Hey y'all! ISN'T THIS TEXAS WEATHER CRAZY?!? It seems like most of my blogs include some dramatic shift in the weather down here. I definitely covered my hair in a beanie today. I don't care if i looked like a 12 year old boy! At least my hair is still soft :) I've been doing well, just going through school n' the like. I haven't been styling my hair that often (just wash n' go!). Mostly because (1) I don't have the time (2) I wash it out after a day or two anyway. I tried the baking soda conditioner several times after my video, and in conjunction with Herbal Essences' Long Term Relationship (it's got satin!) my curls feel really SMOOTH and silky, even AFTER rinsing the mixture out. It really cut down on the breakage i had, not to mention i'm also using Neutrogena Triple Moisture...the protein builder one. I'm also working on not touching/pulling my hair as much - making those coils <> back repeatedly may be fun, but it can cause breakage too :/ FINAL VERDICT: Baking soda wasn't so revolutionary on the first try for me, but don't knock anything till you've tried it 3x. I'll be doing this regularly! But i really feel the success is because of the COMBO of those 3 products (baking soda, herbal essences, triple moisture). But i DID do a twist out for the FIRST TIME IN 3 WEEKS, y'all! Here's how it came out: Ya like it? Also, here's my regimen so far. I've been natural for a month and a few days :) 1.) Divide dry hair into 5-6 puffs/sections (secure with pony tail holders or clips) 2.) Saturate with water in those sections, apply/wash/rinse MISS JESSIE'S CREME DE LA CURL CLEANSING CREME. 3.) Add Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship to hair, one section at a time, detangling with a wide tooth comb one section at a time as well. After detangling, twist that section. 4.) Apply Neutrogena triple moisture to the ends (mostly) and rub through hair. Only leave on for 1-3 minutes. 5.) Rinse EVERYTHING out.  6.) Tshirt dry hair. 7.) Add shea butter mixed with a couple drops of ANY anti-frizz serum to each section/puff. Rub on the ends especially. HAIR SHOULD BE FLUFFY, BUT STILL CURL DEFINED. 8.) Add a clip/headband/etc or just WALK OUT THE DOOR! Watch my video about my regimen if you want! It's on the homepage of the Grow Out Challenge. What's YOUR regimen? Let me know :) -eve

1. essencestarrc Says:
   Feb 23, 2010
   You're hair looks great... I've been thinking about doing the baking soda conditioner to see if it works well on my hair. I saw someone post a beer conditioner on you tube... I haven't tried that either. I've been trying Carol's Daughter Hair Smoothie, have you? My stylist hates Carol's Daughter and I can't even mention the name in her salon. It smells so good, but I have no clue if it's helping... I'm going to try Miss Jessie's shampoo and conditioner. You seem to be an avid user!
2. mzbeautifull Says:
   Jun 22, 2010
   I must agree that your hair does look good! I've been transitioning for a little over a year now and from the looks of it I'm almost completely transitioned. I still have a bit of relaxed hair at ends (about 3in or so) but afraid to do the big chop. I'm so used to having my long hair that I don't know what I would look like with short hair. I've never tried the baking soda conditioner but I've been using Miss Jessie's and Curls. So far I like them both because each smells good, give me that moisture, and helps detangle my mane because it can be a handful!! I've recently been thinkin about doing the chop since its summer and the weather here in Texas is awful!! I just don't know who to trust in my head to do anything here though I've been living here for 5yrs I never went to a stylist. Ms. atx_eve, do you have any recommendations since you live here in Texas too of what I can try/do or salons?

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