January 18, 2009
· Filed under My hair
I recently wrote about my hair and mentioned I’d ordered some products to try out. Well they arrived a few days ago while I was in the middle of a weeklong migraine episode so I hadn’t gotten a chance to try them out until now.
Last night I washed my hair using Miss Jessie’s Creme De La Curl cleansing creme and Creme De La Creme condidioner and followed it up with a rapid recovery treatment. None of those scents were overpowering which is really important during and coming off of a migraine episode. My hair felt so good after washing that I didn’t think I needed the rapid recovery but decided to use it because my hair tends to be misleading while wet.
The treatment can be left in anywhere from 10 minutes to overnight. I chose overnight so this morning I rinsed out the treatment and used the Curly Pudding. I can’t give a full report until my hair dries but so far I’m glad it comes in an unscented version. The smell isn’t unbearable (in fact it’s kinda nice) but if I were in the midst of a migraine it would be. If my hair dries well I”ll be trying the unscented tomorrow.
I’ll also be posting pictures but again no point until the hair dries.
December 28, 2008
· Filed under My hair, Race
I just ordered over $80 worth of hair products. Well before shipping and handling it was only $65 but that was taking advantage of a buy one get one free sale.
For those who don’t know I’m black(ish). I’m mixed but have recently begun referring to myself as black(ish) for several reasons.
- hypodecent/one drop rule define me as black
- I don’t like the term African American
- I’m not 100% black (as some in both the black and white communities insure I will never forget -as if I could) and claiming to be black means denying 1/2 of me
- I like the suffix “ish” (hey I never said they were all intelligent reasons)
So like I said I’m black(ish) and as those of you who have any experience with mixed people’s hair know it can be complicated. Don’t get me wrong I am blessed with good hair. I have the type of hair that often leads people to claim they “have a little indian” in them. But good does not mean uncomplicated and I have the 25 years worth of photos to prove it.
I began trying to tame my hair at about the age of 13 and at about 20 I decided I didn’t want to chemically straighten my hair any longer. I currently have a handle on my hair needs but am still searching for the perfect product. I just ordered a new shampoo and conditioner to try both of which are supposed to be for my hair type. I also ordered a sampler kit of the rest of the product line.
I’ve previously used one product from this line and enjoyed the results but don’t want to fork over the major bucks for more of the same if one of the other products would be better and so once I receive my order I will begin experimenting. I can’t wait. Depending on the results I may even post a few pictures.
