nisemac How was China and how long were you there for? I would like China to be the next place I have an employer send me.
I think its funny that you had to cut off the China damage because that's how I felt about India. That whole country was a set back lol
Mz.MoMo5235 i was there for 3 1/2 years, in Beijing. It's a wild place, mix of modern and ancient. i'm glad i took the leap and went, but i am worn out. the water is so hard there, that it literally becomes solid. and the pollution is no joke.
i'm heading into my 4th month back in the U.S.....so i'm still dealing with reverse culture shock and whole transition.
I would like to go to India, but these jokers are hinting at Moscow as the next place.
I found that most men are way more accepting of our natural hair than we give them credit for. Most times they feed off our own reaction to it. So if you're wishy washy about it he will be too. If you're confident and own it, they love it. And when I say they love it I really mean it. As naturals we open up a whole new relationship with our hair for them. It looks, feels, and smells different. And men find that very attractive. In addition as naturals we tend to let our SO play in our hair more, something that black men often learn early on is a no no. So they become more intimate with our hair.
gabulldawg I believe aloe vera juice (as apposed to most aloe gels) definitely needs refrigerating, even if it is in a mix. I think the juice, especially food grade, has less preservatives that would usually stop bacteria growing at room temp. Im not speaking from experience though, just from what I've read and heard
Hmm it doesn't say refrigerate once opened, consume within....?
Honestly not sure. When I get home I will put it in the refrigerator. I don't know if I will refrigerate my mixture. That just seems like it wouldn't be convenient. However I don't want to mess up my hair because it goes bad or something. Thanks Sholapie.
Honestly not sure. When I get home I will put it in the refrigerator. I don't know if I will refrigerate my mixture. That just seems like it wouldn't be convenient. However I don't want to mess up my hair because it goes bad or something. Thanks Sholapie.
Once open you should put the jug/bottle in the fridge. I also refrigerate my mix of aloe vera juice/water. I just add a bit if jot water to my spray bottle to warm the water a little before spraying on my hair but most times the coldness doesn't bother me
Thank you! I will refrigerate it all when I get home. Hopefully it will still be ok.
you'll get there! It took me 4 months after my BC to feel comfortable wear it out. Trust me when I tell you it's all mental.I am DETERMINED to wear my twa out in public. I did the MHM yesterday and then twisted my hair. Today I'm rocking a twistout. One of my coworker said I look pretty. IDK why I feel uncomfortable wearing my hair out. I don't want to rely on wigs, b/c I'm becoming too comfortable and not styling my hair.
A fine tooth comb?!? Wooooh chile I'd be bald and crying Be gentle with that comb ok!
I forgot this thread existed. I'm definitely struggling to get through this twa stage. My hair was MBL before the bc so these past 6 months have been an adjustment.
I'm going through that "every morning I wake up looking like Whodunit" phase. Sigh. It's so not cute LOL!!!! I use Aussie Moist as my styler but I put way too much, and ended up with flakes. Plus I took a nap and my hair was squished to my head :S So not cool. I need to make a batch of FSG. That way I'll have a styler I can add daily with getting build up.
I totally agree with this. I have to redo my hair everyday. Maybe when it's longer I will be able to pineapple it.I look like that every morning Second day hair = lies people tell!