No longer a lurker

Hi everyone,

I finally decided to subscribe to the forum. I've been natural for the past three years, but really only started to learn how to take care of my hair over the last year. The first two years, I wore my hair mostly in braids and weaves and during my transitions, I would go and get my hair flat ironed until my next braid or weave install, so I rarely touched my hair except for washes. Luckily, I discovered this website through DPrincess28, so shoutout to her if she reads this message. It's because of this forum that I started my healthy hair journey, which has been an amazing journey... most of the time. Thanks to all the great information from this sight, my hair has become a lot healthier and it's at the longest length in years.

Now the problem.... So I just recently found out that I've been accepted into the Peace Corps, stationed in Guyana. The first thing that I thought about was that I'm gonna have an amazing experience. The second thing, what am I gonna do about my hair? I would hate to have my progress totally destroyed bc I couldn't take care of my hair. If there is anyone that served in the Peace Corps, what did you do about your hair? If there is anyone here that lives or used to live in Guyana, that would be amazing! Can you please recommend some salons or hair products? I have 4a/b hair. Any advice would be helpful.

PS. I hope that I don't sound shallow.

Many thanks!!!!!!!!!!

Not shallow at all to me (us). Welcome to LHCF! And i've never served but I wish you well!

Thanks for your service.

welcome hon! im sure ladies that have experience will come in here with their knowledge soon... just in case

bumping for yah!

No, you don't sound shallow silly.
If you're shallow then some of us are a m.e.s.s.

Good luck with the Peace corps!! That is pretty intense. If I were you, I wouldn't worry too much about the hair. Just keep it low maintenance. Bring lots of conditioner with you (can you do that??) and cowash often to keep your hair moisturized. Wear wash-n-go's, and basically, take a break from your hair. I mean, you're over there saving the world, no ones going to be judging you on your hair style, right??

Just let it be'

If you try and fight it you may suffer a set back. But if you just leave it alone and take care of it you will probably come back as lush as ever!

Welcome!!!!

Welcome!!!

Welcome aboard!!!

Welcome and enjoy!!

Welcome! Hope you have a great time in your service.....As others have stated, keep your hair moisturized and low manipulation.

Welcome!!!

Thank you for the warm welcome. I guess the main problem is that I'll probably have access to a limited amount of warm. From the limited information that they provided me, I probably won't be stationed in the capital, but in one of the smaller towns, which probably means that I won't even have running water... I'm just guessing... so cowashing might be out of the question.

I live in Guyana (Georgetown) and don't think you need to worry about your hair. All the volunteers come to Georgetown first and you can pretty much find everything over here that you can find in the US, unless you use products produced by very small companies eg. Hairveda. The prices for hair products are also similar to the US. There are also lots of salons and they're significantly cheaper than you're used to and most of them can style natural hair but I'm pretty sure you can find someone to do your hair for free if your main hairstyle is braids or cornrows. That is a skill learnt "from the cradle".

Good places to buy hair products are Ghandi's on Water Street and DM Beauty World on Regent Street (go to DM if you need product advice). Additionally, just about every corner shop and supermarket sells haircare products. Salons are literally on every corner and recommendations depend on where you're stationed. One thing to note is that, with the exception of the central business area, many salons are operated out of houses so you will need to ask around to locate them.

welcome and congrats!! I would just wear my hair in twist or plaits and keep the moist.

Thanks for all the information!

Welcome to LHCF

Welcome

Welcome to the board!