Mini Length Check!

The photo on the right was in February 2012 right around the time I did my second big chop. The photo on the left was taken in May 2012, 3 months later. The first pic was the last time I straightened my hair and since I'm not straightening again until July 1st the second pic is just me trying to pull/stretch the hair. You can use my collar bone as an indicator. It could be the angle, making it look longer in the first pic, but my hair barely touched my shoulders 3 months ago. now stretches to well past my collarbone!

The next pic is an older one I found. I like to use my roots to document my growth as well, since I'm color treated. My hair took a major leap in the month of March. The photo on the left was taken March 3 and on the right, March 30. If you're interested in what I was doing at that time be sure to Comment and I will write a post about it!

New Protective Style + OOTD (Shirt and Earrings)

Aloe Vera and why it's important!

Aloe Vera and why it's important!

I just wanted to share a little secret with you all that I have found. Natural hair absolutely LOVES Aloe Vera, whether it be in the juice or gel form. The brand I prefer to use is Lily of the Desert. After faithfully using AV Juice and Gel for about a month straight I have found that my hair responds very well to it. It adds moisture, makes hair softer, defines thr curl, helps with detangling, and it is a wide known fact that Aloe Vera has healing properties and since I am color-treated, I definitely need that! I put Aloe Vera in everything. I apply it directly to my hair before any other product after washing, spritz my hair with it every morning, and even include it in my “Super Sealant” that I concocted. I will describe it in a different post. In addition to using Aloe Vera faithfully on my hair, I make it a point to Drink “Aloe Water” every morning first thing. I mix 8oz of AV Juice with 16 oz of water, to form a 24oz drink. It is delicious and extremely good for your insides!

Natural Hair Journey Part I -- 4 Years!

My Hair Color: Red

Soon to come, I will be discussing how I got my hair color!

Introduction

Hey tHAIR Kinkies!

Welcome to my blog! If you follow me on twitter (@genetra) or subscribe to my Youtube (genetra), etc then you know that among other things, Natural Hair --hair period, is my passion! I will be updating this blog weekly, if not daily with helpful tips, photos, tutorials, etc of my journey. I will acutally sit and write down the story of my natural hair journey at another time in the future. My next posting will be reviews of some products that a few companies are mailing out to me as samples. The companies that are sending me products so far are:

-Miss Jessie's
-DAX
-Curls
-Beautiful Curls
-Darcy's Botanicals
-Dr. Miracle's
-Jane Carter Solution

I'm super excited to try these products out and let you know how they work for my hair!

If you have any questions, requests, comments, feel free to let me know, I want your feedback!

--Stay Curly. Stay Blessed. -G