Funky...NOT!

So here we are, at 3 months since my BC, and I am beginning to see the beauty that hid behind the weave...;-) (I say this as I'm rockin' a fresh batch of kinky twists...lol. Last time I promise!)  It is quite frustrating. As I took out my kinky twist, I couldn't notice the growth at first. Even after I got them all out, I wasn't too satisfied with the way it looked...but after playing with it, I began to see the many different benefits of having natural hair...or did I? I was confused! My hair was coming out with each pull from the comb! And the pain was excruciating! I was told this is normal...I mean, it wasn't like big clumps, but it was enough for me! And my coils were so tightly packed...to me it was a MESS! The next morning, I woke up with a matted down mini fro. NOT COOL! I pulled and applied some makeup to feel halfway cute. Lol. To make a long story short, I ended up going to Uncle Funky's Daughter to get an analysis of my hair.
 Let me tell you break it down...After all the hype, I expected the service to be superb, to find out exactly what my hair type was (4b 4c, etc...) and develop a regiment for my hair. Well, I suppose you can say I was a given a regime, but that's pretty much it. When I walked in, there was absolutely no direction. (They definitely need to hire!) I was there for a good 15 minutes before I was asked if I needed any help. Everyone was pretty much occupied. Well, my consultation was with a particular stylist who was already working in someone else's head. I was introduced to her and instructed to fill out an info. card. She then proceeded to ask me what I was looking for, and I told her I was new to the "natural experience" and I wanted guidance in how to take care of my hair. I also mentioned that I was interested in color and finding out what hair styles would work well with my specific hair type. (These are questions you ask a stylist right???) Well, the only thing she half-way answered was about the color. She just gave me a color chart and asked me which one I wanted. No pricing. She even had the nerve to ask me what my hair type was....I started to say, "If I knew I wouldn't be here for no doggone consultation! Lol...Well they had me go look at a chart to see what my hair was close to, and then that was pretty much it. So I could've just stayed home to look at different hair types...sad I tell you. Well the co-owner came to do his part of the job (sell products) and at least he did try a moisturizer on my hair which I must say, did help...he ended up telling me that my hair isn't as tight as I thought it was. It's between a tight curl and loose wave...(whatever that is. ) I tried "Curly Magic" which he told me wasn't going to work, (and it did..shows how much he knew. lol) but I purchased it anyway. My grand total came up to about $73....crazy huh? And this was supposed to be the least expensive route...raspberries. Well...until next time, check out the pictures from this leg of the journey.

 This photo is on my way to Uncle Funky's...trying to fake the funk that I am not feelin' it! lol

                                                       a little wave action...;-) This is with "Curly Magic" and their moisturizer.

                                                       Look at it flex! I was amazed at the length when manipulated!

This is with the moisturizer...all on dry hair!

~Tiara Andréan