I'll Do It...Don't Come Any Closer!

After conditioning my hair, it appears that some protective styling may be best for me now. I can tell my hair is growing, but I've been doing a lot with it and it's in need of a break. I've been polling my friends and associates to see what their thoughts on braiding my hair were. Some encouraged the idea, supporting it with the season, my increased level of activity and practicality. Others shrieked at the notion. "It's not very professional!" Huh? Did they forget that I had locs and held down a thriving professional career for over seven years? There are ways to style the hair so that it is still clean and presentable...duh. Another mentioned that braids were out of style...So you mean to tell me that one of the oldest styles in our civilization is now outdated?

Get outta here...

S-T-R-E-T-C-H...The Plot Thickens!!

OohWee! I don't know how much longer I can stretch my next relaxer. My last texlax application was June 1st, and I think my hair is starting to get used to my most recent regimen - a good problem, I guess. It's really starting to grow in thicker than usual. I'm trying to push my next texlax application to August 30th (which would be 90 days)...but I don't know. I am scheduled for a deep conditioning tonight. I'll be using Shu Uemura's Muroto Volume, which works to add volume to the hair.

Giving Back: I Am B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.

I had the awesome pleasure of being a special guest presenter for an I Am B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. (Brave, Energetic, Assertive, Unique, Tenacious, Important, Fabulous, Unequaled, and Loved) event! Along with hanging out with the girls, we got a chance to discuss skin care, self care, makeup, hair and more girls' stuff! Afterwards, we watched the Princess and the Frog and enjoyed popcorn and snacks. Unfortunately, I had to go home :-(...but I'm sure the "girls night in" (slumber party) continued. They were great, and I hope to work with them again!

Check this organization out - what they're doing for girls (and women) is great!

Gift from the girls - thanks ladies!