Sorry and thanks for letting me know. I am still a dinosour when it
comes to computers. The blog is not a "www" but an "http"  so the link
is http://blog.denatyson.com or just type blog.denatyson.com
I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Enjoy the pics!
~Dena Tyson/Author

Hello everyone...

I was reading your thread on loc-ing and since I am also a member of
the group and I wanted to invite you to take a look at my blog site
www.blog.denatyson. com and see if I could be of any assistance as
well. I have been loc-ed now for seven years and thought I would share
some of my experience as well as some pics. Please take a look at my
Hair it is topic! I have lots of photos as well.

Stay blessed and continue your journey to greatness!

~Dena

Hello Everyone,

I pray these lines find you and yours well.

I've posted two new entries into my journey to nubian locs blog.

http://journeytonubianlocs.blogspot.com/

Let me know what you think

Peace
Deatri
http://www.deewrites.com

I made the conscious change to locs right after Christmas 2007.  It's
now May 2008 and I feel like I'm in the "awful ugly" stage of them.  My
locs are not the conventional sisterlocks as they are approximately the
diameter of pipecleaners or smaller (around the hairline) and not as
closely placed as true sisterlocs because I started from kinky twists.
I absolutely love my locs, but want to beautify them while they are in
the transition stage (only 3-4 inches long) because I'm used to longer
lengths.  I'd love some ideas on hairstyles for short locs.  Thanks
bunches!

hello,

I am new to this is I do not know how to take care of my hair  it is a
short afo  I want to do twist curls something

I edited this newsletter to remove info that was not hair related.  Jamilah is
in the Atlanta area but I believe there are workshops scheduled in other states
as well.

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Transitioning Hair: What to expect


Transitioning your chemically treated hair to natural is oneof the biggest
epiphanies one can make on their journey to change.  Not only are you in for a
beautiful head ofstrands that are thicker, more radiant, and a beautiful crown
reflecting God'sgift to you, but you are in for the most magnificent personal
journey of yourlife.  At the end of this journey, youare left feeling more
satisfied, at peace, healthy, beautiful, andaffirmed.  For me, making that
ultimatedecision and affirming 'I am not going to put any more relaxers, curls
or trendchemicals in my hair, anymore!' 'and meaning it'  unveiled love and
respect for myself, my hair,my spirit, my crown, and my body that were
immeasurable.

We contemplate and play with the idea in the mirror when wetake our braids out. 
We admiringly watchnatural sisters and brothers.  We imaginewhat we would look
like with natural hair, we may even buy a wig to help makethe vision real.  When
you finally move from'maybe I will' to I absolutely will', it is most important
to be prepared forwhat lies ahead in your journey.
  1 month
Average amount of
growth ~ ½ inch
Common hair issues~ breakage, thinning, shedding, dryness, styling dilemmas,
scalp issues, scalpyeast
  What to avoid ~ negativeattitudes and perceptions towards nappy, kinky, &
natural; damagingingredients like alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate, beeswax,
petroleum, mineraloil, castile soap; excessive heat, small tooth combs, sponge
rollers, bondingglue, permanent hair color, too tight braids and weaves
What to do ~ Trusta professional for a consultation and assessment, comb from
ends to root, hotoil treatments every two weeks, trim every six weeks, brush the
edges with atoothbrush and pomade, oil based products,  3 days a week moisturize
and strengthen
Styling options ~bold bald, braids, full head hair weaves, pressing, Sister
locks, Extensionlocks, flat twist, cornrows with or without extension
Recommended Saniyyah
Naturally products ~ Special Needs Kit, Saniyyah's Hot Oil Treatment
Other recommendations ~ Fresh coconut milk as a conditioner, apple cider vinegar
rinse
3   months
Average amount of
growth ~ 1 ½ inches
Common hair issues~ Dryness, breakage, hair loss (of relaxed texture), styling
issues
What to avoid ~ Negativestereotypes and perceptions about nappy, kinky, natural,
braids, short hair,good hair, bad hair, etc; The temptation to get a touch up;
permanent haircolor; small tooth combs; products with alcohol, sodium lauryl
sulfate, beeswax,petroleum, mineral oil, castile, heavy gels, Creme of Nature,
Dark and Lovely,Pantene products, bonding glue; too tight weaves and braids,
anyone who triesto persuade you from going natural
What to do ~ Strengthenand moisturize daily, hot oil treatments coupled with
moisturizing conditionersevery 2 weeks
Styling options ~The big chop with professional shape or tiny comb coils,
braids, hair additions(textured and or full head sew ins), lacing, straw sets,
rod sets, press orflat iron, Sister Locks, Twist with extension, Lock
Extensions, headwraps/geles
Saniyyah Naturally
Hot Pick ~ Damaged Hair Repair Kit and Healing Salve
Other recommendations~ Fresh and ripe avocado as a conditioner.

6 months

Average amount of
growth ~ 3 inches
  Common hair issues~ dryness, breakage, thinning, hair loss (of relaxed
texture), styling issues
  What to avoid ~The temptation to get a relaxer, products with alcohol, SLS,
beeswax,petroleum, mineral oil, castile, hair stylist who try to talk you out of
goingnatural, never comb hair while dry
  What to do ~ Stopthe bleeding and cut the relaxer off, monthly hot oil
treatments and deepconditioners, daily moisture and strengthening, comb from the
end to the root,trim
  Styling options ~highlight color (try henna of Naturatint); full natural hair
styles like locks,Sister locks, comb coils, straw sets, braids, lacing, textured
weaves, afropuffs, kinky extension hair styles, textured hair pieces, afros;
headwraps/geles
  Saniyyah Naturally Hot
Picks ~ Natural Hair Starter Kit and Hot Oil Treatment
  Other recommendations~ Essential Fatty Acids internally, comb with oil and
water mix to detangle(leavein conditioner and healing salve), mix yogurt and
fresh lemon in Henna toenhance color and conditioning properties.

9 months +
  Average amount of
hair growth ~ 4 ½ inches +
  Common hair issues~ the temptation to get a relaxer, styling issues, dryness
  What to avoid ~ thetemptation to get a relaxer, heavy or tight extensions,
natural relaxerswithout professional consultation, products with alcohol,
petroleum, mineraloil, beeswax, SLS, castile, tight braids and weaves,
perpetrating natural hairstylist
  What to do ~ Enjoyyour emancipation! Go ahead do your thing! experiment with
styles and all ofyour options, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize and strengthen
daily; trim,braid or twist at night, sleep on satin pillowcase, comb and style
with yourfingers
  Styling options  ~ full head hair color; full natural styling,locks, sister
locks, afro puffs, twist, twist out, afros, kinky hair extensionstyles, textured
weaves; geles/head wraps
  Saniyyah Naturally
Hot Picks ~ Natural Hair Starter Kit, Large bottle of Leave in Conditionerand
Strengthener, Lemongrass and Aloe Vera Pomade (the large bottle), andHealing
Salve
  Other recommendations~ apply Lemongrass Pomade to your edges at night with a
toothbrush, tie down,remove scarf in the morning.
The rules of thumb to remember is transitioning from chemical to natural hair is
a process.  Just like anything beautiful and wonderful, it takes precious time. 
The purpose of the time is for a true transformation to occur in the way we
approach our hair, our attitudes about how we look with nappy hair, our habits
towards our hair, other peoples perception of us, and who we truly are at the
end of the day.  Begin with the end in mind.  If your goal is to be chemical
free for health reasons, because you want your hair to be healthier, for style
reasons, or just because, have integrity in your choice! Do not be distracted by
fad hair styles, the newest chemical straighteners, or stylist with flashy and
"too good to be true" options.  Be gentle with yourself!  Be kind in how you
treat your hair! Be patient through the process. Keep this process very simple!
Understand that your hair will blossom to a head of hair that is miraculous and
a true reflection of
  beauty.  Hair that you finally accept, love, and adore. There is a great sense
of freedom and peace that comes from going natural.  Appreciate and experience
it fully!  For more information on natural hair products to help your hair
transition to healthy and beautiful hair, go to: www.saniyyahnaturally.com

Jamilah Shakir

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explore many aspects of love and loving: relationships; what is love; how to
love; why we love; what loving does for the body, mind, and spirit; and what
happens when we don't love.

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I agree with you Sarah. Anyone who uses a "silkener" is not natural. I've
used Miss Jessie products before but not to have less shrinkage but to have
less frizz with my kinks and also it adds shine and keeps my hair soft and
touchable. It's all whatever your preference is to what you want your hair
to look like.....

On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 9:22 PM, Sarah <sarebear@...> wrote:

>   There have been a few posters on this list who've raved about Miss
> Jessie's products and I also got a big thumbs up from a coworker. So
> I've been poking around the website and looking around. I have to say
> all of the photos are very inspiring, even the before pics. I've never
> seen so many photos of women with kinky, coily, curly, nappy hair in
> one place before, even when I've searched on Google. I really
> appreciate all of the before/after pics and that they took the time to
> break down the steps it took to get to the "after." I do wonder
> though, what's the deal with taking "kinks to curls"? Are kinks a bad
> thing? They deal with some of the kinks though the "shingling" method,
> which I've seen elsewhere but called by a different name. The other
> method is a "silkener" which by their description sounds like a fancy
> name for a texturizer aka relaxer left on for a few minutes.
>
> The main objective seems to be to tame the beast called "shrinkage."
> I'm no stranger to the shrinkage beast myself. I often take strands of
> my hair and stretch them out to their full length, proud of how much
> it's grown. I hate to let them go because I know the minute I do,
> they're gonna snap back to my head, half the length they were (or
> less!) and spoil my long-hair daydream. It's probably the most
> frustrating aspect of dealing with my natural hair.
>
> Browsing through Miss Jessie's site I get the sense they embrace
> natural hair of all textures. Then I read that some clients have "too
> much shrinkage" or nearly every client is taken from "kinks to curls."
> I'm getting mixed messages here. I'm not knocking what they're trying
> to do at all. Actually, if I had some extra cash I'd order some of
> that Curly Pudding! I just wanna know is there something wrong with
> shrinkage? Is there something wrong with kinky hair? And if the way
> someone deals with kinks/shrinkage is to use a
> silkener/texturizer/whatever, would you still consider them natural?
>
>
>



--
Very Respectfully,
S.L. Chisolm


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There have been a few posters on this list who've raved about Miss
Jessie's products and I also got a big thumbs up from a coworker. So
I've been poking around the website and looking around. I have to say
all of the photos are very inspiring, even the before pics. I've never
seen so many photos of women with kinky, coily, curly, nappy hair in
one place before, even when I've searched on Google. I really
appreciate all of the before/after pics and that they took the time to
break down the steps it took to get to the "after." I do wonder
though, what's the deal with taking "kinks to curls"? Are kinks a bad
thing? They deal with some of the kinks though the "shingling" method,
which I've seen elsewhere but called by a different name. The other
method is a "silkener" which by their description sounds like a fancy
name for a texturizer aka relaxer left on for a few minutes.

The main objective seems to be to tame the beast called "shrinkage."
I'm no stranger to the shrinkage beast myself. I often take strands of
my hair and stretch them out to their full length, proud of how much
it's grown. I hate to let them go because I know the minute I do,
they're gonna snap back to my head, half the length they were (or
less!) and spoil my long-hair daydream. It's probably the most
frustrating aspect of dealing with my natural hair.

Browsing through Miss Jessie's site I get the sense they embrace
natural hair of all textures. Then I read that some clients have "too
much shrinkage" or nearly every client is taken from "kinks to curls."
I'm getting mixed messages here. I'm not knocking what they're trying
to do at all. Actually, if I had some extra cash I'd order some of
that Curly Pudding! I just wanna know is there something wrong with
shrinkage? Is there something wrong with kinky hair? And if the way
someone deals with kinks/shrinkage is to use a
silkener/texturizer/whatever, would you still consider them natural?

I've never been told personally that a relaxer is needed to braid
hair, but my sister has. I'm not sure if it was merely a suggestion or
a requirement though. She lives in Georgia and I'm almost certain these were
African braiders as well.
Supposedly, relaxed hair makes the braids last longer and the final result is
"neater" which I interpret to mean "less nappy looking."

Last summer I had my hair braided for the first time, and the braider
blew it out first. That was quite the experience. It wasn't painful
but it definitely wasn't pleasant. No washing first, just a blowdryer
with a comb attachement and I could swear I heard hairs breaking as
she raked the comb over my scalp. I always handle my hair *very*
gently and it was a shock to have someone handle it much rougher than
I'm used to.

All my life I'd always thought that braids were one of the few styles
where nappy hair worked best. Kinks help keep the braids from
slipping, right? My opinion is that any braider who encourages you to
straighten your hair in some form before braiding is doing so for her
own benefit, not yours.

Best styles are those where you're not having to mess with it on a daily basis.
The classic two-strand twist is great for this. Depending on your hair length,
they can take a while to do, but maintained properly can last for at least two
weeks. But I admit I get tired of two-strands so I do finger coils as well. Sort
of like comb coils except you're using your finger to make the coil instead of a
comb.

I'm trying to go back to the basics: eating right, exercising, and I'm also
focusing on moisture. Washing my hair on a weekly basis and deep conditioning
*every* time I wash my hair. I'm learning that I really can't overcondition my
hair. It sucks up any moisture I give it, so every day I'm spritzing it with
leave in conditioner or just plain water.



--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "iroc314" <iroc314@...> wrote:
>
> Okay everyone,
> I'm tired of going to African braid shops only to be told by the
> Africans that I need a perm for them to do my hair. What's up with
> that? I'm also tired of driving long distances just to find someone
> who will do my hair. Any tips on styles that can be done and promote
> hair growth?
>

No,
I'm in GA. But I'm about to seek out some easy to do low maintenance
styles that will help my hair to grow that I can possibly learn to
do on my own.




--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, KC Kelly <afrokimono@...> wrote:
>
> I have only had positive feedback and success from African and
Carribean hairstylist and braiders.  I am sorry to hear you are
hearing this incorrect information.
>
>   Are you located anywhere near Washington, DC?  I regret I can
only recommend a stylist in this area.
>
>   KC
>
> iroc314 <iroc314@...> wrote:
>           Okay everyone,
> I'm tired of going to African braid shops only to be told by the
> Africans that I need a perm for them to do my hair. What's up with
> that? I'm also tired of driving long distances just to find
someone
> who will do my hair. Any tips on styles that can be done and
promote
> hair growth?
>
>
>
>
>
>
> KC
> The Afro in Kimono!
>
>
> ---------------------------------
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Yahoo! Search.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

I have only had positive feedback and success from African and Carribean
hairstylist and braiders.  I am sorry to hear you are hearing this incorrect
information.

   Are you located anywhere near Washington, DC?  I regret I can only recommend a
stylist in this area.

   KC

iroc314 <iroc314@...> wrote:
           Okay everyone,
I'm tired of going to African braid shops only to be told by the
Africans that I need a perm for them to do my hair. What's up with
that? I'm also tired of driving long distances just to find someone
who will do my hair. Any tips on styles that can be done and promote
hair growth?






KC
The Afro in Kimono!


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What do you think of this style. It's a simple cornrow with your natural
hair going up and the the ends are free... Sorry I don't have a front pic, I
find this one browising on the web.

On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 10:23 PM, iroc314 <iroc314@...> wrote:

>   Okay everyone,
> I'm tired of going to African braid shops only to be told by the
> Africans that I need a perm for them to do my hair. What's up with
> that? I'm also tired of driving long distances just to find someone
> who will do my hair. Any tips on styles that can be done and promote
> hair growth?
>
>
>



--
Very Respectfully,
S.L. Chisolm


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Jamilah Shakir is my stylist in Atlanta and she conducts workshops to
teach you how to care for your hair.  She is conducting workshops in
Atlanta, Baltimore and NYC and other cities.  Checkout
http://www.saniyyahnaturally.com/nappy_hair.html for details and
schedule.  Additional workshops may be planned according to demand.
--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "tray_hawk" <tray_hawk@...> wrote:
>
> i have not put any chemicals to my hair for about 3 going on 4 months!
> and my hair is very very course! can someone give me some tips for
> maintaing course and natrual hair!
> i have not cut my hair all the way down!
> but i am cliping my ends every two weeks
> to help the perm grow out!
> but i still need some tips to keep my hair very healthy while
> completly going natural!
> like what shampoo is best to use.
> oils,...etc
>

Okay everyone,
I'm tired of going to African braid shops only to be told by the
Africans that I need a perm for them to do my hair. What's up with
that? I'm also tired of driving long distances just to find someone
who will do my hair. Any tips on styles that can be done and promote
hair growth?

i have not put any chemicals to my hair for about 3 going on 4 months!
and my hair is very very course! can someone give me some tips for
maintaing course and natrual hair!
i have not cut my hair all the way down!
but i am cliping my ends every two weeks
to help the perm grow out!
but i still need some tips to keep my hair very healthy while
completly going natural!
like what shampoo is best to use.
oils,...etc

Please go to www.naturalhairshow.org for the most up
to date info about the show. Look forward to seeing
you there!

Keke


      
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Hey there,

You may be better served by driving to your closest bus travel point
and taking the bus down. I know there are charters coming from
Virginia and North Caroline. Check out the site at
www.naturalhairshow.org

Keke

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, amd <focalpointad@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
>   Is there anyone interested in driving from Philly area?
>
>
> ____________________________________          The only thing
necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
>
>   Watch your Thoughts, they become words.
> Watch your words, they become actions
> Watch your actions, they become habits.
> Watch your Habits, they become character.
> Watch your Character, for it becomes your Destiny
>
> Jesus is the WAY the TRUTH and the LIGHT
>
>
>
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Search.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Hi :-)

   What are the dates for the event?  Is there a website to get more
information?

Thanks!


~ Michaele

--
Live Life to the Fullest!!


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Hi,

   Is there anyone interested in driving from Philly area?


____________________________________          The only thing necessary for the
triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

   Watch your Thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your Habits, they become character.
Watch your Character, for it becomes your Destiny

Jesus is the WAY the TRUTH and the LIGHT



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Calling all Naturals! It is back! The world's largest gathering of
naturals is being held in Atlanta again. April 27-28, 2008- come see
all of the vendors, visit with your Natural friends, take part in the
free seminars on hair and wellness. This event is truly all about you
and your needs as a woman or man with natural hair.

Are you transitioning? Come out and see all of the positive aspects
of natural hair that await you! This is an amazing opportunity to
show your sons and daughters that nappiness is going on in other
places outside of your household. Let them see the thousands of ways
that natural hair can be worn and adorned.

Come see your favorite product manufacturers, take home free samples,
see style demonstrations, check out the competitions, and more! If
you are a natural, you should be here!

There are hotel rates reserved for travelers, bus packages from major
cities near Atlanta, purchase your tickets to the show today.
Encourage your natural friends and group members- make it an annual
group trip for years to come.

Do you make your own products? Would you like to see your target
audience in one place? Become a vendor! Email me here
keke@... to find out how!

www.naturalhairshow.org

www.naturalhair.org

Thank you so much it means a lot that you replied to me.

Samantha <slchisolm@...> wrote:          You can get in cut in a nice
taperred style. I just recently cut mine
off to start over ( been natural for 3 years now) My hair was cut in
layers and I wanted it to be even all over, so I cut if off. Here are
some pics of my cut. You can tell your stylist you want it cut like
say Melinda Williams or Fantasia but just leave it natural. With it
being soo short, you can just wash and go (well put in some kind of
leave in conditoner so that it'll curl up) oh well I tried to put
pics on this but I couldn't. I'll post them on the site later...

Godd Luck:)

--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "kellyann.kelly"
<kellyann.kelly@...> wrote:
>
> I really do want to go natural, and I'm considering the "big chop",
> but I want to know how I should get it cut when I go to the hair
> dresser. Do I just get it cut off to a certain length, with no
> particular style? What exactly should I tell her? Help me out
> please,I'm planning on doing it over the next two weeks.
>






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You can get in cut in a nice taperred style. I just recently cut mine
off to start over ( been natural for 3 years now) My hair was cut in
layers and I wanted it to be even all over, so I cut if off. Here are
some pics of my cut. You can tell your stylist you want it cut like
say Melinda Williams or Fantasia but just leave it natural. With it
being soo short, you can just wash and go (well put in some kind of
leave in conditoner so that it'll curl up) oh well I tried to put
pics on this but I couldn't.  I'll post them on the site later...

Godd Luck:)





--- In BlackTresses@yahoogroups.com, "kellyann.kelly"
<kellyann.kelly@...> wrote:
>
> I really do want to go natural, and I'm considering the "big chop",
> but I want to know how I should get it cut when I go to the hair
> dresser. Do I just get it cut off to a certain length, with no
> particular style? What exactly should I tell her? Help me out
> please,I'm planning on doing it over the next two weeks.
>

I really do want to go natural, and I'm considering the "big chop",
but I want to know how I should get it cut when I go to the hair
dresser. Do I just get it cut off to a certain length, with no
particular style? What exactly should I tell her? Help me out
please,I'm planning on doing it over the next two weeks.

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O Kay the pictures would not show on the mailings I am new to the click and
paste and uploading some how I have the pictures posted on my Fotki page sorry
for the inconvenience



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Okay for those who are looking for locking tools,here is what I have this
came with a pack of beads. The bead threader got 100 beads with one of the
threaders for 50 cents at a dollar store. Very easy to use as well I wanted to
share for all the help you all have given me. While in the group Thanks to all
!!   Daisy



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Thanks for all the advice.  I am going to try Miss Jessie's for a month
to see how it does on her hair.

I made the mistake of putting a texturizer in my daughters hair when she was
about 5 yrs old, and 4 years later, we are still struggling with the after
effects.  It was, THE worst decision I made regarding my daughter!  I like KC
believe that a good conditioner is the best.  I have started using Miss Jessies
in my daughters hair and all that I can say is thank you Jesus.  It has made the
hair styling experience much easier for both of us!
   Tonia

KC Kelly <afrokimono@...> wrote:
           Personally, I don't like the idea of introducing chemicals to such a
young child's head. My hair is long and afro textured as well. Wetting my hair
and applying a good dose of conditioner makes it much more manageable. Please
give it a try.

KC

Mysea <tjmarkim@...> wrote:
My daughter is 5 year's old. She has hair that is tight curled, thick
and long. I am thinking about adding a texturizer to it, so that it
can be easily managed. Is this a good idea.

KC
The Afro in Kimono!

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T. Yvette
"To be blessed, You must be a blessing!"

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Hello Ladies, and Happy New Year

I wanted to know has anyone every tried DevaCurl Products? Are they
okay for Kinky hair textures?

How do ya'll protect your hair at night when? I usually keep conrows in
and I wear a satin headwrap, but when I take them down and have my
hair "free flowin" sometimes I put a sation cap on but my hair gets
smashed. I have a satin pillowcase too put my hair still gets smashed
when I lay on it without a cap.

Last question, can anyone suggests some winter hair tips for someone
who doesn't want to wear protective styles all winter long?

Thanks in advance ladies
Be Blessed

Samantha

I have to agree. A texturizer is just a relaxer and introducing a relaxer to a
child's hair at such a young age only leads to dependence on them through out
the rest of her life because she will have never learned to maintain and style
her hair in it's natural state.

It can be hard to manage natural hair, but that is simply because it is a
learning process. You have to be willing to take the time to LEARN how to take
care of it in the same way that you need to learn how to take care of relaxed
hair.

And I know that you did not explicitly state this, but often we turn to a
relaxer to straighten our hair  thinking that a relaxer will somehow magically
make it  "easier" to deal with our hair and we will  be able to style it with
ease. That is not and has never been the case. Relaxed hair has it hazards and
negatives as well: dry and/or split broken hair, over/under processing,
reactions from the chemicals etc etc ad nauseum.

To me is a matter of which you choose to deal with: learning how to care for her
natural hair and teaching her that this is a viable option or learning and
teaching her how to care for her straightened hair and teaching her that
straight (texturized) hair) is a viable option.The problem as I see it is that
too often when we go the relaxer route we do not teach our young girls natural
hair care or even that it is an option. We are teaching  and indoctrinating that
there is something wrong with her natural hair that can only be "fixed" by
straightening it.

It is a choice, YOUR choice. Choose wisely.

Having said all that there are products that are designed to help with the
manageability of natural hair. Miss Jessie's is one of them:
http://www.missjessies.com/products.htm

They are expensive though so you may want to look into products that you can
make your self or more inexpensive products that do the same thing. The key is
to keep your little girls hair moisturized and well conditioned and to only
manipulate or style it when it is wet (not dry). Something as simple as a
mayonnaise and egg white conditioner used after a shampoo can help. Use shea
butter or whatever your preference is to style afterwards. There are so so so
many cute styles that you can create with natural hair, especially on a little
girl.




KC Kelly <afrokimono@...> wrote:                               Personally,
I don't like the idea of introducing chemicals to such a young child's head.  My
hair is long and afro textured as well.  Wetting my hair and applying a good
dose of conditioner makes it much more manageable.  Please give it a try.

    KC

  Mysea <tjmarkim@...> wrote:
            My daughter is 5 year's old. She has hair that is tight curled, thick
  and long. I am thinking about adding a texturizer to it, so that it
  can be easily managed. Is this a good idea.

  KC
  The Afro in Kimono!








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