Product Review: DevaCare Arc AnGell

So this weekend I went to visit Ulta. As I told you all, I have been using conditioner only but apparently the money was burning a hole in pocket.

I decided to give DevaCare Arc Angell a try...my hair HATED it. It made my hair siuper frizzy and there was NO curl definition.

So...I will not repurchase this product..

As promised...

Here are a few pics of my low puff...
I am a little depressed when it comes to my hair. I am about to start paying her ALLOT of attention and get back on track with my Henna and Amla treatments...

Anywho...here are a couple of pics...

Product Review: Pantene Relaxed And Natural Moisturizing Conditioner

So...I have been using nothing but conditioner on my hair this summer. My holy grail CW conditioner that I have also been using as a curl agent is Pantene's Hydrating Curls. Well after reading Honey Brown sugar's review of Pantene Relaxed and Natural's Moisturizing conditioner, I decided to give it a try.

Well we all know that what works for one does not work for all. The conditioner was OK but does not at all measure up to Hydrating Curls or my beloved Hello Hydration or Totally Twisted (but by Herbal Essence)

So....I went back to my Tresseme Conditioner for my conditioner wash and I used the Pantene Relaxed and Natural Conditioner as a leave in.

Guess who....

Can do a LOW puff!

Me!

That was the next milestone for me! I wanted to wear a puff at the nape of my neck that was sizeable! I will upload a pic tonight!

**Updates**
Lately....Pantene Hydrating Curls is ALL I use in my hair.
So far so good!

Summer Natural Hair

So...my one year anniversary of my big chop has passed. I have settled into a routine and become very LAZY. :-)
These days, I am wearing either a puff...or baggied bun. I henna rarely...only if I find the time...which is not often...and I deep condition...never. :-(

I am a very bad girl. I find myself spending more and more time at my SO's place and he hates the smell of henna. So between dealing with him, the kids, school, the 2nd job...and the puppy...my hair doesn't get much time.

My style of choice lately has been a puff. If I am feeling cute, I put a little hump in the top.:-) Boring right?

Products:
I found an old bottle of Salon Selectives Loosely Defined and my hair loved me long time. I sure wish that was still sold in stores...online...anywhere. My hair loved it.

Kinky Curly Curling Custard... I had to give my hair a break from this.

OCT....I think this works...esp when mixed with MN but I need to reup. I have been lazy.

Lately I have been wearing a puff styled with fantasia on my sides and edges and Pantene Hydrating curls on the length. I have attached a pic.

I will be back soon. Hopefully I can take some REAL progress pics soon.

Big Chop Photos....and a sneak peek...

Tomorrow is the big day...one year since the big chop! I decided to post a few pics of me about a year ago right after the chop...



Here are a few crappy camera phone pics...the first one is today... I promis to take better pics soon.

One Year Post Big Chop! My Reflections...

(My hair a month or so before I did the big chop a year ago)

So tomorrow will mark one year since I have cut off my relaxed ends. I can not believe it has been a year. I am reluctant to take pictures because since the BC I have cut my hair twice and I fear that I will be discouraged by my length.

My thoughts...one year later.
I love being natural. My only regret is that I did not transition and stick with it sooner. I am STILL learning my hair but I have identified some products that work well for me.

What I would do different
Looking back...I would have transition YEARS ago. My transition was very plesant. As I have mentioned I used protective styles and weaves as my staple while transitioning. The only thing I would change...I wish I had discovered Henna and Amla sooner. But other than that, my transition was very pleasant.

Favorite products for my natural hair
Over this past year I have experimented ALLOT. My fav products thus far are:
Dulhan Henna
Reshma Henna
Hesh Amla
Tresseme Conditioner
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
Fantascia IC Gel
Pantene Relaxed and Natural Mask
DevaCurl One Condition

Favorite style
I thought I would enjoy straight styles more than textured styles. Currently my favorite style is my puff. It is so easy and it looks good. I would love to wear more twisted styles as my hair grows longer... I also look forward to doing more braids outs soon. The only thing stopping me...is laziness. :-)

Well...that's it for now. I have neglected my blog and I promise to come back and update more. I have LOTS to share. :-)