Oh So Natural!



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 Oprah is ROCKING THAT NATURAL FRO! and I'm loving it!

ON this month's cover of O Magazine, Oprah is wearing her natural hair and it is gorgeous! I think it's an inspiration and encouragement to many, like myself, who want to go 'oh so natural.' Some say it may be a twist out or a braid out on her relaxed hair but I don't care.  Twist out, braid out, blow out, it is really beautiful.

I decided to 'attempt' to go natural myself.  I haven't relaxed my hair since May 19th of this year, so I really a newbie on this natural hair journey. My natural hair is fairly thick, so I'm going to see how this journey goes. I must say, I do like my 'introductory waves', meaning I don't have a whole lot of new growth but it's noticeable. I am not so bold as to do the 'big chop' just yet. I just don't think I'll look right in a 'Teeny Weeny Afro' or TWA. My hair has always been long and although I have cut it some, I still have a lot of length to it. However, I have been doing twist-outs and I really like the look. I didn't think I would be a big fan of 'big hair', but I've gotten complements on it.

I got on alot of highlighter. It didn't look that way before I left the house. But, I like to use Cantu Shea Butter strengthening treatment, B&B Foam Wrapping Lotion, and Africa's Best Herbal Oil. I twisted my hair , rolled up the ends and let it airdry overnight. I must say, I really liked the way it came out.  I've done a couple since then. Usually after the first day, I put it in a high ponytail and decorate it with a flower or colorful hair decoration.

Another time I did a Twist-Out I used Murray's Gel Loc-Lock. I will never use that again. My hair was so hard to the point I couldn't even comb it out. I ended up just shampooing and conditioning it. So, I think I'll just stick to my three products that I do like and maybe try out a few others just to see how well I like or don't like them. I'm excited about go natural, so I'll definitely keep you posted.

Until next post, BE BLESSED, BE SAFE AND SMILE!

Winding Down..

Well, I got my African 'roots' tamed now, I'm debating on sitting under the dryer. I just don't have a great friendship with dryers. I guess that's why I haven't been to a salon in years...!! Anywho, my hair is done and all wrapped up in preparation for my interview tomorrow.

I'm still going to get me a wig, because I know what's going to happen after two weeks...ponytail!! because I know I'm not going to feel like doing much to it, so I'd rather just grab my hair and go. I do like my ponytails because it gives me a youthful look...(go mama!) but I like cute styles too and I regret cutting my hair, on one side, I don't know what I was thinking, don't judge me. :  ), I don't really like the way it looks when I unwrap it. I saw the cutest sassy and short wig in the beauty supply store.  I don't know who made it, but it was in a purple box. I'll definitely be spicing me up in the coming year.