Serenity326 has updates and pics GALORE!... 3 years natural and counting...

[serenity326]

Hi Ladies!

I have been on a serious hiatus (craziness at work and at home),... I lost my camera (please do not get me started - I think someone at the nail salon stole it from me ), and only recently got a new one... At least I bought one to capture the pics from my 3 yr nappiversary (I know that's not a word, but it should be )

Anywho - would love you all to come through and check me out! I FINALLY colored my hair (well, highlighted to be exact), and gave myself a much needed trim (~2-4 inches, since my hair was re-layered).

I will try my best to answer any questions if there are any - I haven't been so good about it the first half of the year, so maybe things'll be better this time around! (please be kind/patient, though - my world has been INSANE!)

http://public.fotki.com/serenity326/hair/natural-year-4/http://public.fotki.com/serenity326/hair/natural-year-5/

HHG,
Serenity326

 

[Ronnieaj]

SIMPLY DIVINE!!!!!! You and your hair look wonderful! Congrats on your nappiversary!!

 

[Nice & Wavy]

Beautiful hair, beautiful lady!!!

Congratulations on your 3 year anniversary!

 

[soonergirl]

beautiful hair, love your texture!!!

 

[Soliel185]

Whhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaat!

*runs people over to get to the fotki*

 

[prospurr4]

Your hair is so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your photos.

 

[Nice Lady]

You have beautiful and thick hair.

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

I was just thinking about you and your gorgeous tresses!

I like the new color!! Beautiful hair as always!

 

[PacificPurinsesu]

Your hair is very pretty. I truly enjoy your updates.

 

[LongiLox]

Congrats on making three years. Your hair is beautiful.

 

[mrsjohnson75]

Your hair is gorgeous!

 

[serenity326]

Whhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaat!

*runs people over to get to the fotki*

Tee-hee, well let me know what you think - it has DEFINITELY been ages (3 months since my last uploaded photo and 6 months since my last REAL update - I know, VERY sad )

I was just thinking about you and your gorgeous tresses!

I like the new color!! Beautiful hair as always!

Thanks! I was nervous about coloring at first, but then I decided to just GO for it!

 

[Filmatic]

I just love seeing your hair. It gives me hope. I like the color.

 

[RadiantBeauty]

Beautiful! Congrats on your 3 year anniversary!

 

[jazzzmoods]

You have beautiful and thick hair.......congrats!!

 

[Maa Maa omo mti]

Congrats chiika. I finally found a hair type match. You give me so much inspiration. I can't wait to get to where you are. I saved your foki addy. Do you do your hair yourself and can you please post your regimen?

THANK YOU

 

[trey21]

Girl, I love your hair!!!! Awesome!!

 

[serenity326]

Congrats chiika. I finally found a hair type match. You give me so much inspiration. I can't wait to get to where you are. I saved your foki addy. Do you do your hair yourself and can you please post your regimen?

THANK YOU

YAY!!! I love to find hair twins! I even started a thread about them (you can search for it if you are looking for more twins)...

As for a regimen, it is quite simple, actually:

MOST DAYS (wash and go routine):
*Co-wash with Pantene Moisture Renewal conditioner or Herbal Essence LTM
*Lightly rinse out conditioner, and apply Infusium Repairologie (if I am looking for more definition), or just the conditioner (if I want more fulness)
*Use a turban twistie towel to wrap my hair and squeeze out the excess moisture
*Add Eco-Styler (Brown) Gel to my edges to lay them down, and a little throughout the hair for slightly more hold/definition

2x MONTH (deep condition/detangle):
*Wash hair with any creme of nature detangling shampoo
*Detangle hair in sections (this takes me about an hour, which is why I do it infrequently - I think its because I shed so much)
*Deep condition hair (any deep conditioner will do, though I generally use anything that indicates it is for moisture)
*Continue with normal

Sometimes I will ponytail/bun my hair (picture below), but that's the biggest variation to my everyday styling.

When I am feeling really lazy, I end up with my hair looking like it does in my signature.

Hope that helps. I am hoping to add it some more natural ingredients/prods, eventually, but right now, this does the trick!

HHG,
Serenity

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

Happy Nappiversary! Beautiful hair

 

[jazzzmoods]

After looking at ALL your fotki pics......I have found my hair twin! YEAH! I heart your hair and your progress helps me so much to understand where this new natural"ness" is going! thanks again!!

 

[MummysGirl]

Beautiful, as always

Happy 3 year nappiversary!!!

 

[SexySin985]

Thankx for the updates!! You've made such wonderful progress and you're such a pretty lady

 

[pearcey]

gorgeous hair and texture. so rich, supple, and healthy looking. congrats!!

 

[serenity326]

After looking at ALL your fotki pics......I have found my hair twin! YEAH! I heart your hair and your progress helps me so much to understand where this new natural"ness" is going! thanks again!!

No problem! When I was transitioning, I had NO idea what to expect! All I knew was that my hair was difficult to deal with when I stretched my relaxers, but now I understand my natural hair soo much more!

I just wish I knew then, what I know now!

 

[hairedity]

happy (3 year) nappiversary! your hair is fabulous!

 

[FlowerHair]

Gorgeous!!!

 

[A_Christian]

Great progress! I love the ponytail styles in your fotki.

 

[Platinum]

Very pretty! I your hair.

 

[MRJ1972]

I was wondering where you were!!!!

I LOVE YOUR HAIR!!!!

 

[Stepiphanie]

Your hair is beautiful. Congrats!!