Product Review: Not Too Excited About this one =/

Hey beautiful ladies!!

Like I said, I've been trying out different deep conditioners, and this week I tried this one.... and unfortunately...wasn't too happy with it. It didn't leave my hair hard, but it didn't leave it too soft either. I definitely won't be purchasing this again :(
I'm not saying it's a BAD product.... it's just that this specific masque didn't meet up to what I was expecting or what I have seen other products do for my hair.

Washed my hair first to wash off all the products I put on
in the past days...

I actually was pretty excited for this product

I put it on my ends mostly, that's why the top looks dry 

What it looked like. My hair somehow absorbed it pretty quickly

Covered it with my handy cap :)

This is the final result. Eh

I had left it in for a WHILE. I'm guessing like 6 hours?

Eh.

Keep checking our new posts for more reviews of stuff you may want to buy (or not buy!) :)

Roxy

Product Review: Cheapest Sale Price and It Was Worth It!

Hey ladies!!

I went to Sally's the other day and at the check out the cashier offered one of those sales that sounds ridiculously cheap and leads me to think something MUST be wrong with the product. The price of $5 seemed so cheap I succumbed and brought it home with me. After washing my hair, I expected to spray this on and have it do absolutely NOTHING to my hair.....but au contraire....I LOVED IT!! :) 
-Smells great (check!)
-My hair felt soft (check!)
-Wasn't greasy (check!)
-Felt good on my scalp (check!)
-Made my hair easier to manage for a couple of days (check!)

WHAT?!?! <-- My reaction to the cheapest product I had ever bought. So cheap and did a good job!!

I totally recommend it if you want a good cheap-y product to keep for those moments you want something on your hair but don't need a spectacular product. I keep it near for those (many) days I just want my hair in a puff and walk out feeling comfortable to do what I need to do. 
Read below for the complete information of this cutie product ;)

$5 at Sally's (On sale)

Claims:

Hawaiian Silky Miracle Worker 14 in 1 is the very best product for protecting and maintaining your hairstyle.  This versatile product can be used as a curl activator and moisturizer on natural curls and perm waved hair and a leave in conditioner for relaxed, natural and braided hair.  This non-greasy, non-staining formula helps to soften and detangle hair while soothing the scalp and healing abrasions leaving a vibrant sheen.

OMA Man of the Month: Quens!!

Quens, 20

1.) First off, are you aware of anything that has to do with natural hair?

Well no, not much [Roxy: Yes he does, he's just being humble lol]

2.) So, how do you feel about a girl with an afro?

Well it depends, is it a curly afro? [Roxy: Yes, either curly or nappy: a natural afro]. I’m all for the girls with the nice clean curly fro specially if it’s all natural.

3.) What are you attracted to, mainly physically, in a girl?

LOL, ha. A pretty proportionate face, nice lips and a gorgeous smile. [Roxy: What about hair?] Oh lol, yeah I am all for curly hair. NO WEAVE. Don’t really mind if it’s natural or not.

4.) How do you feel about girls with weave?

Girls with weave either use a weave either to cover up something that went wrong, convenience, or to get the look that they want without the hard work. Either way it’s not my favorite.
     
5.) Would you prefer to run your fingers through your girl's hair or grab it?

Well, yeah, run my fingers

6.) What matters most, how her hair smells or how her hair feels?

Definitely how her hair smells. Well no: it’s 50/50. Lol, no: feel. But I can’t put my hands in something that stinks.

7.) How do you feel about girls who go bald for the sake of being natural?

I think they’re brave lol

8.) How do you feel about a girl who has extremely kinky hair versus a girl with loose curls.

Loose curls

                                           

9.) Would you prefer an abundant amount of hairstyles or the same two or three hairstyles all the time?

Two or three. That’s a safe number. Keep random crazy hair styles away.

      10.) How do you feel about color?

Color depends on the person. I don’t think any color that’s part of the rainbow should be on someone’s hair.

11.) If your girlfriend is thinking about going natural would you encourage or discourage it? Big chop, slow transition, or weave?
I’ll encourage the slow transition.

12.) Are you more discouraging of different skin tones going natural? 

No, I don’t think going natural has anything to do with your skin tone.

Thank you Quens!

Visual PROOF!!!

Heyyyyy ladies!!!

Alright, let me tell you that my hair was DRY. I don't know what happened to me, I let myself go for a second. Never again. My hair felt like carpet. Very bad. 

SO! I decided to do my super cool summer deep conditioner and leave it in for 3 hours, and the proof is in the pudding! (Well, the mayo in this case...)

Here are the pictures of before-during-after for you to see :)

Look at this madness!

This is carpet, CARPET I tell you!

Disgusting.

I completely let myself go.

I'm ashamed to even show this

Put the whole mess in my hair and covered it with this aluminum cap. It's supposed
to use my own body heat and do something. Can't say much for that, besides
that it's the only cap where my whole head fits :)

I smelled like food, that's the only downside.

My hair DRANK THIS UP!!

So this is how it began....

I decided to maximize my time and do a facial while I was
at it ;)

LOOK AT THIS!

My hair looks alive again!

I need to do this more often

The carpet has become hair once again!

Have you deep conditioned yet?

Yes, of course, my hair was wet so take into consideration some of the shine comes from the water. But you can totally see the difference!! After it dried, it's feeling SO SOFT! I can't keep my hands off of it! My little conditioner cocktail works for me :) Have you tried it?

Here's the link to get the secret ingredients:

http://ohmyafro.blogspot.com/2012/04/perfect-deep-conditioner-for-summer.html

<3 Roxy

The Ten [Questions] For Transitioners! With: Brittany R.

Brittany Reginna

18, College student 

 1.) How long have you been transitioning (since when)?
Since last October

2.) What made you want to transition?
Im tired of wearing extensions or putting chemicals through my hair. My sister was already planning on doing it 

3.) How did you manage your hair before taking the transition journey?
Always straightening/relaxing my hair. If not that then putting extensions in my hair

4.) What is the goal you are aiming for?
To have my hair grow to mid back

5.) What is your hair care regimen now through this transition?
I still wear extensions but I never relax nor straighten my hair. I keep it in braids while my extensions are in and I wash my hair with the extensions every week using cold water, a lot of conditioner and little shampoo (hot water and shampoo dries out the hair). After a month the extensions come out so I can take the braids out and wash my hair freely, still using cold water and such. I put leave in conditioner in my hair and braid it back up, making sure to cut off any long strands.

6.)How have your friends/boyfriends/family responded to your transition?
My family loves the idea and they are joining along also. My friends dont really understand since I mainly have white friends haha But my black friends also love the idea and give me props for trying. My boyfriend is proud Im getting away from artificial means of handling my hair. He loves it natural

7.) Have struggles have you encountered through this time?
Its hard to keep taking out the extensions every month because it's usually 3 months but I know its worth it since my hair is growing well

8.) How do you see your hair 3 years from today?
In three years, I see my hair grown to mid back and even longer with healthy volume

9.) If you could give one piece of advice to someone thinking of beginning to transition, what would you say?
Don't be afraid to break from society's idea of "beauty" because there's nothing more beautiful than the natural way God made you

10.) If you were to title this transitioning experience (like a movie or book title) what would you call it? 
Just Being Me

Thank you Brittany,

We wish you the best in this beautiful journey! 

God bless you!

If you are also transitioning and would like to be featured in Oh My Afro, let us know at ohmyafro@gmail.com.

2012 Hair growth Tracking (So far...)

Hey ladies!!

Every so often, after I detangle my hair perfectly in the shower, I take a picture to be able to keep track of my growth. I saw a crazy rapid growth this last month, and going through my phone pics, I was able to see it much clearer. Here are some of the pics with the dates. Do you see crazy growth too, or am I getting too excited? LOL. 

NOTE: These are not my prettiest pictures, please attempt your best to overlook it ;)

January 2012

March 2012

April 2012,
right after I cut my hair 1.5 inches

April 2012

July 2012,
most recent picture.

I'm hoping I don't have to cut it anytime soon, I really want is long enough to reach my mid-back (that's the crazy olympic goal). 

But I'll be more than satisfied if it at least passes my shoulders.

Send us your pictures! We'd love to post your growth :)