Pursuit of Naturalness

Post BC

posted on Apr 25, 2010 by nisha28

Loving my natural hair after almost 2 months post BC! It is growing and has softened. I mainly wear twist outs and coils/coil outs. I do not do wash and go's because my hair needs some of it's natural oils to prevent lack of moisture. I co-wash weekly, shampoo monthly, and deep condition twice a month. I still rock my styles for about 5 days. I'm a happy naptural!

No Comments - Click to Add Comment

Twist

posted on Mar 28, 2010 by nisha28

It's been a little over 1 week since my BC and still happy with no regrets. I do not wear a TWA much because it feels dry with the techniques and products I use. I plan to buy glycerine for retaining moisture for my spritz mix even though my hair does feel much softer. For now I wear a twist for about 2-5 days and then I wear a twistout for 5-7 days. The reason is my hear does not feel dry on the twist or twist outs, I use less products, it's a protective style, and it is low manipulation. I display more confidence with the new short hair and keep a more detailed hair journal.

No Comments - Click to Add Comment

I did the BC!!!

posted on Mar 20, 2010 by nisha28

I BC'ed yesterday, April 19th!!! It felt great and still feels great. I have not ran into critics yet as I only did it last night, but I'm sure I'll have mixed reviews. However, I will hold my head up high. It is really different to have super short hair as mine has always been shoulder length or longer. Although I set a date I was tired of the transition after 6 full months. I had the urge at lunch break yesterday while looking in the mirror to BC and the itch in me increased and when I got home I chopped it all off. I'll be glad when my curls will be defined and that I'll figure out a new routine and regimen to maintain the lack of mositure. It was a fun journey and the short hair actually looks fine on my round face. Last night I did a 2 strand twist so hopefully today it will have some curls pop when I take it out later. Hopefully my struggle with moisture and definging curls won't be so bad. I will embrace this NEW journey, enjoy my TWA, and have more fun with different styles and products.

No Comments - Click to Add Comment

Set date

posted on Feb 22, 2010 by nisha28

I'm pleased at my new growth. I'm in month 5 of transitioning. My big chop date is May 27, 2010. I am the type that sticks to her plans/goals when written out. I would have BC'ed earlier but I accepted a new position and originally planned to BC around spring break since I would be off from work. This date was chosen because it is the next holiday and will give me slightly more time to play/enjoy my new short cut. It will be a full eight months of transition and is about a month from my birthday which should allow my hair to develop it's own curl pattern by then without the frustration of trying different products and techniques.

No Comments - Click to Add Comment

Hair Goals

posted on Jan 12, 2010 by nisha28

So I'm still often thinking of my hair and thinking about my big chop in 2-4 months from now. I do not know if I can wait that long. Why? I want to rock a TWA. Now my mindset may be different when I am approaching my BC, because I know I will be nervous. I have about 2-3 inches of new growth depending on the location on my head. I'm ready for a new start as this the past 12 days of the new year have been horrible for me for a multitude of reasons. I'm maintaining and praying.

My hair goals:
1. Style weekly only for low manipulation. I wash now every 7-10 days due to the cold weather. This means that I will hopefully only be manipulating my hair 4-6 times a month.
2. Drink more water and more fruits and veggies.
3. Alternate between co-wash and no-poo every 7-10 days. Deep condition with my hot oil treatment every co-wash.

I believe this prescription for myself will work for me.

No Comments - Click to Add Comment