Making a change

I have always had curly hair. When I was little I would cry and cry as my mom tried to brush it out for pony tails. Even though she was as gentle as could be, my sensitive scalp just couldn't take it. After that, she did what most mothers of curly haired daughters do, she had it all cut off. I remember going to school and my best friend saying, "you look just like a boy" and I just cried. I don't blame my mom at all, as an adult I know curly hair isn't always easy. In 2000, I discovered naturallycurly.com and it was like the skies opened up and the angels sang. Suddenly, my hair was easy, I stopped fighting it, embraced it, and ended up with what I think is pretty amazing hair.

So why am I getting it straightened?

That's right, I am taking the plunge and getting a Brazilian Blowout this weekend. I would not consider a relaxer as I am not interested in having my hair grow out and be all weird. The blowout wears off, much like a demi-permanent color. I am a little apprehensive. It's one thing to get my hair blown out and wear it straight for a couple days, it's another to know that every day, when I wake up, I will have straight hair. Supposedly, you can wear it curly or straight, but I am not the curliest of girls, so I don't know if that will hold true for me or not.

Stay tuned, there will either be cheers or tears. :)

Hairstravaganza Day Whatever

Today's hairstravaganza involves BotticelliBotanicals FSG, I bought it from her Etsy store, then layered over it (as usual) with HETT. I think it looks awesome, but that's just me. :)

Oh, I keep forgetting to update my To Do list from lo these many months ago. The Thesis. That's right, I have FINISHED the THESIS!! Now if I could just get someone to tell me what I need to do to submit it, I would be a happy camper. I am taking Friday off to get some errands done, this weekend is shaping up to be hectic. I am "hopefully" meeting Strutt's Wife this weekend. I am very interested in seeing if she can type my hair for me and give me some product/care suggestions.

Hairstravaganza!!

So recently, someone who's opinion I trust, told me that I should be switching up my hair products and not use the same things day to day. I conducted a VERY casual poll on nc.com to see how other curlies felt about it and most of them agreed with her. Interesting. I am a creature of habit, I guess. If a product routine works for me, then I see no reason to to not use it. That being said, I do have an arsenal of samples ordered from KM, so maybe it is time to switch it up a bit!!
Yesterday, I used Donna Marie Curling Gelly and layered over it my standby of HETT. Nice curl formation, love the way it smells. No pictures.
Today, I used Amourai Organics something, a free sample I got off nc.com and again, layered over it with HETT. I have some frizz, but for the most part, it's good.

Next weeks trials will include Kinky Curly Knot Today, Kinky Curly Curling Cream (?), gelles'c, and Curl Junkie Aloe Fix gel. Wish me luck!!