tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53997634263830183822024-02-07T19:50:25.892-06:00Natural & Lovin It!My Journey to Sunshine: A natural hair care story discovering the versatility of my African American hair. Curly, Wavy, or Straight I can do it!Tawannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09062449519063230110noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399763426383018382.post-30493708613796755902013-08-02T12:01:00.001-05:002013-08-02T12:20:29.537-05:00Two stand twist<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So I'm sporting what I call my lazy hair do. I wore it flat ironed for a couple of weeks and I got a bit worried about over doing it. So I'm wearing two strand twists. I know with my cycle of giving my hair a rest, I tend to head towards styles I can still style but wear loose too. I used to wear individual braids often. I would now but my dear husband doesn't like hair added. Any how here are some photos and products I used today. P.S. Forgive me for not putting on any make up and using my cell for these photos. No make up, I'm 37 mercy please lol!</div></div><div><br></div><div>I used a glycerine and water mix with my favorite essential oils bergamot and lemongrass just because I love the smell.</div><div><br></div><div>Then I used Organix repairing awapuhi ginger conditioner. Here is the front of the bottle.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVz7Cbk6zIeGMYb2v3zDAv5TdJINoleTxE2yAIIWbpPreGdYq9OxYtZO3oLlkc9ZgrIaRBDPmCI-IH80VUAIjqdSAGnNZC2o8CdmF64DFMHnbuBBjmVvrjMydMygIRy19aH3cMQtSVMxO/s640/blogger-image-1206196190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVz7Cbk6zIeGMYb2v3zDAv5TdJINoleTxE2yAIIWbpPreGdYq9OxYtZO3oLlkc9ZgrIaRBDPmCI-IH80VUAIjqdSAGnNZC2o8CdmF64DFMHnbuBBjmVvrjMydMygIRy19aH3cMQtSVMxO/s640/blogger-image-1206196190.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Here is the back and ingredient list.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONi9g-pEa76TaAFG18WMGcmKRUyzSyPxZISrzC_GLMyozZeyzqRN_FMExXX6rYQoyL3106yesvmQlB_deA_CC2MgOhpmqrva1hyphenhyphenMvRoDvcVy_UxjtmKdb6kQW04QbjlGxz-IXEjHQrhpm/s640/blogger-image--2064862208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONi9g-pEa76TaAFG18WMGcmKRUyzSyPxZISrzC_GLMyozZeyzqRN_FMExXX6rYQoyL3106yesvmQlB_deA_CC2MgOhpmqrva1hyphenhyphenMvRoDvcVy_UxjtmKdb6kQW04QbjlGxz-IXEjHQrhpm/s640/blogger-image--2064862208.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div> I only used about this much for a hand full of my twists. I only wanted just enough to moisturize not full saturate to wear its squeezing off as I moved/ smooth down the hair with my hands.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4Jdvt9dz5B1wwR4yhEosr3EUmLbjfvfcVFgxvuwjOwZ0lJd8etMsvlLfhddsdTGp3UfmiDBjI7SyukqxZoH1UW-KDBb-ZHUHz2r_UCXz-M2_1ZxrBwv-PIo298l24BxjonqbJBRJEQGH/s640/blogger-image-360135479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4Jdvt9dz5B1wwR4yhEosr3EUmLbjfvfcVFgxvuwjOwZ0lJd8etMsvlLfhddsdTGp3UfmiDBjI7SyukqxZoH1UW-KDBb-ZHUHz2r_UCXz-M2_1ZxrBwv-PIo298l24BxjonqbJBRJEQGH/s640/blogger-image-360135479.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>After that I applied Emu Oil. I actually got some from Dr. Adorable via eBay. You can buy emu oil online at various places. Just make sure it says 100% pure. If not you will probably have a mixture of filler oils. I like that they put the expiration date on their oils too. One thing I like to do is write on the bottle the purchase date or the date it arrived. It helps to make sure just how old products are. Some are no longer useful after a while. This is the front of the bottle. It only has the front label, there is nothing on the back of it.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyJ4lnBQQYnwTKRG6RCZVPe_onbQYsKwBFN3fXBsNm62_Wxtm5PbJAKddDaRt2BSSUuO7Yq913TPILey2kKDw7NqomhqWWAntD20PyodHuhbIfYAZzekzSP0oxwx_DmfyQw7g-LFzftWO/s640/blogger-image--1762639030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyJ4lnBQQYnwTKRG6RCZVPe_onbQYsKwBFN3fXBsNm62_Wxtm5PbJAKddDaRt2BSSUuO7Yq913TPILey2kKDw7NqomhqWWAntD20PyodHuhbIfYAZzekzSP0oxwx_DmfyQw7g-LFzftWO/s640/blogger-image--1762639030.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I used this amount. It's not a lot. Again I didn't want it to the point of run off as I smoothed down the twists. I wanted these products to absorb quickly and just enough to moisturize.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAj7sLRUqrQ0VDLGi5wow1lFqGdeT5MjBvFhZUslWeNTPhWBPl7G0BpzK0MM7ZZGIPwaiRLFiVmh-oV5KlAbtNeF9f3PjQi5K87xLBvgbwg4_-E9-Q5aTAHwZ7dXhdLQ1c_Yrovz6qM4f/s640/blogger-image--1927756501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglAj7sLRUqrQ0VDLGi5wow1lFqGdeT5MjBvFhZUslWeNTPhWBPl7G0BpzK0MM7ZZGIPwaiRLFiVmh-oV5KlAbtNeF9f3PjQi5K87xLBvgbwg4_-E9-Q5aTAHwZ7dXhdLQ1c_Yrovz6qM4f/s640/blogger-image--1927756501.jpg"></a></div></div><br><div>That's it. Here are a few pictures of my twists after all of the above. You can see the size of the twists, my different textures, and the length.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9exihIkFxZkuSX6jtaGhRjJv_ffxl5jUOwtoRcFo5bfMv9_p_P8610t5SY7TJYo88M9pJtTmLgXBCHlhOclx0wa4SmKvNO8QZAHq0CCmzjbH6E0e-knQkZkMwP_RXdR8g5Z_CyXsOHBb/s640/blogger-image--366494547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9exihIkFxZkuSX6jtaGhRjJv_ffxl5jUOwtoRcFo5bfMv9_p_P8610t5SY7TJYo88M9pJtTmLgXBCHlhOclx0wa4SmKvNO8QZAHq0CCmzjbH6E0e-knQkZkMwP_RXdR8g5Z_CyXsOHBb/s640/blogger-image--366494547.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5VrUipPW96HgyGSKrwFUF7FVuzqEgn1oVJeuVBG9f-oP5nbegGXHFkk3Rkf8uaKrxT9lLz9gG4A7DemPA-m3Xza89ImR3Cv2VZy3vvGoHCWz5vT81LWhasZS7I-1lTT_piQOFp9Y94wV/s640/blogger-image-34048253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5VrUipPW96HgyGSKrwFUF7FVuzqEgn1oVJeuVBG9f-oP5nbegGXHFkk3Rkf8uaKrxT9lLz9gG4A7DemPA-m3Xza89ImR3Cv2VZy3vvGoHCWz5vT81LWhasZS7I-1lTT_piQOFp9Y94wV/s640/blogger-image-34048253.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7V0X5FzxLq36lNeup1aYlpb3vAZdvZk_sdxHAsMJkefwOgn-RLEApyhLhmgiyXovwhuU8FsMHc4wny2IL1tLpFL-KYSnzck4qa5MjR9QCxUWg6EufTK8sG7eBVR-7T1vm8VV96oUUoeBb/s640/blogger-image--1561355238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7V0X5FzxLq36lNeup1aYlpb3vAZdvZk_sdxHAsMJkefwOgn-RLEApyhLhmgiyXovwhuU8FsMHc4wny2IL1tLpFL-KYSnzck4qa5MjR9QCxUWg6EufTK8sG7eBVR-7T1vm8VV96oUUoeBb/s640/blogger-image--1561355238.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the shrinkage :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDACqaQ6E8NtUf799j6l12Gd2S9Yf32Ul7Yt8CCcP51-gUkrrdeK3NrMFGE3JLPqxMYAkpuSId3X5_FVNhyZRF-PnVx30t-aT0Q_RKallfHATTd_3MTmndIP_4n7JplC6ySM0zm7-wytL/s640/blogger-image-395015910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDACqaQ6E8NtUf799j6l12Gd2S9Yf32Ul7Yt8CCcP51-gUkrrdeK3NrMFGE3JLPqxMYAkpuSId3X5_FVNhyZRF-PnVx30t-aT0Q_RKallfHATTd_3MTmndIP_4n7JplC6ySM0zm7-wytL/s640/blogger-image-395015910.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I did the same with the littlest ones. I used less product. I tried to get these two little ones to be still...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlHuLCVLmrB9SysQfLs8yfd9zPw5PJNEaS3rQSSHEwHGWM0-HkIolXx2A4G7-r753a67QrQSIct6s3GXMvXH2qz5o57tRy0V8Xrqta2eGBBX1flWA4XPPSC42xRvsy7akfD7NAP9K8Llw/s640/blogger-image--147104728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlHuLCVLmrB9SysQfLs8yfd9zPw5PJNEaS3rQSSHEwHGWM0-HkIolXx2A4G7-r753a67QrQSIct6s3GXMvXH2qz5o57tRy0V8Xrqta2eGBBX1flWA4XPPSC42xRvsy7akfD7NAP9K8Llw/s640/blogger-image--147104728.jpg"></a></div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I got a quick cheese and they were off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tPMQ46iPais5OUQQpwcc5IzvWWVHmrNNy6g9d5WgHb8w5gG86OxP1Dt4hX4eEiOW_NyWFoCtyUml2YMkg0tJkTHCBLNO_sAvjDSmEB_qus-ImIKKPZnkfUQXikCl-tVEGLI931GhDJ_f/s640/blogger-image-134418182.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tPMQ46iPais5OUQQpwcc5IzvWWVHmrNNy6g9d5WgHb8w5gG86OxP1Dt4hX4eEiOW_NyWFoCtyUml2YMkg0tJkTHCBLNO_sAvjDSmEB_qus-ImIKKPZnkfUQXikCl-tVEGLI931GhDJ_f/s640/blogger-image-134418182.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Thanks for reading!</div><br></div></div>Tawannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09062449519063230110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399763426383018382.post-13874505700530191932013-05-27T01:57:00.003-05:002013-05-27T01:57:34.057-05:00A Change<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ok well, I have had a change. I decided to just undo it all and go back to wearing loose hair. Why? Well honestly I just couldn't get it right. So I figured locs were not for me. Here's me now.<br />
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Tawannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09062449519063230110noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399763426383018382.post-8564981799295588722013-02-11T00:32:00.001-06:002013-02-11T08:27:19.555-06:00Dying to Be Back to Basics<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So, as anyone following this blog knows how sporadic updating can be. Life is busy. I've been quite pleased with my hair over all. My braid locs aren't loc'd at the bottom. They are still braids. I have about 3 inches of loc'd hair from the roots and then the rest braids. I'm ok with it. I am in no hurry. I do wonder if my braids will ever loc. Funny thing is I don't think people really notice.<br />
My girls are playing around with hair dye these days. I had a plum color in mine but the night they dyed theirs, I dyed mine black. I actually got a few compliments on it too! Here are a couple of pictures of my girls. Their hair is flat ironed. Still natural with heat applied.<br />
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I hope you are all living well and enjoying the coming season. Just wanted to update the blog here.<br />
You know, right now I'm in a funny place with my hair as it is. I like it. I think I got my first compliments on my hair today since I've had the braid locs. Well the first compliments in person. It caught me off guard really. I wasn't expecting anyone else to "like" my hair. I do though, and I guess that's really what matters.<br />
So here's where I've been and what's going on now.<br />
August 2008 We all decided to go natural.<br />
<a href="http://ajourneytosunshine.blogspot.com/2008/10/welcome.html" target="_blank">October 2008 </a>I started this blog<br />
<a href="http://ajourneytosunshine.blogspot.com/2009/04/its-been-long-while-since-ive-updated.html" target="_blank">April 2009</a> I decided to do the secret big chop but with braids. I was pregnant at the time and really didn't feel like doing any hair at all. Thank God for versatility!<br />
<a href="http://ajourneytosunshine.blogspot.com/2009/11/well-here-we-are-14-weeks-after-baby.html" target="_blank">November 2009</a> After having my baby in July I decided to take the braids out. It was time. As I took the braids down I put my hair in twists.<br />
<a href="http://ajourneytosunshine.blogspot.com/2010/03/moisturizing-words-of-affirmation.html" target="_blank">March 2010</a> I made my first blog post announcing my company Pure Natural Blends.<br />
<a href="http://ajourneytosunshine.blogspot.com/2010/08/more-photos.html" target="_blank">August 2010</a> I decided to flat iron it for a time.<br />
<a href="http://ajourneytosunshine.blogspot.com/2010/12/just-wash-and-go-confession.html" target="_blank">December 2010</a> I went to the Wash and go style. I was featured on website too!<br />
<a href="http://ajourneytosunshine.blogspot.com/2011/04/im-locked-up-for-while.html" target="_blank">April 2011</a> I had my loc extensions put in. This helped during my pregnancy with baby #5<br />
<a href="http://ajourneytosunshine.blogspot.com/2012/03/braidlocs-fresh-start.html" target="_blank">March 2012</a> I had to let to loc extensions go. I could never get used to them. I actually felt weird because it wasn't all my hair. I took them down and started braidlocs. I did use some of the hair from the loc extensions to give me a little more length on the braidlocs.<br />
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October 2012 It's all me. No extended hair, just me. Sometimes I will flat iron my hair to give it a little more length but that's it. I like it that way. Saturday night I put my hair in two braids and had a nice little beach wave style. After getting two compliments today, I think I realized that I like my own hair enough not to try and conform to other people's idea of beauty. Eh so what if I don't get compliments.<br />
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My hair as of tonight. Beachy waves didn't last very long.</div>
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Tawannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09062449519063230110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399763426383018382.post-52974805605419836292012-09-14T00:07:00.002-05:002012-09-14T00:07:24.585-05:00Young Natural Living<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Well I haven't written in a while. So I guess it's time for an update. I hope you are doing well. I've been ok. Busy with life as usual. Today I'll share a couple of photos of my girls. They are 14 and all natural. I know in today's world of perms and weaves the girls have gotten a few negative comments presented as a joke from their friends. Funny that the people that talk are clearly speaking out of insecurities and fear. The girls laugh it off and go on. They are often asked, "Is all that yours?" I thought to myself, "Wow is that what our hair has become?" If its big, full, long, then it's questionable. I understand why but it saddens me that a lot don't realize the treasure they have, or can have. Fear is crippling. Knowledge is power. I'm so proud of my kids for being just as God made them. They are sporting the big crazy hair that's all theirs! </div>
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Any how here are my precious girls rocking their natural styles. Although they are identical twins genetically, they have their own individual style :).</div>
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Tawannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09062449519063230110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399763426383018382.post-87036915130185454202012-04-20T16:48:00.000-05:002012-04-20T16:48:41.671-05:00Just a short update, change and photo.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hey everyone,<br />
I hope you like the new look of my blog. I used the same colors but different photos for my <a href="http://www.tscullen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Learning the Art of Lovin' Life</a> blog. It was time for an update. This time I thought of showing a few different hair styles. I hope you like it.<br />
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I am doing well. I hope you are too. Just busy with family life. I'm trying a new routine I'm posting on my <a href="http://www.tscullen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Learning the Art of Lovin' Life</a> blog about. It's called <a href="http://tscullen.blogspot.com/2012/04/pacing-my-progress-while.html" target="_blank">4 Weeks to A More Organized Home.</a> There is a link to the original website on my blog there as well as my progress. It's simple and sort of fun.<br />
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In the hair world, not much has changed. My daughter is exploring and learning to moisturize and condition more. There are tons of You Tube videos for natural hair and websites with products claiming results that not everyone will get. We are trying to find what works for her. I do the Pure Natural Blends cremes but that's not all that needs to be done. It's not a a miraculous solve every problem product lol just a great moisturizer!<br />
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I'm enjoying my braidlocs. I've got some new growth that I'll need to maintain soon. I'm going to do the latching style maintenance. I haven't counted my braidlocs yet. I suspect it's over 200 which is what I wanted.<br />
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Hello Everyone! Well I finished my hair! I finished on March 15th. I'm happy with it. I love them thinner! I hope to be able to maintain these braidlocs. So far so good. I've been Youtubing for tips and such. I think I will do the latch hook method for maintaining them. Here are some photos of them.<br />
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First night I finished them. Here you can see the size of the braids.</div>
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So far so good!<br />
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Hello Everyone!<br />I haven't blogged in a while. I've been quite blah again about the locs. You know I really tried to get use to having locs the size I didn't originally ask for. I wanted them smaller. They turned out thicker and I wished I liked them better than what I originally wanted. I'm such a fan of the thinner sisterlocks look though. I pondered taking them down, cutting them off, or just letting them grow. Well I noticed my hair line has changed. Hmmm. This happened before. I think it is because of my hormones from pregnancy are reducing. My hair is changing. I also failed to take my vitamins for a while too and I saw my hair actually suffer for it. So ladies and gentlemen thank your vitamins! Any how I went back and forth about what to do. Do I call the stylist back? Do I do it myself? I heard that you can take your locs down. It's almost been a year so I didn't know how difficult it would be. Well I saw a couple of youtube videos on taking down locs. I felt I could do it. I was a little afraid. Fear kept me from going for it. One day I decided I would do one in the back to see if I could do it. Well it wasn't so bad. I took the loc down, split it in two and braided it back. I was going to wrap the hair in a DIY loc but I decided to keep them as thin braids. So technically these are braidlocs then. It does take a while but I feel a whole lot better. LOL I'll tell you this though, I'm not looking forward to how long it might take me to maintain these sized locs but we will see when that time comes. I took a few pictures of my progress so far.<br />
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So this one is the size I want.<br />
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These are my original locs now. Funny thing is they don't look so thick but this is a photo of the ends.</div>
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<br />This is the back. I like the size and I feel comfortable with it. It may take me a while but this is a life time hair style... at least I think so for now!<br />
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I hope your hair experiences are going well. I'm learning that if you try and compromise and change into something you don't really desire to be satisfied where you are, you won't be happy. Does that make sense? Maybe it's too late. eh, Go for it! Don't let fear get in your way. With this situation I have to say I'm such a DIY person, and after all if I mess it up, it will grow back :)<br />
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</div>Tawannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09062449519063230110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399763426383018382.post-21508989315384896962011-11-02T10:30:00.000-05:002011-11-02T10:30:37.679-05:00Dying to Try It<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Hello All!<br />
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I hope you are enjoying the arrival of November! Happy Fall. With the fall comes cooler weather. I'm always on the look out to create or try new products for moisture. My locs have been softening up. I do wonder if it's just me getting used to them or are they actually softening up. The new thing on my mind is dying my locs. I've seen some really interesting loced hair colors. I'm in a toss up between blonde and a red. I'm leaning more towards blonde. When I originally had my hair loced my loctician (April 12, 2011) put a few locs of a lighter brownish red color. It added something extra but I think I'm ready to go bolder. I've dyed my hair blonde before. Well not my whole head just streaks and the back bottom part. I liked the streaks. So I think I'm going to go for it. Not sure how many streaks I'll do though. I went to the store last night to see what hair colors were available for a good price. I can't remember what brand I used last time. The last time I had my hair dyed was in 2005. Dying the locs will be a new adventure to learn about. I've been doing research and I've read the big warning only have your loctician do this, and then I hear it's easy from the DIY'ers. I'm a DYI'er :). After deciding not to get any hair dye last night, this morning I decided to do a little Photoshop work to a photo to see what it might look like. You tell me, Go for it or No.<br />
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Stay as is or blonde streak?<br />
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I think it's time for a hair update :). I've recently had the baby. She is doing well, she's 4 weeks today! I think I'm getting back to my normal self. I definatly feel better. I'm 1/2 pound aways from my pre-pregnancy weight. Im not at the weight I wish to be but I'm happy to be back to square one in this situation.<br />
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So what's going on with the hair scene? I've been back and forth with my hair. I've had people ask me advice which is very flattering but I fell on the care for my own for a little while. I had some serious hair hatred during pregnancy too. I didn't want to make any hair decisons until after pregnancy. It might have just been the hormones ;).<br />
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I'm still on the quest to find out how to soften my locs. I've been using the Triple Moisture conditoner from Netrogena. I'll mix it with water and gycerine and use it as a daily spray. I tried and Apple Cider Vinegar rinse and it did remove build up. I was quite happy with it. My locs are frizzy but I'm getting used to it. I think I'm actually embracing them as they are...<br />
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A few days ago I tried a hairstyle that I saw in Whole Living Magazine. I took a picture of the page. It was really easy and quick to do.<br />
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Here is my result. I really like this style. I'll add my own twist on it and add curlies in the front or something.<br />
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I also did a braid out style that didn't last long, and a few other styles.<br />
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Ok that's about it. :) Need to go cuddle the kids now. Have a wonderful day/night.<br />
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I found a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pSKdwQZ22I">YouTube video</a> by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/BigandLittleM"><strong>BigandLittleM</strong></a> on how to make your own leave in conditioner and setting lotion. I am still trying to soften my locs and decided to try her homemade recipe. It did seem to soften my hair. It’s a simple recipe so click and view her video! I surprised to read on the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.lockloops.com">Lock Loops</a> bag that it’s better to have damp hair and not completely wet hair. I just knew the hair needed to be saturated. I was glad that the hair didn’t have to be wet. I actually used the leave in conditioner recipe she gives in the video instead of the setting lotion. I haven’t made the setting lotion yet. Any how I sprayed my hair and put the lock loops in. I like these! I like these better than the flexi rods! They are soft foam and easy to sleep on. Here goes the photos. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5pyyHH9qpPx1S0zsx7fWTnMucOgJe4Pf5HlobIjDjlZo2Bi6v1oAejXU9rNiXu6oqvWY_jdRLfOcycHq4J5mLNwQj97YN_WqP0yaZ3AjkCr5QCBmi9lo-thfT_M1oBJodN8XSSNCEGZG5/s1600-h/2photo%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2photo 3" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MqK0xkX5CbGOdQ9MSc0sqdDgoS6K3L8K6inTi5QR2GVgyBIDwLkETArq7d1XZZheFJh0qgVXzLq6fWGjC3FwF6YdP9OWQrAp7soS6y99D-1_LK6oOGufKTm8yS8HGhnNBmnXvIkyjbF1/?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="2photo 3" width="371" /></a> Here they are all taken down. I had tighter curls with the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.lockloops.com">Lock Loops</a> than the flexi rods.<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HArAtDteTJo/TjhDIMHOaKI/AAAAAAAAPac/i9STJWuWaOs/s1600-h/2photo%2525204%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="2photo 4" height="480" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-K4Ua7gefoBY/TjhUTROIinI/AAAAAAAAPak/cc9hJ48y6KM/2photo%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="2photo 4" width="480" /></a> Here is a photo of the curls later on that night. Some of have dropped. <br />
So I’m officially a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.lockloops.com">Lock Loop</a> fan! I may order another package so I can put fewer locs on them. Thanks Alyssa for letting me know how you liked the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.lockloops.com">Lock Loops</a>! </div>Tawannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09062449519063230110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5399763426383018382.post-72553783927085025072011-07-02T19:42:00.000-05:002011-07-02T19:42:07.605-05:00Pregnant and blah<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hello Everybody,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well... I've not really done much with my hair. I've basically been wearing it up in a bun or a side bun. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"> I'm still trying to find a way to soften them. My hair is softer than the loc extension. I guess I'm hesitant to try much because I don't want to mess with the locking process. The loc extension feels scratchy. I've worn them up and off my neck and back. *sigh* any advice on this would be well appreciated :).</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So here is a little picture for an update on the side ponytail hairstyle. My pregnant chubby face is coming along too lol!</span><br />
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I hope all is well and safe with you. What's going on in your natural hair world? Any new accessories? Any new websites or products? Let me totally and shamelessly plug <b><a href="http://www.purenaturalblends.com/">Pure Natural Blends</a>.</b>com here :). Leave me a comment and let me know how you all are and what you've found. I was recently connected to two ladies I want to mention. Have a look at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adornedbylavinia">Adorned by Lavinia</a> on facebook and her accessory site <a href="http://www.adornedbylavinia.com/">adornedbylavinia.com</a> her accessories are so cute. I can't wait to get mine! Also have a look at <a href="http://www.riavision1.com/">riavision1.com</a>! This site has some great information on natural hair care.<br />
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Well I haven't done much with my locs other than wear it up in a bun most of the time. I've been on Pinterest.com pinning photos of locs I like. Check out the photos and follow my board there <a href="http://pinterest.com/tawanna/lovely-locs/"><b>http://pinterest.com/tawanna/lovely-locs/</b></a> this board has caused me to do more of my loc stalking! I get inspiration from seeing others styles since I'm quite new to it. I admire mature locs and those who have had them for years.<br />
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I think it is time for me to have my hair retwisted! It's all fuzzy now. I joined a facebook group called <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1c2a47; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><a class="fcb" href="https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_12098296266" style="color: #333333; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline;">♥LoCs 'N' Dreads♥</a> </span> I've been browsing about and I've got a few ideas on how to DIY. I've always been a DIYer with my hair. I'm sort of upset with myself for not doing my own locs but it was nice to have someone do them. I'm still tussling with the desire to have them thinner. Any how, I've decided to attempt to retwist two locs in the front with 100% Pure Aloe Gel. We shall see how it all works!<br />
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I did take some photos. Have a look and stay safe in this crazy spring weather!<br />
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I hope your hair adventures are going well. I was searching online on how to curl my locs. My locs are barely a month old so I'm trying not to mess things up too much. I looked on Youtube and I saw a few videos on how to use pipe cleaners to curl them but the pipe cleaners looked to produce tight spiral curls. I didn't<br />
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This is a day later. It sort of lasted... eh maybe I should have put the rollers back in.<br />
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I do like the loose curls and next time I might try to use more flexible rollers to insure that all of my locs get a curl. <br />
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Now for photo comparisons. These are the 3 photos I brought to show how I wanted my hair.<br />
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This photo for size<br />
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This one for color<br />
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It's about 72 degrees outside and I'm getting that must get out and about feeling again. We are in while the kids are working on their school work. I'm going to find myself sitting out on the balcony again. I'm loving this weather.<br />
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Well if you read the last post I wrote about having a loc consultation. I had it. It went well. I've got my appointment for Tuesday. I'm still a bit nervous to see how I'd like the locs on me. I think I will. She quoted me a good price so we are set.<br />
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I tried the Huetiful Hair Steamer twice. The first time I used the <a href="http://www.beautifulcurls.net/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=2">Beautiful Curls Shampoo and Conditioner</a> before I got under the hood. The assembly of the hair steamer is simple. I like the auto shut off and the simplicity of the hair steamer. After it does the auto shut off , it leaves a bit of water at the bottom of the container. I don't like the awkward way of emptying the remaining water out of the container. That's about the only complaint I have about the actual appliance. As far as the results... I really wish I could agree with the tons of youtube video reviews. I wasn't impressed the first time. My hair seemed a bit harder than had been before. I didn't experience the softer feel. Disappointment set in and I was determined to try it again. I did the next day. By the way let me say while I am pregnant I don't like the smell of the Beautiful Curls product. It didn't bother me before but I'm sure it's just pregnancy and not the product. So the second time I tried the hair steamer with just baby shampoo and Pantene conditioner. LOL I know I know! It's not to choice products for kinky/curly hair. My hair did a bit better. I wasn't wow'd by it. I'm going to give it a try on my girls hair before I conclude anything. I really want to like this product. The idea behind it makes sense so maybe I do need to get some better products. So I guess this situation is to be continued!<br />
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It's been a while! I've got a few updates. If you have read my <a href="http://tscullen.blogspot.com/">Lovin Life</a> blog then you probably already know that we are expecting our 5th baby in September. Along with the baby news I've decided to finally get locs some time this coming week but we will see where things take us. I've been a silent loc stalker (lol) since 2004. I was going to get sisterlocs but decided to wait. I've been doing a wash and go for weeks now. Today I made an oil mixture that included Lavender, Sweet Basil, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils. It smells good! I asked my daughter who is officially a teen I might add, to smell my hair. I wanted to know her thoughts and she and her twin sister won't hesitate lol and I do appreciate it. She said "Oooohh it smells good!" I thought, yay! I know the oils are good but I want to add scent with essential oils. I think it is a success! It doesn't bother my pregnant sense of smell either. Speaking of, I opted to use baby shampoo today because I now can't stand the smell of the other shampoo or conditioners I have. It wasn't so bad. After my wash and go my daughter asked me, "Mom is that the way your hair is naturally?" I answered, "Yep this is all me." I think she was surprised. I admit I am too. I like my little ringlets at the bottom. <br />
This is a photo of the ends <br />
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Here is the photo of the length.<br />
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So I've got my first, well 2nd loc consultation coming up. I had the first one for sisterlocs back in 2004. I'm excited. See I have this fear of salons! I've never had a good experience with any salon and that made me a DIY hair styler. So far so good but I couldn't do the locs. I tried. I know my mistake but I'd like to get them professionally done. We will see if I want to fork out the money to do so or attempt again to DIY it. I am hoping this time will be different especially since I'm going to a natural hair care salon. They've got to be different right?? I'm going to <a href="http://www.salonindigo.org/index.html">Indigo -341</a> to see about her locing services. I've also been referred to Napps in U-City but I have been forewarned about their great service but high prices so I'm going to try the other first. I have an idea of how I want mine done. I've combined three photos. One for color, one for the ends, and one for size. I pray she can do them the way I am wanting them because I am ready for change. I'm quite tired of the wash and go. I guess we can call it the hair blahs and it coincides with the winter blahs. Blah blahhh do I hear spring is here? Yes and I'm looking forward to warmer weather! As the seasons change so do the air and the effects it has on our hair.<br />
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Oh one more thing... this is on my wish list! The <a href="http://www.behuetiful.com/store/Hair-Care/Huetiful-Hair-Steamer-Free-Shipping-/prod_2.html">Huetiful Hair Steamer</a>! I've read loads of great reviews. I'm ready for one. It's good for locs too. <br />
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So what does spring bring for you? What's going on in your hair world?<br />
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These are a new line of blend oils. They can be used for Hot Oil Treatments, Body Oils or Daily Use.<br />
Currently you can design your own hair blends at Pure Natural Blends! <a href="http://www.purenaturalblends.com/"><b>Try it!</b></a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I'm horrible about washing my hair. Have been wearing a pressed hair style for a while. This morning I really felt it was time to get right and wash it. My poor hair needed some care. I like my ringlets but I think I'm going to go back to twists. I'm kind of bored of my hair. My roots aren't like my ends. They aren't unified curls lol. So I have this thick bush and then curls. Anyone else have that? I washed my hair with a shampoo bar that I saw online. <a href="http://www.fusionhandcrafts.com/servlet/the-33/shampoo-bar-moisturizing/Detail"><b>Moisturizing Shampoo Bar</b></a> and I have yet to put extra moisturizing in it. Not because the shampoo is good alone, just because I didn't. I'm trying to figure out what I want to spray on it. I'm thinking of using an Aloe Juice spray that a great lady on the<b> <a href="http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalandLovingIt/">Natural and Lovin it group</a></b> said she uses. I want a spray and not a cream or you know I'd put the products I make on it. :) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I do have a<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1850569332"> </a><a href="http://www.tomokastwists.com/"><b>A Tomoka's Twists</b></a> in my hair too. I love her products they are so easy to use and stylish!</span><br />
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I'm not sure how long I'll be curly. I like my curlies and I do love the way the natural curl pattern is. I also like the versatility of my African American hair. Curly, Wavy, or Straight I can do it!<br />
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I love her eyes in this photo and her little curlies.<br />
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Daughter and Mom - August 2010<br />
Here's my daughter! She's wonderful! <br />
I like the way she does her hair like this. <br />
This isn't the Diana Ross do she's been sporting.<br />
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Son and Mom - August 2010<br />
Here's my son! He's awesome!<br />
I'm quite fond of his take on the Mohawk. <br />
He's been rocking this since about 2008.<br />
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My daughters and Me - August 2010 (Yes they are twins!)<br />
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Daughter and Me - August 2010<br />
Here's my Snugabug! She's our little sunshine always making <br />
the family laugh with her "babyness." Her curlies are coming well!<br />
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My Husband and Me - August 2010<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFpEzmGBjh51Kr8A2otjUJ4jmgYzC37576BAcLZ4mro1mC7lOF0hLg5jr5e2P8mdweaLiwBWvo9uMGfaDGjxyoqQB-J_2QEYvxz5tctrFfOB7kt-yJC5X7Nc8UQxc6OijOiStS9VPCMSd/s1600/me.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFpEzmGBjh51Kr8A2otjUJ4jmgYzC37576BAcLZ4mro1mC7lOF0hLg5jr5e2P8mdweaLiwBWvo9uMGfaDGjxyoqQB-J_2QEYvxz5tctrFfOB7kt-yJC5X7Nc8UQxc6OijOiStS9VPCMSd/s320/me.jpg" /></a>I've decided to do something different for a bit for a little bit. I've straightened my hair using my flat iron. I needed to do something because I had been wearing the two strand twists for months. I needed to let my hair naturally shed. I don't know how long I'll wear my hair in this style but I like it so far. I do know it is very temporary. Straightening it too much can damage it and of course, I want to avoid that. A little variety is great for me. I'm using my own hair products <a href="http://purenaturalblends.com/">(www.purenaturalblends.com)</a> and found that using coconut oil is good to help fight off our humid weather. We are in the very humid Saint Louis area so dealing with humidity is a daily thing right now. At the moment my hair will stay straight for the most part, but the longer I'm out in humidity the curls slowly appear. I've been amused at how it curls at different times. I like my curls so I don't mind it not staying straight. It has been interesting to see just how it curls and in what direction.<br />
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I may go back to the two strand twists soon. How soon? I don't know. That's the good thing about being natural -variety! Oh! I've found some grey/white hairs! I've counted 4 so far and you know what? I'm kind of excited about it. I know people moan and groan about grey/white hairs but I'm not. I like the salt and pepper look so I'm not pulling them out. <br />
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My first post to this blog was <b>October 1, 2008.</b> I had decided to go natural and said this, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">"</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I started my journey of going natural in August 08. So far I have about 6 inches of relaxed hair and maybe a 1/2 inch of natural hair. I plan to grow it out past the 1.5 inches required to get sisterlocks. Maybe I'll try 2.5 :) I'm excited!" </span></i>The next day<b> October 2, 2008</b> I posted this photo of me trying transitional hairstyles.<br />
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I decided to put individual braids in my hair during my pregnancy. I've worn individual braids at different times for years. I do them myself to save money and I guess because I like to be in control of how tight, how big or small they are. When I put the braids in I did a secret big chop. I cut all the permed ends off with plans of growing it out to a length I felt confident with. I don't think I can rock that TWA like many women can. Any how I wore individual braids during the pregnancy. Our 4th precious one was born in July 2009. Yes she will be 1 soon! I decided to take my braids out after she was born. Here is the photo as of <b>November 2, 2009</b>. It was 14 weeks after our baby was born. I was so excited to be able to used one of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;"><span style="color: blue; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="http://tomokastwists.com/ CTRL + Click to follow link"><a href="http://tomokastwists.com/" style="color: black; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;" title="http://tomokastwists.com/ CTRL + Click to follow link">http://tomokastwists.com</a> </span></span>hair accessories!<br />
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</div>During 2010 I started <a href="http://www.purenaturalblends.com/">Pure Natural Blends.com</a> :) I've been experimenting with my own hair products and enjoying it. Here I am as of <b>May 25, 2010</b>. I'm still doing the two strand twists. The hair do is about 7 months old but I keep retwisting them one at a time.<br />
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