July 08, 2004
Innaresting...
Funny that the one thing that's supposed to be the worse for my hair (SLS-ridden shampoo) makes it the curliest! That's why I do low-poo instead of no-poo. And I was in heavy need of a shampoo as well as deep conditioning...I can always tell when I have buildup. The hair just doesn't respond the same. And feels like straw. Eek.
Two things I've noticed: growth and "thickness." Relative to others, I'm sure my hair isn't ultra thick, but it is a LOT thicker than when I was permed. My mane was downright limp most of the time, which is why near the end I plumped it up with braids or weave. As for the growth, well that's kind of crazy. I'm noticing that the more it grows, the curlier it gets, and therefore shrinks more. So it's almost unnoticeable until I stretch it out. In short what I do is pull as much of it as I can back and hold with a mini ponytail holder. The rest I brush back and secure with clips. Slap on a bandanna and go to bed. The next day I run shea butter through it and comb it. Voila! Stretched hair without heat!
I promise I'll get back to updating when I procure some batteries for my digital cam, or get a new one (crossing fingers). I know y'all are just as tired of hazy webcam pics as I am! But let me post a few anyway :D
Puff created on stretched hair.
A twistout...I'm starting to love these.
Stretched fro.
I'm starting to get a weird flat top look. Guess I'm due for a shapeup.
More updates eventually...
TTFN!
Posted by Lisa at July 8, 2004 12:26 AMi love ur hair! it's absolutely gorgeous. that "flat top" look? is beautiful too. i love the twist out. i can't wait until i'm able to do one. i've bookmarked ur page and i come back very often. i enjoy ur entire site though. ;)
Posted by: meli at July 9, 2004 02:39 PM