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Post by Bunny Hop on Jun 15, 2011 17:04:38 GMT -5
This was from last month. You still can't see the color that well in the pics   |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jun 15, 2011 18:03:33 GMT -5
CurlyNikki is one of those who recommend leaving it in overnight but gives ways to speed it up to 4-6 hours. Love the pics Bun, I have some Jamila henna from the Mehandi site that I'm going to try. She also recommends adding honey for moisture and then DC'ing.
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jun 15, 2011 18:04:08 GMT -5
It's gonna be years before I have that much length :-(.
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Post by LejaOMG on Jun 15, 2011 18:51:03 GMT -5
Never thought of trying henna. What are the benefits you ladies notice besides the color deposit and conditioning?
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Post by LejaOMG on Jun 16, 2011 8:32:25 GMT -5
Ok, so I just got on Curly Nikki and I LOVE the site! It seems like the henna would be a cheaper version of BKT (as I use BKT only for its manageability, conditioning and heat-protecting properties...NOT for it's straightening properties). Maybe I can round up some of my natural girlfriends and have a henna party (in the basement! Don't want that ish on my ouch!) later in the summer
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 16, 2011 17:40:50 GMT -5
Yeah I have learned alot from the Curly Nikki site that is one of the reasons I staretd going natural. I ike these two as well on Youtube Kimmaytube & Naptural85. I have been using up all my store bought products relabeling my jars and making my own. I was using the Miss Jessie shampoo but I have fell in love with the Giovanni and the Traders Joe not sure which one I like best...Amazon is loving my CC right now!
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 16, 2011 18:13:54 GMT -5
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Post by LejaOMG on Jun 20, 2011 9:14:45 GMT -5
Just so ya'll know, we're going to have a serious handholding party for the kid concerning MegaTek. At the end of the summer, I'mma see what I can see about it.
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 20, 2011 10:07:55 GMT -5
LOl. I might need to fly in for your henna party. I've been watching Youtub vids but it just seems like a complete mess!
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 20, 2011 10:21:51 GMT -5
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Post by LejaOMG on Jun 20, 2011 10:25:57 GMT -5
yeah, I use Frank Juice (as mentioned in the article). I enjoy mixelatin' and making natural hair products and such, but IDK if I'll be buying bulk herbs, steeping (I assume that's how you release the extract) and spritzing. I think I'll be making some more shealoe sometime soon. My last batch molded! ugh! That was the only time I used honey, so I'll skip that next time.
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 20, 2011 10:31:58 GMT -5
Hmmm I'll have to find that article. Yeah I just bought order a whole lotta stuff to make some products I'm such a (PJ). Shea butter, Agave Nectar, Grapeseed Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, and the list goes on and on luckily everything was rather inexpensive when you order offline.
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jun 20, 2011 13:45:58 GMT -5
I have learned so many new terms in this thread (Frank juice?).
That Jamila henna is still sitting unopened on the counter. The mess and rinsing it completely oout are intimidating the hayle out of me.
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Post by LejaOMG on Jun 20, 2011 13:56:47 GMT -5
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jun 20, 2011 14:03:48 GMT -5
Imma just call that Jesus juice because of the Frankincense and Myrrh
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 20, 2011 14:19:59 GMT -5
Ohhhh ok that's Frank Juice thanks! Their products look yummy
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jun 20, 2011 17:30:33 GMT -5
I have learned so many new terms in this thread (Frank juice?). That Jamila henna is still sitting unopened on the counter. The mess and rinsing it completely oout are intimidating the hayle out of me. It hasn't been so bad the last few times. You just have to figure out a little routine that works for you. I think I make my henna a little less thick than some other people because I've found it's much easier to rinse out and it doesn't have to be messy. |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jun 22, 2011 12:36:20 GMT -5
damn THESE SITES!!!
Now naptural85 has me googling organic clay hair cleanser! damn these women with gorgeous hair making me try all these concoctions!
.....but if it makes my hair look like hers, I'll spend $$$$$$. I need some before and after pics of these folks or a teeny weeny infusion of their DNA to "alter" what I have happening over here.......
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Post by LejaOMG on Jun 22, 2011 15:29:44 GMT -5
^^isn't that heffas hair gorgeous though?!
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jun 22, 2011 15:53:58 GMT -5
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 23, 2011 9:40:11 GMT -5
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jun 23, 2011 10:20:59 GMT -5
^^^The wedding bouquets a few entries down are absolutely beautiful and so non-traditional.
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Post by LejaOMG on Jun 23, 2011 11:05:39 GMT -5
Great. Something else to prevent me from being productive at work, lol.
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 23, 2011 14:07:04 GMT -5
Lol yep it's addicting. I found this interesting got this is a newsletter from one of my hair care suppliers for natural hair products...  |
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 23, 2011 14:14:01 GMT -5
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jun 24, 2011 6:29:49 GMT -5
Interesting article...the language, tone, and topic say a lot about who is really profiting from the black haircare business (and it ain't black folks).
It took a few years for the big BSS near my alma mater to realize they needed to get some Black folks in there. Their English sucked, their attitudes sucked, they couldn't tell you anything about the products except where they were located and they couldn't have all that weave in there and be of no help. I figured they started getting complaints or losing business and after a while there were only Black people on the floor (one was a man that would always ask if my hair was mine, LOL).
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 24, 2011 15:50:57 GMT -5
^^ Yep! I found some of these to be equally distubring; especially # 7!
Love & Marriage: Eight Ways to Make a (Black) Man RunThanks to the decline in societal morals and values, the quality of men continues to dwindle. Marriage-material can be hard to find and the hounds are like wolves in sheep’s clothing. When you meet that great guy (who respects women other than his mom, loves Jesus, would never hit you and doesn’t have any side chicks) it’s important not to run him away. Like you, he too, has other options. On the other hand, some of us need to cleanse our love lives and send the dogs packing. So, whether you’re trying to shake a flea or continue to polish your gem, here are a few things to avoid or embrace that deter black men: 1. Quote Steve Harvey. You may like (no, love) Steve Harvey and his books from the male perspective; but, guess what? Your man could care less. He doesn’t want to hear you quote Steve or discuss his show over dinner (unless he’s 43). To him, it’s a hint of truth and a whole lot of mumbo jumbo designed for you to over-analyze his behavior. 2. Let him know how much you hate when black men date white women. Almost all black men are equal opportunity daters and most have dated or had a taste of white. They are well aware of how many black women feel about their (sometimes superficial among other things) relationships. Although there is some validity behind such sentiments, it translates to them as bitter. So, if you have a good brother, keep your comments to a minimum. 3. Get pregnant. Gone are the days of “making things right” when a woman gets knocked up. For every one man who tries to cultivate a romantic relationship and create a traditional family unit, there are ten who scatter like roaches. Parenting comes with pressures; and, having babies, especially out of wedlock, only appears to drive couples further apart. 4. Talk about your friends’ relationship problems. Girlfriends talk. We are women; we like conversation; and, that’s just what we do. Sometimes we subconsciously take on one another’s problems as our own. Though you may be appalled that your girlfriend Brittany got Derwin Davis-ed by her on-again off-again NFL beau, your man doesn’t care to hear about it. Men don’t pry into their friends’ relationships like women and would rather focus on what goes on under their roof. 5. Show up at his house, unannounced. This lets him know you’re keeping tabs. Try putting a leash on a dog and he’ll run. Men with short-term intentions don’t like to address the girlfriend/boyfriend question and dance around titles with excuses. Probe, probe and probe about your future together, especially the timeline for marriage and you can be sure he will stop answering your calls. 6. Flaunt your education and independence. Black men are tired of black women talking about their education and independence. They get it. You’re smart and you can take care of yourself; and, while men enjoy an educated, financially stable woman, it’s not number one (or two) on the priority list. Ready to be single? Keep stroking your ego and telling him how awesome you are and how much you don’t need a man for anything. That will make him feel useless. 7. Cut your hair and ditch the relaxer. Think men can’t wait to get their fingers caught in some short, kinky hair? Guess again. Take your look from Halle to Henry and you might find yourself alone very quickly. Long and smooth or “good” and curly are rare exceptions to this rule. 8. Kiss a girl, like it or not. You cannot get away with the same “youthful indiscretions” as Katy Perry. Black men (with the exception of T.I.) tend to hold true to the “lady in the streets; freak in the bedroom” mantra. Want to keep your relationship steady? Tone the party girl in you down a bit. Good guys don’t wife drunk, three-way kissing club rats. Want to know more about LaShaun Williams? Check out her blog Politically Unapologetic, where she shares thoughts on relationships, race and culture. Follow her on Twitter @itsmelashaun. madamenoire.com/48275/eight-ways-to-make-a-black-man-run/ |
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Post by Chal™ on Jun 24, 2011 15:57:07 GMT -5
what does this have to do with hair?
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Jun 24, 2011 18:12:25 GMT -5
# 7 is about hair right... umm yea
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jun 27, 2011 8:37:31 GMT -5
7. Cut your hair and ditch the relaxer. Think men can’t wait to get their fingers caught in some short, kinky hair? Guess again. Take your look from Halle to Henry and you might find yourself alone very quickly. Long and smooth or “good” and curly are rare exceptions to this rule. madamenoire.com/48275/eight-ways-to-make-a-black-man-run/Maybe they should have picked another celebrity....one that has had a long term successful marriage. Halle doesn't seem to be doing better than anyone one else in the relationship department and she doesn't have a nap on her head, LOL. I'd like to give our men more credit than this article does but then again I know some that these definitely apply to. |
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