Happy 3 Year Nappiversary to ME!! Tons of Pics!!!

Late July-Early August 2008...BIG CHOP!!!

^^^ My hair straightened....

This pic was taken the other day....

I've had a ball with my natural hair. Its been 3 years of beautiful nappy days. I can't wait to see what the future holds on this natural hair journey. Even on those bad hair days I'm glad I chopped off all my hair...3 years ago.

First attempt::: Straightening my Hair since the BC!!!

Deep Conditioned/Hot Oil Treatment..



Detangled and Air-Dryed



After I pressed my hair I braided two semi-loose plaits on each side.. I used satin covered sponge rollers to curl the ends..


Straightened my hair on low-heat... I was going to press my hair from the heat of the stove but chickened-out, I pressed my hair with a plug-in pressing comb on Med/Low.



After my hot shower my hair shrunk and I lost some of the sheen/silky look...




Day 2

Day 3 I'm channeling my inner 1980's chick...mushroom hairstyle!! LOL! It started as a joke, DH loved it so I wore it out like this. Groovy Dude.

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I enjoyed the "straight" look for the 3-4 days it lasted. LOL! My hair is a 4b so it takes more heat or a higher temp to get the pressed look I was going for. My hair can be resistant to heat but it was very soft and VERY manageable. I will proceed with more confidence next time. I had no idea how to straighten my natural hair because my hair has been permed my whole life. I didn't want to burn my hair off so I was super cautious this time with how much heat I put on my hair. After recently washing my hair my naps are back in full effect!! LOL! Does anyone recommend a flat iron that gets really hot with no damage? I love having options with my hair...I welcome all suggestions..

Special Report - 'Going Natural'

Henna and Indigo for your hair.

http://www.hennaforhair.com/indigo/index.html

Nappy Novels!!

"Be proud of your nappily status. Live your life in 3D"

Thomas portrays a believable young family tested by real-life concerns and enhanced by the shiny celebrity angle, but it's her wry humor that keeps this delightful series blooming." --Publisher's Weekly for Un-Nappily In Love


Venus and Jake live Nappily Married in Atlanta

"This is a riveting story about Venus and Jake, her movie-star husband. It's a hairy ride to see if love and trust can survive one scandal and surprise after another. Thomas does it again with a fantastic read." -Romantic Times

"Thomas once again lets her characters tell their stories in lively and distinctive voices. Smartly paced, fast and funny."--Kirkus Reviews

"Brilliantly funny, black-girl power chick lit."--Hype Hair"This latest novel proves that Thomas has few peers when spinning a cliffhanger."--Essence Magazine

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"Nappily Ever After. It's beautiful, funny, but has a deep message about women. Women slave for their hair! It's all about how we compare ourselves to other women, how we size ourselves up. It's a look at this one woman's life, and she goes through this metamorphosis when she gets rid of her hair. Not only does she feel different, but people treat her differently. She's now more like an alien than the hottest chick on the block. She's got to reboot and discover who she really is."-- Halle Berry(Harpers Bazaar)

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Trisha Thomas
Author of Best Selling Nappily Series. NAACP Image Award Finalist for Outstanding Literature. Soon to be a film starring Oscar Winner, Halle Berry View her complete profile

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Happy Nappiversary to ME!

BC- August 2008- Pic taken August 2010

This pic was taken on the 2 year anniversary from the day I made the BC (BIG CHOP)!!! I cut ALL of my hair OFF! My hair is in 2 strand twists 90% of the time so you can't really tell what length my hair is. The majority of the time my hair has major shrinkage but as you can see, its growing! YAY!

Video: Centric TV – Soul Sessions x Marsha Ambrosius (Interview)

Soul Sessions//Marsha Ambrosius from Centric TV on Vimeo.

Natural Hair Recipes/Tips and Links

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment. Carol's Daughter Hair Milk, Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue, Curls Milkshake, and HPO Simply Curly are my current favorites. Oyin Whipped Pudding is on my list of gotta-try products! Kinky Curly Knot Today, or Curls Gel-les'c on for size. Both products give great curl definition. FromNatureWithLove.com. If you'd rather get a blended variety, try out Karen's Body Beautiful's Hair Butter, the thick and emollient Naturi Beauty Quench hair cream or the Avocado Shea Butter from safishaircare.etsy.com. Motown Girl, From Nature With Love, and yes - YouTube has some excellent DIY hair butter videos for your perusal. Motown Girl, From Nature With Love, and yes - YouTube has some excellent DIY hair butter videos for your perusal.

HOME-MADE HAIR CONDITIONERS

Avocado & Egg Yolk
Mash a small avocado and combine with an egg yolk. Apply to hair for 15 minutes, then rinse and wash your hair as usual. This is a great moisturizing mask for your hair.

Castor Oil & Egg Yolk
Mix an egg yolk with 2 teaspoons of castor oil and massage into your hair. Rinse and wash your hair as usual afterwards.

Sunflower & Wheatgerm Oil
Mix 1 cup of sunflower oil and 1 cup of wheat germ oil. Warm the mixture and massage it on the head and hair. Wash off with lukewarm water in which one tablespoon of lemon juice has been added.

Mayonnaise Conditioner
Apply 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to damp hair. Work into hair and then cover with a shower cap or towel for up to 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and then shampoo as usual.

Hair Care Tips - A guide to treating your hair right, handling it with care.
Common Hair Mistakes - Mistakes most people make, that can damage your hair condition.
How To Avoid Split Ends - How to treat and prevent your hair's worst enemy- Split Ends!
Hair Growing Tips - Want long hair in a hurry? The truth about instant hair growth.
Home Hair Care Tips - Save money, make your own homemade hair care treatments.
Diet And Healthy Hair - Eat your way to beautiful healthy hair.
Causes of Hair Damage - What causes damaged hair and how to avoid it.

SOURCE:: http://www.hairstyle.com/hair-articles/home-hair-care-tips.htm

Pipe Cleaner Curls Hair How-to

Happy 2 B Nappy!

Photos credited to:* Naptural Roots - http://www.facebook.com/NapturalRootsMagazine, http://www.napturalroots.com

* 24k the Ninja Photographer - http://www.modelmayhem.com/mykollection, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacramento-CA/24K-Photography/127649440138