Look what I found!!

Yesterday I decided to go thrift shopping! For some reason the thrift shop parking lot was crazy packed so I had to park in the back, and to my surprise I bump into this!!

This mural is DOPE!!!!

had to take a few pics in front of this master piece!! loved it! 

SN: I will be getting my camera soon!!! so better quality videos are coming to my youtube channel!! Im so excited!! I love photography and will finally be able to practice more with a DSLR camera!! 

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Good Hair Day!!!

This past weekend I had a great hair day!!! I went out thrift shopping (and of course stopped by my fav forever 21) and also went to dinner and a movie with my old high school friends. My hair was FABULOUS this day!! it was the same old braid out like I always do buuuut my hair was super define, soft, and fluffy! I was in love and of course had to have a mini photo shoot! lol 

So I know what your wondering..why was your braid out soooo FABULOUS this day raven?!!?!?! well I've introduced a new product in my routine!! and its about time I share it with yall..Ill be uploading a video about this wonderful new found product this week!! so stay tune to my YouTube channel: SimplyRay1 

OOTD!!!!

Shirt: Goodwill

Tights: Forever 21

Sweater: Thrifted

Boots: Forever 21 

Chain: Local Jewelry Shop 

Can I touch?!?!?

ok so I'm sure every natural has experience a wandering hand from a stranger in their fro!! Everyone reaction to this is also VERY different. Some don't mind when people touch their hair, and assume their just being curious. While others view this as very disrespectful ! and will quickly give the side eye to anyone who decided to come in contact with their fro -_-!!! Me personally, I don't mind if you ask first, and don't get crazy!! I hate when people just grab my fro to see if its "soft" without even asking me first. Like its not on my HEAD!! lol or when I do give them permission they started molesting my hair and scalp to make sure its real!

I was at work last week, and had my hair out in a big braid out .This lady comes to my register (of the darker complexion)  and is staring hard at my hair..she then ask if its mines..I say yes, and of course she wants to feel it and "check"..Yep she weave checked me! not only did she feel my hair, but she went down to the SCALP!! I was startled and surprised. She look at me with wide eyes and said "wow! that is yours"....-_- really!!! a light gentle stroke would have been sufficient but she had to get crazy smh

That wasn't the first time that happen to me!! I believe 75% of people genuinely believe my hair is wig! lol I don't let everyone touch my hair though..if you don't believe me OH WELL!! lol

But yea that's the only pet peeve I have about people touching my hair

How do you feel about people touching the fro??? Does it bother you or not so much?? Leave your comments below!!!

Guess what?!?!?!?

Another semester down!!! 2 more to go before I walk across the stage!! I cant wait!! this semester was hectic BUT its over! I took my last final exam today and will be home for the break by Monday . y'all will be seeing more post since I will be home bored with nothing else to do lol ..maybe some videos too :) until them PICTURE SPAM!!!

                                                I love how beanies look with my fro out now!!!

                                      Looking tired after getting no sleep during exam week smh 

:) 

Afro Puffy Twist Regime!!

OK so like I promised I'm back to share my Afro Puffy Twist regime..its pretty simple and easy (definitely a well needed break from my hair regime smh)

• I moisturize my hair at least 3 times a week.
•  I first spritz my twist with water (only spray the water where your hair ends, to keep the twist from getting to frizzy too much) 
• Then I rub my favorite moisturizer Qhemets Alma Olive Heavy Cream over my twist. Remember to only spread it over your hair..(no need to waste product on the extensions lol)
• I then rub Castor oil down each twist to seal in the moisture, and BAM!! all done lol 

I usually split my twist into four section, and just do a section at a time...

Now as far as my scalp!!! My scalp always seems to get very aggravated when I wear braids, I'm not sure why..but to prevent this I must make sure it doesn't get dry..if it does ill snatch these twist down in 2 seconds!!! lol I apply Castor oil to my scalp about every other day (my scalp literally drinks this stuff!!) I haven't experienced an aggravated scalp yet!! :) 

as far as washing my twist......nah!! Ill pass!! I hate washing extension, they never seem to look the same, get extra heavy, and the whole process is just a pain..I doubt ill keep these in that long to even worry about washing, and with that being said I have a confession to make!!! 

Im thinking about taking these twist down this weekend..yep this Sunday will make 2 weeks I've had them, and I cant take it anymore I miss my hair!!!! :( but will see how the weekend goes...

 

The bun I can achieve with these twist are BOSS tho!!! :) 

Afro Puffy Twist: Protective Style!!!!

ok so I know I've been talking about protective styling for awhile, and how I really want to try to do more of it in my 2 year of being natural..well I decided to stop playing around and get on board!! I decided to get AFRO PUFFY TWIST!!!

These twist are BOSS!!! I love them!!! I saw some naturals on YouTube with them and decided to give them a try..I know how to braid my hair BUT I'm reallllllllyyy slow!! So my sister helped me out (she actually did majority of it lol)..we used 3 packs of Marley hair, and I wanted them super long!! so we did not cut the hair in half..the roots are braided to help hold the twist in place, and the rest is just twisted down..Ill leave a link below of how to install these twist...

I mainly wear them in a high bun (which I love) because Im not use to all this hair on my back lol but im slowly getting use to wearing them down. I love how thick and natural looking these twist are..Several people asked if these was my hair lol..

I plan to leave these in for at least 3-4 weeks..Ill post my regime on how I keep my hair moisturized with braids soon!!

Oh yea thanks for all who have subscribed to my youtube channel!!! I plan to start making videos again in December ,when I get my macbook for Christmas!!!!! :)






Check out Addicted2GlamXO tutorial on how to install Afro Puffy Twist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz3xt4MOHuE

OOTD: Red Oxfords = New LOVE!!!

I'm in freaking love with these shoes!!! I got them from Forever 21! they were the only size left and my luck it was a size 6!!! They were only $20 and such a statement piece!! They are red oxfords with gold studs around the top, sides and back of the shoe. I paired them with a polka dot button up shirt and blazer!! 

Shoes: Forever 21
Shirt: Forever 21
Jeans: Old Navy
Blazer: Forever21

(yea I love Forever 21) lol

How was my hair you ask???

I left my hair braided in my chunky braids, and only took a section out in the front to make a high pompadour .simple, cute, and a great protective style!!