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Post by huey on Mar 20, 2009 11:02:05 GMT -5
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Post by Bunny Hop on Mar 20, 2009 11:19:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the link Huey. there are so many picture of so many sizes.
I said I'd give myself 5 years of loose hair before I put serious thought into locing but by that time I might be to in love with my hair. Sisterlocs are pretty but they are just sooo tiny and the maintenance is pricey. I'd have to get another job just to pay for it, lol.
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Post by No Screen Name on Mar 23, 2009 15:02:31 GMT -5
I'm going to straighten my hair this weekend ONLY so I can get a good, even trim. My ends are a MESS. My hair was so healthy until I dyed it. Everyone's hair is different, and many natural folks I know have dyed their hair with no issues. Maybe I did it wrong--that was the first time I ever dyed my hair. The dye has made my hair SOOOOOOOO tangled. Before I dyed it, I could put conditioner in it, and comb through it in the shower. Now it takes FOREVER to detangle. Also, before the dye, it would curl up in little spirals. Now it just frizzes up in rough little puffs.  You can actually see a difference in the health of the dyed portion versus the undyed portion. I won't do that again. I might go get a few PROFESSIONAL highlights, but I'll never do an at-home box color myself again. Despite all this, the style I'm wearing right now is actually extremely cute. I'm wearing a twist-out. |
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Post by 123Diva on Mar 23, 2009 15:05:00 GMT -5
I think that sister locks are BEAUTIFUL when styled and done properly.
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Post by Bunny Hop on Mar 23, 2009 15:21:18 GMT -5
I'm going to straighten my hair this weekend ONLY so I can get a good, even trim. My ends are a MESS. My hair was so healthy until I dyed it. Everyone's hair is different, and many natural folks I know have dyed their hair with no issues. Maybe I did it wrong--that was the first time I ever dyed my hair. The dye has made my hair SOOOOOOOO tangled. Before I dyed it, I could put conditioner in it, and comb through it in the shower. Now it takes FOREVER to detangle. Also, before the dye, it would curl up in little spirals. Now it just frizzes up in rough little puffs. You can actually see a difference in the health of the dyed portion versus the undyed portion. I won't do that again. I might go get a few PROFESSIONAL highlights, but I'll never do an at-home box color myself again. Despite all this, the style I'm wearing right now is actually extremely cute. I'm wearing a twist-out. I REALLY wanted to do color but I was so scared and I didn't want anything that would require me to go to the salon. Have you thought about henna? The colors can be a little limiting depending on the color of your and the process is long (IMO) but I like how my hair turned out and I have much less shedding. I did hear Textures and Tones was a good color for natural hair though. I stare at the boxes every time I go to the store, lol |
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Post by No Screen Name on Mar 23, 2009 15:28:26 GMT -5
My hair is VERY dark and hard-to-color. Always has been. The first time I dyed it--with a light, permanent dye--it didn't even look like I'd put anything in it. I dyed it a SECOND time, and it looks like I had a slight, reddish-brown rinse. So henna would probably be a waste of time. Plus, I hear it's a BEAST to rinse out of your hair.
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Post by Bunny Hop on Mar 23, 2009 15:36:11 GMT -5
It can be. The first time I did it it took forever and a day to rinse out and my hair was so freakin dry. I had a funny orange color. I did it again Saturday and it came out quick and easy. I was shocked, lol. Now it has a little more of a red tint to it. I think it depends on what you mix it with (I learned that the hard way).
But I understand about the dark hair color. My stylist would have to lighten my hair and then put the color on. It came out great but that was two salons visits and more money. When it came to the point where I was paying for my hair that wasn't even an option.
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Post by Bunny Hop on Apr 5, 2009 9:08:06 GMT -5
I went to a hair show. It was fun.  I'd never seen so much curly, kinky and coily hair in one place. It was so good to see. And I got some cute earrings. |
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Post by LejaOMG on Apr 5, 2009 15:00:43 GMT -5
tell us about it!! You learn anything good?
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Post by No Screen Name on Apr 10, 2009 0:23:59 GMT -5
I think I'll lightly press mine this weekend.
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Post by peppermint on Apr 11, 2009 23:36:28 GMT -5
Anyone know of no-poo options other than Baking Soda?
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Post by Bunny Hop on Apr 12, 2009 15:16:41 GMT -5
ACV (apple cider vinegar) and some product lines have rinses.
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Post by Bunny Hop on May 6, 2009 21:27:52 GMT -5
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Post by Bunny Hop on May 6, 2009 21:46:55 GMT -5
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Post by CrimsonENDvy on May 13, 2009 20:56:40 GMT -5
Oh yeah, that's right!! You ladies inspired me to go natural as well! Last summer when I was reading about how healthy some of you guy's hair was, and how much you wished you would have done it sooner, I decided to go natural as well! I haven't had a perm since December 2007! I keep my hair in twists and braids, and every 2 or 3 cycles of "taking out, putting in" I'll straighten it to see how long its gotten...this is the longest my hair has EVER been! |
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Post by 123Diva on May 14, 2009 4:39:01 GMT -5
<-----currently sporting tree-braids.
<-----hasn't had a perm in at least 4 months
<-----putting braids back in when the current ones come out
<-----won't perm her hair as long as it is braided
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Post by Puzzler on May 27, 2009 17:42:35 GMT -5
finally got my locs to shoulder length, may put rollers in to see how it would look. Wish me luck.
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Post by trunksie on Jun 2, 2009 20:33:01 GMT -5
well...
im finally thinking about doing it
got 2 questions
anyone know of any good sites where i can look at transitioning styles
can i wear a quick weave thur my transition period?
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jun 3, 2009 2:57:15 GMT -5
you can wear a quick weave...just be careful about a lot of tension on your hair. some sites to look at www.fotki.com youtube nappturality.com going-natural.com/ treasuredlocks.com/natural-hair-transition.html motowngirl.com you can also Google to find people's blogs and websites |
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Post by trunksie on Jun 3, 2009 12:24:06 GMT -5
good lookin...ima have to check it out ive been contemplating this natural thing for awhile...but no matter how research i do i still dont feel like i have suffiencet information to make the decision a subconsience hesitation?...prolly LOL i had a major hair ephifany...for my life due to my short attention span and spontaneaty i used to change my shit up all the time i wore weave a couple times and that satified that desire to change shit...then i thought wtf am i frying my OWN hair for?!! it all makes sense...i just cant deal with a mini afro or twists...honestly thats my biggest about goinng natural is i cut my shit off and the only option i have is that /rant lol |
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jun 4, 2009 10:53:40 GMT -5
If people keep recommending curly hair stuff to me are they trying to tell me something? Do they not like my frizzy, undefined hurr? Am I wrong for not spending $50 on stuff to define my curls and not wanting to stand and rake that stuff through my hair?
LOL...I smirk and laugh whenever I get something like this. Hopefully I will find a nice way of saying "when I want your advice I will ask for it...until then please stay out of my follicles."
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jun 10, 2009 6:17:07 GMT -5
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You can actually see a difference in the health of the dyed portion versus the undyed portion.
I'd never seen so much curly, kinky and coily hair in one place. It was so good to see. And I got some cute earrings.
