The Big Chop!

So initially, I was going to blog about my hair journey and maintaining it while in the motherland for the past two months, but something bigger has happened... That's right, I did the big chop! After 6 months and four days of not getting a touch up and maintaining two textures, I was getting a bit frustrated. Quite frankly, my permed ends were just like dead weight. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved experimenting with my hairstyles during the transition and I can't wait for my natural hair to get some length so I can do those styles again!

So this past Friday when I was having a diva day with my mother, I knew it was time. I'd been searching for salons and even considered booking an appointment at Miss Jessie's in Soho. But I knew that would take too long (super pricey) and I wanted it done immediately! So where do I go? My brother's barber. I've never heard anything as sweet as clippers buzzing near my ear. It was really soothing lol. AND it was only $14! He picked out my hair then went at it with the scissors. It was very dramatic... the hair was slowly falling to the ground. My mother was worried lol. Here are some pictures!

This is the shortest my hair has ever been in my life! The first day I was really self-conscious but now I'm loving it! It's so easy to manage and has me extra excited about Rugby season. There's nothing like getting a touch up then playing in a game outside on a rainy day :-( So far I've only done a twist out and a wash and go. Excited to be 100% natural!

NP: Free by Destiny's Child... "Ain't no feeling like being free!"

Product Junkie!

So since starting this journey, I've gone product crazy! I've been slowing down lately simply because I won't be able to tell what is working for my hair if I'm using a million and three products in it. I've also gotten rid of a couple of products that I was using before, so I would argue that the new purchases were very necessary  :-) Side note! A huge thanks to Fool Proof Diva (foolproofdiva.com) for all the product and maintenance advice! My hair would be absolutely HAMish if it weren't for her.

So here are the products I'm using right now!

Suave clarifying shampoo (once a month)

Organix Acai Berry Conditioner
Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner
Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner

Honey!** (Mix in to pre-poos and conditioners)
Bananas

ORS Replenishing Pak
ORS Hair Mayonnaise

Neutrogena triple moisture leave-in
Jane Carter Nourish and Shine**

Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil*
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil**
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I believe that's all I use. If not Ill update later. I definitely need to step up my natural oil game and ease off the conditioners! I tend to mix my conditioners but I think I'm going to stick to the Suave tropical coconut ($1.00!!!) because its sooo cheap and if I'm co-washing my hair every 3-4 days, cheap=great. I definitely got the Organix during a buy one get one free deal though and I love the smell of the acai berry mixed with the honey. I also need to purchase a stronger protein treatment.

That's all for now! Heading to the city on this beautiful day :-)