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Kink-n-Curlz **Updated Dec 21!** Premium Fotki Member

Kink-n-Curlz **Updated Dec 21!**
Been natural for 4 years now - but I've been doing my best to take care of my hair since March 2008. I was initially very ignorant about the beauty of natural hair. But many hair sites, esp. this one, have taught me how to love my hair.

Type of hair - I'm still a little wishy-washy on hair types. I'd have to say that I have 3b, 3c hair. The closest celebrity that I can match my hair-type to is Tracee Ellis Ross (I can't wait to have her length!) My hair is mostly S-patterned at the roots and spiraled at the ends.

My biggest challenge is finding protective styles that I can wear for more than a few days. I'd love to find a style that lasts at least 2 weeks so I can have as little manipulation as possible. I believe this and taking care of my ends will give me the length that I'm looking for by next year.

My hair regimen:
**I no longer co-wash everyday. I'm now able to hold off for at least a week.
**I comb my hair every time I have conditioner in it (about once a week).
**I clarify once a month with either Bentonite Clay, diluted castile soap or black soap.
**I HAVE YET TO FIND A DEEP CONDITIONER!! ANY SUGGESTIONS??? So I generally add jojoba oil or olive oil and honey to heated Suave conditioner.
**I never blow dry my hair - not even if I decide to straighten it.
**I will no longer color my hair with permanent or semi-permanent color. It's too drying & damaging. I don't have the patience for henna so who knows when I'll have color again.

Goals -
**GROW to shoulder length by March 2010.
**Find protective styles that I"m comfortable with. I'm sure this will happen as I gain length.
**Take care of my ends.
**Find a staple deep conditioner.

Fav Products:
*I don't use products with laurel sulfate, mineral oil, petrolatum or silicones.

**Moisturizers - pure SHEA BUTTER - I'm in love with shea butter. I also like Coconut oil.
**Conditioner - favorite is Suave's Aloe & Waterlily and Orchid. I'm looking to branch out, esp. with a deep conditioner.
**Clarifiers - Bentonite Clay, Black soap, Castile soap
**Styling - Softee Protein Styling Gel (brown gel), Shea Butter, Sta Sof Fro Hair & Scalp Spray.


You can read about "My Story" and my ignorant beginning in the My Journals section. You'll also find more stories about my recent life-challenges and how God has brought me and my family through.
General Information
Profile:
Family
Since:
Monday, March 19, 2007
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Background & Lifestyle
Smoking:
Non-smoker
Drinking:
I never drink
Interests & Personality
Interests:
WORSHIPPING THE LORD & MARY KAY, MARY KAY, MARY KAY!!!
Sports:
Chasing my Tinka Butt now that she can RUN!!
Music:
Gospel, R&B, Rock, Heavy Metal - I listen to almost anything
Books:
The Word.
Friends:
Nelle- Updated 10/26, 1QTPie - ** Update12/09/2009, Mira and I have updates 11/09!!! , ® Peachtree ® October 2009 Updates! , Lina40 *thehairshebang.etsy.com*, Nappilymi-Locness, Jazzi , Kinkerbelle is now blogging, svrbrownsuga, Toya I'M BAAAAACK!!!!, "Mistytea", ---♥Lvgurl--1yr 4mths post BC - sept 27 updateâ™, ~*BeautyWitch*~ (updates coming soon...), CorporateNapps, Zahira1983, Babykinks83 **May updates**, Serenity326 - 3 yr Nappiversary Updates - 6/11, EbonyPrincessH **UPDATED DEC. 3rd**, EmpressRi ~December Updates!!!, AngiesFrEeDoM, Fxybrwn78 (On Hiatus for a few months), Southern_Belle (Closing albums 12/31/09), Thegirltolove *A few updates*, Tkeese, Divya22, Simnicity ***ON HIATUS***, Zhara
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:::sm:::, QueenMoe, Desiree, SepiaAngel is having a BOY!!! :oD, 1QTPie - ** Update12/09/2009, Lina40 *thehairshebang.etsy.com*, Miss Batyah - 4th Nappiversary!, .: AUNATURALEE :., Nappilymi-Locness, Godsflowerrr ... www.HealthyHairJourney.com, svrbrownsuga, Yvette, Shatani:The Sequel , nappyrae **last update 11/21/07**, Sweetfacekay ..::END OF AUG. UPDATES!, Toosweet08, Cr8tive.....(updated 1/28/09), Lovenatural, BelleBelle, Afroqueenshae: CHECK Out: www.afroniquelyyou.com, Caramelbeauty, Babykinks83 **May updates**, Poosmo *Update 12/07/09*, NaturaleMommi - Sisterlock updates!!!, Melojoy, **Justlex has moved to Justlex2**, Ms-gg 12/17/09 , ScorpioAM***3 yrs nappy 6/11/09, in a hair rut***, Curlsrgreat my Youtube channel youtube.com/shay18, Tanisha, Phoetyk, Resplendent, Mscocoface (Starting Year 4), EmpressRi ~December Updates!!!, Sweetypie785, Asmabahiya-Small update 8/22/07, New Pics 9/1/08****1st Album For The 2nd Year***, learning about my NATURAL hair, Sweetkeesha *Finally Updated 10/14/09*, AngiesFrEeDoM, Fxybrwn78 (On Hiatus for a few months), I am a Spelmanite, Yekinae. The Knotty Truth! Get it! Thanks Cheleski, Nubianrose, J'adore Samantha <3's Park Ave. Bling Candy Paint , Southern_Belle (Closing albums 12/31/09), Saskenn, Mstoya25 updated 11/09!, Kamaliyah, Sweetladee1001 FLAT IRONED HAIR!!! May '09, Curlyheath08-~*~Updated 04/27/2007~*~, Stepheknee, HerBestHair, LaBellaDon, Mikaela my 23rd b-day is nov 24th! yey!! , Patricia, lr-diamond **Starter Locs 12/15/09**, Queenvig, lOuLoU82: *UpDaTeS in JaN 2010*, Divya22, SherryQ, UneekDiva - Who Gon Check Me Boo? LOL, Houstonzeta***check out my updates!***, Simnicity ***ON HIATUS***, Glad2befab, Manifested, Str8NoMore: LOVING MY TWISTOUT, MsKinkyKutie, missCHEEvous, Nenedra, ~Nappy- Roots~updates~, CurlyGirl, Nappybell ***2 YEAR UPDATES 11/10/09***, Prettyphenomenal, ICONICSISTA **NATURAL & LACEFRONT UPDATES**, Flocurl, Angel1907**** (Updates 11/06/2009)****, CL -- www.myepiphanyfrostings.blogspot.com, BlAcK OnYx *** Updating Soon ***, Mrs. Jones, Raxxiloxx[New Journey]Nappiversary Update:12.13.09, GeekyDiorGirl, BigBun619, msinnerbeauty, UmmACurlieGirlie, HappyNappyT *UPDATE* CHECK MY "ABOUT ME" SECTION, SherryJ! - **Updates! -Sept.17**, DIVINED2BLOOM ~ SMALL UPDATE 05/29/09~~, TXNYness, Kinkykween**HAS-MOVED!!!!****, Tobemeis2bfree (GiGi)New Updates 06/24/09 , LovingMeNatural ***BC'd on 10/12***, Ladi-Dez (Dec update...more to come), Cocoanaps3 re- twist 11/18/09, trinimonpeaches, MISS B CURLY {UPDATED 5-13-09}, SexyNatural, ***April and May 2009 Updates*****, HumbleHair004, Lolipop2004 *Cut off Relaxed Ends Nov 09*, ReinventingMe ~ Is Creating Again. Come See!, Belle Cheveux ((UPDATED 12/08/09)), Caramelhoney01, selah..., J♥G June 22nd!*New*, Jazzie710natural **Under Construction***, MeAllNatural, NaturallyNana *Month 20 Update!*, TMV2 (Updates), Bianca , leanna25, iDreamHair, *NEW UPDATES MAY 2009* vlucious, Eringirl- Small September 20, 2009 updates!, MzKei *is taking a fotking break*, Nuknuk48****NEW ALBUMS CHECK EM OUt******, LJ- Sept, Oct, and Nov, Updates, NaturallyNiké *Youtubin' it* APL by Jan 2010!, It's My One Year Anniversary June 12, 2009, :phenomnappturale- NEW UPDATES 12/21/08, Angelsbaby84 (frustrated with my thin hair), Renee430-NEW ALBUMS!, NappyMom2, Luvbenet3- my blog www.coilyworld.blogspot.com, Beautiful Growth***big chop&June updates, Napturalebeauty~*On Hiatus*~ In School, DFUTURE09, Naturalchampion......Has a Text & Loves it!, Raven (updated 3/13/09), ayrihannahaircut-~!!!April Update!!!~, Bfit, Kwm537, ANGEL26, InHisPresence, HealingHerbsByReneNaturalHair, Curlielocks, Wild Hair, Natural Goddess *Got A New Camera & Updates*, 1 year relaxer free-7 months post BC...Nu Pics, RHObellious1, NaturallyBlessed(2 MONTH ANNIVERSAY), Helifano[(Nov.2oo9] updates, CoilyLocks, Niik [one year natural!! - updates 10/24!], NattiBella, dpoullardlewis, Jstchyln and loving the natural journey, Kinkykween2***FEW_WEDDING_PICS!!!***, *(FiNaLLy PiCs)*_*MuZiKaLRhaPsoDy, Anume08, Itzrocketgurl, Miss Curly T-I have new updates 11/09!!!, NiqueLuv008, Raven, MadeInJamaica, SilverAngel45 *** 13 MONTHS POST RELAXER & 8 MONTS, NaturallyJJ, Beautifuleyez *_* Updated Finally*_*, Kingskid00