Back in April 2011 I shared that I was considering going back to my natural hair with plans to eventually do the CHOP! I even gave tips for folks struggling with the transition. Looks like I need to take my own advice now because I feel the struggle!
After leaving The Diva Lounge Monday night with a new product to try I was pumped. I blogged about it … immediately. I left the gym last night, took a hot shower, washed all the nasty icky sweat from my roots and conditioned my hair. The instructions on the bottle are really small SO I kinda skipped them and went straight to applying the product.
I ended up twisting my hair as I was applying the product (which took forever and left my arms achy) because it was the only way to ensure that the product be distributed throughout my head. An hour and a half later I have created little twisty thingees and I am off to bed. I wake up today and after a little blow drying and plucking this is what I have…
I did a little goddess twist on one side and stuck a rose pin on the other. The front of my hair (about an inch of the ends are still relaxed) just wouldn’t curl right?! Which the product claimed to do?!
The back of my hair which is completely natural did curl a lot better. But still not quite what I was expecting. And please don’t ask what I was expecting because I haven’t a clue!
Now… here is my hair straight!
If you know me (or even “sometimes” read my blog) it should be more than obvious which style I love more! BUT I’m a trooper SO I am still on the hunt for the perfect style/product for my hair. No matter what I won’t be getting a perm but I am considering a Keratin Treatment (once I completly understand what it is, and if my hair will fall out O_o … of course I will blog about it).
Q: Obviously I blogged about this sooooo I wanna know what you think of my new hair? Like it, Love it, Hate it, Don’t care? Let me know!!
16 comments
Jess Wall says:
Jul 27, 2011
Your hair looks great!
Gorgeous In Grey says:
Jul 27, 2011
Awwh thanks Jess.. It’s taking some getting use to.
RevealingBeaute says:
Jul 27, 2011
LOVE IT! I adore curls and I’m coocoo for layers so either style is a winner!
Gorgeous In Grey says:
Jul 27, 2011
I actually love my short hair straight and debating on cutting more off. tee hee!
Lola Zabeth says:
Jul 27, 2011
Totally luvs it!
Rocquelle says:
Jul 27, 2011
I love them both!! I will say that your hair needs time to develop a curl pattern, even with product. If I can be honest, the curly is my favorite of the two
Gorgeous In Grey says:
Jul 27, 2011
I KNEW you would say that! Le sigh! I’m a trooper I will stick it out and try stuff.
Minister of Style says:
Jul 27, 2011
I love, love the curly look but your look beautiful in both styles. I wish my grey would grow out as lovely as yours.
Sherrie W. says:
Jul 27, 2011
It really does take some time.I loved the way the products smelled and was thinking of trying them
Marie Denee says:
Jul 27, 2011
I LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!!!
You make me smile with glee!!!! Now I have to go find what you used! LOL
Gorgeous In Grey says:
Jul 29, 2011
Thanks! I am in love Shea Moisture Curl and Style Milk… it’s doing wonders for my curls today!
Shana Janelle says:
Jul 27, 2011
I love your hair, but I am partial to the curly
Keni says:
Jul 29, 2011
FYI… Natural hair works best when u apply product after washing and let air dry. When u untwisted the next morning and used the blow dryer that caused the frizz. I suggest washing at night after the gym but in the morning fewer, apply product, style and leave it alone. With the hot weather it should be half dry and set by time u get to work. its really a trial and error process and making sure u have the right products. Good luck!
Gorgeous In Grey says:
Jul 29, 2011
Yea the blow dry option was a suggestion from someone… figured I would try it out. Last night I washed and applied Shea Moisture Curl and Style Milk and just twisted some pieces in the back and did the same goddess twist in the front. The permed hair has to go before I fall in love with my hair. LOL. This hair reminds me of Georgetown summers in the woods, Le sigh!
Kimberlee says:
Jul 30, 2011
I’m all for the natural hair movement but if it takes too much effort then perhaps straight? I like the wave with the straight hair though
Gorgeous In Grey says:
Aug 1, 2011
It takes just as much effort with straight hair, it’s just that most of us are new to managing curly hair so it’s different and sometimes seems more like a task. I just cut the rest of the chemicals away soooo it may curl easier. The chemicaled hair would not curl despite what products say.