The Royal Truth Behind the Purple Streak

A few weeks back (more like months), I took a shortcut to a dream of mine, which was to have purple hair. Of course my idea of a dream was all purple in the back of my hair & I am still **considering** doing so but decided to do a test run. Hence..

The Purple Streak.

Once upon a time ago, when I relaxed, occasionally I would dye my hair and figured that it was already chemically processed. How much damage can a little color be more?

(Back in College like 5 years prior to transitioning. Why didn't I do it sooner?)

(A few weeks prior to my BC. Peep the 2 different textures. I was darn near fed up the 50/50 mark. Miss Daisying it with Selfies on our ladies road trip to ATL. Back in my previous life lol Good times!)

Now, I’m quite reluctant.

I do research with other reviews and testimonies on certain products. A few have caught my eye including Manic Panic, which I was first introduced to by one of my fav YouTube vloggers ColouredBeautiful. I’ve read reviews and seen some from many with natural hair. So far, all seems jiggy. However, I still have yet to do it! I’m just worried about my hair lacking even more moisture than usual but eventually I may get there. Work with me!

As some know, the day after Halloween is quite the Trick-or-Treat session for me. I go on a drug store frenzy in search of Halloween make-up, rare candy such as vanilla Tootsie Rolls & my fav false eyelashes! This past Halloween was quite the disappointment in the lash department. To find that many drugstores were either out of lashes, the lashes were repeats from last year’s selection or they were sent back!

Why? So I can anticipate rummaging through the same sorry stash yet again! What kind of mess is that?!

Anywho, in the stash landed a new joy for my stash also known as Friday Night Colored Hair Gel in Gory Grape. I just knew that it would do nothing for my hair but for just under $2, I figured it was worth a try.

Ummm…More like jackpot!

Experimenting with one very noticeable streak in the front, this one application lasted me for roughly 5 days before it became really faded and we went back to the regular scheduled program. All of that to say, I don’t want to sound cliché and say “Expect the unexpected” BUUUUT… this was bomb worthy on my tresses. No lightener or anything of additional required. Looking forward to next year and experimenting with other colors, possibly brands.

Thanks for reading My Loves & God Bless! Have a safe & blessed Merry Christmas if I don't get to you before then!

(Yeah, she's something nothing like a thug lol dig the purple though!)

XoXo –Danita aka Natural Bajan Female

2 Year Natural Hairniverssary Blooper...

Sighhhh... Did she forget when she got free?

No comment here...

I REALLY forgot! Like I'm sitting here listening to the neighborhood the chur'n are being chur'n outside & I haven't heard that in a long time. The birds are chirping, everything is calm as the sun sets on my window pane. 

I'm thinking "Wow... It's May already"... or maybe April Jr.. Wait a minute.. April... *Looks at calendar*.. Well I'll be!! She done messed around and really forgot all about her 2 year Natural Hairniverssary! Shame... 

I do remember the day however, I made the appointment a few days prior & had no nerves whatsoever, I needed it gone! I went to this natural hairstylist & *Tamar voice* "She did that!". Afterwards, it took me a few minutes to gather myself though, I looked in the mirror, looked at the floor, looked in the 2nd mirror, breathed & rejoiced!! I was working in retail at the time and was sooo excited to go to work of all places to show my new do off. I've been in love ever since. I think I like this look though, might give it another try!

I must do something in pardon of my lateness, like trims my ends or something. No really I'm thinking I'm going to celebrate somehow this weekend. I'm off and the weather is supposed to be gawgeous! How do you celebrate your Natural Hairniverssary?

-Lovely Nita Xo

Bantu Knot Out Gone In.. Suhhh-weet!

As you will be able to tell from the video, I fought with my hair and the idea of whether or not I liked the results. As of today 2 days later, I am pleased.

If you have any questions as to how I did something or want more details, ask away My Dear! 

All in all, this served as a reminder, that along with being a naturalista comes individuality and being able to work around the kinks and bumps in the road (or scalp)... waka waka waka! You make it work!

Day 2

Day 3

Have you ever bantu knotted? Do you have any tricks to make it work?

-Besos

-Lovely Nita

Straight Hair April 2012/Length Check

Who says I can't work with straight hair anymore?.. Actually..  I did. I had such a TOUGH time the first like 2 days ya'll! It was so weird but I overcame & conquered! You better believe it! Just a small taste of what I was working with while my hair was straight & a random "Sweet Thing" session at the end lol ;-)

Besos!

-Lovely Nita-

1 year of Transitioning + 1 Year of Natural = Tada!

As you all may or may not know, I transitioned for a year and chopped off whatever was struggling to hold onto the ends (April 14 2011. I couldn't remember whether it was the 14th or the 15th!) and was completely natural for a year which brings me to where I am today. I wanted to share a few pictures of my journey. This is surely just the beginning, there's NO going back to that creamy crack ova hurr!

Enjoy My Loves.
HUGE PS- The song played in the intro is by Xavier Kemp (Wassup X?!) apart of Xoul Musik Productions and the song is also a Xoul Musik banger by none other than Phenix ft Whitney Lucky with "Aftermath". Def check out his dope spoken word album "Yahweh's Paintbrush"!!! You owe it to yourself!


To check out more amazing music from Phenix hit him up on Reverbnation.com/Phenixtheartist and Phenix.Bandcamp.com

-Lovely Nita-

Big Hair, Don't Care...

This is my go to style when I want the big hair that I love without a wash & go. I get so many questions as to how I obtain this beaut and I felt that it was necessary to share with you how I do so. Transform with me Loves!

Ciao!

-Lovely Nita

Bun Baby Bun Baby Baby Bun Bunnn..

Normally, my hair is huge right? I can't help it, I adore big hair but sometimes natural or not, you just don't feel like putting much effort into a style post washing! Sooo.. Me being my lazy self, I re-discovered the simplicity in "The Bun". Chic with a few simple sweeps. Big head & all, I managed. It made me realize how much I can't wait for wash & go's this summer but because it isn't exactly wash & go weather yet, I maintained. What do you think?

Yup, she was on the phone Boo Lovin 

(Not too many can make that smile appear lol)

Yeah yeah yeah, I have a big head. I'm aware but my bun was looking real sleek-ish.

Sheesh, it looks like I have nothing better to do than take pics of myself huh? lol Not the case!

The bun is one of the simplest, cleanest hair styles which you can work with no matter what the occasion is. Here is to The Bun!.. And laziness.

-Lovely Nita