WEEKEND/HOLIDAY HAIR

*Me and my aunt's Puff*

Hey guys! I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas. I've actually done some really cute styles over these past few weeks *cheers* So I figured 'Hey, you haven't seen MY face on here in a while, why not share?' :)

First up is my Twist N Curl for Christmas:

I two-strand twisted my hair with Design Essentials Curl Stretching Cream mixed with EVOO and spiral curled them on rod rollers.

Unrolled and pulled apart:





My Friday going out do.

I had just DC'd and didn't have much time, so I twisted my hair in about 8 jumbo twists and pinned it up.

The back:

The front:




This is my Thanksgiving updo inspired by MsVaughn's twist/roll thingy.

*pretty good, but still working on this twist/rolling thing*

I set the front on rods and this is how it turned out:

I got lots of compliments and will say I am proud of myself *pats self on back* What do ya think?

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Merry Christmas everyone!!!

I hope your day is filled with love, peace, joy, good food, wonderful family and true friends!!

PRESERVING YOUR SEXY

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Hey Lovelies! As the holidays are RAPIDLY approaching why not take steps to preserve your Holiday Hair? There are much more important matters to attend to ie. FOOD, lololol. My nighttime routine is usually throwing my satin bonnet on and going to bed....BUT there are those days when I triple sow cow swan dive in the bed with no regard for my hair and wake up with a smashed fro or twist out - THE worst.

So here are some tips to help you along the way:

Use a pomade to slick down those edges (Shea Butter works just as well too) and tie with a scarf, and throw on your satin bonnet if you're rocking twist out or something like that. Less brushing, if any, this way.

Pineapple - loosely twist your hair and pull into a bun on top of your head or 4 large sections and secure with a scrunchie. Throw a bonnet on and you're good to go.

Rocking a Rollerset? No problemo, pin curl it to keep it curly.

Straight hair? Wrap and secure with a satin or silk scarf. Oh and remember THIS...IT WORKS!! I swear by it.

Don't forget to moisturize those ends! Try Baggie-ing.

W&G - lightly spritz your hair with water, put on a plastic cap, then put on your satin cap. This will better retain some of that moisture so your hair isn't as dry in the morning.

So tell me Lovelies, what else can we do to preserve our hair at night?

QUICK AND EASY

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4 styles in 5 mins?? Don't mind if I do. I need a quick and easy ProStyle for the upcoming holidays and for work.




Enjoy!

NATURAL HAIRED BARBIES

HONEY!!! These barbies are FIERCE! I love them!!

I haven't found them in stores (physical or online) yet but don't fret if your child has a Black Barbie with straight hair...that's ok. Check out the article here for a link to a tutorial where y'all can create the textured hair.

2011 HAIR GOALS ~ HIT OR MISS

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It's almost the end of the year!! Sooooo how about a little check up? Did you achieve your hair goals for 2011??

I will admit. I did fall short, especially during the earlier part of the year, but THANKFULLY Foxy fell right back into place once I started taking better care of her.

Here's my year in review:

**I was sortakindamostly a PJ this year, Foxy didn't like it.

**I have consistently been drinking lots of water *YAY* +10 for me

**I STILL have not learned how to trim my own hair *EEK* (2012 is the year I put on my big girl panties and just do it!)

**I'm not APL, but I know why :(

So speak on it good people...how was your 2011 hair year? Did you miss the mark or hit the target?

HEALTH OVER STYLE - ALWAYS!!

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While getting my hair done this weekend - FINALLY, I was listening to a conversation that another stylist was having with her client (all up in the business lolol). Basically she was telling her that she could not do the style she wanted because her hair was weak. She then proceeded to give her alternative styles that would compliment her hair and not further damage it. The customer was adamant about getting this style and surprisingly the stylist did not back down. *Impressed* Eventually the client conceded, but it got my mind to wondering why she was so determined to have her hair in that style KNOWING the condition of her hair didn't warrant it.

The other day I was having a convo with a friend of mine who wanted color and I told her that she should consider getting her hair treated first because of the amount of color and breakage from that color she claimed she was having. Thankfully after the discussion (read LECTURE) , she gave in. *Cheers*

Now why is that we women even consider sacrificing the health of our hair for a particular style? That should NEVER be the case. Our health should always be of utmost importance.

I will admit though, I have been guilty of this at times, especially when it comes to length, but then I always come to my senses and take the "It is what it is" approach. It's just hair. It will grow back. There's no sense in holding on to the length when it's all split ends or putting your hair in a style when your hair simply cannot support the extra strain. Sometimes ladies you have to bite the bullet and let it go.

We must always be mindful of the condition and health of our hair. These are our crowns of glory and they should be treated as such!

What advice would you give to someone considering sacrificing the health of their hair for a style?

WHAT'S IN YOUR SPRAY BOTTLE?

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The spray bottle is one my most essential hair tools ever! When I need to retwist my hair or put some life back into my fro, this is the first thing I go for. That being said "What's in your spray bottle?" I only have water in mine right now, but I'm looking to mix it up especially in these colder months. I want to make sure that I avoid the same mistakes I made last year.

Here are some basic recipes I may try and build off of:

*Water, Conditioner

*Water, Oil

*Water, Conditioner, and Oil

*Water, Glycerin, and Oil

*note, all of them involve water, so STAY HYDRATED. Even in the winter months*

So what say you good people, what's in your bottle?

WINTER HAIR TIPS

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Snow!! *faints* Anyways, here's some winter hair tips. Most of it you already know, but just a reminder...

ENJOY!!

Oh and just for kicks, here's a new DC treatment I'm trying.

1/4 c EVOO

1/4 c HONEY

Microwave for 30 seconds

Mix and Apply!!

I'll keep you posted!