Sneak-A-Peek: My Kinky Curly Update!

Ok, I'll admit... The last couple months I've been gettin' a wee bit antsy about waiting for my hair to grow back. So I decided to boycott my own Progress Reports for a bit... hope you don't mind... it's for the sake of my own sanity really. Whenever I start to get me knickers in a bunch over what-seems-to-be-but-probably-isn't painfully slow hair growth, it's always best to just chill and let things "marinate" for a while. Hopefully the next time I check in, I'll be pleasantly surprised. A small change in my routine- You know my normal 2-month wait between my "comb and wash"? Well, that's a wrap, FOR REAL! My hair seems to be getting too long for that. My last wash was ALL. OUT. WAR! Tangles and knots galore! Now, 1 good scrub per month seems to be the charm. :) Even though I'm boycotting my Progress Reports, a little sneak peek never hurt nobody! tee hee hee! I took this pic just this past weekend. See how my curls are more defined and hang a little bit better (less shrinkage)? That's whassup!

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Month 18 Progress Report!!!! Woooooo HOOOOO!!!

About a month ago I celebrated a very important event in my natural hair journey.... That's right! Month 18 biotches (since the big chop-a-roo)! Yeah! I am hella hyped! In the above pic, my hair is a little longer than what you see... my hand is holding the end of my hair but I couldn't get a good shot of the entire length and hold the camera at the same time. Sorry. :( But I must say, I'm pleased as punch. I can see real progress and I'm FINALLY beginning to see some light at the end of this raggedy arse tunnel. When I say raggedy, I'm referring to the fact that I've been wearing this stankish, raggedy arse wig as my protective style. I can't stand it but ya know... sometimes a kinky curly chick's gotta do what a kinky curly chick's gotta do (to achieve growth, that is)! I'm just ready for my hair to grow back so I can ditch the hair hat, ditch the cornrows, my hair can finally breathe, and I can be alittle more relaxed with my styling routine. Happy to say that by the looks of it, I'm well on my way :)

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Dry Arse Hair!!!!!

After my last post Protect Your Neck, an LLL reader asked:
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What does it mean if [the conditioner is] just sitting there [on top of your hair
instead of coating and penetrating it]? I moisturize my hair every day but it
still seems dry.
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When conditioner just sits there "chillin" on the top of your hair, it's an indication that you have dry arse hair. What is dry arse hair, you might ask? Well, just take a good look at this throwback pic of MJ. This, my friends, is the perfect example of some dry, thirsty arse hair! See how the hair is wet but still looks dry...how the beads of water just kinda roll off the top of the hair instead of saturating it... how the hair is so rigid that it barely flattens at all (even though it's probably soaked)... What I mean is, if you put conditioner on your hair and it even slightly resembles this, then it's time to step your moisture game up... pronto!

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Protect Ya Neck...

... and those precious, fragile ends! The ends of your hair are the oldest, weakest part of your hair so it's important to keep them oiled, well-moisturized, and TRIMMED. Yes, I said TRIMMED. Don't be SCURRED! I know some people are scurred of the scissors but you MUST MUST MUST keep your hair free of dead ends! Peep the ends of my hair in the above pic. There is no fuzz, fraying, frizzing, or foolishness... Just nice clean ends. Moisture! Moisture! Moisture! IS KEY! Please don't get caught slippin! I don't care what anyone says... I stays greasy... all day, E'RYDAY! Just the mere THOUGHT of dry hair gets my blood pressure up! This is how you know your hair is parched. Give your hair a good wash. If the water and conditioner just sits there chillin on TOP of the hair(instead of coating and penetrating it), then Houston we have a problem!

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Love Your Hair... (Just A Thought)

The next time you feel like complaining about your hair...maybe you're salty about your hair texture or fed up with not achieving as much growth as you had hoped for... Please remember this pic. Just think, your hair COULD be growing out of your ears...literally! Then, and only then, would you really have something to complain about. Now THAT right thurrr...would be some *ish* to be salty about! LOL! Love your hair. Love yourself! Happy Growing, Ladies! ;)

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So, You Wanna Be A Dreadlock Rasta?

I started this blog because I love talking hair and thought it would be cool to share my hair journey and all the products/techniques that have worked for me in my quest to grow long strong healthy hair. Not long ago I mentioned that I wash my hair every 2 months. I DO NOT, however recommend this to the average person. It works for me because I wet my hair and oil RELIGIOUSLY (to ensure maximum moisture (and if I do end up getting tangles (tangles... that's putting it lightly), I have the patience and the know-how to detangle and still have hair left on my head when I'm done. Be forewarned... you might not be so lucky. I'm just gonna keep it FUNKY with you. If you're not careful, you'll mess around and look like a dreadlock rasta by the end of month 2. And that's no joke, playa! Now ofcourse there's absolutely nothing wrong with rockin the "Rasta". But if that's not the look you're going for, here's my suggestion...just go as long as your hair can go (safely) WITHOUT matting or locking. It's different for everybody. For most, that will most likely be 2 weeks. 2 is a good number. The basis of this technique is to manipulate your hair as LITTLE as possible for as LONG as possible. I realize that I'm a little extreme with mine and wanted to clarify.

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Shawty What YO Name Is?!

I'm sorry, ma'ne... I know this is a hair blog and all but sometimes a woman's gotta take time out to focus on what's really important in life... things like, ummm...say... this fine-arse piece of man candy I done spotted right chere! (Besides, all hair and no play makes LLL a very grumpy girl!) Anyhoo...I first noticed him when I went to see the movie N.O.T.O.R.I.O.U.S. The movie is not OSCAR material but this man's lips deserve some kind of award because DAMN... His soup coolers were lookin RIGHT! And then last night, I was watching the making of Ciara's video "Never Ever" and there he was... MY new "for-pretend" BOO (atleast for now till I find someone hotter! LOL! I'm such a naughty girl!) I was like, mmmm mmm mmmm...Shawty, what YO name is? Well, it's actor Kevin Phillips (former flame of Nia Long). He's mad sexy, talented, has adorable freckles, and seems like a positive brother from what I've read (Check out his interview with Essence mag!) And um, ladies, if you're still not sold, please peep his swag at exactly 2:40 into the Ciara video (Click here to see my boo in action!)... Need I say more?! Ok, now that I got my little man-candy fix for the day, I can get back to talking hair! tee hee hee

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Step Your Moisture Game Up

Here's a friendly reminder to keep your beautiful, natural kinks and curls MOISTURIZED AT ALL TIMES. In order to achieve considerable growth, you are really gonna have to step your "moisture game" up, for real! Peep how shiny and supple this strand of hair is. That's the result of non-stop, daily "moisturization" :). Don't get caught slippin either or else it'll cost ya those extra inches of dead ends you'll be forced to chop off when it comes time for your next trim!

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Long-Haired Woman Does The Big Chop-a-rooni... Straight Gangsta!!

Here's a little inspiration for those of you who are afraid to do the big-chop-a-roo. This lady has some of the longest, thickest, strongest, healthiest, substitute-your-own-word-iest hair I've seen and she is just choppin that *ish off...BALD... like it ain't nothing but a chicken wang! I mean, she just got real GANGSTA wit it and cut it off like "WHAT, batches!!!? LOL! I'm impressed! You can check her out on www.mf08.com along with a couple other super duper long-haired chicks (with pics) doing the big shave-a-roo. Just curious though... Why is she doing this? I suppose that's the same question my fam and friends asked me when I last did the big chop-a-rooni but hey... I guess we all have our own reasons. It's just weird seeing someone else do it, I guess. I kinda like it though. Fearless. That's how we all should be! Why did you do the big chop-a-rooni? What gave you the moxie to do it?

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Growth Galore

This pic was taken during my Month 14 wash and trim. I ♥ my natural hair. I'm even more in l♥ve with its health, growth, and thickness. Achieving long, strong, healthy natural hair is hard work at times, but for me it's a labor of love! Can you believe that just a little over a year ago, I was practically bald!? What do you love about your kinks and curls?

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Shea Butter is the Business!

I absolutely ♥ shea! If there is one product I can't do without (besides kemi oyl), I would have to choose my beloved shea! I put it in my hair, I butter up my skin with it and ...sshhhhh, don't tell... (whispering) I even have a secret urge to eat it. I know, I'm doing a little bit too much. LOL! But it's true. My ♥ belongs to shea!

Now I have recently heard many complaints about the obnoxiously strong, nutty smell of shea butter. I, however, have no complaints because I use refined shea (which eliminates the scent and the thickness associated with unrefined, unprocessed shea butter). My shea goes on odorless, creamy, and smooth. To experience some of this shea nutter butter goodness, visit From Nature With Love.

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