I've Been Featured!

I am squealing with excitement you guys! When I woke up, I received an email of a question someone sent in to my tumblr ask box saying they saw my feature I submitted a few weeks ago to CurlyNikki. What news to wake up to! I was aware it was coming this week, I've been checking everyday like a madwoman (lol). I received a lot of positive feedback from the (currently four) comments under it. *As a tear stings the side of my eye and threatens to fall* lol!

I am nothing short of ecstatic that I was granted the chance to share a part of my life story and natural hair explorations and possibly to inspire others who are curious about going natural and finally making the decision to do the big chop. Truly a blessing from above. I believe my purpose is to inspire others and spread peace love and positivity.
If you guys haven't seen it already, here is the link.
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Flax Seed Gel

I purchased some flax seeds today from PathMark (my local grocery store). It cost $0.89 a packet (I have two) and the expiration date is 12/2013. Not bad, since I should put them to use by then. I used Naptural85's flaxseed gel recipe. It calls for 1/4cup flaxseeds and 2cups water. That's the consistency she prefers, but I find it a bit runny. Next time, I may use less water, but it is in the refrigerator as I type and I don't know how much it would thicken (she says it thickens as it cools).
I got quite a bit of product. I found that using a slightly thicker stocking is more effective, the thinner one I had developed a run and caused the seeds to be scattered in my gel as opposed to remaining in the sock. I recommend using a thicker sock so it wont develop a run because the seeds WILL land into your gel!
It was messier than expected, but that is why it is called "trial and error", so I know how to prepare next time I plan to go through this process.
Of course, I added my trusty rosemary essential oil to preserve my product. Since I had so much extra, I gave some for my friend to try on her hair. =}
Next time, I will use less water, and let it boil longer, both should result in a thicker gel. It's a little too watery for my taste, but be warned, I discovered through my research it will be tougher to strain. I will follow up with a pictorial of my process and results. Stay tuned!
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Post Updated: 3-22-11

Mix It Up!

I completely disagree with people who tell me they want to go natural, but claim it is "too expensive". You can do many things, like mix your own products. Its easy on your pockets, and better for your hair: you know everything that is in the mixture. No confusion about what something is called and how to pronounce it.
Today, I mixed up some more of my "shea souffle" that I use on my hair and skin. I used measuring cups to measure my concoction.

I know it will be enough to last me a long while because it filled a 4oz jar I had left from the last time I bout shea butter LAST school year. Expensive? Definitely not. Time consuming? Not really. The entire process definitely did not exceed 15 minutes. =}
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Post Updated: 3-22-11

Bantu Knot Out Results

So the results came out better than expected! I had another picture, but I like this one better because the mirror shot allowed a view of how the back looked. I must admit, I didn't think at first that Naptural85's method would work for my length, but I love the results. After counting the pins, I had about ten knots total. When I took them out, I didn't spray my hair, or oil/butter my hands (I know, bad Dejah). I will do this more often, especially as my nighttime routine to protect my hair from being matted when I sleep in my fro. I think that's the source of my tangling/knots/breakage. I am extremely happy with the results, and it took me less than ten minutes I'd say to do the style after watching the video. I think I can safely say this will become a staple style. =}
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Bantu Knots

So, I decided to try my hand at bantu knots. I had used Naptural85's method. I simply moisturized with my spraybottle of HEHH, glycerin, REO(Rosemary Essential Oil), Coconut Safflower & Olive oils (I think that's all...lol), detangled, sealed with shea butter, and secured with bobby pins.
I will do another post on results in a few hours! If it doesn't work out, hopefully it'll help stretch my hair for a protective style I've been wanting to try. I'm off to bed. I will be sleeping with my satin bonnet! The satin pillowcase is on campus and I am home in New Jersey on spring break!
I'd also like to thank you guys for viewing/subscribing. I reeeeally appreciate you! =}
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Shea Butter on WashNGo Hair

So, after washing with my v05 kiwi lime clarifying conditioner, while my hair was dripping wet, I applied unrefined shea butter in my hands warming it up. I do not ring my hair of the water, the shea butter locks in the moisture from the water in my hair.
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Twist N Curl (TNC) on my friend's hair

My friend asked me to help her to get back to her natural texture. She doesn't relax, but her hair has become heat damaged within the last year. So I showed her some sites like CurlyNikki and BGLH and we did a TNC on her hair. I used KCCC on her hair after she washed and moisturized with her own products.
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