Happy Kurlyversary!! (1yr Naturally Kurly)

I celebrated my 1 year Kurlyversary on Dec. 8th. To commemorate this milestone, I treated myself to a Blowout and Trim.

 

 

  This past year has been truly an awesome experience.  Since my Big Chop my hair has grown so thick and healthy and my Kurls are simply Gorgeous!! During this past year I have colored my hair, but have not trimmed, just in an effort to see how long I could get it in a year.

Also, I waited until the Full Moon to trim my hair.  I do believe in the energy of the universe.

 

This week was the perfect week. I went in for my Trim and Style on December 17th, which was the "Full Moon in Gemini".  I thought, "Wow", this 1st year journey came right back to me.  I am a Gemini. For more information on Trimming according to the Moon visit www.hairbrained.me.

 

I called my friend and Stylist Mona, here's how it all went down.

  

 

We started with a Cleanse and Condition. 

Then the Blowout!!

 

 

 

 

 After Bow drying, she flat ironed my hair to trim.

 

 

She trimmed about an inch and a half to restore the ends. I do have layers, so if I want to go straight again, it will have shape.

 

 

Here's the finished look.

 

 

 

Thanks Mona, I love it.

Kurlies, I do recommend a Blowout at least twice a year for trimming and length check. My hair has really grown a lot since last December. I want to grow my hair as healthy as possible, so this was a great decision.

 

Happy Holidays Curlfriends!

 

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Natural Hair Accessories

 

It's always fun to accessorize.  This week it has been cool out side and I wanted to protect my curls.  I did a Flexirod set on my hair. But these Kurls don't want to be contained.

 

 

 

I love this scarf I purchased at the Thrift store.

 

 

 

 

I watched this video by fellow Curlfriend Samantha Pollack and got inspired. 

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Checkout her video!



 

Love in Color

I get bored easy! Does anybody else?  After 5 months of new growth I colored my hair. Taadaa!

I used Honey Blonde (Cream of Nature).  It was a crowd pleaser.  I was a bit scared at first, especially with some Naturals giving me the side eye cuz I wanted to color my hair.  I did some research before I did it.  I looked at YouTube.  I saw many Curlies coloring with box color with no problem.  The main thing to consider is  keeping the hair moisturized. 

Look at my inspiration, I am growing steady.

 Although this color was pretty, I wanted to go a few shades lighter.  So I colored again after 7 months. I purchased the "Kaleidocolors by Clairol"

It"s a Bleach and it gave me the lift I was looking for.

I did not dye my roots.  

So after all of that I deep conditioned for 45 mins.

 

 

 

 

I love it!!

 

 

 

 



My Big Chop

 

It's been almost a year since my BIG CHOP, here's a look at how I started. 

 

Me 4 months before BC

 







Then I felt like a new woman!!

 

 



8 months (Post BC)

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Kurly Girl Modified Routine

I'm now 1yr. 1 month, I have been looking at YouTube and seeking the best routine fot my curl pattern and hair type.  Mahogany Curls is who I identified with. When I Big Chopped I was following the Curly Girl Method. Again, I mostly follow it. 

Mahogany Curls washes once a week, Well for me it depends. I normally wash about every two weeks, my hair will maintain a "wash-n- go" for a about a week and a half.  I "co-wash" with Tresemme Naturals, like Mahogany Curls, and I was using Paul Mitchell (The Conditioner) as my leave in. Now I will use a curl cream and Eco Styling Gel. I find tha curl cream leaves my hair a bit softer. To maintain my curls I use a oil water mix moisturizing spray, everyday.  It is really easy, I'll share my recipe in a future Blog. Mahogany Curls doesn't use any oils, but I do.  I use a mix of different essential oils. My scalp gets dry sometime.

I deep condition twice a month.  I have added color to my hair and have take extra care of it.  I will typically mix my deep conditioner also, by using either Mayonnaise or Avacado has a base. Leave it on my hair for at least 45 minutes under a plastic shower cap. Deep conditioning is a great rejuvenation for my hair.

Well Curlfriends,  I just wanted to share what my Curly Girl routine.   I'm still experimenting and reserching, but so far so good. My goal is to not have a cabinet full of products.  I am not using all 100% all natural products,  but a mixture. Remember Kurlies, you should try different regimens and see what works for you. 

My Routine

Ko-Wash (2-3 per month)

Tressemee Naturals Conditioner

Leave-in Conditioner

Style

Oil my Scalp (1 day after Cleansing)

Essential Oils

Castor Oil

Deep Condition (2 times per month)

Mayonnaise or Avacado

Egg

Essential oil

Honey

Moisturize- Daily

Several Sprays - I will detail in future Blog

Water

Essential Oils

Vegetable Glycerin