Hair Challenge

Hey all,
I decided to partake in a "hair challenge" and below is an excerpt of the rules from one of my favorite natural hair bloggers, College Curlies.

Do YOU Accept the Challenge?

Hey y'all! If you've been keeping up with College Curlies for a while, you all know that CurlyNikki is my favoriteblogger and hair inspiration, and what loyal fan would I be if I didn't share her latest project with you all?
Starting today, February 1, 2011, CurlyNikki.com, in collaboration with actress and comedienne Kim Coles, will begin its six month nationwide “Grow Out” Challenge which will last from February 2011 through July 2011. This will be the perfect time for thousands of women across the U.S. to embrace their natural hair and have invaluable resources at their fingertips to help them along their journey of personal growth.

How to Participate:

You are encouraged to blog about your grow-out experiences, on your own personal blog or here. The six-month long journey to natural hair starts Feb. 1, 2011, at midnight and will end on July 31, 2011, at 11:59 p.m.
Guidelines:

• Drink at least 64 oz of water each day (or half your body weight in ounces)
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet
• Take a multi vitamin and other beneficial supplements
• Handle hair gently at all times
• Seal your ends every time you moisturize
• Minimize (direct) heat usage
• Deep treatment at every wash session
• Develop and follow a consistent hair routine, tailored to your specific needs and desired goals
• Document your progress, observations, and frustrations on your personal blog
• Encourage your fellow curlies by sharing tips, advice, and chiming in on their blogs
• Have fun and enjoy the journey!

"Together we will embark on the sometimes difficult, yet completely rewarding, challenge of maximizing growth potential, maintaining length, and revealing your healthiest hair possible."

Y'all. I...(deep breath)....ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE! I will be keeping y'all posted about what I'm doing to grow and maintain stronger, healthier hair.

What about you?
Stay fabulous!

http://collegecurlies.blogspot.com/2011/02/do-you-accept-challenge.html

So I hope you all decide to join in on the journey. I plan on revamping my routine and weekly documenting my frustrations, success and other random thoughts.

So strap in and get ready. I'm hoping to witness a drastic change.

Peace.

Try It Out Thursday: 2011 Hair Resolutions

This TIOT will be dedicated to 2011 Hair Resolutions.

I recently received an email from naturallycurly.com detailing 11 hair resolutions for the New Year. I figured I make my own list for this TIOT.

Erricka's 2011 Hair Resolutions:

• Reach Shoulder length
• Use Heat sparingly (blowout every 3 months)
• Attempt More Styles (master flat twists again since my hair has grown)
• Rework old routine
• Do more deep conditioning treatments
• Increase DIY Projects: hair treatments & hair products
• Learn to trim my own ends & save moolah
• Invest in more organic products
• Clean out closets every 3 months
• Create a Natural Hair Network with other Pittsburgh Naturals
• Moisture, moisture, moisture, and seal

Check out the article----> 11 Curly Haired Resolutions

TIOT: How To Wrap Straight Hair

Yesterday was very hectic, which is why I'm posting this "try it out thursday" post on Friday. Goshhh, I was running around nonstop yesterday and didn't get home until about 3 in the morning and I knew I wasn't posting anything because I was dog tired.

Anywho, yesterday I finally got a blow out and a trim and I must say I loooooove it. I went to SuperCuts, in anticipation that they would know how to work with my curls. A woman named Deliah (i believe that's how you spell her name) assured me that I would not have any heat damage once I returned my straightened hair to the curls. After hearing that I allowed her to work her "magic" on my hair. She did an excellent job and the pricing was not that bad either. I paid 45 dollars for shampoo, conditioner, flat ironed and ends trimmed. I wasn't expecting it to be like 25 dollars because my hair was in no shape or form an easy cut so I was content with that price.

With all that being said, I decided to dedicate my TIOT (try it out Thursday) to a YouTube video devoted to wrapping your straight hair. It has been a good three months since I have had my hair straight and watching this video assured me that I was wrapping my hair the correct way.

Enjoy.