BrownSugaBabe

But I am back now! My hair is coming along nicely But I will try and hold out with any growth updates until my 1st year post relaxer is up. I am soooo excited!

I am still using the Aussie Moist range, and must admit, I am very happy with it

I spoke to a possible 3c/4a girl at the gym today as I had overheard her and another lady talking about her natural afro and how much she hated it. She said she was going home and getting her GHDs out as her hair was a mess! As I told her how I am TRYING to get to her length and be a lovely fully natural like she is…

A look of shock appeared, followed by the biggest smile Almost as though no one had ever complimented her before on her hair. We told her how lovely her hair is and that she should maximise the potential of her hair and cut down the heat damage.

That made me happy for the day

On my hair that is…

Whipped Shea Butter and Coconut Oil!!!! OMG my hair is in LOVE! My hair is softer than usual and really shiny without feeling greasy.

The 2 ingredients I bought from an Ebay seller. In addition to the cost of a small, cheap whisk from Sainsburys (£4) the finished product cost just under £10!

When I perfect my recipe (when I can get hold of some more natural ingredients) I will make a video, I promise!

I was inspired by a few Youtube vids from lovely natural ladies. Check this one out!

Happy whipping!

I met a lovely lady in the gym, and complimented her on her relaxed hair. Her hair looked so full, strong and healthy looking while she sat blow-drying that I just had to give her a compliment. I am the first to admit that I am not anti-relaxer, but during the last year, I have realised the damage chemicals can cause. I asked her if she would consider growing out her hair, and she replied “I don’t want a big puffy afro…You’re ok though, you have good hair!”.

I gushed. I do have good hair, but this is because of my new found knowledge of how to care for it. It is healthy and has the potential to be gorgeous! (Post chop, that is!) She then went on to say she didn’t think she has “good hair” as it would swing or bounce like mine would. I suggested that looking at her relaxed hair, her natural hair would be strong, thick, healthy and therefore, amazing! I want strong, thick and healthy hair too, and while the condition of my hair is improving, I would love it to be thicker, especially the edges.

We both came to the conclusion that we ALL want what we cannot have. I always wanted thicker relaxed hair down to my bum. Now, I love my texture, but if I am honest, I want my hair to be bigger and fuller! I will leave this open to my readers. What, if anything, would you change about your hair?

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I have decided to mend my ways when it comes to fitness and being healthy! Christmas and New Years was a great experience, but one which should only happen once a year, not once or twice a week!

So, I have joined a gym near to my new apartment I felt so unfit and have put on alot of weight in the last month or two. I just wasn’t feeling myself, and decided this would help.

And it already has! I have only been going for a few days, mixing it up with a bit of swimming, weights and cardio, and I feel great!

I am hoping the new me will aid healthy skin and hair also I am a bit concerned about the chlorine and my hair, so if anyone has any ideas about minimising damage, please let me know! I am not too worried about “sweating out” my hairstyle, because it just gets pulled back into a low pony on gym days anyway!

Good times and good health to all in 2010!!!

Over the New Year I moved back to the U.K. and have been waiting to reconnect to the internet. Hopefully I will post some growth update pictures very soon, it has nearly been a month after all!

2010 is going to be a great year!