UPDATE: My FIRST Curly puff :) [pics included]

[FAMUDva]

My first puff.... at least it's the first one since I was at least 10 years old

I'm so excited about my progress thus far! Even the heat damaged area doesn't bother me as much lately.

I need LHCF HONESTY! Please don't try to spare my feelings by telling me it's cute when you think it's jacked up... hahaha! I need tips on how to do it CORRECTLY, so please ladies, be honest with a sista

In the morning before leaving for work; you can still see the heat damage in the front (slightly damp hair)

This is what it looked like after work but before workout:

close up; completely dry

 

[FAMUDva]

BTW, my Fotki is update with a few more pics from today.

 

[mkd]

It looks really really pretty.

 

[Mystic]

Your natural hair is very beautiful. Jacked up should not be mentioned in the same sentence as your hair - not at all.

 

[FAMUDva]

Your natural hair is very beautiful. Jacked up should not be mentioned in the same sentence as your hair - not at all.

Thanks I am getting used to it and thanks to suggestions here and on NC.com I've been doing the Aphogee 2 min reconstructor to help deal with the heat damage. I think that's why I think it's not so great. But I'm learning to love what I have right now and not to sit and wish for what I may (or may not) have months from now.

 

[vkb247]

I'm at work and can only see the first pic, but it looks like a good puff to me. I don't think you can do a puff wrong. Do what works for you!

 

[Mystic]

Well, if this makes you feel any better, I wish I had your hair - heat damage and all. It looks healthy, the color is rich, and the texture looks soft and manageable. Start from there to appreciate what you've got - it's very pretty.

Thanks I am getting used to it and thanks to suggestions here and on NC.com I've been doing the Aphogee 2 min reconstructor to help deal with the heat damage. I think that's why I think it's not so great. But I'm learning to love what I have right now and not to sit and wish for what I may (or may not) have months from now.

 

[audacity.]

did you BC? when?

your hair looks great!

 

[LovingMe87]

Yea your hair is really pretty! cute puff!

 

[lilsparkle825]

absolutely gorgeous.

 

[monie20032007]

Girl, I love it!! It looks really cute, honestly

 

[morehairplease]

Luv your hair sweetie!

 

[glamazon386]

I love it!

 

[camilla]

did you BC? when?

your hair looks great!

yeah what she said when did you bc and how long did you transition

 

[Tarae]

It looks really good. What products did you use?

 

[danigurl18]

Absolutely lovely puff!

 

[BrooklynSouth]

OK..FAMU..I'm going to be brutal..it's a H.A.M. Psych!!!!!!

Your hair looks beautiful !!!!!!!!!!

 

[nikki2229]

Your hair looks great. I like the color also.

 

[Shay72]

Beautiful!

 

[Cien]

I think it is really cute!!!!!!

 

[Kayanna1212]

Wow girl them curls are pretty!
So im guessing your Natrual?

 

[MummysGirl]

Beautiful

 

[SUPER SWEET]

I think it looks good. Keep up the 2min aproghee and if you can find it try Revive and Restore Anti-Breakage Hair Repair Creme @ sally's it will really help with heat damage.

 

[FAMUDva]

did you BC? when?

your hair looks great!

yeah what she said when did you bc and how long did you transition

Thanks ladies
See, I didn't actually big chop... it took 2 mini chops to get here (1st in Feb 09, and 2nd April 09). I hesitated to post that I was all natural because I was all hung up on the heat damaged front. But I've sense realized that even with the heat damage, it's definitely 100% natural... Shoot, after trying to detangle after the last trim gave me a clue. hahaha

My last relaxer was Dec 12, 2007. So it was about 15 and a half months before he took off the remaining ends.

It looks really good. What products did you use?

Thanks! Today I used a little Eco Styler gel to slick the front and for the puff I used my water spritz bottle and a little Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer cream.

 

[FAMUDva]

I think it looks good. Keep up the 2min aproghee and if you can find it try Revive and Restore Anti-Breakage Hair Repair Creme @ sally's it will really help with heat damage.

How often did you do the 2min aphogee? I'll look for the R&R.

 

[FAMUDva]

Wow girl them curls are pretty!
So im guessing your Natrual?

Yes ma'am I am.

 

[FAMUDva]

Your hair looks great. I like the color also.

It's funny you say that because I usually put a black rinse in my hair and haven't done it in over 6 months, so the color you see is my color... and usually I try to hide it. haha

 

[FAMUDva]

OK..FAMU..I'm going to be brutal..it's a H.A.M. Psych!!!!!!

Your hair looks beautiful !!!!!!!!!!

Y'all think I'm playing, but I don't want y'all talking about how crazy my hair look on the side while telling me it looks good. LOL! I depend on LHCF to let me know when I'm looking like a damn fool before someone in public tells me. hahaha!

Thanks!

 

[BrandNew]

It looks cute girl!

 

[trey21]

Your hair is beautiful!