VanillaDream80
New Member
Hello everyone,
Although I've already posted in another section of the board, I'd just like to formally introduce myself. I browsed through the board many a time, and finally decided to join. I absolutely love this board -- you all are so supportive of one another!
Well, my name is April, I'm 19 and a 2nd year psychology student in Florida. My hair type is 3A and I'm transitioning to natural. My last relaxer was on Aug 25 (day before return to Fall 02 semester -- couldn't go to school looking rough!). I made the decision to go natural when I came across my kindergarten (yes kindergarten) school picture. I had such beautiful, long, thick hair (up to about 6th grade) and was just dumbfounded by what my hair had become through trying to be like all the other girls in school: relaxers, heat styling, and just improper care. My hair is not as bad as I make it sound, but it could be better. I read the board several times a day and have taken some advice to form the following regime:
Shampoo : Creme of Nature Ultra Moisturizing
Conditioners : Nexxus Humectress, Aura Cherry Almond Bark Moisturizing Conditioner, and Aphogee Keratin.
Leave-in : Elasta QP H-Two
Deep Conditioner : I haven't found one that I really like, so any recommendation, especially for very dry hair, would be appreciated.
Oils: Kemi-oyl; I've also experimeted with essential oils, such as rosemary and emu for hair growth. Works fairly well but the smell is !WHEW!
Vitamins: modified Bargello's regime
I look forward to chatting with you all. Ciao!
Although I've already posted in another section of the board, I'd just like to formally introduce myself. I browsed through the board many a time, and finally decided to join. I absolutely love this board -- you all are so supportive of one another!
Well, my name is April, I'm 19 and a 2nd year psychology student in Florida. My hair type is 3A and I'm transitioning to natural. My last relaxer was on Aug 25 (day before return to Fall 02 semester -- couldn't go to school looking rough!). I made the decision to go natural when I came across my kindergarten (yes kindergarten) school picture. I had such beautiful, long, thick hair (up to about 6th grade) and was just dumbfounded by what my hair had become through trying to be like all the other girls in school: relaxers, heat styling, and just improper care. My hair is not as bad as I make it sound, but it could be better. I read the board several times a day and have taken some advice to form the following regime:
Shampoo : Creme of Nature Ultra Moisturizing
Conditioners : Nexxus Humectress, Aura Cherry Almond Bark Moisturizing Conditioner, and Aphogee Keratin.
Leave-in : Elasta QP H-Two
Deep Conditioner : I haven't found one that I really like, so any recommendation, especially for very dry hair, would be appreciated.
Oils: Kemi-oyl; I've also experimeted with essential oils, such as rosemary and emu for hair growth. Works fairly well but the smell is !WHEW!
Vitamins: modified Bargello's regime
I look forward to chatting with you all. Ciao!
