RR's Big Chop Opera: Aveda, Steffie, and Me!

[PaperClip]

Well, it's official! No more relaxed ends! It was kind of anti-climatic... thought I would be more shocked...but since she (Steffie) didn't have much to trim, I was basically almost there. About a half-inch cut from the top and about a quarter-inch over the rest. I have about 3.5 inches of hair now. This is different....

Got it done at the Aveda Institute in my area. Apparently they don't see too many natural-haired aspiring sistahs up in that place. But Steffie (a multiracial sister) was SO NICE! I've already made my appointment for my trim with her in 8 weeks.

She was very honest about the products, and she was knowledgeable about how to moisturize my hair and to work up some curl definition (cold water rinses, etc.) She said that I until I get some length, I should use some old-school brown gels and just work them through.... I'm open to suggestions re. curl definition....

So I've crossed over into the natural hair world.... Thanks for your support....

 

[zora]

Congrats. Your hair looks nice.

 

[MeccaMedinah]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PaperClip]

Congrats. Your hair looks nice.

I WISH that was my hair!! One day it SHALL be! That's a half-wig in my avatar....

Thank you!

 

[SignatureBeauty]

Congragulations! But I am not to sure about that Brown Gel but if it works then use it, I can only use it to slick down my hair and add a clip/comb phonyphony!

 

[PaperClip]

Congragulations! But I am not to sure about that Brown Gel but if it works then use it, I can only use it to slick down my hair and add a clip/comb phonyphony!

Thank you! I haven't tried that brown gel for curl definition, only to slick down like you, and actually, it was too hard so I use the Fantasia IC gel w/Sparklelites and that works fine. I think it's technique.... I'm open to suggestions!!!

The shampoo and conditioner was really nice, though!

 

[nurseN98]

Congratulations!

Wouldn't go for the brown gel if I were you. From your list it looks like you got some good products so you should ok

 

[amara11]

Congratulations!!!! We're in the same boat!

 

[theAlist]

HOOOOOORAAAAYY!!! I just bc'd myself!! CONGRATS!!!

 

[KiSseS03]

Congrats! This summer heat got everybody BC'in!

 

[SerenityBreeze]

Congrats to you! I admire all who have decided to go natural..I wish I had thought to do it before I started my hair care journey. Maybe one day...

 

[so1913]

Hey girlie!

Congrats on the BC!

Not sure about "brown gel" all over the hair (I use Fantasia brand to slick back my low puffs) but there are TONS of options for you to try out and get your PJism going I do agree with trying out Fantasia IC with Sparkle Lights as a good inexpensive starting point.

 

[chocolate01]

Congratulations!!