Dreaming

Hey Fly Girls!!

I know it has been a few days since my last post. But I have been having some "ME" time and it has proven to be the best time yet!! God is good! That kinda sums up all that I am about to share with you. Many of you may not know but I have been having sooooo much fun with being a naturally fly girl!  :) I am finding out new things about myself that I never would have dreamed that I was capable of. Ideas flowing from every direction. Places I want to visit and dreams that I know I will accomplish. God is good! The cool part about all these ideas is that I am not sure how I will accomplish all that I am dreaming of. I say that it's cool because I know that these ideas are God given and that He will assist me in making them come true. Have you ever had a dream that seemed impossible or was totally not in your comfort zone? Well girlie, that is where I am, which isnt such a bad thing.

I am sitting at home right now with my dog Bella, enjoying the peace of God that has taken over me. I have been seeing the light at he end of my tunnel for a while but today it just a WHOLE lot brighter. When God talks about restoration and bringing you back to the place that He wants you, he ain't lying! lol! I dont know why it seems like when you initially make that decision to say "yes" to Him, things seem a little rocky. But once you get over that temporary upfront discomfort, I believe it smooth sailing after that!

With all the ideas that have been put inside me, I just want to take some time and encourage you. What is it that you want to do but you feel a bit afraid to do?  Have you begun to feel like you didn't know how to even START? Yep, Ive been there too. My advice: STOP FRETTING! Roll it all over to the Lord. I know, I know, you have heard it all before but let me share with you what God shared with me. He said, " Once you have made up your mind for Me, the Word and the Kingdom assignments given to you, you can be stable and fixed." Make up your mind girl! He is waiting on you so that He can bring your dreams to life! Isn't that an amazing thing?

So, what do you need to do to get started? Think of that first. Dont try and move the whole mountain, just pick up one rock at a time. This will ultimately help you in dealing with frustrations that are bound to come. I mean, lets face it, we are NATURALLY FLY and somethings just come with the territory. Own every dream and go ahead and let God help you make that dream come true! As always ladies....

STAY NATURALLY FLY!!

Natural Hair and Confidence

Having confidence as a natural has been a hot topic lately. Dealing with the drastic change of having long, silky straight hair to having short kinky, curly hair, can be dramatic. No matter what the reason for your transition to Natural beauty, the first few months can be the most challenging. I am here ladies and gents to offer you some advice that has helped me during the 2 months of being a NuNtrl!

1. How you feel about your hair and yourself will be the EXACT same way your peers will feel about you and your hair!

--This one is simple. Truthfully, I did not like my new cut but until now, I NEVER told anyone!! I said to myself that if I dont like it AND I show it, NO ONE else will like it. After styling though, it wasn't that bad. :D

2. Dont judge your hair by the next girl's hair!!

--So what if  "Keisha" has long natural hair and your hair is barely an inch long! Who cares!!? Its the same as being envious of someone. You dont know the next girl's journee and all the drama she may have had to endure to get the long hair. You see? This journee is for YOU! Its a journee that was made for you and you alone! You know you FLY girl!! :)

3. Natural girls stand out! 

--We are different and we make our own rules! This is not a diss of my relaxed sistas but it takes a strong woman to cut off her hair and start all over again. We stomach the negativity and STAY NATURALLY FLY throughout the process!

4. Our natural hair is the coolest accessory we have! 

--You know you've gotten some good compliments girl! Why is it that for every 10 good comments we get, it takes 1 bad one to ruin our day? Forget 'em girl! You wear your hair well! 

Thats my take on having confidence with your natural hair! What makes you so confident in your hair? 

STAY NATURALLY FLY :D

NuNtrlBeauti: Hair Products

Hair Products I Currently Use

I have only been natural for 2 months but the amount of products that I have purchased in the last 6 months has been CRAZY!!! It all started by me watching YouTube. I would literally write down everything that I saw other transitioners and new ntrls using and go buy it! I really believe it was a sickness! Help me LAWD!! And now that I have to use these products more than I did as a transitioner, I think I have been able to narrow down the list to only a few staple products!

DISCLAIMER: THESE ARE PRODUCTS THAT I USE AND THAT WORK WELL ON MY HAIR. ALL HAIR IS DIFFERENT SO CHOOSE WHAT YOU LIKE FOR YOURSELF AND SEE IF IT WORKS FOR YOU!!

NuNtrlBeauti"s Regime:

~Co-Wash 2x a week with Organix Coconut Conditioner or VO5 Moisture Milks in Passion Fruit Smoothie

~Shampoo once a month with Organix Coconut Shampoo (its Sulfate free) mix w/ Giovanni Deep Moisture Conditioner (for extra softness)

~Leave-in Conditioner- Cantu Shea Butte Leave-In

~Styling Products (for Twist Outs, Finger Coils, TWA)

*Karen's Body Beautiful Hair Milk/Hair Butter in Coco-Mango scent

*My Shea Butter/Coconut Oil mixture

*Glycerin Mix- Aloe Vera Juice, Vitamin E, Glycerin, Jojoba Oil and Coconut Oil

*ORS Twist and Lock Gel (for Finger Coils)

~Deep Condition 1x a week with Karen's Body Beautiful Luscious Locks Hair Mask

~To seal in moisture, I use Coconut, Jojoba and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

That's about it Beauties! I haven't trimmed my ends yet. I plan on getting a trim at my 3 month mark and trimming every 3 months. (4 times a year). I think the best way to take care of your hair during the early stages is to LISTEN TO IT! Try a product for @ least 2 weeks before switching up. Ive noticed that when first trying something it seems like my hair hates it, but when I tried it for a longer span of time, it actually turned out to be very good for us. Remember that it's a process and it takes time but YOUR HAIR IS GROWING!! NEVER judge your growth by someone else's growth. All hair is different and it's what makes you UNIQUELY YOU!

I would love to hear what you have been using on your hair. Post a comment below and tell me girl!!

STAY NATURALLY FLY!!

NuNtrlBeauti: Natural Journee Month 2 Update

Its been a while since I have posted anything on here and I am soooo glad to be back again! So much has happened since December of 2009. Where do I begin? ok... Well, I am officially a Natural Beauti!! I did my BC (big chop) on May 20, 2010. I was a wonderful experience. :) I did my BC with my friend, Christy and having her there made the process a while lot easier. The photo that I posted here was taken the very next day after doing my BC. Christy had the brilliant idea to do a photo shoot so that we could get a jump start on feeling good about the decision to cut our hair. I decided to cut my hair honestly after a bad breakup. I was just gonna do a short hair style and call it a day. But then I started watching YouTube and I was hooked!! It didnt take long for me to make the decision and move ahead with transitioning.

My last relaxer was on November 6, 2009. And I went to the shop and got my hair done! ooohhh weee was it layed!! lol! :) But the decision was already made. I transitioned for 1 month by just doing rod sets but that was getting old quick. And at the start of the New Year, I added micro braids to the regime to help me. I liked the braids a lot. They helped me not to "see my hair" everyday. I had gotten to the point of seeing the new growth and missing my relaxed hair. So the Micros helped a lot. I wore the micros for 2 1/2 months and when they got too old for me, I gor a Sew-In. It was my 2nd one and I had it cut into a really cute bob style...I was F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!! FABULOUS indeed!! I kept that style for one month and in May, I cut it all off!

Now here I am and I am loving this Journee so far. It has taught me to be patient with my self and my hair. It has given me a new confidence. YOU WILL NEVER MEET ANOTHER NATURAL DIVA LIKE ME BOO!! LOL! Ok,Ok. Just teasing. I am just happy with who I am cause this is who I am supposed to be. Get it? Well, Ill keep you posted on this journee. I plan on doing an update once a month until I hit my one year mark! Thanks for reading!

STAY NATURALLY FLY!!