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I had extensions, press & curls, and perms from ages 7-21. I decided to learn how to take care of my 4b natural hair, and I only wish I had done it sooner. Hair Journey Re-cap: 1. Last perm- August 2005 2. Transitioned with extensions- October 2005 - June 2006, off and on btw Fall 2006-Summer 2007 3. No BC; I just trimmed off the permed ends between braiding styles. I was probably completely perm-free by the summer of 2007. 4. Current length (May 2013)- less than 1/2 inch above APL
Protective Styling: I've been twisting my hair about every two weeks since November 2010. This routine has definitely protected my hair against the elements and helped me retain moisture.
SPRING 2012: I've started to alternate btw twists and twistouts/other loose styles.
Current products: *Shampoo: Mill Creek Botanicals Biotin Shampoo *MARCH 2012 Update: Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp Care: 2 in 1 Shampoo/Conditioner with Almond Oil with an ACV rinse . That shampoo is ok. I alternate with Selsun Blue Naturals Shampoo + ACV rinse. *Deep Conditioner: Aussie 3 Min. Miracle or SheaMoisture Deep Treatment Masque (can be used as a leave-in) *APRIL 2012: I used Herbal Essences Hello Hydration as a detangling deep conditioner; detangling was pretty easy and my hair felt softer for days and days! *Moisturizing (JUNE 2012): Shea Moisture Curl & Style Milk (from the Coconut & Hibiscus line) on my scalp and ends. Occasional sealing with JBCO. *AUGUST 2012: I started using Taliah Waajid Protective Bodifiying Mist as well. Good moisture and pleasant scent. *OCTOBER 2012: I'm much more diligent about sealing with Taliah Waajid or ORS HAIRepair Vital Oils (no more JBCO for now). *JANUARY 2013: Shea Moisture Black Soap Purification Masque clears up flakes and product buildup before shampooing without the need for the ACV rinse. It also leaves my hair feeling super soft. *FEBRUARY 2013: Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie is also a great moisturizer with a smooth texture and delicious scent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Growth was pretty slow for the first few years! It took a while to figure out what products and regimen would actually help my hair.
Above all, keeping my hair healthy is my top priority, and I'm always learning more about how versatile, manageable, and stylish it is. - General Information
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- Profile:
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- Since:
- Wednesday, September 9, 2009
- Gender:
- Female
- Age:
- 27
- Languages:
- English, Spanish, some Japanese
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- Background & Lifestyle
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- Smoking:
- Non-smoker
- Drinking:
- Light (social) drinker
- Children:
- I don't have kids yet
- Education:
- Grad/professional school
- Ethnicity:
- Black/African descent
- Origin:
- U.S. (South Carolina) & Barbados
- Body type:
- Average
- Height:
- Tall
- Religion:
- Protestant
- Interests & Personality
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- Interests:
- traveling, spoken word poetry, reading, dancing, working with children, food, singing, learning languages, writing, shopping/fashion, bilingual ed.
- Sports:
- basketball and football (just a spectator)
- Music:
- R&B, salsa, hip-hop, reggae, gospel, jazz, merengue, soca, alternative
- Movies:
- Rosewood, Moulin Rouge, American Violet, Jump Tomorrow, Chalk, The Wood, Vanilla Sky, Mad Hot Ballroom, The Four Feathers
- Television:
- Scrubs, Martin, Living Single, Private Practice, Criminal Minds, CNN Int'l "Inside Africa," King of Queens, The Cleaner, The Bernie Mac Show, practically anything on Current TV
- Heroes:
- Maya Angelou, Mom, Christiane Amanpour, Malcolm X, Antonia Pantoja, Toni Morrison, Celia Cruz
- Books:
- Zadie Smith's White Teeth, Lorraine Monroe's Nothing's Impossible, Buchi Emecheta's The Family; Paule Marshall's Brown Girl, Brownstones; Piri Thomas' Down These Mean Streets; Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street...and many more
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- Melanizm, ~SxFt ~, Kina, SepiaAngel (mini-update for 04/24/13), Glowgirl, TruthInFaith, ღAwura Afua........ Update April,!!, SaPhia ~ Academia Nut, malaikablu (update: (9/2010), BeenieGirl has a new blog: www.justbeeyoutiful.com, Lauren450, Yes Lioness, Haitian_Hunny (Dec '12 Update!), moe moe, Toya, ****NATURAL 2 YR, Fred aka Rica aka Choconillaprincess, Latinafro ~Summer Updates 10~, Samone, Zahira1983, Ms-gg find me on youtube and frostoppa.com, EbonyPrincessH **UPDATED Dec 2011**, Nappyme, Posting current hair pictures shortly. Feb 2013, Harana, Livin2Luv, Scarletjazz, Loolalooh ~*~*UPDATES: OCTOBER 14, 2012*~*~, CharHar...Updates (12/16): It's my Nappiversary!, Spice Island Prince, Soulsista934 **~Updated July 8th, 2012!!~**, Mooks-hair ••MAR 2013 updates, AGrlCanMac **Dec 30th Updates**, KinkzKurlz, Nubias07, Earthy Natural: March 2013 UPDATES!, **Ehfreema!!!, Soul-Rebel, ♥DEBZ♥youtube.com/theMANEtopic, Amante (Updates!), NAIMAhair, 2Nappiegirl, TwistedKurlzz**** (Updates Coming Soon)****, 8-1 Updates!, Firstladytj (3 Years Natural), HairCrush, Asmarina415, elleeccentric* [update 01-22-11], BEAUTI -**New Updates! More to come!, kael- [i'll be back... eventually], HumbleHair004, Dtownjbrown (Updated Mar 8th, finally!!!), Caramelhoney01, UP for my 2nd year!!, TRY MY SHEA BUTTER AT http://www.heavilyrooted.com, RelaxerRelease, KinkyKurlyQueen • Jan-Feb-March 2011 Updates!!, *~*Afrodominicana*~*, Gtangel * 4 year Nappiversary Apr 2012..pics soon, Quest2bfree, Nappyroots March updates!!, Guess who's starting over???? ME, Sundayzchild, reseerese One year of HEALTHY natural hair!, Shellabug, Vddavis, Caribbeancurls2, American Beauty *1/16 Updates", Modest24-7, KayKay10001~~~Updated!!!, KeetaRay (Updates Jan 2013), Afrobeautiful, Fabilus, Visit BlackHairInformation.com for hair care tips!, It's been a long time FOTKI, **Chan** of Chan'shealthyhappyhair.blogspot.com, LadyMzLee-*UPDATES Sept. 2011, Time to FALL Back!, India-Shuanta, Sweet-melodiii March 2012 updates, Autumnczn, Gisele69, Krissylovu Baby KayCi is here new pics 5/23, Congolaise, Trinican Beauty *Ok, at last. Update: 01/13/2012!*, KinkyCrown, *Jet-Brownie*, Bajansensation - my locs are now 3!, Afro-disiac (www.youtube.com/tonidaley80), Drea, Lynnieluve ***Update 2/27/2012***, Kink-About-It, FunkyHairChic **2nd Nappiversary Updates!!!***, Krazy Coils and Kinks, MB - New Pics, *~*Silkee*~*, Radiant Rox, Chocolate Mocha**Now on YouTube MeechyMonroe **, Joycurl2--Mini Updates Feb 16, bablou00, Naturally Me! Protective styling..., PerfectlyflaweD, xtremelyperfect ~*Loc Journey Started 11/27/12*~, Ch3rRy-BuBbleGum **UPDATES 9/22/2010**, Bholmes87 *June 2010 update pics!*, DeeJay- New Updates in Spring '13 Album, Kamesha, DawnieMich, prettydarkthing--Fall is around the corner, ..*{{BEauTiFuL iNSiDE && 0ut}}*.., Jelover9, NaturalHairyTales, Dawnyele, Mane Treats Hair Accessories on FB, JDNatlady, CHAKOLETT, DivaCurls, Nikki10039, nopoet83, Flogazagyal, Samiah90, DarkNSexii, Naturalgrooves, TRios, K.Cee: The Soul of a Queen. Loc Journey: March '12, Ms.BrownSkin, HairNailsBeautytips, Mocha315, IslandGyal, Napturalgina, Napturally-Obssessed(now on YouTube ), PYT_Naturally, Afrochic31 (check out my journal--? needs answer), Trinichick22, DE-JOURNEY, Mscaribeauty, Khryssi21, Missmadeulook, Nicolewmakeup, AScaredNatural, CurlyGaijin
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- Glowgirl, Livin2Luv, Scarletjazz, KinkyHair, Earthy Natural: March 2013 UPDATES!, TwistedKurlzz**** (Updates Coming Soon)****, Caramelhoney01, *~*Afrodominicana*~*, Quest2bfree, Guess who's starting over???? ME, Sundayzchild, reseerese One year of HEALTHY natural hair!, MrsJacobs, Susanzmorg..RELAXED!!! Updates soon., Vddavis, American Beauty *1/16 Updates", Sweet-melodiii March 2012 updates, Jstchyln and loving the natural journey, Krissylovu Baby KayCi is here new pics 5/23, Congolaise, Trinican Beauty *Ok, at last. Update: 01/13/2012!*, Afro-disiac (www.youtube.com/tonidaley80), Drea, Lynnieluve ***Update 2/27/2012***, FunkyHairChic **2nd Nappiversary Updates!!!***, Krazy Coils and Kinks, MB - New Pics, Radiant Rox, Chocolate Mocha**Now on YouTube MeechyMonroe **, Intellexual, Joycurl2--Mini Updates Feb 16, Naturally Me! Protective styling..., PerfectlyflaweD, Ch3rRy-BuBbleGum **UPDATES 9/22/2010**, Bholmes87 *June 2010 update pics!*, DeeJay- New Updates in Spring '13 Album, Kamesha, DawnieMich, prettydarkthing--Fall is around the corner, Dawnyele, Mane Treats Hair Accessories on FB, JDNatlady, CHAKOLETT, Nikki10039, Ronkz, Awesome2bnatural, Flogazagyal, Samiah90, KinkyChaos: Mini Chop 20th july 2010, All About Hair - mine, yours, and theirs, DarkNSexii, Sexyvt123, HairWithPurpose, Naturalgrooves, TRios, K.Cee: The Soul of a Queen. Loc Journey: March '12, Ms.BrownSkin, HairNailsBeautytips, Mocha315, Mz-locsnomore, IslandGyal, Napturalgina, 2wholesalewigs, PYT_Naturally, Afrochic31 (check out my journal--? needs answer), Socialnitecalendar, Trinichick22, DE-JOURNEY, Mscaribeauty, Khryssi21, Missmadeulook, Nicolewmakeup, Tastemyalterego, Global Hair and Beauty Network, Debra Baker, Ilovepm23, AScaredNatural, Beautyfulhair, Kpdnsunshine, SimplyNatural84, McMuffin93
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