3Ys Natural Look

I hit my 3 year mark in July but I wasn't jumping for joy or as excited like the first 2 years. My hair is in that stage where I can't really do much with it. I love changing up my hairstyles because I get bored quickly. However I wanted to share my go to styles for my 3 year wrap up.

Natural 1.7

I've been Natural for a year and seven months now and happy with my hair.
I don't really have a routine or favorite products. I just grab whatever I feel like using. I might start using different products since it is getting longer and the texture of my hair has changed a bit.
I took some pictures to show you guys my progress

 My Hair Length is 8inches all around (:

Natural Hair-Oils

Oils are an important factor to achieving healthy hair rather your natural or relaxed. Oils can help with growth, dryness, and so on. There are two different types of oil Essential and Carrier.

Essentials Oils are lightweight, evaporates quickly, and mostly used to treat the hair. Carrier Oils are oily and can be from different veggies, fruits, and nuts. You can use it for moisturizing. Essential oils are normally mixed with carriers oils.

I won't go into full details about oils but here are a few popular ones


Olive Oil
Jojoba Oil
Coconut Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Castor Oil

When I was relaxed I mostly used castor oil, I would apply it to my DAX grease. I use tea tree oil for my nose ring to help with the healing process. Oils can be use in different ways. Everyone has a different way they use oils. Hot oil treatments. You can apply them to dry or wet hair.  I personally use the first three on my hair. I moisture my hair by mixing the three oils plus water in a spray bottle and apply it the hair. I spray my hair after washing, while styling, and when it gets dry.

 

What I'm using

Queen Helene Jojoba Oil, Pompeion EVOO, Organic Coconut Oil

My spray bottle

Natural Hair-Lenghth Check

I washed my hair tonight and wanted to do a lenght check

I wanted to show off my afro (:

Back RideSide

Front Left Side

Front Middle

Natural Hair Tag

After reading April from hopeless.shopaholic Natural Hair Tag, I decided to do it too (:


1. Where are you from and how's the natural scene there?
I'm from Charleston, SC but We are currently in Delaware. I've seen about 8 natural ladies mainly on base. So of course I get those WTF looks...lol


2. Why did you go natural?
I went natural because I was sick of damaging my hair, the burn scalps, and having to stomach the smell of the relaxers. I  really want(ed) to be able to change up styles with my own hair.

3. How long did you transition? I transition for about four months, but it wasn't plan

4. How long have you been natural?  5mos

 
5. What is your hair texture? Its soft and thick. Its been getting more and more dry because of the weather.

6. How did your family and  friends react to your bc? I didn't tell anyone I was going natural. I really didn't care what others were going to say expect for my husband. My husband was out of town and I sent him the picture of my bc and his response was 'Your Beautiful" It really made me happy. My friends and family were cool with it..no negative comments.

 

7. What is your favorite product for your hair? I have 2 favorite products

Eco Styling Olive Oil Gel

 Herbal Essence Hello Hydration

How I 2 Strand Twist My Hair

Couple of days ago, I decided to do a 2 strand twist to celebrate reaching 5mos natural (:
I thought it would be cool to show you how I did it

 

Now the next steps are pretty much easy. DO this for the entire head

I wanted to keep this neat as possible, however after doing this for an HOUR

that idea was thrown out the window..lol

3+hours later I finally finish

Here's the finish Look

Hair Update

I've been natural for 4months now and I'm still learning more about my hair.

I have to say that I am a little lazy when it comes to taking care of my hair. 

I have to say that I don't follow all the trends or buy EVERY product that I see on youtube or on blogs.

I use what I need and that's about it. Its been growing out very well in my opinion.

I haven't been wearing my hair out as much just because of the weather.

The weather up north is totally different from the south.

However

I decided to try out new styles with my hair

MY FIRST PUFF

 SIDE MOHAWK

Hair Update...

I want to update you on the process of my hair. It beens growing very well. I'm really happy about it. Howeve since I'm in the middle of moving, I don't have the time to care for it like I WANT. So I've been wearing it in protective styles, which I will do a post about. I will be hitting the 3month mark in few weeks but I won't be able to show you any pictures because its in a protective style right now. Here are some pictures of my hair after I wash and did a comb through.

One Month Natural ;)