…had no choice but to wash and resurrect the curls! Still silky and luxurious, my almost disrespectfully fine hair wasn’t even thinking about reverting, making this wash, totally premature and unnecessary. I was jonesing for the volume… the texture… the swagnificence!
After a week of perusing the web about ways to naturally thicken fine hair, I came right back around to vitamins, water and henna (as well as the conclusion that ‘maybe she’s born with it’, is more than just Maybelline’s motto). I’m drinking half of my body weight in ounces in water, taking my vitamins erry day and two nights ago, whipped up 100 grams of henna (with tepid green tea) and let it sit overnight. The next morning, I mixed in a cup or so of Generic Matrix Biolage Balm (Sally’s Beauty), an egg just ’cause, and some honey. I applied the mix to my dry, straightened hair and let it percolate for 4 hours and then rinsed. I forgot how absolutely divine henna glosses are… easy to apply, even easier to rinse… why in the hell would I ever subject myself to a full strength henna treatment again?! But I digress… I rinsed with Aussie Moist, applied Davines Masque mixed with a little organic oat flour (allegedly enhances volume and fortifies fine strands) and rocked the heat cap for about 30 minutes. I rinsed that, air dried for 15-30 minutes, spritzed with Davines Shelter Leave-in and tension blow dried on moderate heat. I’ve enjoyed blow outs this winter… keeps re-styling down to once or twice a month.
Stretch, stretch, stretch! If hubby wasn’t snapping pics, I must confess, I would’ve still been naked… and this is why I don’t do Youtube.
Next, I twisted with some gifted Oyin Handmade Sugar Berries put on my satin cap and went to sleep. The next morning, my ends had come unraveled and the waves weren’t really set. I re-twisted and set the ends on flexi rods… only for Moxie’s Hair Bling to be delivered about 10 minutes later. Damn damn damn! I really wanted to try it first… Boogie… where you at?!
I must say, I’m not one hundred percent happy with the set… the waves aren’t as deeply set as they would’ve been with Dax, but my hair is fluffy, moisturized and doesn’t feel weighed down or product-y at all… there’s like, zero greasiness, so there’s that. Oyin’s Sugar Berries Pomade is most certainly worth a try and it could become a mainstay in my routine, I just wish it had more hold.
looking for way more definition…
Meanwhile, Boogie was doing her own hair. Had I put that headband on her, she would’ve pulled it off… directly. She put it on herself and left it in for the rest of the night. Grown.
Nikki, your hair looks beautiful! Boog is such a cutie pie! 🙂
Yours and Boog's hair look great!!!
Nikki, your hair looks absolutely gorgeous!
And Boogie's so cute, pretty, beautiful and adorable… 🙂
I love both you and Boogie's hair! 🙂
Nikki, so happy the curls are back. I was worried you might want a relaxer.Boogie looks just like you, beautiful.
Love your blow out! Boogie is a doll!
Your hair is gorgeous. And Boog is so pretty.
Yay! Glad your curls came back. Although your set didn't come out defined, it still looks pretty, full, and fluffy. P.S. Boog is growing up so fast! (sniff, sniff) ~KF519
your curls are gorgeous and Boogie is getting so big!
Thanks ladies!!!
and yep @ Sharon, this is the one–
http://www.amazon.com/Momo-Moisturizing-Revitalizing-Dehydrated-Davines/dp/B0016191HU/ref=pd_sbs_bt_3
love it!
Hey Nikki girl, quick question, I clicked on your highlighted "Davines Masque" and it took me to Amazon for Davines MOMO conditioner. Is that what you are referring to that you used or is it actually Davines Nounou Nourishing Repairing Mask. Thanks. I did get my Destress Shelter, MOMO conditioner and shampoo….cant wait to use it and report back
I definitely agree with the henna glosses. They save time, water, and energy 🙂 Your hair is beautiful CN and Gia….ANTM!!!
Cute baby
@dajewel982
Henna does loosen the curl pattern…I've seen people with tight 4A hair go to loose 3B and waves.
I'm way late on your original posts about your straight hair, so I'll just say here that it looked gorgeous! But I know exactly what you mean about your fine straight hair making you miss your voluminous curly styles. Don't you love the feeling of standing under the shower and watching your curls come back? Like an old friend =P
Love the new shape too, btw.
Lil Miss Gia wants to style her own hair. Are you surprised? She gets it from her mama!
Gorgeous! You're such an inspiration!
Your hair is perfect!! You look so powerful in the 5th pic. Boogie is cuter each day!
I knew you would come back to Curly!!! You did a great job! Your hair is gorgeous!!! Boogie is just as cute as a button.
BTW…I agree, you absolutely tell the best stories.lol 🙂
Oh Boogie! She is going to be even more hilarious when she starts talking!
And I like the blowout. My tension blow dries have come out sort of dry, but I might try something closer to what you did here to see if it works! I have my hair straightened right now too, so it might try this when it's time to get the curls going again.
awwww too cute! love the blow by blow straight to curl swag view….and Boogie is adorable! just wait to she start talking..
Your blow out is so full! It's bigger than you!
Last pic of The Boogmister is your hubby all the way!
ADORABLE BOOGIE AND YOU'LL GET THOSE CURLS POPPING AGAIN–TRY SOME BRAHMI POWDER (30 MINS) THAT STUFF HAD MINE POPPIN' ALL OF THE PLACE! 4a
I'm really surprised you kept the straight hair in for so long, but I really like your regimen to get the curls back poppin. lol
I love the hair! Blowdryers and my hair just do not get along, no matter what I use my hair turns out dry…
What is the lip color you are wearing?
i'm lovin the blow out look on you nikki. you should wear your hair like that everyday! for definition, try qhemets aethiopika butter. that stuff is da truth!
The blow out is gorg!
Hey Nikki! Which henna did you use?
Boogie is too adorable! Thanks for the update and glad to see your curls back!
Nikki, I have very fine hair also, so I recently started using Komaza care protein strengthener every two weeks. I can feel the difference in my hair already. I henna also every 8 weeks. I believe all fine-haired ladies should do a protein treatment.
I just found out through hair blogs that it should be hydrolyzed protein, which penetrates into the hair and bonds to build strength. I was using conditioners that just said protein and it was not doing anything for my hair.
Maybe this will help your hair.
Unique4me
If you like red lipsticks, may I recommend MUFE #46 and maybe #43 since you like Ruby Woo…great texture and great colors..
Wow, your blow out is amazing. I love your volume and you've got me wanting to try henna!
Nikki, its cool to see you experimenting with lipstick…the color is looking great on you. I've only started wearing lipstick since I've gone natural and I'm loving it. Between A Curls Best Friend and K is for Kinky, I have about 15 new lipsticks…for real!
You are going to love Rebel (I saw Ashanti from ACBF wearing it in a pic and asked her about it). That has become my go to color for the fall. I get compliments ALL DAY LONG!
Nikki, you are so beautiful!! I love that you are funny and pretty. I always LOL'd at your made up words. I actually like the blow out on you, I wanna wear my hair like that once i've achieved the lenght. and you're right about the curl definition..not happening. thanks for the detailed post..you are one of my hair idols..thanks again
Flower child
boog is growing up so fast =(
is it just me or does ur curl pattern seem to have loosened ??
You may to try using oyin handmade shine and define with a little sugar and berries. They work well together for me. Right I'm digging healthy hair butter and sealing with mimosa hair honey, great combo for my very thick coarse dense hair. Love it!
@anon 9:40 are you using products that have lot of glycerin n them? If so that could be the reason your curls are crunchy in the cold. This happened to me when I first went natural and switched up my products during the cold months.
BP
So glad to see the return of the CURLS! Love the big hair. I've been expirementing w/ Original Moxie's Hair Bling and am really diggin' the results. I started with the Jane Carter N&S but it didn't have the hold and couldn't create the definition I wanted. The Bling is better I assume because of the beeswax. Still like the N&S but mostly use it on my daughter's hair and as a body butter 😉
Oh by the way……Gia is a C-U-T-I-E+P-I-E! Those are really good pics of her.
I LOVE your blog. I read it everyday (can you say stalker???). I've gotten so many ideas from you and just wanted to say thanks. I love your hair by the way and your boogie…ohhhh…she's so cute!
Curlynikki – Don't fret about not having thick strands, your hair looked perfectly full straight IMO. It also looks pretty full with the curls! What type of henna did you use?
I have super coarse and thick strands – think Chrissy from Love and Hip Hop – and although I'm really blessed and happy about what God provided, I really don't have the ability to do my own hair. Its just too much! I've been attempting to go natural but I just don't know how I would do it.
Stay Blessed!
Mishie
What did you think of Davines's Deep Conditioning Mask? I've had my eye on it for months now but it's pricey. Your looks gorgeous and healthy!
I love your hair!
Thanks ladies! At purplegirl, I said the exact same thing when I looked at that pic! It's uncanny and a bit unnerving, lol! The older I get the more I look like her and less like my dad. *whispers* sometimes I act like her too… Lawd!
What is a henna gloss and how do you use it, etc?
I'm interested in henna, but the former method seems like it might be difficult for me. In other words, I'm afraid that I might mess up.
Thanks.
So glad the curls came back. I'll have to look into Davine's heat protectant.
@purplgirl48 Spot on. I thought the same as well.
Boogie is growing up before our eyes for some reason on that picture she didn't look like a baby she looked like a big girl. Nikki your hair looks good blow dried either way really but the blow dried picture is really nice and full.
Her hair is growing too! Both look gorgeous!
I love you Nik, you are the best story teller ever. you are funny and i love reading your posts. your hair is gorgous! and Boogie she is too cute.
I liked it when you had it all big out & proud! Looks better than when you styled it. Boog is just too cute!
Ok so my hair is super thin as well and looks similar to yours after I wash it. I tried henna ruled it out (because I'm a little lazy and want highlights lol) but your hair has so much body I may have to reconsider… Unless the oat flour work so please keep me posted.
As always I adore boogie she's a little star in training. Can't wait to say I knew her as a baby :-).
Nik, you look so much like your mama in that 6th picture.
Love your big hair. I have thin hair cant wait for some big hair, taking prenatals and everything that could help but like you said maybe shes born with it. Nikki Have you tried entwine couture? Rhonda
Gorgeous Nikki!
OMG, Boog is definitely your hubby's spittin image. She is growing so fast and pretty in pink! I know you will love that bling. I'll be anxiously awaiting your report. Like the oyin there is not much hold, but the shine and results are FABU!!
OMG Nikki, give me your hair lol!!
lol, thanks ladies!!!
@ ACBF, 'Lickable'… bought it when I got the Ruby Woo. I'm waiting on my Rebel to be delivered 🙂
@anon, I've heard great things about Banding! Try it out!
@Denea… captured it perfectly, right? That's how she looks alllll day.
@Shelli, I'd like to say 'yes', I noticed conditioning and thickening from the oat flour, but honestly, it could've been from the henna. At my next wash, I don't plan to henna, but I will do another oat flour condition and I'll let you know! In the meantime, try it out and report back!
Lol at my baby doing her own hair! Get it Boogie! You my dear heart are always beautiful!
Hey Nicki! As always love the hair and Gia is just as cute as ever…. I was told about this " banding" technique and saw it on You Tube. Do you know very much about it and how useful it is. Thanks 🙂
Radiance
Lovely (both baby and mama)!
Now, what exactly is a henna gloss? How does one do that? Purchase? Mix?
She is a cutie!!!!
Rebel?
First let me just say, Boogie is one cutie pie!!!!
Your curls came back poppin'! 🙂 And as always, your hair is gorgeous!
That first pic of Boogie holding the headband is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E. Her face looks like she's plotting for world domination!!! Lol
OMG, look at all that hurr, lol! Furious, big, and full of body! Boog know she's a doll & I see her looking all cute and stuff on that riding toy like my Buggie has. All I gotta say about that Bling is chile, you are going to fall in love….
Boogie is adorable. you have so much fun with her. what would you do with a boy?!!
OAN: Nobody ever told me my fro would get crunchy in the cold. 🙁
Love that big hair!!!
You should try mimosa hsir honey next since it is more similar to a grease
Nik … as everyone always says, you're the best storyteller:).
Boog is so frickin' cute … I can't STAND it! I just want to hug her all up!!
As to your set, yeah, definitely not your normal amount of definition. But, I'm feeling the big tension blow out hair!!! Love it! You should rock it like that;)!! For real … I'm totally serious! I love it and the shape is divine!
Well, did you notice any difference with the oat flour?!? You know I'm in the same boat as you with the fine strands! So, loved to know if you feel like it did something!!
Shelli
YOUR BAAACKKK! Looking good Nikki!