Hair update

It has been almost a month since I combed out my loccs.  It feels SO  MUCH LONGER!  I have adjusted to washing my hair more often, oiling my scalp more, and overall taking better care of my hair.  I've been OBSESSED with my hair growing.  I look at natural hair pictures all day long.  It's amazing what your hair can grow into when you leave it chemically unaltered.  Anywhoodle, here are some picture updates! 

5 Years gone in 2 weeks!

Before && After

So I completed my hair this past weekend.  My first day as a natural fro chick was pretty difficult.  A lot about this transition is learning your products.  My bestie did the big chop about 8 months ago so she was more seasoned that I when it came to testing and buying products.  She took me 'hair sample' shopping yesterday and I was able to purchase a bunch of small samples of products.  This was so important because natural hair care products are expensive!  Blah.  I was told by many to try Miss Jessie's products.  At $2.99 a pop, I got lots of samples.  The first product I sampled was the Culy Meringue.  Smells so good!  It was LOADS better than the piece of crap I used on Saturday.  Okay so let me back track a little...

Saturday I took out my last locc at approximately 4PM.

Last of the loccs out!

Actual length, minus the curl

 I deep conditioned for about 2-3 hours.  While deep conditioning I ran to the beauty supply store and bought this terrible product. The instructions were to wash my hair, do my twist-out and apply the product the next day when my hair is dry.  When I took my twist out, it left my hair feeling really sticky and frizzy.  I ended up running to my friends dinner and begging for a scarf to tie my hair up... :/

Not good for twist-outs!

disgusting, sticky twist-out

 

 

 

Head wrap to hide that mess up there

Okay so when I got home that Sunday, I washed my hair again and put it in a bun.  After work Monday, the bestie and I bought samples. 

I co-washed my hair, sectioned off my hair, applied the Curly Meringue from the scalp to the tip, and two strand twisted my hair.  When I woke up, I took the twist out.

Here is the end result!

Why is hair better than mine?

Ever saw a guy with hair sitting prettier than yours? His perm is blowing in the wind as if he has his own personal diva fan.  Here are the top 5 men with hair that looks better than yours...

5. Real from Real Chance at Love-  I never knew if this was a weave or not but his hair looks better than Beyonce's

4. Katt Williams- his doobie is sittin' hunny!

3. Lenny Kravitz- Such a beautiful head of hair...

2. Snoop Dogg- Snoops hair always looked better than most women in the industry... who does his perms?

1. Nick Ashford- RIP to you and your beautiful hair

English 101

There are certain things that we learn in school that we all tend to forget.  I guess the Good Lord put me here to remind you of some things.  Keep in mind I'm not the best writer in the world but dammit, this shit is common sense.

-Please stop saying MINES.  It's mine.  If someone comes up to you and states, "That's mines." Back hand them.

-There is a difference between there, their and they're.  There is to be used when referring to a location.  "It's over there."OR Use there with a verb  Their is used as a reference for a possession.  "Their jackets are on the bed." They're is a contraction of they and are.  "They're going to the movies."

-Conversate is NOT a word.  When I type conversate, the little red line appears under it which indicates it is NOT a BLASTED word!  It's converse.  "We conversed for hours."

-Were is past tense and we're is a contraction of we and are.  They're not the same! (<-- peep the proper usage of they're).  "You were supposed to go to the store." "We're going to the store."  Get it?

-Women means more than one woman.  Woman is singular.  "What's up woman?" (If you say that, then you are referring to ONE woman).  "Where are the women?"  You are referring to 2 or more women.

- Lieing and dieing are not words.  The IE is to be replaced with a Y.  LYing/dYing.  "She's lying."  He's dying."

-Please don't use double negatives.  "I ain't got no money," means, "I have money."  "I ain't never been there," means, "I've been there."  "She' ain't never there," means, "She is there."

-Defiantly and definitely are not the same thing.  Definitely does Not have an "A" in it.

I hope this was helpful :)

DNC VS. VMAS

     VS

The Democratic National Convention took place for 3 days last week.  On the first night we had the joy of listening to Michelle Obama's speech.  To me, it was beyond outstanding.  On the second night we got to listen to Bill Clinton, among others.  On the third night, we got to listen to several celebs along with Mr. Obama himself.

Coincidentally, the night of Obama's speech was Fashion Night Out, and the VMA's.  As you would have it, it became a huge conspiracy as to why the VMA's was being aired the same night as the President's speech.  Was it a bit shady?  Yes it was.  On all social network sites people began to post about this being the first black host since 1999 and the awards being held every Sunday for years and now all of a sudden on a Thursday.  Then the campaigning began.  Everyone jumped on the, "if you're watching the VMA's instead of the President speak then you're a loser" bandwagon.  I call this a bandwagon because these post were EVERYWHERE!  SMH

I commented on a few post but once I saw how anger people were about people watching what the hell they wanted on TV, I decided that maybe it was time for me to put the social media away and concentrate on doing WTF I wanted to do.  SOOOO... I continued to watch the VMA's!

I personally feel that people should have watched whatever they wanted to watch!  Don't make ANYONE feel bad for their choice in watching an awards show.  The people who attended Fashion Night Out didn't get any backlash and I am pretty sure they still support Obama.  I don't need Obama to persuade my vote.  He already has my vote!  Regardless of his speech, I am going to vote for him.  I am already aware of  the issues he wants to address.  I have researched ObamaCare.  I have researched his plans on taxes and student loans.  If I want to watch somebody's RASS CLAT awards show then I CAN!  Doesn't mean I do not support him!  And Dammit, might I add that we live in an age where there is DVR and YouTube.  I watch what I want, when I want... IN THAT ORDER!

One more thing... Where were the bandwagoners when people were watching the Giants game instead of the DNC last Wednesday?  Please, I implore you to have SEVERAL TOILET SEATS!

Marshbarisms: Solange Knowles is the best Knowles!

I mean... Beyonce is cool and all BUT everyone knows the real fashion icon and style holder begins and ends with Solange Knowles. #Marshbarisms

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Marshbarisms: Friends

Friends come and go... The important ones never go. Throughout the years, I've developed my own philosophy on friends.  Pay attention!  #Marshbarisms

"People are your friend until they're not your friend anymore.  By the time you notice, you most likely don't give a shit anymore.  That's because they're people. Not friends." -Marsha

Know the difference!

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