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October 25, 2007

color me brown

Filed under: Hair Crazy

afrobella reminded me it was about that time to color the locks.  so i was supposed to have a before and after shot for this, but they didn’t turn out to great.  you can’t really see that my hair was not jet black before and that it is sun kissed brown now.  buuut, here ya go…

me before  me after

so my hair is naturally dark auburnish brown.  my last color was some deep reddish shade and it grew out to blondish highlights on the tips.  i wanted something a little more subtle but still get that cool grow out effect.  so i went with dark and lovely’s sun kissed brown.  in a few weeks, i may go over it with henna to get it just where i want it and not to over process.  hopefully, i’ll get to take some better after shots this week…

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July 8, 2007

taken aback

Filed under: Hair Crazy

a dear friend reminded me of this product from "back in the day".  i never really forgot it, i just stopped using it.  upon the first use in probably ten years, i couldn’t remember why i had pushed this one to the side because my curls were pleased.  but, then i remembered after i finished my shower: the lingering smell leaves much to be desired.  thank goodness i discovered essential oils…

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June 6, 2007

got grease?

Filed under: Hair Crazy, Natural Living

puhleeze get rid of it if you do!

I wanted to try yet another product to moisturize my hair and give my curls some staying power beyond 48 hours.  Why I hadn’t thought to try this before, I don’t know.

1 tablespoon unrefined shea butter

1 teaspoon olive oil (evoo)

3 drops rosemary essential oil

2 drops peppermint essential oil

I melted the shea butter first, then stirred everything, and massage into my hair and scalp. The clincher: I wrapped a wet, heated towel (via microwave) around my hair until cool.  I repeated this steam wrap three times.  If anyone tries this, just go by the thickness and density of your hair.  For once, my hair is moisturized and retaining it as opposed to having product just on it. 

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