"I'll never be picture perfect Beyonce, fly like J.Lo or singing "baby" like 'Shanti. I barely comb my hair and yea thats on a good day. I dont care what the hood say."
I've been natural for much of my life. I had my first relaxer when I was a 12. I nagged my mom for it, but it was painful and afterward my hair just layed flat (boring) I quickly lost my enthusiasm for it. I would let it grow out, and then relax again. I did that several times, I probably had my hair relaxed in total for about 5 years on and off. My last relaxer was in the Fall of 2007. I cut off the relaxed ends in August of 2008 and that was it. Ever since Its been trial and error, finding products that work because every head is different, I find beauty in the uniqueness.
Full Disclosure: I'm the laziest person when it comes to my hair, I just let it do what it do. I'm not talented in this arena in no way shape for form. I do basic plaits, braids, 2 strand twist and maybe a 2 strand flat twist. I just recently learned how to do a fishtail braid but that’s were it ends.
What's In My Current Hair Arsenal:
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Shampoo: L'Oreal EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System Reconstructing Shampoo.
Conditioner: Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Conditioner (purple bottle).
Styler: Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Butters/Oils: Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Castor Oil.
Current Regimen:
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Pre-poo with olive oil or coconut oil. Shampoo. Condition. Deep condtion, for about 20min. Style with whatever leave-in or styler I'm currently using. I seal the ends of my hair with my coconut oil and shea butter mixture. Spritz hair daily or whenever necessary with water and veggie glycerin mix, seal with coconut oil. I might retwist at night depending on my mood. I Sleep with a satin scarf or on satin pillow case. Done and done.
week old braid out
I whip my hair back & forth
an extremeley frizzy braid out
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