer, and I continued to go to see Cheryl throughout high school, she used a Dudley's relaxer and it never broke my hair off. Well,I went off to college and didn't get anymore relaxers. My relaxer grew itself out,and by the summer for my second year of college, Cheryl had moved, and I began going to a salon that my mom found. My hair wasn't really damaged and she trimmed it up abit and put it in a style. I also had another relaxer put in and got my hair dyed twice burgundy first and then red, it was Flyy. Well,towards the end of my sophomore year of college, my hair began to split very badly,so I ignored it, I didn't get another relaxer anymore after December 1987. Well, my hair really started to look bad and started coming out.When I finished my sophomore year,I went home and started cutting,but it got progressivelt worse. So,I went to a white salon and they said that my last beautician shouldn't have combined the relaxer and the color together, and that I was going to have to cut my hair down to my head. So,I got the Big Chop in May 1988, down to my head. I looked in the mirror and I just started crying. I paid and tipped them, but I cried all the way home. I felt ugly and unfeminine. I had never had short hair before, or hair that short before,so it was a pretty big deal for me and my self-image at the time. My fiance told me that I was still Sexy and Beautiful and that my hair would grow back and he still loved me. So,I rocked the big earrings, the make-up,and the sexy clothes during the summer like I always do. I was using a product that contained kelp and seaweed for a leave-in conditioner from Sally's, and that grew my hair back pretty fast, plus, I was deep conditioning my hair for 25-30 minutes everyday. My hair grew back longer in time for me to start my junior year of college and I started blowdrying my hair and putting hair grease in it. It finally got to my shoulders and I was happy with that.
So, I just kept DTing and taking care of it. Well, my fiance's mother was getting married for a 3rd time when I finished up my junior year of college and I got another relaxer because I was the maid of honor. However,I didn't put anymore relaxers in my hair after that one time.I was finally in my senior of college and just wore my hair down or up and put hair grease in it. It didn't break off badly or split like it did when the salon put it in. My hair was longer,and I decided to grow my relaxer out. So,I finally got up enough natural hair and was able to cut off my relaxed ends and have a decent ponytail by the end of senior year. So,I started using gel, I can't remember which kind,but it kept my hair moisturized.I had to do an internship before I graduated in August 1990 from college with my BS degree. My hair took off fast during the summer, it was APL and very thick. I rocked puffs, and used the good old banana clip which made my hair look even longer. So, I vowed to keep my hair curly no matter what,I was enjoying it, especially the puffs on top of my head. Well,January 1991 came and I discovered I was pregnant with my 1st child who is going on 18. I went to Sally's and found a gel for extra dry hair called LongAid Curl Activator and it became my staple hair product. My hair grew like a weed while I was pregnant and it was back down to my waist before I had my 1st child,a daughter. So, after I had her, I started using Dax pomade in my hair,it made it straight and lie down. The reason being is because Sally's had taken LongAid Curl Activator out of their stores and was no longer selling it. So,I used the Dax pomade from Fall 1991- Summer 1995.I had my second daughter in Fall 1994, I was still natural and my hair had gotten past my waist. So,when I was pregnant with my 3rd child, my son, I got put in a kiddie relaxer in June 1995, I never had relaxed hair with my other pregnancies.I enjoyed the relaxer and would hot curl my hair too. In 1996, I decided to stop relaxing again and go for natural. My hair had gotten thinner and was no longer looking good, so I began cutting it slowly. Finally,I took the plunge after I got a good amount of new growth growing in and had my hair cut into a short bob January 1997, but I was still able to make a ponytail.I was still blowdrying,until I got tired by Spring of 1997, and started using gel and this product called Parnevu Leave-In Conditioner for dry hair, it helped mend my hair back completely and it grew like a weed again down to my shoulders.Well,we'll be up here all day if I continue, LOL, so I'm going to fastforward into 2000, when my hair reached APL, and I found LongHairLovers.com and learned to grow my hair really long. I learned which supplements to take and how to treat my hair like a fine piece of old lace, etc. I was placed on medications so I doubled my vitamin/supplement intake.
Well,I've been completely natural for 12+ years with no desire to return back to relaxers or any kind of chemicals. The last time I flat-ironed my hair was Christmas 2006 with my CHI ,it has been sitting in the closet ever since. I started using this gel called Proclaim Curl Activator gel back in 2002 and it has been my staple since and keeps my hair moisturized and no split ends or breakage problems. I also use castor oil because it keeps my hair moisturized for days and I don't have to reapply it until it's time to wash and condition my hair. It makes my hair shiny too and frizz-free. I feel it has also helped in the health of my hair. I use different leave-in conditioners, LongTerm Relationship by Herbal Essences is my current staple. I wash and condition my hair once a week, then I apply my leave-in, castor oil, and gel when I get out of the shower, and then I detangle. Detangling is easy because I start from the ends of my hair and work my way up,and it doesn't take long. I put my hair in a ponytail and braid it and then I bobbypin it up to the top of my head with the ends tucked underneath, put on a doorag(that has saved my hair for 12 years too) and a satin bonnet and lay a towel on my pillow case and go to sleep. I only apply products to my hair once a week. I'm proud to say that I reached a little past tailbone naturally curly from me taking care of my own hair and staying on my supplements. This is the longest my hair has ever been and I'm very happy with it. Currently,it reaches 37 1/2 inches measuring from the front hairline to the ends. I use Lemongrass & Sage shampoo with essential oils to wash my hair and Rosemary& Mint conditioner with essential oils to condition my hair once a week,they keep my hair healthy. I want to thank Jennifer Bahney on LongHairLovers.com for helping me on my journey to very long beautiful hair, I use to be a member there,but now she sells hair products,vitamins,etc. She is a licensed Trichologist and I trusted her advice and judgement. I'm proud to be naturallly curly and chemical-free and plan to stay that way forever. I'm just letting grow as long as it will get.Thanks so much for listening to my story.
So, I just kept DTing and taking care of it. Well, my fiance's mother was getting married for a 3rd time when I finished up my junior year of college and I got another relaxer because I was the maid of honor. However,I didn't put anymore relaxers in my hair after that one time.I was finally in my senior of college and just wore my hair down or up and put hair grease in it. It didn't break off badly or split like it did when the salon put it in. My hair was longer,and I decided to grow my relaxer out. So,I finally got up enough natural hair and was able to cut off my relaxed ends and have a decent ponytail by the end of senior year. So,I started using gel, I can't remember which kind,but it kept my hair moisturized.I had to do an internship before I graduated in August 1990 from college with my BS degree. My hair took off fast during the summer, it was APL and very thick. I rocked puffs, and used the good old banana clip which made my hair look even longer. So, I vowed to keep my hair curly no matter what,I was enjoying it, especially the puffs on top of my head. Well,January 1991 came and I discovered I was pregnant with my 1st child who is going on 18. I went to Sally's and found a gel for extra dry hair called LongAid Curl Activator and it became my staple hair product. My hair grew like a weed while I was pregnant and it was back down to my waist before I had my 1st child,a daughter. So, after I had her, I started using Dax pomade in my hair,it made it straight and lie down. The reason being is because Sally's had taken LongAid Curl Activator out of their stores and was no longer selling it. So,I used the Dax pomade from Fall 1991- Summer 1995.I had my second daughter in Fall 1994, I was still natural and my hair had gotten past my waist. So,when I was pregnant with my 3rd child, my son, I got put in a kiddie relaxer in June 1995, I never had relaxed hair with my other pregnancies.I enjoyed the relaxer and would hot curl my hair too. In 1996, I decided to stop relaxing again and go for natural. My hair had gotten thinner and was no longer looking good, so I began cutting it slowly. Finally,I took the plunge after I got a good amount of new growth growing in and had my hair cut into a short bob January 1997, but I was still able to make a ponytail.I was still blowdrying,until I got tired by Spring of 1997, and started using gel and this product called Parnevu Leave-In Conditioner for dry hair, it helped mend my hair back completely and it grew like a weed again down to my shoulders.Well,we'll be up here all day if I continue, LOL, so I'm going to fastforward into 2000, when my hair reached APL, and I found LongHairLovers.com and learned to grow my hair really long. I learned which supplements to take and how to treat my hair like a fine piece of old lace, etc. I was placed on medications so I doubled my vitamin/supplement intake.
Well,I've been completely natural for 12+ years with no desire to return back to relaxers or any kind of chemicals. The last time I flat-ironed my hair was Christmas 2006 with my CHI ,it has been sitting in the closet ever since. I started using this gel called Proclaim Curl Activator gel back in 2002 and it has been my staple since and keeps my hair moisturized and no split ends or breakage problems. I also use castor oil because it keeps my hair moisturized for days and I don't have to reapply it until it's time to wash and condition my hair. It makes my hair shiny too and frizz-free. I feel it has also helped in the health of my hair. I use different leave-in conditioners, LongTerm Relationship by Herbal Essences is my current staple. I wash and condition my hair once a week, then I apply my leave-in, castor oil, and gel when I get out of the shower, and then I detangle. Detangling is easy because I start from the ends of my hair and work my way up,and it doesn't take long. I put my hair in a ponytail and braid it and then I bobbypin it up to the top of my head with the ends tucked underneath, put on a doorag(that has saved my hair for 12 years too) and a satin bonnet and lay a towel on my pillow case and go to sleep. I only apply products to my hair once a week. I'm proud to say that I reached a little past tailbone naturally curly from me taking care of my own hair and staying on my supplements. This is the longest my hair has ever been and I'm very happy with it. Currently,it reaches 37 1/2 inches measuring from the front hairline to the ends. I use Lemongrass & Sage shampoo with essential oils to wash my hair and Rosemary& Mint conditioner with essential oils to condition my hair once a week,they keep my hair healthy. I want to thank Jennifer Bahney on LongHairLovers.com for helping me on my journey to very long beautiful hair, I use to be a member there,but now she sells hair products,vitamins,etc. She is a licensed Trichologist and I trusted her advice and judgement. I'm proud to be naturallly curly and chemical-free and plan to stay that way forever. I'm just letting grow as long as it will get.Thanks so much for listening to my story.
~RONI~
Sunday, April 12, 2009
the man and his hair
this is the man's ponytail. he's threatening to cut it all off and dontaing it to locks of love. i must say i will miss the mane. when we first met almost 3 years ago, his hair was a bit longer than ear lobe length. hes a big fan of the same light oil blend i use (i havent told him about castor oil yet) and paul mitchell the conditioner as a leave in. he shampoos no more than once a week and after applying his leave in, brushes his hair with the denman.
haircut pics!
so this past thursday i went for color and ended up getting another cut too.
im seriously loving this cut. i feel extra sassy! i styled my hair with elucence moisture balancing conditioner and castor oil. before i get color, i always do a extra moisturizing deep treatments and this time i did a protein treatment before my appointment (i usually do it after). my hair feels amazing, better than ever and i think its all due to the castor oil. my friend who has amazing hair recommended it to me years ago, but im just now trying it. i will add her hair tips/story/pics sometime in the near future. but anywho, 3 cheers for castor oil!
im going back later this week to get my color lifted even more, the previous henna and indigo treatments i did before were very hard to lift. of course, i'll post pics.
hope you had a happy easter!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
my haircut
i got my haircut yesterday and i love it!
i forgot to take a before pic, so this pic was taken earlier this month to give you an idea of what my hair looked like before:
and this is what it lookes like now:
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