tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21010302885851434652024-03-19T00:41:41.139-05:00The Awkward StageBecause every length in your hair journey is awkward.....Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.comBlogger353125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-67674818805497795652016-10-11T16:48:00.001-05:002016-10-11T16:48:25.489-05:00I Thought My Hair Was Normal Porosity....WTF?
Hello lovelies!
Well here I am, 8 months natural and still learning all manner of new things about my hair. To be more specific: I'm learning that what was true for my relaxed/transitioning hair is not necessarily true for my natural hair.
Over the past 8 months, I have been the stereotypical wash and go natural because (let's face it), I'm lazy. However, one thing I have noticed is that my Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-25454244777868472412016-09-11T08:55:00.001-05:002016-09-11T08:55:47.410-05:007 Months Natural: Progress Check!!
Hello lovelies!
The last time that I checked in, I informed all of you that I was fully natural. Then I disappeared again lol. I have to admit, I am spending a LOT of time trying to figure out what works best for my hair and really trying to nail down styles that I can do. Due to my hectic schedule this past summer, that style was a wash and go puff. Unfortunately for y'all, that means there Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-30436313756234316142016-06-18T11:41:00.001-05:002016-06-18T11:41:24.201-05:00My Natural Regimen/Products I UseHi lovelies!
Even though the products I use for my natural hair are still a work in progress, I figured that I would post what I use at this particular moment in time. These products are the ones that I will consistently re-up on ( and not the ones that I am experimenting with)
Shampoo: Camille Rose Naturals Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse
Conditioning Cleanser: Shea Moisture Coconut and Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-59771462513140699892016-06-18T11:26:00.001-05:002016-06-18T11:46:44.771-05:00I'm Natural Now! ( And Other Random Updates...) *sorry about photo size!!!*
It has been awhile since I have been here.
But so much has happened over since the last time that I wrote.
When I last left you, I was transitioning. I was pretty much getting through the transition by wigging it up or doing the occasional twist out. Styling my hair during my transitioning stage wasn't the issue ( like so many folks think that it would be). Detangling on wash day was. My Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-57112907955177969722015-09-08T19:07:00.000-05:002015-09-08T19:07:56.756-05:009/8/15 LOTD: Transitioning Updo
Hello lovelies!
I hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend!! I'm here just to show you guys how I am styling my hair at 9 months ( 9 months, y'all!!) post relaxer.
Typically on wash days, my faithful standby is a twist out. I can't help it. It is a style that I know will give me a reliable outcome. This week, however, I am positively tired of twist outs. Since I had so much free time on Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-54744317542048287612015-08-30T20:06:00.000-05:002015-08-30T20:06:05.509-05:00First Impressions: Creme of Nature with Argan Oil Moisturizing Milk Masque
Hello lovelies!
Today I am back with a product that I received in July's Curl Kit but I didn't get a chance to try it until recently. If you been following my transition ( and I know you have!), you know that I have mentioned how my new growth needs increasingly more moisture. My current mission has centered around finding super moisturizing products for my hair and let me tell you,Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-21841856235459733352015-08-13T14:03:00.000-05:002015-08-13T14:06:34.927-05:008 Months In and Miles To Go
Happy Thursday lovelies!!
I'm back with an update on my hair thus far. Last Wednesday, I removed my box braids and got to see my hair for the first time since June!! After washing my hair, giving it a much needed protein treatment, and deep conditioning it, I prepped my hair for a twist out that I rocked for about 5 days while I was home in VA for my birthday weekend. When I returned back to Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-26042345656921574522015-07-20T06:56:00.001-05:002015-07-20T06:56:26.421-05:007/20/15 LOTD: Ion't Know What to Call This...
Happy Monday lovelies!
As I sit here dragging my feet for a training I don't want to go to, I figure I would stop by with a post that shows my hair for the day. As you can see, the box braids are still going strong. However, I am constantly looking for ways to style them that doesn't involve a high bun (nothing agains high buns, I just get bored with them after awhile). Today, I did somethingShardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-19704871679021944602015-07-15T10:35:00.000-05:002015-07-15T10:35:24.705-05:00T.A.S. Question of the Week: Are You Experiencing Breakage/ Increased Shedding During Your Transition?
Image from: Clip arts
Happy Wednesday lovelies!!
Ever since I announced my unofficial/official transition, a question that I have been getting a lot is if I'm getting more breakage and/or shedding than normal. Since this seems to be a common question, I figured I should make a post detailing my experience thus far.
Am I experiencing increased breakage?
Prior to transitioning, I would Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-4493502483151546542015-07-06T11:44:00.002-05:002015-07-06T11:44:56.840-05:00Transitioning: Months 0-6
Happy Monday lovelies!
I hope you all had a great 4th of July weekend! I spent my weekend back home in VA and let me tell you....it was a much needed trip!! This weekend marked 6 months since my last relaxer! This got me to thinking. When I started my blog, I documented the growth of my hair from a short cut to the length it is now (which is something you rarely see in the blog world) and evenShardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-73156739120874699082015-06-21T11:25:00.000-05:002015-06-21T11:25:40.649-05:00Summer, Braids, and My Plan To Get Past That 8th Month Hump....
Happy Sunday Lovelies!
Temperatures in Eastern NC have soared well into the 90s and you know what that means: summer is officially here!! If you've followed this blog for a certain amount of time, you know that the summer months for me generally mean braids, braids, and more braids. This summer is no different. With the temperatures being set on Hell's Furnace, I just didn't feel like being Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-47159375601565419842015-06-07T15:54:00.001-05:002015-06-08T06:43:47.252-05:00First Impressions: Oyin Hair Dew and Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade
Happy Sunday lovelies!
I just had to stop by with these 2 new instant staples of mine! As you all know, I am officially unofficially transitioning. While I am just a mere 22 weeks post relaxer (about 5 months post), I am finding that I have to tweak my regimen a bit to fit my hair's changing needs. Awhile back, I found myself in Target, taking a stroll down the hair care aisle, when I Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-46382014350110728392015-06-07T11:40:00.001-05:002015-06-07T11:40:36.866-05:00My Unofficially Officially Transitioning Hair Plan
I've been doing a lot of thinking lately.
I've stated that I'm not really desiring a relaxer (and probably won't) so that puts me on the path of transitioning.
However, I don't have clear plan of what I want to do or how to get there.
Right now, I am currently 5 months post. Which really just feels like a long relaxer stretch to me. To get me through the last couple of months, I have Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-74208782343240975892015-06-02T12:25:00.002-05:002015-06-02T13:11:49.117-05:00It All Starts With Not Relaxing......Happy Tuesday lovelies.
Welp. It is June 2nd and I am nowhere near getting my relaxer that I was due to get last month. With each passing day, it looks like I may be bidding adieu to my relaxed days.
And I am actually fine with that.
Let me explain.
Lately, I have been on a major twist out kick, especially with the weather warming up. I have noticed that my twist outs look 10x better the Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-71393891689133760162015-04-20T05:24:00.000-05:002015-04-20T05:24:54.887-05:00First Impressions: Komaza Protein Hair Strengthener
Hello lovelies! I am back with a review of a product that has quickly earned its way back into my hair rotation. At the beginning of this year, I determined that I needed to incorporate more protein into my regimen. I have noticed that a lot of relaxed heads, myself included, have been taking care of their hair the same way that natural ladies do....meaning that their regimens are moisture Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-50065072472299726782015-04-19T20:30:00.000-05:002015-04-19T20:30:15.495-05:00April (Hair) Musings/Ramblings
Happy Sunday lovelies!
It's a rainy Sunday here in Greenville and since today was my wash day, I have been thinking about the progress of my hair so far. I have had a lot on my mind about things that I want to try, upcoming hair plans, etc and I decided to share them all with you.
1) Weekly protein is a must for my hair. I am noticing that my hair responds so much better with it. My hair hangsShardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-75232005936445891922015-03-15T11:44:00.001-05:002015-03-15T11:44:04.940-05:00The Awkward Stage's Guide to the Perfect (Braid, Twist, Bantu Knot)-Out
Happy Sunday lovelies!
With Spring rapidly approaching and the temperature beginning to rise, I have begun to wear my (fill in the blank) out styles. While these styles are gorgeous (and they debunk the myth that relaxed hair has to be straight all of the time), the learning curve can be steep when you're trying to figure out the methods to achieving a great look every time you do them. So, Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-55797658956413546222015-03-02T11:18:00.000-06:002015-06-02T12:26:28.082-05:003/2/15 LOTD: Flat Twist Bantu Knot Out
Happy Monday lovelies!
I'm here with a super quick post of my look for today. This weekend, I decided to try a flat twist out. However, mid-way through I began thinking about how jank the hairstyle could end up because my ends are definitely relaxed and it would be super evident in a twist out. Enter the flat twist w/ bantu knot. To make a long story short, after applying my leave-in and my Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-8693674922398191212015-02-26T08:26:00.000-06:002015-02-26T08:27:39.848-06:00#TBT: The Awkward Stage 2014 Hair Edition
Happy Thursday lovelies!!
I'm just stopping by with a quick post. Even though I wasn't blogging regularly last year (or really focused on my hair like I should have been), that doesn't mean that I didn't have my hair in different styles. Last year I did everything from wigging it up to kinky twists to straight hair and back again--I just didn't document it on here. So,since #tbt is a thing, I Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-16832445680338961812015-02-25T10:19:00.000-06:002015-02-25T10:19:38.250-06:00February 23-27, 2015 LOTW: Dutch Braids w/ Gibson Tuck
Happy Wednesday lovelies!
Another week and I am housebound thanks to the snow here in NC. Even though I'm not going anywhere or doing much of anything, my hair is actually in a style! I figured I should go ahead and share it with you guys anyway.
If you've been following the blog for awhile, you've probably figured out that I don't really like wearing my hair slicked back. I mean, I've done itShardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-37019456105064762762015-02-17T10:48:00.000-06:002015-02-17T10:50:22.921-06:00First Impressions: Shea Moisture Superfruit Complex 10 in 1 Renewal System Hair Masque
Happy Snow Day lovelies! Or if you're in the South like me, Happy Ice Day! I figured that I take some time and write a post about something that has actually earned its way into my product rotation but I haven't done a review on. So really, this review is more like a sixth impression rather than a first but whatever.
I first picked up Shea Moisture Superfruit Complex 10 in 1 Renewal System Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-17566275959593322982015-02-16T00:00:00.000-06:002015-02-16T05:13:06.649-06:00February 2015 (Mini) Product Haul
Happy Monday lovelies!
This was my first product haul in the longest time! While it isn't the biggest haul, it was the first time in over a year where I said "You know what? I'm going to buy some stuff for my hair!" And that's exactly what I did. So without further ado, here is all the stuff I bought for the month of February.
Komaza Protein Strengthener: As you guys know, I am now all about Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-38269749182628426352015-02-15T15:00:00.000-06:002015-02-15T19:07:28.077-06:00First Impressions: Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Hair Milk
Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Hair Milk is 3rd bottle from left
Since I have gotten back to really caring for my hair, I have been on the hunt for a creamy moisturizer that my hair loves. A couple of weeks ago I happened to be in Target looking for an Oyin product when I saw that Camille Rose Naturals Curl Love Hair Milk was on sale.I decided to give it a go. After all, if my hair hated it, IShardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-25542350421998826202015-02-11T09:05:00.001-06:002015-02-11T11:11:13.490-06:002/11/15 LOTD: Infinity Bun
Happy Hump Day lovelies! I'm just here with a quick post about my hair for today. After wearing my hair out for a grand total of 2 days, I was more than ready to protective style again. I wanted to wear a bun but I wanted a different option than a top knot or high bun (my hair isn't as full as I would like to be. I like those styles when I am deeper in my stretch).
Enter the Infinity bun. I Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2101030288585143465.post-64752081920350867432015-02-09T20:28:00.000-06:002015-02-09T20:28:10.410-06:00I Stand Corrected: Starting Length Check For 2015
Happy Monday lovelies!
I'm just stopping by with a quick snap of where my hair is as of right now. For comparison's sake, I posted a picture of where my hair was in March of last year.
Upon looking at the pictures, I saw that I did lose a little bit of length from this year to last. I don't have that super pronounced 'tail' anymore. Again, I can attribute this to my lazy @** hair care last Shardayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13680007885696112546noreply@blogger.com8