New Tumblr ;)

So I did start a tumblr. The link is http://natrlsunshyne.tumblr.com/ Come check me out and you can even submit posts to add and even ask questions. My blog will mainly be focused on Natural hair, but you'll definitely get more snapshots of my life and thoughts. See you there. ;)

UPDATES!!!! AND POSSIBLE MOVE???

Ok, so you guys... I think I will be switching from Blogger, even though I will keep this blog open and visit from time to time. I am so horrible at posting, because I'm more of a short, quick poster. I feel like I need to write a little essay when I post on here, and that's why I hardly post anything. So I'm going to try out tumblr, because it seems like more my style. I will put the link to my tumblr after I create it, and you guys can subscribe to me there if you like :) Oh, and it's about that time again... DEPLOYMENT... I will be going soon, not even sure where yet, but I have my hopes. I'm starting the planning/shopping process for the hair care and skin care products I think I will need. I am going to challenge myself to do protective styling, (no puffs and no ends out) for at least 3 weeks each month the entire time I'm gone. Let's see how much length I will retain :) Also, I'm looking to get the split-ender so I can keep my hair trimmed and in tip top shape, no point in retaining a bunch of split ends, they would just get cut off when I get back, yeah? This does mean that I will be applying heat to my hair at least once a month, so if ya'll know of a GREAT heat protector, please share... Thanks in advance. I've been using grapeseed oil as a heat protectant, and I don't see any heat damage (and when I straighten my hair, the flat iron is on the highest setting) but it's a slight pain to apply because I have it in a squeeze bottle and sometimes too much comes out. Maybe I'll put it in a spray/mist bottle and see if that's better... at any rate... so far that's my plan. I'm also on the hunt for a good moisture only deep conditioner... so far I've only come across DC's with protein in them. I might end up using Hello Hydration as a DC, but I think even that has protein. Also, I want to try Tropical Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO) products. I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I have thin/bald spots at the top of my head that I'm hoping and praying will get thicker with the help of the JBCO. A hair stylist recommended Nioxin also, so maybe I will throw that into the mix, but it's expensive. (In case you're wondering, I believe the bald spots were caused by stress and/or traction alopecia and also, a little of my Celiac's/B12 deficiency thrown in for good measure. Bottom line, they are there and I don't want them there. I want my hair back!!!!) Ok, I'm tired of typing, LOL. I will throw up some pics because it's been FOREVER since I've posted and I just passed my 2 year Napturalverssary 21AUG11 :) Yay!!! Peace and many blessings. HHG!

Gone Too Long

OH MY GOSH, you guys, I have been gone waaaaay too long! Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and that your 2011 is off to an OUTSTANDING start. So, what's the news? I have been sooo lacking in my hair care regimen. I went on deployment with the best of intentions for everything and the only thing I really did was buy wigs online and have a good time... LOL Oh well, new year, new start right? I am in the middle of planning out a brand spanking new regimen that will incorporate the "green house effect" and the "Crown and Glory" Method, with a couple of my own tweeks of course. I'm also planning on doing some braids here in the next few days. And has anyone ever heard of cleaning your face with OIL? Sounds crazy, right? Well, I was reading up on it....online....and decided to give it a try.

So what is my hair doing right now? Well, it is in need of a trim (The Split Ender is on my wish list), but I really don't want to go to the salon. Actually, I'm not sure if it's so much that I don't wanna go, or that I really don't have the time to go......no baby sitter :( Anywho, I will just be snipping any knots or ragged ends as I see fit when twisting. None-the-less, my hair has gotten to a pretty good length, I can barely fit it under some of my wigs, stopping just below my collar bone..... APL here I come :) I gave myself an Aphogee Two-Step Protein Treatment and a blow-out in anticipation of these braids. I like to do my hair in stages, I feel like it gives it (not to mention my scalp) little breaks between the "stress" I put it under. I've been wearing it in this little roll, tuck, and pin protective style for the last couple of days. And did I mention I had my 1 year anniversary of being natural on 21 August 2010? Obviously not, because I haven'y been posting, but I am officially 1 year and 4 months natural... Yay me! Ok, I think it's time to go to bed. I will post my new proposed regimen within the next couple of days. TTYL, until then peace and many blessings :) HHG!