So Over It...

Well Happy Monday! Feeling pretty good today, why? Because its MY BIRTHDAY WEEK!!! God is so Good - I'm almost (2 days away) 39!!  And when I think back - all I can say is I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE THINGS THAT HE HAS DONE!!! Okay, let me stay focused cause I hear a "shout" about to come over me....Glory!!!!

So update on my hair journey. Well it's been pretty interesting. This Saturday I will be celebrating my 6 month Anniversary from the Hair Crack. WOW!! I would have NEVER IN A MILLION years thought that I would ever be without my "touchup" and doing my own hair. So those of you who know me - THAT'S ALL GOD!!

The journey has been interesting to say the least. I am doing things that I would have never ever done when I had a relaxer like - GET IN THE POOL with water that comes above my knees. Yes, my husband has me not only getting in the pool and getting my hair wet, but sitting in the HOT Whirlpool with STEAM!!! I truly have to say this is a major part of my journey, is learning to do things that seemed so fun from the outside looking in, but I was afraid to do because I aint want to mess up my PERM.

My hair is growing like crazy, its very full and very thick. I always knew that my hair was thick but I didn't realize just how much until now. It's happy!  I haven't added any new products, sticking to the things that I like right now:

Tresseme Naturals Conditioner
Carol Daughter Black Vanilla - Shampoo, Leave-In, Hair Smoothie
Oyin Shine and Define
Jojoba Oil
Olive Oil
Jane Carters - Wrap & Roll, and Nourish and Shine
Talid Waajid Lock Gel
Eco Styler Gel - Clear

These are my staples and at this point seem to work well with my hair. I am deep-conditioning every week now, because my relaxed ends are "struggling".

I also decided to move my Big Chop date to December 19 instead of waiting until April - WHY? Because I'm so over the relaxed part of my hair and having to do literally two styles at one time. Yes, I two strand twist then roll the permed ends on rollers. I just want to be able to twist and be done, wash and go and be done. These "straight" dry ends are working my nerve - it's time to let it go. So I talked to my husband and told him and he says its cool. So I'm going to do it over Christmas Break so I'll have two weeks by myself, just me and my hair to become one. Before we BAM show the world.

So anyway, I'm still at it, I'm doing good better than I thought. So I'll just keep it moving and see what happens after the BC.