Always Kinky: Long Hair Don’t Care

Clip! Clip! Snip! Snip! So I have had a run in with the scissors but if you know me this part has never bothered me. The first time I cut my hair my Dad was in shock! I just cut it all off because I was tired of having a lot of hair. It has never been about transitioning or anything else it was just more about change. I do think that it is a pure self-esteem boost because people look at you as if you have it all together. Funny how that works ehh? Well last night I went ahead and got rid of about 4 inches of hair I didn't want, leaving about 12 inches of "good" hair. Yet I think I want to go for more. Wish me luck!

Always Kinky: Styles and more Styles

Since I released my tresses from the locs, I have been entirely free to try new styles and shapes with my natural hair. For this reason alone I wouldn't want to relax my hair. I could never deny my freedom to create curls, kinks and fluffy styles. It seems that my hair in this state can be thrown around and (with the help of a bobby pin) made fabulous with a flash. I think the key is that I am confident and comfortable and I don't really care if other people like it or not. Here are a couple of my fun styles so far this summer.

 

Always Kinky: Summer Hair

As the summer approaches I am left wondering what will I do with this crown of glory? I am always tempted to dye, cut, or braid my hair during this time off. I have been trimming my hair like crazy. But of course the more i trim the faster it grows back. My purpose in life is not to have long hair so *shrugs*. I do want my hair to be healthy and perhaps thick. I know that my hair is not thick so I guess I can settle for healthy. What is your summer routine?

Always Kinky: Review Liquid Love

At the Natural Hair Show in Atlanta, I was able to connect with the PR rep from Liquid Love. She gave me some full size samples of the Curl Activator and the Gel. While I have not tried the Gel I did play around in the Curl Activator. I think I used a bit to much and need to use the product more often in order to really give suggestions on when to use it. It did "activate" my curls so it would be good to use as a wash-n-go or wash-n-sleep. What I would not use this for is any sort of twist out. The product has glycerin (not a bad ingredient) that holds in moisture. In a twist out I like to let my hair dray about 80-95% before I twist it. This product took FOREVER to dry on my hair. I can't wait to use this product in the summer or near the beach. A little goes a long way so I do see using this product in the future.

Always Kinky: Hair Banding

While watching some You Tube I saw that some people stretch their hair using rubber bands or hair ties. So of course I had to try it. What I couldn't recall was what type of product was added to the hair prior to the "Banding". Trial and Error left me up to chance. I co-washed with (Tresseme' thermal treatment) and rinsed almost completely. I applied Liquid Love (review to come) and banded my hair into 5 sections. I slept over night praying for it to dry by the morning. In the morning…need I say…..the hair did not dry. The product used kept my hair a little to moisturized for the desired task. So I "unbanded" and the hair was in fact stretched. But it was all in vain because it would not dry that way. Thank God for my expertise with nothing but a bobby pin and some cute blush on my cheeks (it fixes everything). Tonight, now that my hair is dry I will braid my hair in two sections and see how this stretching works. The purpose of this whole process was to stretch without the use of heat so all in all I think it would work with a product with less glycerin.

Always Kinky: Pollen Woes

A conversation with my mommy ( a post loc TWA wearing lady) gave me an idea that I wanted to share. I have been having serious sinus issues and have developed a love affair with the Neti Pot. (Yeah it's gross, but I love to see what comes out). Here is the conversation:
Mommy (who is in the medical profession): your allergies wouldn't be so bad if you washed your hair more often.
Me( having just co-washed for a set of unruly perfect curls): Whaaaah? *crazy eyes*
Mommy: With all that hair you have flying around I am sure you put that pollen all over your pillow and sheets. That's why your sinuses are worse at night.
Me: Hmmmph

I love my Mommy but she has a TWA, this took me back to my college days (when I kept my hair shorter than a TWA). It brings a new meaning to the wash-n-go. So I now have more reasons to cut my hair short…(like I needed more). Maybe it would cut down on my sinusitis and free me from my nightly Neti-pot rendezvous'!

Say Cheese Mommy!

Always Kinky:World Natural Hair Show in Atlanta

There are so many perks of living here in Atlanta, I would have never guessed that the Natural Hair Show would be one of them. This past weekend I had a blast at the show. There were tons of people, vendors, performances and Products GALORE!!!

I will be exploring some of the samples and products that I encountered this past weekend in the next few blog posts. If you were not able to attend the event it is a must do for natural and un-natural haired people.

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