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Dyed my hair-Mingo's Natural hair journey

One of the main reasons I decided not to relax my hair any more is because I love to change the color. In the past, I have dyed my hair just for it to fall out because it’s not a good idea to use semi-permanent hair dye or permanent dyes on relaxed hair.

It says that on the box.

Here is a link for the FCIC about hair relaxers and dyes.

In saying that here are some pictures of my new color, I have always loved the color blue/black but I could not find the brand that I used once before. So used Soft Sheen Carson's Midnight Black on the back the sides and in the very front.

Then on the very top; I use an Indigo/blue Semi-permanent hair dye. The problem that I have with the Indigo blue is that it advises you not to make contact with scalp;however, you really can not help that. But eventually the blue will leave the scalp.

(Warning this dye will dye anything blue once  I was done I found blue dots all over the bathroom)

My hair right before I dyed it the blue

As you can see on the back of my scalp is some blue dye stain...

Yesterday I used purple and it really didnt take but it did leave a dark stain on my scalp...

(Prior to the blue)

Here are the results.

I do like the color black on natural hair because on me, it makes my curls pop and they are more defined. As you can also see. The stain the blue leaves on the scalp. I could not help but have the blue drip. I did keep a wet towel around and would patriotically checked around the edges of my hair so that the blue did not stay there for very long. Rubbing alcohol also helps in removing some of the stain.

Front View

The Back

Side View

I love being NORMAL!!!

I love being NORMAL!!

I was recently talking to a friend of mine who has recently decided to transition from relax to natural. She has been asking me questions and she has voiced that she hopes she has the patience to keep up with the protective styles. So she can stay on this natural journey.

And I can so relate to her concerns. I know for me in the beginning, the first 6 months, were the pits; I could picture how my hair was going to look even in the beginning. I would twist; braid and roller set every chance I could. Some of the styles came out wonderful and some not so good. For the first four months it seemed as if my hair would never grow long enough, so that I could sport some of the cutest styles.

I was a You Tube FANATIC!!

From PrettyDimples to BlackOnyxx I was religiously watching You Tube videos. And I learned a great deal from them. So thank you ladies!!

Eighteen months ago; I decided to do “the big chop” and at the time I decided to cut my hair off, I didn’t realize how huge the natural hair community was.

Just as there are so many of us, women of color, with different shades of bronze, browns and chestnuts, there are also many textures of hair for loose curls to springy coils.

We represent it all.

Some of what I have learned about my community are the many different reasons, we decide to go natural, either we are tired of relaxing our hair or we are on a spiritual journey what ever the decision was; its comforting knowing someone else has the same concerns, worries and questions. And that there was a place to go to get answers to some of the questions I had.

This journey has taking me on different paths, and I appreciate each detour, road block, and sometimes dead end.

My motto is. “It would not be a journey without some detours.”

So in saying all this, it feels good to be able to offer someone else some advice, and encouragement.

Therefore, they too can appreciate the beauty of ‘being normal’.

Peace Love and Oil Olive Yaw’l

       

Tomingo

This is my hair goal!!

 


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I GOT AFRICAN IN ME..THATS WHY MY HAIR WONT GROW...WTF???

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I was inspired by a video from a NON-natural lady who was saying because she has staight AFRICAN hair ..that is the reason her hair is not growing...FAIL...ppl do your history...having African hair is not why your hair is not growing...these pictures represent that...These women are 1 generations AFRICAN...and they all have long hair...beautifull...learn your history and stop acting the donkey!!!

The red that is in their hair is a clay they use to protect their tresses from the sun!!

So they also do protective hair styles...

Tomingo





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Time to DYE!!!

Well at least twice a year I dye my hair. 

I don't want to over do that because, I have had sooo many incidents of coloring my hair and it would break off...granted; I was relaxing my hair, but I still suffer from post traumatic "hair dye" disorder...LOL

The color I chose was Pumpkin Orange...I currently have red or reddish tint in my hair..and to be honest I have been running across a lot of natural chicks with the same color...

(yeah that grinds my gears)...:)

Once, I lighten my hair with a developer and a booster. I then do a oil treatment to my hair. I know that most salons or professionals, which I am not, say not to wash your hair right after a coloring, but in my opinion the peroxide is soo strong you can feel the stiffness and I don't like that. 

((Also there is really no need  to re- lighten your hair again. You can also use a color booster. 

I just wanted to lighten a different area of my hair then where it was originally colored or lightened.))

Ok...I am sharing some pictures of the results, before and after..

Thanks for stopping by...

Peace!

Before

After

After

After

My goofy smile

Like the earrings?? ;)

Shameless Plug (Eclectic Creations)

I love taking pictures in the sun-light...

My naps are poppin!

Eco-styling gel (clear)

Again, thanks for coming by...

Peace, Love & Olive Oil!

Tomingo

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Traction Alopecia-To Weave or Not to Weave that is the......

Posing for a photo-shoot for designer Dennis Basso in New York’s trendy Meatpacking District this week (summer of 2009), Naomi Campbell revealed startling bald patches either side of her head.
As the 40-year-old pulled back her hair while a stylist adjusted her clothing, she revealed a vanishing hairline just above her ear.

I ran across some picture of Naomi Campbell and by now you have probably seen them… what she may be suffering from Traction Alopecia. Traction Alopecia is Loss of hair due to from prolonged pulling on the hair, usually associated with certain hairstyles or a habit of twisting the hair. This is usually common with ethnic females due the prolong expose to using weaves, braids and glues on our hair. 

The more I view these pictures and many like them, the more I am so happy with my decision to go natural over a year and a half ago.

I really can not image for the rest of my life, relaxing, texturizing or/and having to worry about the prolong usage of synthetic hair.

Just before I went natural I notice thinning around my hair line. In just the short time I wore weaves, and braids. As you can see in the picture there were a few thinning areas on my head.

However, my edges have now thickened up and I no longer have thinning or a receding hair line.

I will even venture out to say that I also believe that not only was the prolong hair weaves making Naomi lose her hair; it’s the usage of relaxers as well. 

Relaxers not only damage your hair follicles it makes it weak and lifeless.  

                              In my opinion there is no “safe way” to relax your hair.

In her defense it’s not just Naomi Campbell that is suffering from this other celebrities including Paris Hilton, Victoria Beckham and Britney Spears have also experienced 

Traction Alopecia…

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Tomingo



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Natural Hair Update..Dont ask Dont tell...

My hair is long enough that I can do a little Fro-Hawk...

LMAO...

I think I need to work on my fro styles..

Tomingo

My Natural Hair...

Yeah thats ME!!

Tomingo

Two strand flat twist out

Here Prettyd shows you how she does a Two-strand Flat twist out...WOW thats a mouth full.Her twist always come out nice.

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Natural Hair Style Tutorial - Mohawk (or Frohawk)

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The Fro-Hawk or Mohawk this styles name is has many names, but if the right person does it...this style is off the chain...

Here the perfect example of how this style should be done.

Hair Update

Hair update...

I decided to plait my hair for a protective style due to the hot weather. But as you may know, if you have been following me on a regular, I don't leave styles in my hair for very long.

This may  be different because it has really been hot lately.

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I love being natural

Hair Dye...My Hair Journey

I have some pictures that I took a couple of days ago. I love to exeriment with my hair with dyes...And now that I am natural or relaxer free I often change my hair color. 

Right before Christmas, I partially dyed my hair a permanent midnight black/blue. 

Since the black is permanent and I am not using a remover. ( I hear that there's some difuser you can use to get rid of black dye.) I decided to lighten my hair in stages. I use a developer number 30 and a lighening powder all of these items can be found at your local hair store. 

(((You know the ones that have mostly Asian employees)))...

All under 10 bucks!!

(Note: Because of the ingredients in developer is Peroxide. Please do a strand test to make sure that you have no allergric reaction to these chemicals and use rubber gloves)

The amount I used was half and half using the plastic container as a guide, I poured half the developer half way and then use half a package of lightening powder. I left the solution on my hair for approximately 35 mins. Periodically, checking the process of my hair. Of course the roots dyed faster because of the new growth and the ends took longer to lighten up because they had already been dyed black/blue. 

(((Since my hair was already blue/black and yellow and blue makes green...Adding a yellow base solution, peroxide, to your hair will make it true green!! 

SO if you plan on lightening your hair and you have recently colored it black/blue...get some red dye. That will cover the green.)))

Now in saying all that, I was prepared for the green...

in some of my pictures you can see the green coming through...

When it comes to putting any type of chemicals in your hair. Do your research talk to a beautician, youtube or google, you will definately find some valuable information.