And The Product Junky Strikes Again....

Hey Curlies,

I ordered two products from the infamous KINKY CURLY line about a week ago and they came in yesterday.

WOO HOO

The first is the Kinky Curly Knot Today 32 oz bottle which I purchased for $44.00.

I know it sounds like a lot but I use it everyday and I am about to start mixing it by using Kimmaytubes leave-in conditioner recipe.

Last but not least is the 8 oz Kinkly Curly Curling Custard for $17.99.

I have yet to use these products together but once I do I will be sure to do a Product Review for my fellow curlies...

Still Naturally Inspired Me....

Nature Natural Inspiration on My Birthday

Hey Curlies!

I know it has been a while but don't worry you havent missed much... well at least not on the hair front.

August 29th, 2010 was my 21st birthday!!! Yea I know, I know, I'm a young one... I hear it all time. (I never felt young until this birthday and I am loving this new feeling of "having my whole life ahead of me")

Any way I will give you a brief overview of my birthday trip.

Even though it was supposed to be a group trip it turned out to be a couple's thing which worked out just fine. My Co-Worker Sarita (who is also a Curly), her boyfriend, me and my not boyfriend-boyfriend (as a friend of my would call it) all went to Blue Mountain in Front, Royal Virginia. We stayed in a cabin at a place called Hot Tub Heaven and trust, it is just like it sounds.

We got there at about 10pm on Friday night, made a MASSIVE bowl of guacamole (one of my 1st loves), after murdering the dip with some chips, immediately had drinks while we lounged in the hot tub. The next morning we woke up and ate breakfast on the deck (the sounds of nature were absolutely lulling). We layed around, watched a few Movies and then decided to go to a vineyard for some wine tasting.

Let me go on record that we had an amazing time and learned alot about wine at Fox Meadows Vineyard....

That evening we walked from the cabin to a nearby lake where we hung our feet off the dock, watched the fish (and fishers) and just took in life...

After our adventure with nature we went back to the cabin and made a massive BBQ which consisted of Chicken, Shrimp, Corn, Grilled vegetables, Salad and a bunch of other stuff I can't remember.

The next morning we went to the Apple House for lunch.... The burgers were HUGE.

Last but not least on our way out of town we hit up a horse stable where we did an hour long trail ride through the forest....

To say the least I enjoyed it thoroughly and I would go back at the drop of a dime.... The calmness and serenity of my birthday trip was exactly what I needed... I helped my to continue to stay....

Naturally Inspired Me

Casual Corporate Curly Look: Flat Twist with Black Net

Hey Curlies,

I am blessed to work in an office that is business casual... A lot of the times more casual but none the less I am allowed to wear hair garments.  I wore this style as another low maintenance protective style.  It is very simple and doesn't require any step by step directions....  It is just two flat twist (my signature as of late) and a net from sally's Beauty Supply pinned into place...  Short, sweet, and simple!

A Curly Girl's Nightmare...

So I wake at 7:00 am this morning with the intention of washing my hair... Like I said yesterday I have more than neglected this responsibility.  If you are an experienced curly you know that this is affecting my curl pattern in the worst way.  (My hair will not curl and feels stiff even when it's wet....)  Now back to my story, I go into the bathroom to make sure I had all of my hair washing products and something VITAL is missing.... MY SHOWER COMB!!!  As someone who lives with my best friend I knew that she had to be the culprit.... So I knock on her door and ask if she's seen my comb.... A few silent seconds go by and she opens the door with the look in her eye of a little girl who knew she was about to get in trouble and she says these fatal words.... "I took it to my parents house and I left it there". AHHHHH, What do you mean??? I was standing in her door way,  hair tangled, dry, and stiff and she took my shower come out the shower, into her car, and on a field trip..... 

Needless to say I am wearing the same style as the last few days for the most part (I made a small modification by only doing one flat twist with a side part).  But it looks old.... smh.


Lesson:   IT IS NEVER OKAY TO BE WITH OUT YOUR DE-TANGLER!!!!

Stay Tuned for a product purchase.  I think I'm ready to buy the Quidad Double Detangler....

I AM NATURALLY INSPIRED

Curly Confession!!

Ok curlies let me start by saying my life has been nothing short of hectic lately.  I am embarrassed to disclose the last time I washed or even Co-washed my hair... but don't worry I promise that will all change soon.


Anyway I have not up to date new hair style for the day.

I basically used the same one but with a side part and tighter and hire braid bun.  Also I Re-braided the braid hair brushing it out and adding some eco-styler gel to it this time.

Side Part

Anyway my mind is scrambled today so I'm not very wordy....

Still....

NATURALLY INSPIRED

Corporate Curly Look: Faux Braid Bun

I'm a Corporate Curly so I have to come up with Corporate Styles.....

FAUX BRAID BUN

Front View

Back View

Top View

Side View

HOW I ACHIEVED THIS LOOK:

   First off let me credit the basic idea of this to a young lady named Alta Angel who was featured on Curly Nikki for her version of this style.  I just made a few adjustments to support my hair and style needs and this i what I got.

Step 1: Partially part your hair (Middle part or side part) I chose a middle part.
Step 2: Flat Twist each side to just before the middle of your head.  Use water and gel (I used ecostyler) and a brush, to smooth as you go.  Push each twist forward before pinning to create Volume.
Step 3: Slick back the remaining hair into a pony tail and bun it, tying a hair band around it. Pin up any loose hairs.
Step 4: Use a back of synthetic braid hair.  Leave the rubber band on  in the middle of the hair. Loosely braid each side, securing the ends with Rubber bands
Step 5: Use the attached rubber band to fasten the two braids to your hair.
Step 6: Wrap loosely each braid in opposite directions one at a time.  Pin securely as you go. (Make sure to hide the loose ends of the braid under the bun)

And you are finish with a stylish and professional look!!

If you are interested in a video demo let me know!

Attempting a Curly Conquest

   You are probably wondering why I went natural... Well it is quiet simple to be honest with you.... I was sick and tired of being sick and tired with my weak and fragile overly processed hair.  I wanted to have long, strong, and healthy hair and I wanted it to be what God gave me not what I decided to create.

     I asked for my first perm when I was 6 or 7 years old.... Pretty much a baby and my mom responded by telling me that I had to wait until I was old enough. "Old enough" she explained was 8 years old and Please believe I had not forgotten what she said.  Not a day after my 8th birthday I was asking about a perm again.  So we went to the store and got the infamous "Just For Me" kiddie perm and my chemically processed journey began.
   
     Over the years I went through series of hair experiments with length.  Cutting, Weaving, Growing, Cutting, weaving, Growing, until finally I decided to stop cutting, stop weaving, and start growing.  I decided to focus my obsession on the health of my hair instead of the length of my hair and that is when it came to me...

     Very late November of 2010 after getting a touch up I decided I didn't want to "relax" my hair anymore and since then I have been on the conquest to be a full headed Curly Girl.  To be honest it has not been easy at all but I have learned to love it.  I have face major opposition from those who have love, smiled at times in joy, and even cried but I would go back to the creamy crack.

     Transitioning has inspired me to be a more innovative and confident version of myself and I LOVE IT.  I am learning the do's and don'ts of my hair and how to make it flourish.

I AM NATURALLY INSPIRED