Having The Baby Today

I'll be away for the next week or so. We're having our baby this morning (c-section). I'm pretty sure I'll be over the moon between finally seeing my LO and the drugs I'm sure to be on (LOL)!

My hair is in a messy bun. Not too cute. But it's well conditioned. Should hold up well for the next few days.

Much Needed Inspiration - Stretching

I've been a little discouraged lately. My new growth is so thick! detangling has really taxed my nerves. And my ends are looking a little raggedy. Looks like it's time to get back to what really works for me: simplicity and no heat.

For the next 30 days I'm gonna try Sylver2's relaxer stretching regimen. I'm about 9 months post relaxer. She's 11! So her tips are just what the doctor ordered.

Luckily for me I was able to pick up the products she recommends at my local Giant grocery store: Rusk Smoothing Conditioner and NTM Leave-In Conditioner. I'll try it out tonight and post my results tomorrow.



Personally I think this is a great style for an expecting mom. I'm hoping to utilized is for the foreseeable future. Lord knows I won't want to be bothered with my hair once the baby arrives.

Upcoming Shopping Trip

Beauty Supply Store on Saturday: need to pick up Rusk conditioner.

Walmart on Saturday or Sunday.

My Bun

I'm wearing my hair straightened again. Still....I can't resist putting it up in a bun. It makes me nervous to wear it down and exposed to the wind too much. Maybe I'll soften up by the summer and rock a cute twist out once in awhile.

What's the use of growing your hair out if you can't enjoy it?

Can you tell I'm 9 months pregnant here? Even my neck looks fat!!

LHCF International Shopping Buddy Program

Shopping Trip for 2/15/2009

Super Walmart

Transitioning or Stretching?

Don't know what the heck I'm doing now. I'm seriously thinking about texlaxing once the baby is born. Not sure I want to spend inordinate amounts of time doing my hair. I'm so used to bunning.

This weekend I'm going to straighten my hair again. Maybe see how long I can wear it that way before going crazy. I swear I NEED to wash/condition several times a week. Otherwise I think my hair will dry up and fall out (LOL)!!

Hair Color Question

Just had an interesting conversation with a friend of mine. She asked if I colored my hair when I was natural. Back then my hair was several shades darker. Growing out of my scalp in a never before seen rich reddish brown.

It's common knowledge that relaxers tend to lighten the hair over time. It's true. My hair color is markedly lighter WITHOUT the use of permanent hair color simply because I'm texlaxed. Also, my hair color doesn't reflect light well when it's natural/curly.

Check it out: