CURL DISASTER ~ HEAT DAMAGE (OR NOT)

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Picture this:

So because you're curious as to how long your hair really is (it's been curly for so long, you can't tell) you decide to try something new—a straight style! After hmmm let's say 2.5 days ,you're completely OVER IT. You can't wait to get your curls back, but come wash day, your hair doesn't revert back to those curls you've grown to love so much.

I've experienced this almost every time I get my hair straightened (3-4 mos.). Partially because I was a "pressed transitioner." Even moreso because even AFTER I cut off and grew out what I thought was damaged, my front STILL will NOT kink/curl up no matter what I do, so I've come to expect my kinks to wave out when I get a press. My homegirl, eh, not so much.

She got her hair straightened for the first time in almost a year and because her hair did not immediately revert back I had to talk her off the ledge lololol. She spewed two words that are definitely on our hair's Top 10 Beware List ~ HEAT DAMAGE.

I cannot 100% surely say it's not heat damage, but in MY experience, you just have to "help" your hair along on its journey back to Curlyville.

So, before you break out the shears and tears, try these:

* Deep condition - Use a moisturizing deep conditioner and sit under a dryer in a shower cap for 30 minutes. You may even have to do this for several days to train it back into its natural curl pattern.

* Protein Treatment BEFORE you straighten - Prevention is key. Protein protects the hair's elasticity, preventing breakage.

* Use rollers or barrettes when styling - I use this method all the time. I think of it as a memory trick.

What other tips do you have for returning your hair back to it's kinky/curly/wavy state?

BUN, CLIP, PIN, GO

Hey guys! Ever had zero I mean ZERO time to do your hair?? Well, let me tell you, this weekend was beyond crazy for me. I was getting ready for my mom's birthday party, tackling schoolwork, and had an interview to get ready all in one weekend! *WHEW* Ya girl was pooped come Sunday. So with no time to do my hair I made a quick run to the beauty supply store to see what I could find.

Here's what I came out with:

(guilty pleasure)

I've seen these buns before, but never tried one. Didn't think I had a reason to. So anyway, I went home, gel'd my hair into a bun, clipped in the premade bun, bobby pinned it to make sure I could whip my hair back and forth without it falling out, tied it up for a bit and was out!

How EASY!! Who knew? Perfect for ProStyling and looks surprisingly natural. What ya think? Did I make good on my quick run to the beauty supply store?

WEAVALICIOUS: PONY TO 'FRO HAWK

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Hey guys! Since it's looking like wintertime around these parts and I'm trying to avoid making the same mistakes I did last year, I was thinking of incorporating more weave into my routine.

Now you'd swear since my mom is a BONAFIDE weave wearer I'd be one...but I'm very much the opposite. I rarely rock a wig or any weave unless they're twists or braids. It gets annoying after a while. Probably because I don't take the time to maintain it, I never know how to match it up to my real hair color, I'm always by myself, the *cough* lady swears EVERYTHING looks good when I know differently, and I always need reinforcements. The whole ordeal is just so overwhelming *SIGH* BUT my mom's in town this weekend so I'm dragging her to the store so she can help me *POW*

Well anyway I was perusing youtube lookin for weave options and came across this style. Surprisingly I really really like it. I won't rock it to work or anything, but I will definitely keep it in my back pocket for those random nights out with the girls or when I'm just in a mood to do something funky.

Check out the vid.

What do you think?

*CHEERS* MY PC IS NO LONGER SICK

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Sooooo yeah.... 2012 has definitely gotten off to a rocky start, but no fear :) I'm back in business. Thanks to the Geek Squad for healing my computer.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Happy 2012!! I hope everyone is off and running on their goals (hair and beyond) for the year. Me...I've decided to to cut back and make my goals more realistic. I tend to take on too much and not follow through with them all, plus when you add my spontaniety factor in......that's a whole 'nother issue altogether lolol.

So here's what I have for 2012:

Although Foxy did recuperate last year, quite well actually, I neglected to include you all fully in my journey. Mostly from embarrassment and disappointment, but hey this a sharing process. I learn from you and you learn from me, hopefully ;) So I plan to do more of that in 2012. Good or Bad.

I will join SOMEBODY'S hair challenge. I think I can handle it. It will give me something to strive for. And of course I'll chronicle it with you guys :)

I will do my own trim! ENOUGH SAID *FAINT AND WALL SLIDES TO THE FLOOR*

I will be less of a PJ this year. There's no harm in updating your regimen, but I can't continue to spend unnecessary money trying every new product that comes out. This year I will be much more strict with the products I use and my Winter/Summer hair regimens.

Not too bad I don't think. What are some of your 2012 Hair Resolutions?