It's my first year!

It's my first year post BC. And I dyed my hair "shocking blue" by Manic Panic. You can't tell indoors, but it is subtle. Here's some pics.

11 Months Post Big Chop!

My how time flies!!! It's been forever since I blogged and even longer since I cut my hair. And I'm so excited about this journey I been on. I didn't think it would be so much fun, but it was. So much learned so much tried. Just a complete roller coaster. But I have not straightened/flat ironed my hair in OVER a year and I'm def feeling the itch, but I'll wait until my birthday. On another note I've been on  a protective style challenge since January and I'm planning on continuing it until the end of March aka my 1st anniversary. So first I did a sew in for 5 weeks. First time with a full weave and it was fun, but that drove me crazy!!! I then did a DC and let my hair breath for a week. In that time I found my hair can now go into a small puff. Yayyyyyy!!!

That same night I did Havana/Marley twist. Took me no time, but I plan on keeping this 5 weeks also. So until then see you after March! Unless I come up with some DIY idea.

Summer 2012 Product kit

Since it's Summer and I've learned a lot about my curly hair I have changed my product kits.

Wash n' Gos

• Mixed Chicks "Sulfate free" shampoo (Biweekly)
• As I am Coconut Co-Wash (Co wash)
• Herbal Essence Hello Hydration (Conditioner/Detangler)
• Curls Unleashed Leave-In Conditioner
• EVOO (Seal ends)
• CURLS Goddess curls OR One 'n Only Argan Oil Curl cream (Styler)

Twist out

• Same as above except for styler
• Shea Moisture Organic curl enhancing smoothie (Styler)

4 Months Post BC

Four months since I've cut my hair and seven months since I've put a flat iron to it. Pretty amazing journey so far.

BIG CHOP!!!

Ok after a year of transitioning (I was planning on another year) I had a horrible crisis which gave me the courage to BC (Big Chop) my hair. Still can't believe I did it, but I'm LOVING it!

Decorating

Redoing my room. I have a long way to go, but I'm coming along. Sewing pillows and curtains.

New Product Review

Ok I'm reviewing a few products I've used this past weekend... I've acutally had them for awhile but since I have so many I just got around to them.

Mixed Chicks Sulfate free shampoo- I've read mixed reviews on this (no pun intended) and they all varied. Some said it dried their out and some say it was great, well in my case I'm going for great! I've never used Sulfate free poo so I was lost about it but for my first experience it was a good one. It still lathered up like I look for in a shampoo and my hair felt clean, but I didn't have that "squeaky clean" sound and feel I usually get when I shampoo with regular poos. I loved it!

Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner- I put this on my hair after I shampooed. And I must say it wasn't anything spectacular aside from my hair masque. I actually like my hair masque better, but that's just me. To me it's just a regular old deep conditionder.

Curls Unleashed Leave In Conditioner- this is a new line by Organic Root Stimulator I seen at Sallys. I needed a leave in since I was wearing Wash and Gos and I'm glad I grabbed it. This product is amazing! It smells organic and full of natural products and it's so moisturizing I can just use this on my curls without a curl cream or gel and get similair results.

Twisted Sista Curl Activator- today is actually my first day using this but I wanted to see how it held up to my Argan oil curl creme and Ecco styler gel. And so far it defines pretty well and defrizzes. As far as my hair feels it's not as soft as my curl creme, but not a hard as the Ecco Gel. It's pretty decent.