Natural UPDATE (pics)

[FAMUDva]

Here's my puff from this weekend It's thick despite the recent trim. I'm happy most of the heat damaged ends are gone.

Looks like I'm on my way to a huge puff.

For those who don't know my story I'll try to summerize... My last relaxer was Dec. 12, 2007. I transitioned using flat-ironing and twistouts. Never did a BC, but had 2 mini chops at 14 months post and 16 months post. I've been completely natural since the last mini chop in April. Suffered heat damage Oct. 2008 and using trims to recover from the damage.

Whew... here are the pics Please excuse my lack of make up and crazy looks.

My hair is currently collar bone length in the back and cheek length in the front.

 

[FAMUDva]

Hair was pulled back using coconut oil and a water spritzer bottle. I usually use my denman to clump the curls but today wanted a more picked out look.

ETA: I'm excited that my DH LOVES my puff

 

[msa]

Beautiful puff! Your hair looks so healthy.

 

[blackbarbie]

Hair was pulled back using coconut oil and a water spritzer bottle. I usually use my denman to clump the curls but today wanted a more picked out look.

ETA: I'm excited that my DH LOVES my puff

I'm not your DH, but I love your puff too!!

BB

 

[nikki2229]

Your hair looks fabulous. What moisturizer do you use?

 

[FAMUDva]

Your hair looks fabulous. What moisturizer do you use?

I always use coconut oil to seal (lots of coconut oil) my wet or damp hair. I also used either Cantu leave in (I don't love it), Giovanni leave in, or Hello Hydration (LOVE IT).

Not much else. I'm pretty basic and simple with my products. When I wear it straight I've been using Jane Carter's solutions Nourish and shine, but I've run out of it.

ETA: I'm still learning what works for my hair without buying up every product on the market. I'm finding that what worked while transitioning doesn't work now and vice versa.

 

[isabella09]

You and your hair look beautiful!

 

[Nonie]

FAMUDva you're so adorable! Love those dimples and your puff's just darling!

 

[lane]

Nice puff.

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

your puff is incredibly thick and beautiful!! Your edges are also very nice and full!!

 

[Priss Pot]

Awww, your hair is really pretty, and so are you!

 

[Hysi]

you are so pretty! love ur puff.

 

[La Colocha]

Beautiful hair and beautiful lady.

 

[sunnysmyler]

Beautiful puff, real shiny and luscious!!!

 

[JayAnn0513]

What a cute puff!! Your hair reminds me of my sister's curls. I'm glad your DH likes it!

 

[caligirl2385]

It looks sooo good! Good job

 

[Nova]

Your hair is so beautiful and shiny. Do you attribute this (the sheen) to the coconut oil spritz? Thanks for sharing!

 

[FAMUDva]

Your hair is so beautiful and shiny. Do you attribute this (the sheen) to the coconut oil spritz? Thanks for sharing!

I glob the coconut oil on the wet/damp hair. Yes, I think it shines because of that. It's always shining, but I've been doing a great job with keeping it moisturized.

Thanks ladies for the nice comments.

 

[toinette]

you and your hair look beautiful. Your skin looks amazing. What do you use?

 

[FAMUDva]

you and your hair look beautiful. Your skin looks amazing. What do you use?

Thanks! I recently went back to using Dove beauty bar; works great for me But before that I was using Purity by Philosophy. But the difference in price makes Dove a winner for me And I moisturize with cetaphil face moisturizer or oil of olay.

 

[acapnleo]

pretty!!!

 

[Aggie]

I was thinking the same the same thing Nonie said about you being so adorable and purrrty....so not having on make-up is working for you FAM. Anyhoo, your puff is simply elegant and healthy-looking just like you are, nuff said.

 

[song_of_serenity]

Your puff is so lush! <3 Thank you for sharing

 

[Rocky91]

you are soo cute!! and the puff is really gorgeous

 

[Platinum]

Very pretty!

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

Lovely puff and lady!!

 

[MummysGirl]

Really beautiful!!!

 

[Pooks]

Pretty puff! You need never apologise for a lack of makeup, you look beautiful. X

 

[ToyToy]

Your hair is gorgeous!!

 

[Ltown]

Beautiful hair!