Progress:)

Hey Dolls....So Last we spoke I was beginning my hair journey which is going quite well.....I use Aphogee products which are great and they are really growing my hair out and making it thicker and fuller I do this every 2 weeks......I also roller set then blowout so that saves me a bundle....My hair is doing great since I am 12 weeks post relaxer (tryna make it to 24 then relax)....I did have some breakage around the temple area which I do recommend Dr. Miracle's Temple & Nape Gro Balm.....U put it on the temple area and nape (neck area) twice a day for 30 days....It smells like vicks vapor rub a lilttle bit but it undetectable to others (My husband couldnt smell a thing)...It tingles a bit when u rub it in but thats normal, means its working.

I also recommend Chi Silk Infusion.....This stuff is like liquid silk....U rub it into the hair just before u rollerset or blowdry and ur hair has shine..bounce...and it feels like silk.. I cant believe I lived without this for so long.....

Aside from stretching my relaxer and washing every 2 weeks I wear a protective style..because in order to see growth its best not to manipulate ur hair too often (Ex:styling it or heat)...Which is why I wear a half wig so I only have to style the front.

Have A Great Hair Day:)

My Hair Journey!!!

Hey Dolls.....I am about to embark on a hair journey and I couldn't be anymore excited.....I have a nice head of hair and as of lately I have learned to love it in its NATURAL state...I'm talking real kinky..BUT I ultimately like my hair str8 so I do relax....My new hair journey is going to consist of stretching which just means going longer without a relaxer more than the typical 4-6 weeks.. I plan on stretching every 6 months meaning I will only be relaxing my hair twice a year...The last time I had a relaxer was in November so I'm at 8 weeks now and still looking good. I go to the salon every 2 weeks for wash and set BUT now I am going to work on my hair alone....I have heard great reviews on the Aphogee product line and I am going to try it out.....Every 2 weeks I will be washing, conditioning, as well as roller setting and a blow out...I brought all the tools that I am going to need and I got a great deal....I ordered like 6 hair products, a Andis ceramic ionic blow dryer(best one on the market) as well as a hooded dryer and guess what that all cost..... Just $63... I was so thrilled... I only will be going to the salon to keep my ends trimmed nicely.. I cannot wait to see the progress:)

Have a Great Hair Day:)

InStyler Or Not????????

Dolls...I would have to say a definite Yes for the InStyler...I recieved it for Xmas and I absolutely love it....It comes with a few rules that u must follow unless your experience will not be as great as mine...#1: The temperatures on the InStyler are specifically for a certain hair texture EX: High-thick/coarse; Medium- in between texture; Low-thin/fine.

Now If u have very fine thin hair and you say to yourself "I really wanna straighten or bump my hair, let me put it up to high" Trust me it will sizzle and break off..U must use it according to your texture. If you are not sure of your texture click here for examples of different textures.

With the InStyler u can straighten, bump under, flip curl, and spiral.....Your hair will come out with super shine and body.... and when its rolling on the barrel their is absolulety no flyaways all your hair is wrapped around the barrel perfectly.

Tip 1: The Barrel always goes on the bottom to achieve any curl, BUT if u have kinky roots do the first sweep with the barrel on top to straighten out that root once its str8 return to regular use

Ladies, this is a must buy... I believe mine cost $92 a bit pricey but so worth it....and besides we would pay $70 for a chi flat iron...why not on this.. which is wayy better than a flat iron, I will never flat iron again!

Have A Great Hair Day:)

Who can do the best Doobie!

Hey Dolls...Today was a BIG day for me..I tried a new hair salon...The ladies of color know that in order to get a beautiful wash, set and doobie you go to the Dominicans.....Well, since I recently moved those type of salons are not around me.... they are about 45min-an hour away....Too far for me...The salons over here APPEAR to cater more to Caucasian hair....Being that this is one thing I cannot do on my own (yeah I can wash and all that but don't get that fullness like the Dominicans shops can)I took a friends advice in trying "the other" type of salon...

Experience:
I walk in, its very nice and CLEAN...I smile and say "I have an appointment" ..The young lady I have the appointment with (Christina) comes and gets me.....She sits me down to start my color rinse...While doing my hair she is sooo surprised that my hair is soo soft and she loves it..Her words:).....So we talk.. she says to me "Are u afraid b/c a white girl is doing your hair?" I reply "Not at all, whatever u mess up I can fix, but I am trusting you" So we get into a long conversation...and I learn that they are trained in ALL types of hair but mostly the textures similar to Caucasian or Spanish texture.

Long story short.. she did her thing...My hair is shiny, light, full and I got a trim so it looks alot healthier and bouncy...My plan is to go to her every 3 weeks for a wash/set and blowout with hopes of growing longer healthier hair. Since this salon is in a nice area and is very professional (beverages and muffins offered:) The price for what I want is a bit higher...Dominican shops usually charge $20-$25... Whereas here it is $30-35...Which I do not mind paying since she does my hair just as good and provides such a nice experience.

So ladies if you are every in Wayne, NJ head over to Secrets Salon (973) 633-1330 and ask for Christina. They also have another location in Haskell, NJ....And to my ladies of color...I know how we can be with our hair and sometimes we are right BUT dont be afraid to branch out and see what someone else can do...You never know, You too may meet a bad ass white girl like I did that can do wonders with your hair!

Have a Great Hair Day:)

I like it BIG!

Hair that is.......I hate flat lifeless hair.....When I was younger and use to do my weaves I would flip my tracks at the crown so It would stick up and give that fuller look.....OOOPS!!!!....Not cute.....But we live and learn.

Of course we all know the oldest trick to fuller hair.....hair spray and a rat tail comb to tease it.....But who wants all that hairspray in there hair, making it hard and *causing tons of breakage*.....In order for me to get my hair fuller, I would put my hard head bands in the middle of my head and pull some hair over it, so u wouldn't see the headband....Sound familiar?.....I bet...What just came out? this new product called Bump-its... exactly what I use to do....So ummm WHERES MY $$$.

Bump-its gets a A+ ...They are a must have.... especially if you are like me and like to do a little bump in the front where your bang is (u would need a mini bump it for that style)....I would only recommend them being worn in a updo, low pony, or if you have a short cut or like I explained earlier.....It DOES NOT look flattering when you wear them with your hair out......It may look like you are rocking a wig.....Last but not least curls, curls, curls....Lots of curls, will almost definitely provide you with full big hair as you can see I rocked in the post pic.

Have a Great Hair Day:)

You make me feel like a Natural Woman!!!

Hey Dolls....Some of you ladies that love weave (like myself) may find it challenging when dealing with your OWN hair....U know, the stuff that actually grows from your scalp lol........I too find this a bit challenging....I can style my sister's hair b/c they are both natural and I come up with great ideas and it looks cute....But with myself I fall short a bit...I am learning though.....After I take my hair out of a weave I'll come into the living room and model my Natural styles for the husband...He likes them, so I guess I am getting there.....The first step is to love your hair, this way you wont be reliant on weave,tracks or clips-ins.....So whenever your hair is in its natural state sit in from of the mirror and play with it, try different styles....No pressure, rock it Natural when you are ready.

Now for all my ladies that are already natural....and you want to achieve that wet and wavy look without the weave or texturizer....I have the product for you. Uncle Funky's Daughter: "Curly Magic" will help you achieve just that.....You will have the wet/curly look that will move when you do, and it so soft.....They have a wonderful line....Another Line I love is called Miss Jessie's....They both have everything to keep your natural hair beautiful...Also I came across this young ladies videos on YouTube and she shows you tons of hairstyles you can do with your natural hair.

Have a great hair day:)

Accesorize The Hair

Dolls.....Winter time is here and although we all have our hair done nicely........It is still important to keep warm from head to toe...I've always seen these hats on stars and thought they may look cute one me....I am not a hat wearer so I had to try one on....So while in the mall I passed by Claire's and saw they had them......They are called Knit Berets and they have them in every color.....Brown, Black, Tan, Grey, Red etc.....I plan on getting one in every color to match with either a cardigan sweater or my boots......Now the way you can wear them is with either all your hair out and pull it over the top......Or if, u are in a rush and don't have time to do your hair, just pull a little hair out in the front like Rihanna did and you are good to go......Stay warm and have a great hair day:)