Category Archives: Other Stuff

Messy Bun Curls

The other day I was running behind schedule and needed to put my hair up fast for dance. It was a little damp but I put it up into a quick messy bun anyway. When I took it out later … Continue reading

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Sweet Potatoes

We grew sweet potatoes! We dug these up yesterday:

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Gel Distribution

Yay! Back to Carrots! I think the Aubrey’s conditioner was too heavy for my hair. Anyway, I read about the “proper” way put gel in your hair, and I think it works for me! You start with a little more … Continue reading

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Sock Bun

A sock Bun is a method for curling your hair without heat. There are many different sites that have information about this method, and there is a great tutorial with instructions and pictures here. There are also videos on how … Continue reading

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Plop Overnight

I plopped overnight with Aubrey’s B5 gel, and scrunched in a tad bit more gel in the morning. I think I need a bigger t-shirt square that will go around to the top of my head like the Live Curly … Continue reading

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Oil is finally out!

The oil is finally out! I washed and conditioned as usual, then put about a nickel of Aubrey’s B5 gel in and plopped for about 15-20 min. My hair feels really soft and silky. And it finally feels like all of the … Continue reading

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Olive Oil DT Try 2

Olive oil deep treatment 2: I did more oil than last time, about five or six palm fulls. I then (stupidly) decided I would wash it out in a bath instead of taking a shower, yuck! I will never make … Continue reading

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Water Washing

The water wash was kind of icky, but I’ve heard that it gets better the more you do it. By the end of the day I took another shower. Combing after the final rinse really separated the curls , so next … Continue reading

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