Hair Growth Chart

Someone posted this cool picture on LHCF to show all the hair growth milestones. It provides a great visual for all of you who wonder what NL, BSB (=below shoulder blade. Some people use this instead of BSL/ bra strap length, because of the variations in how people wear their bras), WL, etc look like.

Just in Case You Didn't Hear: Black Love is Alive and Well

We've all heard and seen how the media has painted this bleak image of "black love."

Black women aren't marriage material. Black men are all in jail or marrying women of other races. There are less and less married homes with black couples.

If we digested all of this information, we would think that our hopes of having a married home with two successful, loving, black spouses is nearly impossible in this day and age.

Regimen Update

Making a few changes to my regimen.

No more twists....I really feel that twists are wrecking havoc on my ends and thus limiting my retention. So, I will be focusing on doing other styles (rollersets, braids, cornrows, etc).

Weekly protein....It's official. My hair needs protein on a regular basis. I used to think that it was protein sensitive but it's really about using the right types of protein. I've started incorporating a weekly protein treatment with Rusk Cure Vitamins & Protein Strengthening Treatment (found at Ross; I think it's been discontinued). 


I will be getting a professional trim in two weeks after straightening for my graduation pics:-) 


Wash and moisturizing methods still remain the same. 




Hoping for better retention next year with these changes. 


-B

Curly Nikki | Natural Hair Styles and Curly Hair Care: 5 Hair Care Mistakes Most Naturals Make

Check out this article that was posted on Curly Nikki. I agree with all that was said (and I've been guilty of at least one).

Curly Nikki | Natural Hair Styles and Curly Hair Care: 5 Hair Care Mistakes Most Naturals Make: source: Le coil by Jarmelia of DIY Hair Care Blog

Minestrone/Italian Sausage Soup

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The weather is slowly cooling down which means time for soup!! There's nothing like a warm, hearty bowl of soup on a cool fall day (even better on a cold winter one!). I adapted this soup from this recipe http://allrecipes.com/recipe/Italian-Sausage-Soup/Detail.aspx?prop31=5 with my own modifications of course. As I've mentioned before, I don't measure. I study recipes and then do my own thing. So, as I provide meal ideas,
I'll often give you a link to my inspiration (if there was one) or just tell you all the things I used just to give you an idea. My main goal is to get you thinking about meal ideas.

Ok, what I used for this lovely minestrone: 

Decoding the Technology of Heat Styling Tools

Using the right tools for you hair can make a world of difference. As you go about your healthy hair journey, it is important that you pay attention to what things you use in your hair. This is particularly important if you are using heat.
I'm sure you've wondered what all those names that seem to be thrown around on the blowdryers, hooded dryers, flatirons, and even vent brushes, mean. Well, to summarize, the technological advancements that are present now, weren't available in the past.  Those heat tools from before were extremely drying and damaging, often leaving people with dry, brittle,  damaged hair, because of the nature of the tools.
Today, we have a lot more at our disposal. Although too much heat is still damaging overtime, the latest technology does more to slow the process and to add some benefit to the hair. Therefore, if you are opting to use heat, it's best that you use a tool that utilizes some of the latest technology.

Here is a summary of the different technology on the market.

Just in Case You Didn't Hear: Little Girl Singing Super Bass

Comments: 

A) How in the world does this girl know all of the words to this song? Amazing (though I don't think I'd want my child singing any of Nicki's songs but that's a separate topic). 

B) She's going to be a star. Do you hear the voice range? And do you see how she's already an entertainer in her own eyes? This is how it starts. She's going to be on Ellen this week too. 

C) She's a little diva. And the little girl beside her is like her hype girl. Too cute. 

Hair OTW: Aevin Dugas; World's Largest Afro

Ms. Dugas takes rockin' the all natural look to another level. She has been natural for 12 years and now holds the title of "world's largest afro" by the Guiness Book World Records. All I want to know is  what  HER regimen is?!?