MSVAUGHN'S PROTECTIVE STYLE

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Ok, so I know it's Winter and it is definitely freezing, I mean it's literally 0 degrees outside, but for those of you looking for a protective style this is a cute one.

When it's this cold I try not to wear my hair exposed, but I do like the roll/tuck in the back.  I'd probably put my bonnet and beanie on and take it off once I got inside. 

What protective styles are we rocking these days??

~ DON'T FORGET, YOU HAVE 8 DAYS LEFT FOR THE #GOODHAIRGIVEAWAY ~

MOVING ON...

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Thanks to my Curl Crew for helping me get through this whole hair disaster.  I swear if it wasn't for that latest session on regimen, improvements, warnings, and so on, I would have BC'd. 

Now, onward and upward.  I am waging a full blown attack on strengthing my hair and retaining length.  It'll be in a series of posts and will cover everything from our regimen to protein treatments.  I'm actually excited about this.  Hopefully it'll provide me some insight on WTF happened to my hair, which I am currently blaming on that Aphogee Protein Treatment I did, I am speculating either A. my hair didn't need it or B. it was too strong ~ stay tuned!! 

If you have any insight, please share!!  I welcome guest writers :)


Have a great weekend!! 

THOUGHTS??

I've finally built up the courage to show you guys my hair.  Here it is last night, post workout.

This is my hair in September 2012.

I know it doesn't seem like much difference but it is.  I could be overreacting (which is not unusual) but I'm tired of being at this same length.  It's annoying.  I know I just got color (thought it would spice me up), but I'm going to put my hair up for a while.  I can't deal.

Thus...the process begins..AGAIN!!

TRIM TURNED "SHAPE"

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Ok, so I've been back and forth about this post for a few days, but transparency is key, so here it goes.

Now we all know I've gotten highlights, which I LOVE BTW *woot woot* so I went back to get my hair straightened and decided to get a trim.  I know my hair needed it just by the way it started to feel so figured why not.  Soooooooooooo how bout this turned into a "shape" read CUT and I am pretty much back to where I was this time last year!  *INSERT FALLOUT*

I was like "Um!?!?!?! WTH just happened here???" A million questions have run through my mind, but I get so overwhelmed I have to block them out.  I think it was the initial shock of it that had me buggin.  I tried to look at the bright side of things and say "Hey at least you have hair." "Be patient." BLAH BLAH BLAH.... But this did nothing for me.  So yes, I am PISSED!!!  It took me a while to come to this conclusion, but there it is. 

I'll be posting a picture soon so you can be the judge, but everytime I walk past the mirror I get pissed and haven't really come to terms with where my hair is quite yet so I haven't taken one.   

Real talk, I was 2.5 seconds from completely cutting it all off.  I am totally frustrated, but hey life goes on. 

Here are two pics I keep handy for times like these.  They make me feel a little better.

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What do you do to keep pushing despite your hair setbacks?

**NEW YEAR'S GIVEAWAY** ~UPDATED~

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The holidays may be over, but giving is ALWAYS in season. 

So ladies, natural hair extraordinaire Nikki Walton of the infamous Curly Nikki has a book coming out January 29, 2013 called Better Than Good Hair.  And guess what?? I'm giving one away!!! 

All you have to do is post a picture of you as the flyy, dope, creative, crazy, silly, funny, etc... person that you are on The Natural Girl's Guide to Cleveland's Facebook wall.  You can also Tweet or Instagram me at @NatuallyCLE using #goodhairgiveaway hashtag. The most original/creative wins!!  

There's no limit on how many pics you can post, so the more pics, the better your chances are of winning ;)  

Contest ends January 31st!!  So get to snapping!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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2012 was definitely a bangin' year and I expect nothing less for 2013!!

Happy New Year to ALL of you!! 

I appreciate you rolling with me and this is going to be the best year yet!!