Reniece straightened my hair! Lots of pictures!

[empressri]

so im not the only one with my mouth open, drool hanging from it! omgggggggggggggggggggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ltown]

Thick and Beautiful!

 

[Carisa]

Beautiful! beautiful! beautiful!

 

[Babylilac]

Wow is all I got to say MwedziAwesome!!!!

 

[Lita]

Then she put curls in it:

Side view:

Then she directed me to flip it and shake it for a video. I was really awkward. I'm not used to straight hair was afraid I was going to mess it up or tangle it. But I tried.

And from the front:

I even did a bun drop, with video from that hopefully coming soon!

I don't know what to do with straight hair, so I wore it down for a couple of days and now it's in a bun.

But I think I will try a bantu knot out or put some curls in it or something. All the same, I'm glad I got it done and glad to find out that there is at lease one stylist out there who is gentle, skilled, and open to learn more if she thinks there are any gaps in her knowledge. I highly recommend her.

Nice & thick...I love it..Drool Worthy..Stunning & all good things...




Happy Hair Growing!

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

wow she has skills straightening natural hair.i like the way she trims too. ♥

 

[Lady_q_tee]

wow ... Amazing

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[anon123]

You are such a cutie, mwedzi! She did a good job on your hair.

How long do you think you'll keep it straight? Will you wait years to straighten again, or will you use heat more regularly?

Thank you:Blush2: I don't know how often I will straighten. I'm thinking of a couple times a year now? Actually, I have been using heat, but I just get a floppy afro. I'm going to try to straighten my hair myself again in a couple of months, but I got no skills.

I'm driving and almost crashed my car!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!

Girl, I can't believe you're checking LHCF while driving. Put that phone down and look at the road!

Thank you.

Girl, you done made me cuss up in here!!

WTFlocka!!!!!! OMFGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

I'm making folks crash and cuss?! I refuse to be held responsible for this.

Thanks.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your hair is lovely! Girl that shrinkage is no joke, my hair shrinks slightly less than yours. It's fun shocking people w/how long it really is though. I told you it would be around WL when straightened. And your ends look so healthy. I can't wait to see the vids, will they be posted on your channel or hers?

IS this the same Reniece known for doing weaves in the DC area? If so I used to live there and may have to make a trip to visit family

Thank you. I'm not sure where she will post the video. Maybe on her site? Or YT? I don't think I'll put it on my YT channel. I usually try to stick to tutorials there.

Yep, it's the same Reniece.

Thank you so much for sharing!!! Your hair is absolutely bea-u-ti-ful. Reneice's skills are top notch. It seems as if she truly loves her job. Okay I have to go drool over those pics again.

Thank you. She does. You cannot believe how patient she is.

Yes, Reniece is awesome! She did a good job. Two of us will be 'starring' in her upcoming video.

Dueling bun drops. Thanks.

 

[Amerie123]

Oooooooooohhhhhhh my Gosh. I had to stop hubby and show him this one. Girl, your hair is stunning. Wow.

 

[ajargon02]

My hair was straightened for the first time since 2002! A few months ago, Reniece contacted me and kindly offered me a service of my choice. As I understand it, she wanted more opportunities to work with long natural hair. I debated between an elaborate cornrow hair style and straightening, neither of which I can do myself, but decided to go with the straightening. I'm so tenderheaded, in order to cornrow my head and have it not hurt, I think you'd have to semi-straighten it anyway. Last time I got my hair cornrowed (only because my arm was broken), I almost cried in the chair. The time before that in 2000, I got my afro blown out and I did cry.

Anyway, I accepted her generous offer and warned her that my hair was very tightly coiled and I was very tender-headed. The main reason I went natural was because I hated salons and never wanted to go back. But she wasn't scared off, and I knew people raved about her, so I decided to give it a try.

Oh my goodness, y'all, she is so skilled. She listens to you. She asks you questions. She takes notes. And she didn't hurt me! She didn't hurt me!

​

I visited her salon several times. The first time was rough, just doing the detangling. It took hours! Slowly we worked on getting my hair detangled and getting it used to heat. After the first time she washed and blow dried it, it looked puffier than when I did it. Especially since she put in a heavy moisturizer. My hair just ballooned on up with all the humectants. But slowly we worked through it. After a while, we saved time by me detangling and washing and doing a light blow dry myself before I went. So she would only maybe blow dry it a little more and straighten the roots and/or ends. Finally, this past Sunday, she straightened for real and did a trim of a little over 1".

Length check:

Thank you, Reniece!

And check out the comparison between my MBL shrunken and my MBL straightened hair!

If I'm lucky, I'll get a little video clip from her, too.

I am SOOOO glad you had a good experience and your hair is LUSCIOUS!!! WORK IT GIRL!

 

[prettywhitty]

Simply gorgeous!! Reniece did a wonderful job!!

 

[anon123]

---------flatlined------------

I've been anticipating this thread, knew it was coming, but was in no way prepared for this. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!

And that shrinkage?? Oh my.......you definitely get LHCF's hidden hair award.

Did I say how GORGEOUS your hair looks???

Aw, thank you. The shrinkage is really amazing to me, too!

What Kind of Flat Iron did she use?

What conditioner, moisturizer, shampoo, and heat protectant did she use?

She used a FHI, I think it was the Runway. She also has a smaller one for the roots, not sure if that one is also a FHI.

For heat protectant she used something called Nioxin. Doesn't it sound like medicine? Its smells a little like it, too. But that might just be available to salons only, not for public purchase. I think she recommended Joico somethingorother for protectant you can buy in the store.

For shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer, she didn't use anything for this straightening because I washed, conditioned, and detangled myself. I used Trader Joe's Nourish Spa shampoo and conditioner. For deep treatments she recommends Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Treatment, and I recommend that, too. It really moisturizes and strengthens hair. When she washed and conditioned my hair before, I think she used some type of KeraCare. For natural hair that doesn't need to be kept straight, she like Qhemet Burdock Root and SheScentIt (coco something?)

The Divine Miss M!!!! The shrinkage is amazing That's what my grass wants to be as it grows up.

Gorgeous hair both ways. I LOVE IT!!!! Isn't versatility awesome???

Thank you. Yes, it is amazing to go from long to short. Though it's honestly much easier for me to be short than it is to get long.

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dayum chile....

she whipped yo hair fa real.....ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!!!

will you continue to let her style your hair?

Thank you. This was all for free. I don't know if I can afford to let her continue to style my hair. But I think I will try to go back a couple times a year if possible.

WOW. I have NEVER seen 4b hair straightened so well. I have been longing for the day when I see your true length BEAUTIFUL

Thank you. She is amazing. I have had my hair straightened really well before, maybe even this well (though she shaped it better than others, especially for pictures). But I have never had anyone straighten my hair this well (1) with a flat iron instead of a pressing comb on actual fire and (2) without bringing me to near tears. I can't believe she did it without hurting.

I had to come out of lurkdom to applaud. BEAUTIFUL! And how lucky are you to get her to contact you for an appointment and not the other way around . I'm counting down to my own appointment now .

Thank you. I was lucky, right?!

Wow! I knew you had a lot of hair but those pictures are amazing. Please update us on how you continue to style it. I'd also like to know if you'll do this more often.

Thank you. I hope to do it more often than once every 8 years. I didn't go for so long because I was terrified of the salon. Well, also because I'm cheap. But mostly because I was afraid of the pain. I'm still afraid of any salon other than hers.

There are no words to explain what a wonderful job she did. I love her work with all of her clients! This girl needs to bottle up her magic and sell it to some of these other salons (especially the black-owned salons) because she's on the money. I love it, just love it, there are no other words!

Thank you. She is indeed talented.

I have ALWAYS loved your hair!!!

Did you make that sweater?

Thank you. I did not make that. It's a sweaterdress I got at Ross for $19.99.

Whoa!!!!! That is beautiful!!!!!!!!! You are so pretty ( straight hair or not)!

She is awesome.

Thank you.

 

[FearfullyMade]

.....Shutyomoufandquitplayinwitme!

 

[nikki2229]

Helping you get to your 200th post. LOL

I was so SPEECHLESS, I stared at my screen for a few minutes before I forced myself to scroll down and read every single comment.

You and your hair are beautiful!

 

[anon123]

This is a whole new level of GODDESS - both you and Reneice!

**sigh** when my hair grows up..........


ETA: Not just your hair. The whole package. You are beautiful. And you skin is flawless. Care to share your skin care regi?

Thank you! I don't have a skin care regi. It's even less elaborate than my hair care regi. Let's see. I wash my face with a towel and mild soap (like Trader Joe's oatmeal soap) once a day. I might wipe with a wet cloth in the evening. That's it. I do drink a lot of water. The only thing that really messes up my skin is when I put oil on my hair and my hair touches my face. It's a real shame, because I like putting oil on my hair.

Now this is some hair Porn!!!! Beautiful!

Knew I could count on Pook for the gif. Thank you.

Daaamnnn!!! Your hair is gorgeous! I made my husband look at your shrinkage and he said the same thing I did! Lol! Plus your face is beautiful too! You seem so elegant!

Wow, elegant! That's a first for me. I'ma tell my mommy you said I was elegant! Thank you.

mwewdzi... it's amazing! you look so gorgeous. you give hope to natural 4's! i love your hair natural styled and flat ironed...

Aw, thank you.

:lovedrool: Wow, Reneice has skills. I'm just as impressed with the results as I am with your account that she worked with you and with your hair instead of against it.

As usual your hair is gorgeous, thick and lush. It looks so well-cared for - you can really tell it's an immaculate shape. Love the curls, too! I hope as you become more acclimated to it, you'll enjoy a variety of styles (and I wouldn't mind seeing photos of those styles, of course ).

Thank you. I'm going to put photos of buns I do on the straight hair in my fotki. I don't know what else to do with it. It's lost the first-day-hair glow. I think I will try a bantu knot out tonight, but I don't really know how to do it. Guess I'll be watching some YT tutorials.

I almost knocked over my cup of coffee trying to get into this thread as fast as I could to behold what I knew would be a sight for sore eyes! And it was worth the rush because I was not disappointed:

B E A U T I F U L !!!

My favorite Nonie. Thank you.

I can only mirror what the other ladies have said, your hair is simply beautiful!!! And even after the 1 inch cut you are closing in on WL!!! I absolutely the "V" shape!!! It gives your hair the added "umph"!!!

Thank you. You know, I thought I wanted a blunt cut. But now, I think I like a v or u better. I think it might give my hair a bit more . . . dimension.

She did an awesome job---that goes without saying. My thing?? While I am totally aware of the "power" of shrinkage (as I fight that battle myself); I am TOTALLY FLOORED by that comparison pic!! FLOORED I TELL YOU!! Awesome job! Awesome Hair! Allat!

~S~

Thank you. The shrinkage is truly remarkable. I like my hair shrunken, too, but it is a recipe for nightmarish tangles.

mwewdzi - wow and wow!!!!

Way to come in here and shut down 2010. Your hair is beautiful, girl to be a fly on the wall at your job today. They are up in there acting straight fools today. Has your family seen your hair, yet?


:thatsall:

Thank you! Aw, they took it in stride. But I did get compliments.

Wow.... So beautiful.

I have so many questions.. Especially about the detangling process. How did you guys go about that..

I would love to see how your co-workers would react or even your mum.. When they see that beautiful mane of yours

I think I want to set up an appointment with her and fly in from new york.. to get a weave done by her. I'm also a 4a/4b natural.

I'm so inspired...cause I want my hair to look like yours.

Thank you. My family has not seen my hair, and by the time they see me for Christmas, it won't be the same. But I will send them the pictures tonight.

She is really meticulous with the detangling. I mean, she went through my hair millimeter by millimeter using mostly just her hands! It took like 5 hours! I've never detangled that in-depth. But it did help. It takes me regularly 2 hours to detangle. *sigh*

Girl... your hair... I know you have difficulties with your hair sometimes... but...

Thank you. It's a love-hate relationship. *sigh*

u kilt it with the hair pics!! You look younger with ur hair this way.

Thank you. You know, when I saw the pictures, I thought the same thing. I can't tell if it's because her camera's photo quality is better than my crappy camera, my hair is glossy and straight, I'm wearing a vibrant color, or because I have the right little bit of makeup on. I think it might be a combination of all of them. That's really interesting, because many say that you look younger with natural hair.

WOW! Your hair is so thick, beautiful, and healthy. But I have to say that you are even more beautiful lol seriously you have a gorgeous face.

Aw, thank you. :Blush2:

Beautiful. You must really want me to put my hands in your hair Mwedzi. You keep posting these delicious pictures.

Don't do it, I warn you, they'll get stuck!

Thank you.

 

[havilland]

your hair is beautiful!!!!

love it love it love it!

 

[justicefighter1913]

Good Lawd!!!! Mwedzi, your hair is gorge!

 

[anon123]

Girl, you've been taking such good care of your hair and it really shows. I know
Reniece is an excellent stylist but even she wouldn't have been able to get such
gorgeous results without your tlc.

Beautiful results, chica, just beautiful

Aw, thank you. I try!

My first thoughts were...OMG!....just amazed at how beautiful your hair is...Reniece ROCKS!!!! ...and would love to know the total amount of hours it took, from beginning to end, to get the end result

Thank you. Hmm, I don't know how to answer that question. Do you mean, how many hours did it take for that particular visit? I went in with my hair detangled (well, as well as I can do it), washed, and lightly blow dried. She straightened it in about . . . 2, 2 1/2 hours? But she started working with my hair a little while ago, and I'm not sure what all those hours add up to.

Smart, Pretty and and a Awesome head of hair!!

That is so sweet, thank you!

I know this is LHCF politically incorrect, but NO BUNS! The world needs to see this gorgeous hair!

I don't know what to do with it! It doesn't quite look like this anymore. Am I supposed to do something with it at night other than put it in a bun? I don't know how to do anything with straight hair anymore. I will probably wear it down for Christmas at least. Maybe tomorrow, too!

Best. Reveal. Thread. Ever.

'tis all!

Wow, thank you!

Sucks teef "ewwwwwww, I hate choooooooo"

girl your hair is nothing less than amazing

*rolls eyes* I love you too! Thank you.

Mwedzi, I am speechless! Your hair looks extremely beautiful, where is Reniece located?

Thank you. She is in a Maryland suburb. You can find her page by googling her name. She's awesome!

So now I have to know...is Reniece actually a hair dresser or just a LHCF member who helps other members out? Because if she has a shop and is near me, I need to pay her a visit.

If you're in the DMV, she is near you. It is hard to get an appt, though. She is in demand, and now I see why.

That woman is a genius at straightening!! I had to pm Allandra about her hair when she had hers straightened, all of her clients have the same gorgeous hair when straight.


off to read this thread...

Thank you. Yeah, all the heads she does look very similar. Perfectionist!

I'm so glad you did this Mwedzi!!!

Thank you! I'm happy, too.

She is a professional stylist and her salon is located in Rockville, MD (DC Metro area). Her website is Reniece - Weave Specialist. Her waiting list is SICK but the level of service and professionalism is unparalleled. I've been her client since 2004 and even though I no longer live in DC, I still fly, drive or take the train to see her every 3 months for my relaxer. She also flew in to style my and my mom's hair for my wedding.

Wow, lucky you!

I just love your hair!! Wow
Reniece has a signature stamp on all of her styles. You can tell when she's done someone's hair. It's just gorgeous. She really is the best stylist I've ever been to.

Thank you. Everyone who's been sings her praises.

 

[OsnapCnapp!]

Very beautiful. LOVE the curls!

 

[Janet']

#200 And these are the types of threads that I LOVE!!!! Aren't the LHCF ladies the best?!!!!

And your hair is seriously absolutely LOVELY!!!!

 

[Toy]

Just Beautiful and Thick she did a great job.

 

[soon2bsl]

OMG....wow!!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! She did a phenomenal job and you have a beautiful hair!!!

 

[anon123]

OMG!! Im speechless Mwedzi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i didn't even read i was captivated by the pics. So u were in the DMV area??
Reniece is awesome! Wow at your hair..Im freakin speeechless. I never truly had a real desire to go back natural until this very moment. love it.!!!

Thank you. Yeah, I've moved out here now. Got a job out this way.

Your hair is already lovely as is!

Updates like this needs to be quoted over and over again when posting. Mwedzi, always loved your hair and waited patiently for a length shot but when i opened this thread i expected nothing like this, u had me cussing words not written in the bible. Reneice(hope i spelt it correct) one word to descibe your hands and talent GIFTED!! I've heard other ladies comment on your work and i can tell that it would definately be a priviledge to have her you do my hair. I've read the entire thread and i'm smiling all over. Did i saw your hair looks lovely, VERY LOVELY!!

ETA, don't know how my mind got there but i started thinking how your spouse face must have lit up when he saw the beauty of God's handy works through you and Reniece

Thank you! She is really talented and loves what she does.

No spouse for me yet, though!

 

[phyl73]

OMG! I've been waiting for you to straigthen your hair. It's just beyond words. I'm so oin lovwe with your hair! I want mine to be like yours when it grows up.

 

[The Princess]

OMGosh!!!, just beautiful.

 

[WAVES4DAYS]

GOOD GRIEF GIRL!!!!!!!
She did an awesome job! You and your hair are beautiful!

GIFSoup

 

[Beverly Ann Properties]

Mwedzi- your hair is breath taking beautiful. I am at a lost for words on the comparison pictures. You are my hair role model. Continue to grow and may Reneice continue to stay on top of her talent. She is an awesome stylist. And to think I use to live in Prince George County! I might have to fly on up and get in her chair.

 

[mscocoface]

It looks radiant and very healthy. Good representation for us tightly coiled ladies!

 

[Almaz]

All I can say is wonderful and I also might add

Shrinkage is a big ******

 

[RockCreak]

Your hair is really pretty.... so is Allandra's!