How To Do a Fishtail Braid

For years, I've wanted to learn how to do a fishtail braid like this:

And today, watching this Youtube video, I learned how! I swear, Youtube is amazing!! Watch, learn, & enjoy a new way to rock a braid!

Here's another video!

I'm back!!

I know I've been MIA for over a month! A lot has happened! I went on a little family vacation to DC with my family, got sick with Tonsillitis, then shingles, and now I'm all better! During our DC vacation, I wore my hair straight (which went pretty good since it was hot & I'm transitioning).

While I was sick, taking care of my hair was put on the back burner and I had a little damage from not doing my nightly routine & not wrapping my hair up. So once I got well, I braided my hair up. I just finished my hair 9.19.11 and here's picture of it. It took me about 12 hours to do my hair & roughly 6 packs of hair. These braids are kind of heavy, so wearing them down is a must. I absolutely love the length!

I'm transitioning!

I was going to keep up with my newly relaxed hair, but I decided that I loved and missed my curly fro so much more. My hair goal now is to grow my natural curls all the way out to about shoulder length or longer, then cut my relaxed ends off. I will probably wear braids & a weave for most of this transitioning stage to ensure that I have little to no breakage.

I'm currently about 10 weeks post relaxer, I just took some cornrows out that I had in for 2 weeks. I washed, deep conditioned, blow dried and flat ironed my hair today. I will be deep conditioning my hair twice a month unless I have braids in.

I miss my fro...

It's been 2 months since I relaxed my hair and today (all of a sudden) I completely miss my natural hair. I just braided it up yesterday, and now I miss my luscious, cotton soft big ass afro. With all the new growth I have, I may just grow it out again..

I haven't decided yet, but I know I want my fro back as of today.

Product Review: SheaMoisture Deep Treatment Masque

I have had this product in my collection for over 3 months and I have only used it maybe 3 times. It is one of the best deep conditioners I have ever used. The only bad thing about it in my opinion is the smell. It has a very strong yeasty smell that I do not like, I'm not sure if it's the sea kelp or the argan oil. Outside of that, this is by far one of the best moisturizing deep conditioners I have ever had the pleasure of using. I use this after I shampoo and condition my hair & throw a plastic shower cap on for about 30 minutes or longer. Check you local Target or Walgreen's for the SheaMoisture line.

My hair goals & current regimen

My current regimen is kind of random at the moment. Here's a break down of what I'm currently doing to get closer to my hair goal, which is bra strap length.

1. Co-wash my hair once a week. I use shampoo whenever my hair has too much product in it.
2. Use a heat appliances once a week, which may include a blow dryer, curling iron, and flat iron.
3. Moisturize and seal my hair every night.
4. Massage my scalp nightly after I finish sealing my ends.
5. Dust my ends every 2.5 weeks or so.
6. Relax my hair every 6 months.

I have decided that I would relax my hair every 6 months. Right now I'm 6 weeks post, and I'm thinking about relaxing my new growth sooner than Nov. 28th. I'm thinking about incorporating the bagging method once I get my end trimmed this weekend.

How to wear your hair to a interview.

Since I'm looking for a job a lot these days, I needed to know how I should wear my hair when I go on interviews... Of course, Google is always your friend.. Here's a link that I liked/agreed with.

http://www.bellasugar.com/How--Job-Interview-Hair-Makeup-1083269

Btw, you should always wear a low ponytail if your hair is long enough with the ends tucked or pulled into a bun.