Thursday, June 23, 2011

Natural Hair T-Shirts & Accessories Store Opening Giveaway


Natural Hair Cute-Tees Is Giving Away A Cutie!

You will be just in time for the summer with these new designs of natural hair cuties printed on tees, tanks and totes. Enter to win one free item of your choice from Natural Hair Cute-Tees. 
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How To Win A Cutie:
  1. Go to the website http://naturalhaircute-tees.spreadshirt.com and view products. Pick one item that you would like to win.
  2. Copy the product name, item number, color and size (if applicable) from the items in the shop. Post your selection in the comments section below.
  3. You must be a follower to be eligible for the contest. Only comments under this post will count. One submission per person is allowed. All entrants must be at least 18 years of age to participate. One winner will be selected after there are at least 100 qualified comments posted below. The winner will be notified and announced on this blog at the close of the giveaway.



Sunday, June 12, 2011

What I've Learned Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair


My journey began early in the Fall of 2009. I had my last perm in July and noticed that the top of my hair was starting to thin. I would professionally relax 3-4 times a year, but was still experiencing breakage that kept my hair slightly below my shoulders and now thinning on the top. I was not mentally ready to face a big chop so, I decided to long-term transition. I knew nothing about the level of moisture natural hair needed and detangling the two textures I was dealing with. By the ninth month, I had really bad breakage that was partially (95%) my fault. I hated washing my hair because I would get huge knotted clumps right at the part where the natural hair met the permed hair. Not knowing the value of a good detangler and a gentle hand, I ripped the knots and my hair out of my head. I ended up with a chop by default because the middle of hair had broken off to about 3 inches (flat ironed) long.

At the end of September 2010, I started doing no-heat styles and this was one of my not so great twist outs. Look at the spaces and heat damaged top. Ugh!


After the major breakage, I was still having progress and set backs because I had not developed a regimen and didn’t know what worked on my hair. So, I started watching Natural Hair Care videos on YouTube in the fall of 2010 and learned a lot about my hair. The ladies on these YouTube channels were very resourceful and informative. I am very thankful for all of the tips and information that helped me persevere through my mistakes and setbacks during my journey. They encouraged me to try new products – I admit that I was a product junkie for a minute, but it helped me to learn my hair. I bought books, test strips, researched ingredients and tried countless styles. I was starting to develop a new love for my hair.

What a difference time, patience and education makes!