I've Been Bad...

...very bad, I know.

I totally jumped off the wagon with this blog and for those of you who read it, I'm sorry. How many of you are there, btw??

A lot has been going on with me and life has just been sooo busy recently. So what's up?? I want to know how long your hair has grown, if you like your new cut, if going back to straight hair worked out for you, if going natural makes you happy, if you found that miracle product, WHATEVER! Let me know.

A few things are up with me. First thing straight off, my cell took a swim. Yes. It did. So that transcript that I was working on...yeh, you get it. I couldn't find the usb for my phone so I could take nothing off then when I finally found it, my phone felt the irrational need to cool off, so there.

Secondly, I have not taken a photo of my hair in several months. So no visual record of hair growth to compare to. I do, however, look at my hair now compared to how it was before I got the dye job of nightmares and it's about the same.

Third thing, my ends are not in good shape. The knots and split ends from hell are driving me nuts but I had decided a little while ago to stop being so trigger happy with a pair of scissors in my hand, therefore, I don't want to cut it now that I'm seeing some length. *sigh*

There's a lot more but I didn't want to make this so long-winded. Stay tuned for more of what's going on and follow the blog if you want to know more about the business that I'm starting, what I'm using to repair my hair and to just be an encouragement.

Thanks for reading,

Ecostyler Olive Oil and Argan Oil!!! YaY!!!!!

 I hope you like the video! Rate and comment, please. Which gel do you use, what is your musthaveifIdon'tgetitIwillcry gel? lol Lehme know.

Love,
Lee.

Update

Hey everyone.

Before I get started I just want to thank everyone who takes the time to read my blog, It means alot to me that someone's willing to spend a couple minutes out of their day to check out what I have to say. To those of you who leave comments (especially on the blog post itself), an even bigger THANK YOU because feedback is always a really nice thing to have. Thank you guys.

So, this update is going to be on my life and trials, with my head of course :-)

First thing, I got a job! *and the crowd goes absolutely crazy!!!* Thanks to all of you who sent up a prayer for me. Things aren't easy nowadays, especially with the absolute, AWESOME job that our current administration is doing (you can stick that sarcasm with a fork, can't you). I'm not making alot but I'm grateful for what I am getting.

Second thing, last month I flat ironed my hair and I have a status update on my hair coming up as well as a video. It's taking a while because I have to go through the audio I took while the stylist was doing my hair so I can give you a transcript of the interview I did for you guys aaand because of the video. I'm very tech savvy but putting myself out there is very daunting for me.

I've three product reviews coming up. I might do those on video because I haven't seen any reviews on Youtube that I like for two of the products -_- Simple really. I see no reason to do product reviews that a hundred other persons have already done. The products are: Taliah Waajid's Curly Curl Cream and  Protective Mist Bodifier and the Hollywood Beauty Hydrating Hair Mask enriched with Argan Oil. I absolutely LOVE the latter!!!! OMGosh! As soon as I buy a Firewire for my camcorder I'll get started.

ummm...anything else....Oh Yeah!!! I've joined the dance ministry at my church as an Administrative Secretary!! This is really exciting for me because I've been waiting on God to let me know what to do so I'm really happy to have a direction. As for everything else in my life, I'm taking a back seat. I have no idea what I'm doing so i'm letting God take over. Sounds good right? I know man.

I love you, thanks for reading, leave a comment and follow me! Every comment I read encourages me to do better. Alrighty, CIAO!

Love,
Lee ♥♥♥.

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The Side Effects of Being A Curly Head

Good morning Beautiful People.

It's a lovely day and as I sit here in the bus, I find myself doing something strange (for a normal person of course). As a side effect of being natural and going on a healthy hair journey, I find myself analysing the health of other people's hair. Yes. I do it. So what? Lol, j/k. Seriously doh! I am sitting behind this lady and i can tell you that she treats her hair well. She has a bit of breakage but the hair's dragging on her shirt. Her ends aren't quite smooth, so she needs a trim. Jsyk, I'm at work now writing this so she's no longer infront of me but I can still tell you in detail. The same thing happened in Miami International Airport. There was this lady, nice outfit, slamming shoes, split ends up to here! *visualize the hand ppls* R3 thought I was only checking out the shoes, smh.

What about you guys? Have you found yourself checking out other people's manes or offering advice on its upkeep? Let me know what other side effects you experience.

Until next time, have a wonderful day and stay blessed.
Love,
Lee.

Pardon Me??

Hey Lovelies!!!

Naturals all around the world are using a whole separate dictionary when the time comes to talk about hair, and when you're watching all those gurus on YT and you hear, or see, TWA, BAA, BSL, APL and more, some of you might be saying WT... Stop. No need to despair, or be confused. Here are some the acronyms and abbreviations, more applicable to our region, that are being used.

ACV - Apple Cider Vinegar

APL - Arm Pit Length

BAA- Big A** Afro

BC - Big Chop

BSB - Below Shoulder Blade

BSL - Bra Strap Length

DB - Deep Brilliance

CW/Co-Wash - Conditioner Wash

EL - Ear Length

EO - Essential Oil

EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil

HL - Hip Length

LHCF- Long Hair Care Forum

MBL - Mid Back Length

NL - Neck Length

PJ - Product Junkie

SL - Shoulder Length


TWA - Teeny Weeny Afro

WL - Waist Length

Check out this link for the full list.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=20774

Check ya later!

My Hair

Yo ppls. I am in a funky sorta mood today...just funky. I feel as if a bad mood might be coming on( I'm a really moody person )-: ) so I'm going to fight that off, rebuke the devil and praise the Lord. That always makes me feel better :-).

Soo, my hair today. Well, truthfully, it was my hair yesterday and the day before but let's not focus on that, shall we? Cornrows and twists.

Aren't they some of the sexiest twists ever?! Yes, I think so too :-D. I moisturized my ends with my shea butter mix and twisted with my FOTE Aloe Vera Gel. I love that stuff. It gives me hold without crunch and moisturizes as well. Plus!!

I was copying this style from someone on Youtube and it was only when I was finished I realized that I've been wearing this same style for YEARS!!! Since I was in primary school!! I couldn't believe how stupid I was dred!! I have even worn this style while natural!






Check it out. These photos were taken March 19, 2010. This was, of course, before the dye job from hell that resulted in orange hair. Look at the length and fullness... my stupidity in dyeing my hair makes me want to cry right about now...

The only way not to dwell on this stuff is to not think about it...and to avoid looking at old photos -_-.

Speaking of photos, my Picasa web albums is getting full so I was thinking of creating a Fotki account. Just something else to think about. 

Please keep me in your prayers this week, I have a couple hard decisions and tests ahead of me shortly. Any prayer requests, let me know and I'll keep you in mine. Until next time..

God Bless!

Love,

Lee♥♥♥.

Daily Dose of D

Ello.

Not too long ago, around 9pm, I was sitting on the floor with D. He was playing with his car and I was reapplying the 'ifyouevenlandonmynephewyoudead' spray :-). I said to my little darling, "D, it's bed time."
That child systematically avoided looking me in the face as he proceed to tell me "Not yet."
Not yet?! Where he get this from?! Who taught him that?!? I could only look at him with my mouth open. Then I hadtuh laugh cuz he ain' right! LOL

Child got too much sense for my own good yuh, nuh lie.