On a lesser traveled path...

Once again I am considering going natural. I’ve only intentionally tried once to go natural but that failed miserably after I ran out and got a perm when summer was around the corner. The other few times, well I was just too broke to get my hair done.

This time though, I am purposely contemplating. My last perm was about 2 months ago and since then I have just been doing my own thing. I used Dr. Miracle’s grow 2 in 1 shampoo & conditioner, anti-breakage strengthening crème and gro oil (product review coming soon). After being too lazy to constantly oil my hair like 8 times a day per product, I switched to various other companies like Herbal Essence.

I have been pleasantly surprised at my results. My hair does seem to have grown slightly but I feel that is just because styling at home always provides more TLC than a busy stylist. The months of using a hot comb versus a touch up have got me thinking again, should I take that leap? I love my hair semi-natural from my curly fro to textured ponytail. I just hate the effort.

After spending a boring Sunday searching the internet (and partially without electricity because I did not pay the bill) I stumbled upon a really great concept, Co-washing and co-rinsing.

 

The “co” is short for conditioner. My first reaction when I read “wash your hair with conditioner only” was a stank face that had been saved for special stank occasions. After getting over the initial yuck factor, I actually continued to read. Apparently, they make conditioners that strip or cleanse the hair but retaining moisture versus solely conditioning. In the summer these natural sistas suggested “co-washing” weekly or more to keep in the moisture. With all of the working out I do in the summer heat I will definitely give it a try. Who knows, maybe this will lead me back on my natural path.

If anyone co-washes or wants to give it a try with me, let me know. I’d love to hear your method and how it worked out for you. I’m trying to get silky soft hair for everyone!

Beauties of The Week (with such style too!)

With all of the hatred and cattiness between Black women, Spanish women and pretty much all women I want to break the cycle. The celebration of beauty should be shared between women. These photos that speak one thousand words to me are women who I feel exude style and confidence. More importantly, they manage to show inner and outer beauty. 

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Ebony W., Washington D.C., Student

"What I love is my ability to always switch my style up.No matter if I'm wearing my hair big and curly or long a straight it just seems like my confidence shines right through and that's what i love."

I love this photo of Ebony because of how she embraces such a standout hairstyle and simple yet colorful outfit. It is not all about the most intricate dresses that leave you gasping for air, but something that compliments what you already have, natural beauty.

DeBreea D., Philadelphia, PA, Student

Ms. DeBreea was a little too shy to comment ( how humble!) but stilll graciously let me use her photo for the blog. DeBreea has the prettiest photos and most versatile style. Finding one that instantly drew me was hard because they all drew me in! Here she instantly reminded me of a character from For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf by Ntozake Shange. She has that concrete jungle background with such urban beauty with pride that shines through. The soul a black woman has been captured perfectly in this photo.