Ode to Corrine Bailey Ray…and kimmaytube!

O.K. so I tried the Corrine B Ray look with some help from Kimmaytube and I like the way it came out but I would definitely do some things differently next time…and there will be a next time!

I cannot do a flat twist to SAVE MY LIFE so I did the two strand, then twisted the two-strand and then did the coil. It was a spontaneous attempt so I did not use product in my first three pieces in the front (mistake) and of course noticed the coil was less defined which could not be in a more conspicuous location on my crown but I digress.

So, I did use Cantu Leave-In for the majority of my hair and next time I might use more of the cantu or my aloe vera and coconut oil concoction…not sure but I think I will get a better result next time.

Lots of compliments at the office…I have become quite the natural hair maven at the office…I can tell the lighter hued folks in the office are curious and a Jamaican colleague just had to put her hands all up in it…fortunately for her she is an elder and I like her!

Here is kimmay's YOUTUBE Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/kimmaytube

My First ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar rinse)

So, I did my first ACV this week after I washed and co-washed my hair and I didn't notice very much difference. ACV is supposed to be a natural clarifier, good for your scalp, add shine and for some- define curl and perhaps loosen your curl pattern a bit. For me, I did notice some shine and my hair and scalp felt clean however it did not do for me what the baking soda treatment does which is REDUCE frizz which is what I love the most about the baking soda treatment. I may do it again, and change up my pre- acv method to see if that makes a difference...so we'll see. I have posted some pics- what do you think? Oh- this is a twist out I did the day after the ACV...my first decent twist out...I think I am liking my regular curl pattern better...some of the twist outs I see on other sisters are PURE HOTNESS but mine...lukewarm I'd say.

Also, I have been so bad about this blog but my great idea was to feature natural heads in the Phoenix Metro area but they are a bit harder to find than I thought! I carry the little cards I made to hand out when I came upon hair hotness but my discoveries were minimal that I changed purses and forgot about them until I went to a cultural event and nappy crowns were all around...I did have my camera and took a few photos and will be posting my fabulous hair finds next week... so my postings will be more regular now that I have a new strategery (George W. word I love utilizing at every opportunity!) which is attend CULTURAL EVENTS IN PHOENIX and there are a few coming up so I am SUPER excited...until then: Peace and Hair RELEASE!