It is 70 degrees and my hair is BIG!

It's beautiful outside and it's days like this that make me want to rock a big, curly fro.  As the months go on, I am getting lazier when it comes to doing my hair.  Last night I wanted to see if I could wash, condition, and style my hair in under an hour... and I did it!  Using only Kinky-Curly (KC) products, I washed my hair and applied Knot Today.  Then I created big twists using KCC and rolled them on flexi rods.  I let my hair dry overnight and untwisted/pulled through each twist this morning.  The result - a big ol' curly fro.  I LOVE IT!!!

KCC is now a staple product!

So the go-to style of the moment is the wet flexi rod set, mainly because it lasts a long time which is perfect since I have been busy/lazy.  I tried the style again using KCC as my "setting lotion" instead of the KC Spiral Spritz.  At first, I wasn't too happy because the curls were hard, but as the week went on, my hair stayed super soft and got really big!  KCC loves moisture and since the area got a lot of rain, that mixed with the humidity/mist really made my hair extremely soft. 


My love for big hair is no secret and I have pretty much done nothing to my hair since I set it over a week ago.  


I can't stop playing with my hair.  I should probably wash it this week.  I just hope that I can achieve the same look and softness.  I am really hoping that this isn't a fluke!


I am going to keep playing around with the KCC line of products to see how I can utilize them for different looks.

New Style Alert!

So I was browsing the internet a few days ago, bored and looking up things about hair, and I came across Tracie Mae on YouTube.  Not only is she hilarious, but she also inspired me to try a style that I have been meaning to do for a while now - a flexi rod set on wet/damp hair.  I also tried Tracie Mae's "budget curly pudding" (as she calls it) recipe: 
1 oz. oil (I used 100% aloe vera oil)
4 oz. unrefinded shea butter
8 oz. IC Fantasia Gel.  


So here is how I did it:

1. Shampoo, (deep) condition, and detangle, as you normally would.
2. Lightly blow your hair dry.  I really only did it for a minute or so, just to get the initial dampness out. (Note: I just redid my hair today and I left my hair wet, I like it better this way.  I kept my hair wet using a mixture of water and aloe vera oil).
3. Take medium sized pieces and apply the "budget curly pudding" mixture to each piece, and set on blue flexi rods. (Note: Today I used KC Spiral Spritz). 
4. Sit under the dryer for at least an hour.
5. Take out the flexi rods and style any way you like!

Here are some pictures from the 4 days I wore this look.  I will have  video blog up of my process in the next couple of days.

  

KCC Day 4

I am on a roll!  Day 4 and my hair still looks okay.  My goal is to make this last one more day and I'll do my hair again tomorrow night.  My hope is to dry it completely under the dryer before I go to bed and just touch it up on Friday morning before I catch my early flight!


Today I actually wet my hair in the shower.  I didn't completely drench it, but I did let it get pretty wet.  I used my diffuser to get most of the wetness out and I'm letting it air dry the rest of the day.  Let's hope that I can get one more day out of this look!

KCC Day 3

Okay so today I went through the same morning routine.  I wet my hair with plain water and used a little of the KC Spiral Spritz and then I pulled my hair back with a hair band.  My curls are still super defined and I actually like it better than yesterday.


I may be able to pull this look off a few more days!  I will definitely keep you all updated!

KCC Day 2

So I woke up this morning with helmet hair - not cute!  I used a combination of the KC Spiral Spritz and plain water in my spray bottle to refresh the look.  It doesn't look as good as it did yesterday, but it looks okay.  Don't know if this look will survive another night.  Ugh.  I might need to give myself an extra hour in the morning to do my hair all over again before work tomorrow... is it really worth it?  What a pain!


Has anyone successfully made this style last longer than 2 days?

Kinky-Curly Custard... I can't leave this stuff alone!

So my first attempt with KCC (Kinky-Curly Custard) was a disaster, my second much better, and now my third... even better.  I am sick of twisting my hair and I am dying for a wash-and-go look that is feasible for a 4a/b curly girl!  So I got great results without the stickiness and/or white residue that most people complain about.  Here are my step by step instructions:

1. Shampoo once with your regular shampoo.  Rinse.
2. Shampoo once with KC (Kinky-Curly) Come Clean shampoo.  Rinse.
3. Soak your hair with KC Knot Today (still in the shower) and detangled with a wide tooth comb.  Do not rinse and leave the conditioner in.
4. While your hair is pretty wet, but not dripping,  start in the back, taking small sections, coating each with KCC.  Comb through each section and leave it alone!  Repeat all over your head.  Note: Keep a spray bottle of water handy and rewet any sections that begin to dry.  Your hair must be wet in order for this to work.
5. Use a diffuser to dry your hair if you don't have time to let it air dry.

Don't give up on the style until you hair is completely dry.  Then you can shake your hair and fluff it a little bit.  I have to admit, I was getting pretty disappointed, but I am much happier now that my hair is dry.  My goal is to wash my hair and go through this process twice a week.  The days that I don't totally do my hair, I am going to use the KC Spiral Spritz and water to revive my curls.

Fade to black (well maybe dark brown)...

So I am thinking about going back to my natural hair color in preparation for business school a.k.a. me having no income.  I'm not 100% yet because I LOVE my reddish gold color, but it may be best.  If I do, I think I will just use color rinses in dark brown until my hair grows out, which will take FOREVER! I will keep you all posted with my decision!

NYC Blow Out + Trim

So I went to NYC this past weekend and I couldn't resist the allure of the $30 blow out.  Even though the stylists were rude my hair came out great.  I haven't had to put any heat on my hair since I got it done on Saturday.  I just roll it up at night with flexi rods (after my nightly scalp massage - I am trying to do this b/c I noticed my hair in the front is looking thin), wrap it in the morning as I get ready, and unwrap before I leave the house and it looks great.


But then it snowed.  Boo!  So this morning I kept my hair wrapped and finally got to break out my hat that I blogged about a few months back!  When I got to work, I went straight to the bathroom and unwrapped it.


Before all of this, I noticed that my ends were in need of a trim.  So I decided to take matters in my own hands.  When my hair was twisted, I simply snipped off the ratty looking ends.  It was super easy and drastically improved the look of my hair!  Now that my hair is blown out, my ends look pretty good. 


I am going to keep my hair straight for 2 weeks and then go back to my wet twist outs until I go get my hair colored.

Still no blow dryer!

I must say - I am quite happy with myself.  I have yet to pick up a blow dryer!  I think my hair is finally at a stage that when I style it wet, I don't lose too much length, IF I do some type of twisting style.  


Also, I'm sorry that I have been MIA, but as you all know, I have been applying to business school and have so far gotten accepted into two programs!  I have also been working on a new site design, so stay tuned.

I am almost out of the Pureology Hydrate shampoo and conditioner and I have been toying with the idea of purchasing the Pureology Nanoworks shampoo and conditioner which are considerably more expensive.  My stylists said that they are amazing.  I will keep my eye on eBay, because I refuse to pay the full retail amount.  Has anyone tried the Nanoworks line?


Also don't forget to check out my video blogs on the NaturallyCurly website.