Style Me Quick: Sleek and Polished

Here is a super quick style when you need something sleek and polished for the day. It takes 3-5 min tops!

I started off with stretched hair that I wore in a bun overnight. Obviously it needs some help!

I used some water with peppermint essential oil to refresh and moisturize. The peppermint is super invigorating and it wakes you up!

Now your tresses should be more pliable to style

Now I am going to use some edge control and a brush to smooth my edges. I used my fingers to smooth the rest! Brushes can rip out your hair if you aren't careful!

Walah! Smooth and sleek without the use of gel. I like the edge control as an alternative to gel because you can still style your hair after. Once you use gel you have to rinse or wash to get it out!



You can't beat a style that has you put the door in less than 10 minutes :)

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9 Tips for Handling Natural Hair with Two or More Textures

Chelsey A. Faulk "Any TRANSITIONERS in the group? How are you dealing with the two textures? What products and/or methods do you use to keep your hair hydrated and healthy"

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Typically, when I talk about managing multiple textures, I’m referring to transitioning and the delicate dance between old, damaged hair and new growth. This time around, I’m talking about all natural hair– although some transitioners could surely stand to benefit. One of the limitations to the texture typing system (2a – 4c) is that it fails to take into account naturals that are challenged with managing multiple textures. It’s really difficult to take a one size fits all approach to haircare, when on the same head you can have hair that ranges from 2c to 4b — and none of it is damaged!

Although texture typing can be useful in some instances, I’m hesitant to label myself because my textures are personally all over the place. The right side of my hair tends to curl,whereas the left side is more inclined to wave. The back half of my hair has a looser texture and less shrinkage (around 30%), while the front half shrinks at least 50 – 60%. In addition, the front/center has a tighter wave, and the crown is kinky and frizzy. If I had to label it, I’d say my hair is a mix of 3a,3b,3c, and 4a. I say all this to say, having several different textures on one head of hair is completely normal (although the picture-perfect selfies on Instagram would lead you to believe otherwise).

So how do you manage multiple textures on one head? It can get a little frustrating, but with some trial and error, and a little ingenuity, you will be able to work with what you’ve got and make the most of every style.

1. On Wash Day
When it comes to managing multiple textures on wash day, the same general information holds true. Handle with care. Cleanse gently, and deep condition often. For hair that is more coily and kinky than loosely curled, extra, extra gentle care is required. Each bend, whether it be zig-zag or spiral, is a structural weak point within the hair. So when detangling and working cleansers and conditioners through, take a little more time and use a little less force on those more tightly wound sections. Also, put your deep conditioner on those areas first, so they can remain on the hair the longest. The extra few minutes of deep conditioning will help soften, hydrate, and keep the hair pliable — which sets you up for great styling.

2. Styling

Hair pinned back to dry…

When it comes to managing multiple textures, finding styles that work all the way around can be a challenge. Texture blending styles like satin strip braidouts,and bantu knot outs can definitely be useful. but you shouldn’t feel pressured to rely on those styles if you like to wear wash and go’s. If you opt for a texture-blending style like those mentioned above, make sure your hair is 100% dry before take-down. To get more stretch from twist-outs, use Naptural85’s method and stretch them across your head to dry. If you’re like me and really just don’t have it in you to set up styles, the wash and go works perfectly fine with multi-textured hair. If I just wash, add product and go, my hair will shrink into a mushrooom-esque shape while it dries, because of my previously mentioned multi-textured struggles.So typically, for the first day or half day of my wash and go, I will wear the front/center sections pinned back to help stretch the roots and make that mushroom shape go away.

Other helpful styles and tools for multiple textures:

3. banding

4. large loose twists or braids

5. Curlformers

6. straw set

7. blowout

To help get a handle on uneven shrinkage, diffusing is also really helpful. Just be mindful of scrunching the diffuser full of hair up toward the scalp, which facilitates increased shrinkage. Instead, lay the diffuser flat against sections of hair, moving it around until the hair is dry to your preferred amount.

8. Nighttime Preservation

Banding + Pineappling

Nighttime routines are where things get a little tricky for managing multiple textures. Pineappling can result in uneven stretching, bonnets equal uneven smooshing, and sometimes satin pillowcase only is not an option. This is where creativity and really knowing your hair comes in handy. I know that if I scarf pineapple only, the back half of my hair will stretch more (thanks to where the knot is tied) while the front draws up into itself. This is problematic for me, because my mornings will inevitably result in even more uneven hair. To help combat this, some nights I sleep with the front/center of my hair banded, and the rest scarf pineappled. This method works great to help more shrinkage-prone areas of the hair “catch up” with the looser hair. For more on this approach, see my Nighttime Routine video. Preserve multiple texture blending styles by following the regular scarf pineapple, or tying the scarf over the head old-fashion styled.

9. Lastly, one of the biggest lessons I learned about managing multiple textures is todo as much as you can in the way of refreshing and moisturizing during your nighttime routine. Because the hair is going straight into preservation mode (via scarf, banding, etc.), there is less of a chance or opportunity for uneven shrinkage to occur. And in the morning, when you shake and fluff, you will have to add little to no product to your hair to get it right.

What are some tips and tricks you’ve picked up along the way to help manage your multiple textures of hair?

Stylist Feature – Zenzelenuru

Introduce yourself and which salon if any you work at…

Blessings I’m Zenzele Nuru of Sankofa Duafe Design Studio and Zenspot boutique where I own and operate a petite salon and boutique.

How long have you worked as a licensed cosmetologist (or equivalent in your country) and where did you study?

Im a licensed stylist of three years however have been working behind the chair in salons for over 25 years in the natural hair industry”chemical free styling” I’m a graduate of Federico’s Beauty institute located in Sacramento Ca I have also had the great fortune to travel and study abroad in Tokyo Japan at the Yamano beauty Institute studying traditional Long hair design and eastern philosophy of esthetics

What is your specialty, relaxed, natural hair, locs or anything special?

My specialty is natural hair “Whatever you want Naturally I can do” , I am a licensed cosmetologist and have over 25 years experience in the

Stylist: Zenzelenuru

Natural hair care field ,I specialize in multi racial hair care and offer all aspects of Natural hair care (chemical Free Styling) , Braiding, Weaving , Flat iron/Silking, Loc and Loc mantainence ,I also feature the Latching of locks ,loc take down and and more .

I work in a professional setting, with attention to detail, and a love for the art of Natural hair care as well as all the traditional salon services cuts, color, relaxers Waxing. I treat every guest with personal attention and honor they deserve.

What in your opinion is the most rewarding thing about working as a hair stylist?

I treat every guest with personal attention and honor they deserve. making a connection with the client is vital.

I love it when clients feel I care about their hair, its health and them getting top notch treatment and serviceand less of a focus on bieng paid its in many ways worth more to me I love what I do

When you meet that customer that has not had a great experience with a previous stylist, how do you make them comfortable while in your chair?

I tell all my guest that they should do there research of they’re stylist just like any other professional ask key pertinent question that are important so you find the stylist that

If you could change one thing about the cosmetology industry what would that be?

I would like to see more business education within cosmetology education. you can be the most talented stylist but without business knowledge you could end up not working and struggling

Where do you see yourself a few years from now, what are your goals as a stylist?

I would like to become an Educator, Mentor and continued business owner expanding my existing salon into a green holistic spa center. I also see myself giving back to the community offering my services to people once a month at no charge

How do you stay motivated and on top of your game?

I stay motivated by staying humble and continued commitment to learning and advanced education


Here is a chance to sell you ‘the stylist’ and your business, tell us why we should utilize your services?

“Whatever you want Naturally I can do” , I am a licensed cosmetologist and have over 25 years experience in the Natural hair care field , If you are newly natural or looking for natural hair styling options, I specialize in multi racial hair care and offer all aspects of Natural hair care (chemical Free Styling)

In which city/state do you mainly work?

Elk Grove ,Ca

Sankofa Duafe Design Studio

10466 Franklin Blvd suite A

Elk Grove Ca 95757

Curl Care 101: Getting to Know Your True Texture

Hiiiiii everybody! Welcome to Curl Care 101! I'm excited to begin this journey with you all. Let's get back to the basics of truly understanding our hair, doing what works, and cutting out all the unnecessary noise. Today's topic may seem a little daunting, but once you've got a grasp on it, it'll come to you like clockwork. Without further delay, let's get started!!!

When people ask me what my hair texture is, I typically give one of two replies: "3c" or "type 3-something". In truth, I really don't use the hair typing system (unless a blog post specifically calls for it), because I don't find it to be all that useful. I just use those responses to satiate people's need to quantify and classify. Really, if I were to use the typing system, my hair would be all over the place. Some parts of my hair act like they want to be 3b when they grow up, my crown has days when it thinks its 4a, I've got a cool little patch of 3c ringlets over my right ear, and then there's the front of my hair, which does not compute on any scale. In fact, the more I look at my hair, the more I realize I'm a curl impostor. My hair has a range of tight and compact waves, to looser, more elongated waves that form a curl on (most) ends.

I say all this to say, that categorizing your hair by any typing system -- whether it be the Andre Walker, LOIS, Mizani Curl Key, Curly Girl/Devachan, or anything else has its place in your natural hair journey, but it should not be your central focus. Particularly if you have multiple textures (which is fairly common among naturals). Because texture typing is more subjective, you can have a variety of curl patterns identify themselves as one thing (I get a headache every time I try to Google or YouTube something for 3c hair), and it does not take into account unique characteristic traits that are more valuable to the health of your hair, and the ease of your journey.



1. How does it look?

You can go about this as simply or with as much complexity as you like. I could just say "I'm 3c" and keep it moving to question number 2, but that would be a gross oversimplification. Rather than just resign your curls to a random category designed by Oprah's wigmaster, take a few minutes to observe them wet and dry. Take note of how they look, with and without product applied. Is your hair more of a tight coil than curly? Does it kink up into tight zig-zags, or does it hang more loose and curly? Heck, is it a curl at all? Maybe it's a deep S wave, or somewhere between an S and Z. If it doesn't quite fit into a category that you've seen before, that's okay. Your hair is unique to you, and whether it fits on a scale or not, it's beautiful.

My Curl Profile: My hair is more wavy than curly, although there are chunks over both of my ears that form ringlet-type curls. The back half of my hair is a looser wave that curls on the end and doesn't change much at all, whether wet, dry, with, or without product. The front/center and crown is a combination of tighter waves and hair that doesn't want to clump together or become anything in life. Those areas require more product and more manipulation to fall in line. Without products or manipulation, that area becomes very shrunken and poofy.



2. How does it feel?

On your next wash day, take a few strands of product-free hair from each unique segment of your head. Run your fingers down it, then run your fingers up. How does it feel? Is it smooth on the way down, or a little rough and bumpy? Does the smoothness change when you reach a particular point? When running your fingers from end up to the root, is it equally as smooth, or are there some rough patches? Take note of changes along the hair shaft. This is going to become very important in your healthy hair journey. How your hair feels between your fingers has everything to do with strand health, cuticle health, porosity, and how your regimen is built.


My Strand Feel: In each area of my hair, my strands feel smooth on the way up and down. This is no exciting revelation though -- I had rough ends for the majority of my first year with natural hair, and only got rid of them by gradually trimming. Then I got red ombre, and the rough-feeling ends returned. They only went away after a series of intentional pH-balancing, protein-infusing, and hydrating deep conditioning sessions. We'll get to what all of that means throughout this course, but just know that if your strands are feeling more rough than smooth, all hope is not lost.



3. How does it shrink?

Shrinkage may as well be a four-letter word in the natural hair community. I see many talking about embracing shrinkage, but many, many, MANY more looking for ways to combat it or stretch it out. In truth, shrinkage is one of the indicators of health for your hair. How much shrinkage you encounter, is wholly dependent upon your individual head of hair. In segments of your hair, it is perfectly normal (barring heat or chemical damage), to have hair that does not shrink up as much as others. One useful tidbit from Lorraine Massey's Curly Girl Handbook is her guide to shrinkage, which she calls "The Spring Factor". Although her method is geared more toward helping you identify your curl type, it is a perfect guide for illustrating the point that looser textures shrink less, while tighter textures shrink more. Different levels of shrinkage on one head are a sure sign of differently textured hair. File that in your memory, bank because we'll be talking about how to manage that as well.

A snippet from the Curly Girl Handbook about Spring Factor

My Shrinkage: Is a mess. I'm kidding. The front half of my hair shrinks significantly more than the back half. When it's all wet, it all looks fairly the same and one texture. But oh baby, when it dries! Unmanipulated, I get a mushroom mullet. Because my hair shrinks unevenly, I have to stretch the front half to give it more shape. I often achieve this by pinning the front half back while air drying, and banding at night.



4. Does it have elasticity?

Closely related to shrinkage is elasticity. I like to think of elasticity in hair simply as "bounce back". Testing the elasticity of your hair is really easy to do. Just grab a curl, kink, wave, or whatever, pull it down gently until it is stretched out, then let it go. Does it snap right back, snap off, hang lifelessly, or slowly meander back into its original form? If your hair is coiling back, the elasticity is on point. If it's hanging lifelessly, (or worse, breaking in your hands) this series will help you learn how to fix it.

My Elasticity: My hair elasticity is pretty on target. It doesn't snap off in my hands, and springs back accordingly.



5. How porous is it?

Let me just go'n and throw this out there right now: POROSITY TESTS WITH A GLASS OF WATER ARE JUNK SCIENCE. I don't know where it began or who perpetuated it, but putting your hair in a strand of water to understand water uptake is like telling someone to bake a chicken by just throwing the chicken in the oven on 375. Sure, the chicken will bake. But is it any good? Probably not. Just like haphazard chicken bakery, water glass porosity tests are grossly oversimplified and will almost always lead to useless results. Sorry if it seems like I'm popping off, but it grinds my gears when I see bloggers promoting this test as though it will revolutionize your haircare regimen. Jc of The Natural Haven has my favorite article on why the water glass test is hella unscientifc, but let it just suffice to say that sitting your strands in a glass of water is a lightweight waste of time.



So how do you test for porosity? Unless you know how to do nitrogen sorption tests, you can't. But what you can do is study your hair on your next wash day. If it feels like your conditioners have difficulty penetrating, and you notice that your moisturizers require extra elbow-grease to work them in (or they just sit on top of your hair altogether), then it is highly likely that you have low porosity hair. Low porosity hair is notoriously difficult to moisturize, because the cuticles are so compacted. On the contrary, highly porous hair tends to always be dry, is more prone to breaking and splitting, and feels rough on the way up or down the shaft (remember point number 2), because the cuticles are cracked, weathered, or damaged. Medium porosity hair sits right in the middle, allowing penetration of ingredients and retaining moisture fairly well. It is entirely possible to have varying porosity across your hair, so don't freak out if you discover some areas of your hair are more trifilin' than others. We're going to learn how to correct porosity by tweaking your regimen next week!



My Porosity: My hair is on the high end of medium porosity. It was on the low end of medium before my hair color, but of course, permanent hair color creates porosity issues. You can help correct them with the right products, but your hair will never quite be like before. Don't believe the hype -- color is customized damage. #thingsotherbloggerswonttellyoubutiwill



6. How thick and dense is it?

Thickness and density are two entirely different concepts when it comes to the canvas of your hair. Thickness refers to the individual strand. Density refers to how many of those strands are compacted into a square inch. It is commonly believed that natural hair is always thick, which is not the case. In fact, many naturalistas will find they have fairly thin strands, but plenty of them packed into a single area. On the whole, darker hair is thicker in diameter than lighter hair (with black hair being the absolute thickest). Hair thickness is also in some ways dependent upon the weather -- the hair cortex swells in warmer weather, and compacts in colder weather. As a general rule of thumb, a string of thread can be used as your baseline guide for determining strand thickness. Thicker than thread = thick, same size as thread = medium, thinner than thread = thin. You can marginally and temporarily alter your strand thickness, but the density of your hair is genetically predetermined. You cannot gain density, but you most certainly can lose it (alopecia/hair loss, medical conditions, etc.). Understanding hair thickness and density will help you big time in regimen building, and selecting the right products to work for your hair.

My still damp, stretched hair. I don't have an astronomical amount of hair, but it isn't particularly thin either.

My Thickness & Density: My hair strands are a mixture of fine and medium thickness, and my hair is of medium density. It is not super easily weighed down, but there are some oils, butters, and products that are too thick and heavy for my hair.



7. How strong is it?

Closely related to elasticity is strength. You want your hair to stretch and return to its original state without breaking or wearing thin. Hair that loses elasticity or breaks easily has some structurally weak points (beyond the weak points where your curl, kink, or coil bends) that need to be addressed. There are two methods I use to test the strength of my hair. The first is to just gently graze through a section of hair. If I don't see any wisps, I'm generally good. The second I again borrowed from Jc -- the scissor test. Every once in a while, I take a standard pair of scissors, and loop one of my shed hairs through one of the handles. If my hair is maintaining its strength, it will stretch and hold the scissors in the air without snapping. If the hair snaps on impact, I need to work on strengthening my hair ASAP.



My Hair Strength: See for yourself:

My hair scissor game is strong!!!

Once you have a firmer understanding of these 7 areas of your hair, you'll be able to ease your way in to building a solid regimen that addresses all your hair's needs. Stay tuned for next week, where I'll be cracking the code on regimen building and product selection!



See you guys next Thursday! Be sure to leave your questions and feedback below!!!



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Christina's Choice 2014: Curl Definers

This list is a loooooooooong time coming. Several of you have asked me over the course of the year what my favorite curl definers were. In truth, I put this list until last because it would be the most difficult to compile. I could easily fill this segment with 12 different curl definers and talk about their holy grail worthiness, but it decided to be a little more disciplined than that. I decide to take an Instagram walk down memory lane, and look at what products I mentioned the most in my posts. Ultimately, that's how I decided what to include as my Holy Grails....with the exception of one product. I'm sure you all saw most of these coming, too.

And remember: just because I didn't mention it doesn't mean it's not goods it just means that these are the creme de la creme for me....at least for 2014. Who knows what 2015 will bring! 😄

Best of the Best



Obia Curl Enhancing Custard

I absolutely could not make a list about curl definers and not include Obia's Curl Enhancing Custard. Although it's a fairly thick gel, it dries incredibly lightweight. The formulation of this stuff is pure magic. Of all the products on this list, Curl Enhancing Custard is one of the few that provides the hair with brilliant shine, and plump juicy, defined curls. It can be a little tricky to pair with moisturizers because of the thickness, but I figured out how to finesse it. Thanks to the pH balanced formulation full of oils like grapeseed and argan, the Curl Enhancing Custard is non-drying and doesn't flake. My favorite way to pair it is with some LRC Shake & Go, and sealed with argan oil. Obia Natural Hair Review

Eco Styler Argan Oil Gel

Speaking of argan oil, I seriously came to appreciate my Eco Styler Gel in 2014. I started out the year with the green jar, but switched to the red argan jar on a whim. Best. Whim. Ever. I think personally that the Argan Oil Eco Styler has better hold and definition than the Olive Oil version. Eco Styler is cheap (you can get a lifetime supply for the amount of a drink at Coffee Bean), and it provides wonderful curl definition and excellent hold. My curls look stringy after applying the gel, but they dry nice and full with body, bounce, and minimal crunch. This gel does have it's limitations, though. If you don't layer the right leave-ins and moisturizers underneath you'll find yourself on a first class flight to crunchville. For me, it works best with As I Am's Leave-In Conditioner and Jamaican Black Castor Oil.

TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Amplifier

I honestly wrestled with including Curls Rock Amplifier. I know I was nuts about it at the beginning of the year, simply because it has one of the most ridiculous cost to size ratios of every hair product I own. $18 for 5.07oz of product borders on insanity, in my opinion. At least have the decency to give me a full 6oz to make me feel better about myself. Enough with my petty price rant, there are some solid reasons why this curl definer ends up on my HG list. It. Works. Quite well, might I add. I can easily achieve day 4,5 and beyond hair with Curls Rock Amplifier. So maybe that price tag is worth it? While I debate that, know that it really made the list because I found some pink ones at Ulta for $5.99, which means 5.07oz is now acceptable.

Be warned though, it is chock full of synthetic ingredients and can't even come close to being a curly girl associate, let alone friendly. CG Method won't even accept a Facebook friend request from Curls Rock Amplifier. Curls Rock Amplifier Review



TreLuxe Hi! Definition

I know, I know. This one is so new, it probably shouldn't even make the Best of the Best. But I was soooooooooooooo blown away by Hi! Definition that I just had to include it. Not only is the ingredient list stellar, but Hi! Definition lives up to its name by delivering shine, perfectly sculpted curls, virtually no crunch (you'll experience a little if you overuse), and smelling ah-MAY-zing. Plus, they've got this 360 Curl Complex with tomato fruit ferment extract that I'm really excited about, and their philanthropy is on fleek, thanks to their A Natural Fit Initiative. TreLuxe Review

Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker (New Formula)

When I discovered Curl Maker had a new formula, I I had to give it a try. I fell in love with the new formula almost instantly, because it delivered so much more than its predecessor. I could never make the old curl Maker work for me, but this new-new? Amazing. It's snotty in texture, has tons of slip, goes on smooth, provides immaculate shine, and super soft curls. It has enough hold to get 3 days of curl poppage, and does not dry the hair out AT ALL. Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker (New Formula) Review



TGIN Twist and Define Cream

I promise, it's not my goal to put TGIN everywhere....it just happens. I just happen to love Twist and Define. It's like a more respectable and affordable version of Curls Rock Amplifier. It has slightly less hold, but makes my curls pop for 3-4 days. There's not much more I can say before y'all accuse me of being a TGIN brand ambassador so.... TGIN Product Review





Honorable Mentions

Hello Curly Curl Stimulator

There are only two things that really hold Hello Curly's gel back from getting more love. One, the learning curve for this gel is sooooooo steep. Like, take everything you thought you knew about curl definers, and throw it out the window steep. It definitely threw me a curveball, because I sorely underestimated the holding and sculpting power of such an innocuous botanical gel. Even still, the ingredient list, the fact that a tiny bit goes such a long way, and the impeccable amount of slip makes this gel a curl definer not to be skipped. The only other thing holding Curl Stimulator back is the mini drama/unclear direction of the brand. I know there were some issues between Tony Goff and Uncle Funky's Daughter, after Goff and her husband divorced, which led to some murky waters between the new leadership of UFD and Tonya's new brand, Hello Curly. Hello Curly launched, took off, took UFD fans with them, and then nothing. Things got even crazier when there seemed to be a battle between who had the original Curly Magic formula. First UFD changed their formula, leaving Hello Curly as the holders of the OG formulation, then UFD claimed to have the original formula as well. I still don't know what's going on. Tonya was going to shut down the brand, and everrrrrrrrrrybody and their mama seriously cleaned out the stock. There hasn't been a re-stocking since, and the last I heard there was going to be a new brand launching called Sweet Soul Magic that would include the Hello Curly Curl Stimulator. I don't have any details on when that line is coming, but if Sweet Soul Magic launches and the Hello Curly Curl Stimulator inventory gains stability, 2015 better watch out!!!



Miss Jessie's Pillow Soft Curls

I like Pillow Soft Curls, I really do. I love how it give me soft yet defined fluffy curls that are nice and plump, shiny, and smell like Downy fabric softener. Simply put, #curlsonfleek. I especially like that Pillow Soft Curls is free of all the petroleum and mineral oil that most Miss Jessie's products contain. What I'm not a fan of is the price tag. $22 for 8.5oz of un-naturalness is a wee bit out of my price range (why can't it be $14?). The only thing that kept me holding on to Pillow Soft Curls is honestly the Cyber Monday BOGO Free they had online. 2 for $22, I can handle. Now to just make these 2 tubes last until November 2015... Pillow Soft Curls Review

That's it, ladies! My Holy Grails for 2014! What products will 2015 hold? Who knows!

Happy New Year!!!!!



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2015 Hair Goals

Now is the time when the gyms will be the most full, organic and healthy food will sell out, all the trails will be packed with people walking and jogging.. Because New Years resolutions are here! I've never been big on resolutions because they don't tend to last. But I have been big about goals. So here are some of my hair goals for this year. I'm excited about them!



1. Maintain a consistent regimen



Being a new mommy it's hard to find the time to wash my hair at times! But thankfully so far I've been able to remain consistent in my hair care. It's broken up into days sometimes but that's okay, I'm getting it done! I want to be sure that I don't "let my hair go" so to speak

2. No straightening this year



I don't straighten my hair often but I'm going to take a year to just focus on hair health. It's not a huge goal but it will keep my mind on track!

3. Reach waist length



I know, I know- it's not all about length. No it's not so this goal is relative. I would like to reach this goal because it's something I have never attained. I know it will take lots of disciple and focus on my hair health! I want my hair to be healthier than it has ever been!

4. Create some new "signature styles"



I want to still have lots of fun with my hair! Last year was a whirlwind with my hair. It was an accomplishment to wash it once every 2 weeks towards the end of pregnancy :) this year I want to create some new hairstyles and get creative with my styling. For one I have perfected my wash and go so I'm super excited to share soon!

Happy new year!!! Tell me what you would like to see more of on the blog this year!



What are your hair and life goals for 2015?

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New Year, New Hair Cut!

I’ve been cutting my own hair the last two years, and that’s how long it’s been since I’ve gotten it professionally cut. I decided to try something new and I love it!!! For folks who live in Austin I highly recommend getting a cut/style from Amanda Eggimann. Right now she is working at the Peacock Salon and she specializes in all textures of curls and fro’s. She did an amazing job with the cut I wanted. I loved how she walked me through each step of her dry cutting process and never did anything without me saying, “yes” to it.

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