Still I Press...

It's been almost a month since I've blogged and during that time I have run through the full range of emotions. From picking up the scissors in frustration to pre-pooing as a show of love for my hair, I've been there this month. I have began wearing fewer twist outs as I am trying to manipulate my hair less. I've been doing a simple pony tail during the week and twisting it out or flat ironing on the weekend. Yes, I have reintroduced heat back into my regimen, but not on a routine basis. I am trying to use as little heat as possible, so I won't be flat ironing frequently. It definitely takes longer to do now. I think that once I find the right product to use during heat styling I will fare much better. I also got "the question" again recently. Someone asked me if I was going natural, I affirmed and they in turn asked "why?" Sometimes I ask my self that question, but it's ok for me to do it...lol! I am reminded of the freedom of going natural when I can air dry and go, or when I don't have to scramble to get an umbrella when I go out in the rain. It's all good though. I am still pressing and soon, maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon I will be free not only from the relaxer in my hair but from the mindset that comes with it. I'll get there, but until then...Still I press.

P.S. I love the bit of sage wisdom I received from a friend recently...Good hair is hair that looks good on you! I love it!!!!!!

Pre-Poo?

Ok, so I tried something new. Not too long ago I had a horrible time detangling my hair after a regular wash/condition. A friend of mine (Binti's Mom) suggested that I "pre-poo", so I gave it a try. Loved It!!!!! I love how soft all of my hair (naptural & relaxed) feels and how defined my naptural curls are. This is what I did: I worked my "pre-poo" treatment (1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil) into my hair one section at a time. I then covered it with a plastic cap, waited a while, and shampooed/conditioned my hair as usual. It took no time for me to detangle and there was very little hair in the comb afterwards. Yay me!!! Bottom line...it has a funny sounding name but the "pre-poo" worked wonders for my hair. It's definitely a keeper. Thanks Binti's Mom!!