Showing posts with label curly girl approved. Show all posts
Showing posts with label curly girl approved. Show all posts

Friday, August 2, 2013

When was your last trim? Trimming Natural Hair



My hair was starting to look raggedy on the ends. I tried moisturizing and sealing the ends of my hair to no avail. That was when I knew my hair was overdue for a trim. I clip my ends every few months because frayed ends drives me nuts. Not only that but my hair grows so much faster when my ends are clipped. 

When my hair was relaxed I preferred to cut my hair when it was wet. Now that my hair is in its natural state I detangle my hair and put about six chunky twists and clip off the dead hair. I know its not the best method but it works for me. lol...  Some naturalistas blow dry their hair before clipping while other sistas go get their hair professionally cut.

You may need to clip your ends if:

* Excessive shedding
*If your hair breaks easily
*You style your often and wear your hair down often
*Slow/No growth
*Feathered ends
*If you use heat on your hair often






My hair a week or so after trim. 

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Non-Natural Color on Natural Hair...

DISCLAIMER: My hair is in its natural state, I BC'd in August 2008. I am happy to be nappy! However, I do not profess to be the kind of 'natural' who will use nothing but organic products made only by juices and berries. I strive to purchase products that are sulfate & paraben free but occasionally I may use product(s) that aren't necessarily Curly Girl Approved.  No shame in my game whatsoever... It's just not that serious for me, no one will take my "natural card" away for using certain products on MY hair. Try to limit products with harsh chemicals, dyes, cones, and alcohol but don't loose any sleep if you do, OCCASIONALLY.


I purchased all of these supplies from Sally's except the Miss Jessies..


I mixed the powder packet with the cream... I applied the product and in 5 minutes the color was already changing. 


The fumes are intense so make sure its plenty of ventilation...


These are the results after washing, conditioning, moisturizing, oiling and twisting my hair.. I only colored a small section of my hair..



This is a 5 day old twist out..






These twists were done 2 weeks later after washing and a oil rinse, Color treated hair requires alot more moisture to prevent breakage. I only have color on the right side of my hair. My plan is to put a plum/berry color on in a few weeks. The color will be more vivid on the lightened parts...


I will follow up with pics after I add the berry color. I am still undecided on the exact color I want to use.
Stay Tuned. *wink*