Important announcement - Please read

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the closures of 3 Pulp Stores across the UK with immediate effect.

In order for Pulp to further develop as a company we have taken the difficult decision to close 3 of our stores.  This means we can focus on delivering the best alternative fashion to the high street in our remaining 6 stores.

They are as follows:

• Wakefield Trinity Walk
• Stratford (London) Westfield
• Derby Westfield

The remaining 6 stores and our online service www.thisispulp.co.uk continue to trade, as normal.

We are soon to be launching our new and improved website.  This will stock a much larger range of products and brands, giving you the opportunity to still purchase your favourite Pulp products.

We would like to thank all of our customers, old and new for their support of these stores. Whilst these stores will no longer exist we of course still value your custom and would like to offer you free delivery for any online purchases until 31/03/12.  Full details can be found at the bottom of this page.

Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you soon at one of our other Pulp locations. Click here for stores www.thisispulp.co.uk/view/storelocator

And keep checking our website and Facebook page for all the latest Pulp news http://www.facebook.com/thisispulp

Refunds & Exchanges 

If you need to return or exchange an item and your local store has closed please send the item and proof of purchase to Van Gaver House, 48-50 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AP. Clearly state whether you require an exchange or refund and remember to include your name, address & contact number. The cost of postage will be refunded also.

Please note the item must be returned in a saleable condition. If the item is faulty please list fault.

For further details on returns please email service@thisispulp.co.uk.

Gift vouchers can be used in any of our other 6 stores. Also they can be used online - please see below in FAQ. Any queries regarding gift vouchers then contact the email address above.

Free Delivery Online

To qualify for free delivery for online purchases your billing address and postal address must be from one of the 3 cities where stores are closing.

Simply type in the code PULPFREEDEL at checkout. No minimum spend is required, offer expires 31/03/12.

Store Closures FAQ’s

Q. What should I do if I have purchased gift vouchers from a PULP store which has closed?

Don’t panic. Post your gift vouchers to Van Gaver House, 48-50 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AP along with the following details:

• Name
• Location vouchers were purchased
• Telephone number
• Email address

We will generate a special code for you to redeem your vouchers on our online store www.thisispulp.co.uk

and we will contact you via telephone or e-mail to let you know what your code is.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to email service@thisispulp.co.uk

Q. What is the returns policy for products purchased at a store which has closed? 

If you need to return or exchange an item and your local store has closed please send the item and proof of purchase to Van Gaver House, 48-50 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AP. Clearly state whether you require an exchange or refund and remember to include your name, address & contact number. The cost of postage will be refunded also.

Please note the item must be returned in a saleable condition. If the item is faulty please list fault.

For further details on returns please email service@thisispulp.co.uk We are also offering free delivery to the surrounding postcodes of stores which have closed until 31/03/12

Please note your billing and postal address must be close to a previous PULP location to qualify for this.  Simply type in the code PULPFREEDEL at checkout. No minimum spend.

100 Questions No one Asks *Tag*

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Closed bc I'm OCD
2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
Just the good stuff, LOL
3:Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
Out, if they're tucked in I can't move =P
4:Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Um...NO, I'm not ghetto
5:Do you like to use post-it notes?
I use my Notes App on my iPod ;D
6:Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
No, I use the Key Ring App bc it gives me coupons to scan
7:Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
I HATE bees, so I'll take Pooh Bear
8:Do you have freckles?
No, but they're cute
9:Do you always smile for pictures?
No, but I try to
10:What is your biggest pet peeve?
Fake, Ignorant, Prissy, Closed Minded ppl
11:Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
Nope, never
12:Have you ever peed in the woods?
Yes bc I was about to Explode
13:What about pooped in the woods?
NO, ewww
14:Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?
I don't dance at ALL, simply bc I don't like to
15:Do you chew your pens and pencils?
No, thats a nasty habbit
16:How many people have you slept with this week?
0
17:What size is your bed?
Queen
18:What is your Song of the week?
Black Gold by Esperanza Spalding
19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Yes, I love it
20:Do you still watch cartoons?
ALL the time, I Anime is the BEST
21:Whats your least favorite movie?
Twilight
22:Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
 If I had some, I wouldn't tell you
23:What do you drink with dinner?
Soda or Juice
24:What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Honey Mustard
25:What is your favorite food?
Japanese, Hot Wings, Pickles, Crab Legs, Pocky
26:What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Spitited Away, Alice in Wonderland, Major Pane, I am Legend, Lion King, The Sitter, Hangover I & II, Juno, Peter Pan
27:Last person you kissed/kissed you?
My bf
28:Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
NOOOO
29:Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
NO
30:When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
When my bf was in Basic for the Marines
31:Can you change the oil on a car?
No
32:Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
 No
33:Ever ran out of gas?
Nope, I got a Prius!!
34:Favorite kind of sandwich?
Subway ham ft long w pickles, honey mustard & pepper
35:Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Bacon, Hot Cakes, Hash Browns, French Fries
36:What is your usual bedtime?
When I fee like it
37:Are you lazy?
 YES, thats why I wear a Wash n Go all the time, LOL
38:When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
A witch
39:What is your Chinese astrological sign?
Monkey
40:How many languages can you speak?
English, Otaku
41:Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
No, I wish bc I love High Fashion
42:Which are better legos or lincoln logs?
They're both boring to me, LOL
43:Are you stubborn?
Yes, in a good way
44:Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
Who???
45:Ever watch soap operas?
Yes & I HATE them
46:Are you afraid of heights?
Not really
47:Do you sing in the car?
No, I don't sing at all
48:Do you sing in the shower?
No ^
49:Do you dance in the car?
No, as I said before I don't dance
50:Ever used a gun?
A Water gun
51:Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
 Senior year of High School
52:Do you think musicals are cheesy?
Yes
53:Is Christmas stressful?
YES, only bc my family pulls the guilt card
54:Ever eat a pierogi?
 No
55:Favorite type of fruit pie?
 I don't like Fruit
56:Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
 Model, Voice Actor, Photographer
57:Do you believe in ghosts?
 A little
58:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
YES
59:Take a vitamin daily?
 Yes
60:Wear slippers?
Fuzzy socks
61:Wear a bath robe?
 No, I'm not that old
62:What do you wear to bed?
PJ's
63:First concert?
Haven't been to one yet =(
64:Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Target bc they have nicer stuff
65:Nike or Adidas?
Nike
66:Cheetos Or Fritos?
Cheetos
67:Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
 Sunflower seeds =D
68:Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
No
69:Ever take dance lessons?
No, I wanted to
70:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
Acting
71:Can you curl your tongue?
Yes
72:Ever won a spelling bee?
No, I'm bad at spelling
73:Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
 No
74:Own any record albums?
No
75:Own a record player?
No
76:Regularly burn incense?
No bc my mom is crazy
77:Ever been in love?
Yes
78:Who would you like to see in concert?
MSI, Beyonce, Pitbull
79:What was the last concert you saw?
Haven't seen any
80:Hot tea or cold tea?
 Hot
81:Tea or coffee?
Niether
82:Sugar or snickerdoodles?
 Sugar
83:Can you swim well?
No
84:Can you hold your breath without holding your nose? 
Yes
85:Are you patient?
No, I lost all of mine living w my family
86:DJ or band, at a wedding?
DJ!!
87:Ever won a contest?
Yes
88:Ever have plastic surgery?
No
89:Which are better black or green olives?
I don't eat them
90:Can you knit or crochet?
No
91:Best room for a fireplace?
Living room, duh
92:Do you want to get married?
I am
93:If married, how long have you been married?
Not married yet
94:Who was your HS crush?
My bf
95:Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
No, I'm not a child
96:Do you have kids?
No
97:Do you want kids?
No
98:Whats your favorite color?
Neon Green, Turquoise
99:Do you miss anyone right now?
My bf
100: How tall are you?
5'6

Sunday

Sunday I had Rite of Sending at 10:30 mass and then Rite of Elections in Columbus in the afternoon.

Chris stayed home with Maddie and Ty because they still have nasty coughs and I have diagnosed Ty with a double ear infection. They were not too pleased that I was going to church without them!

Ty cheered up when Chris said that he would invite Mimi and Papaw over.

Chris had to paint Maddie's nail for her because I didn't have time before church. Didn't he do a great job?

Quick Trip

Friday night Chris had a tournament game in Marysville so I loaded up the kids and went to Wilmington. Ma and Pa had been on vacation and we hadn't seen the fam since Carson's birthday party.

Maddie and Ty have horrible colds so we just stayed in and played with Carson and Logan during the 24 hours we were in Wilmington.

Aunt Tracey taught Ty had to use Logan's video camera. He thought that was pretty cool.

Carson lost his two front teeth!

Isn't that the best smile?

(Maddie has lost 5 teeth. She can show you! Wherever she has a gap that is where she has lost a tooth.)

Boys will be boys.

always wrestling

Carson getting Ty because he has Pez.

Maddie showing off some gymnastics moves.

Trying to capture the busyness in the room. The cousins were playing a game of money in the middle.

They move so fast they are just a blur!

It was a short but good trip.

Anyone come to one of PULPs All Time Low signings? See if you can spot yourself on their UK tour video!

TAG: Say Three

1) Top three things you love about your hair

• It's MINE
• It's uber SOFT
• The Versatility

2) Top Three things you have learnt since being on your hair journey

• To ALWAYS read the back of a product for the ingredients
• Using a lower setting of heat just damages your hair MORE b/c it takes longer
• Just b/c something works on someone elses hair, doesn't mean it's gonna work for yours

3) Top three things you want to accomplish during your hair journey

• Learn as MUCH as I can about natural hair
• Inspire other ppl to go natural
• Get HEALTHY hair & a BAA to show my family that they were wrong about natural hair

4) Top Three things/Products you love:

• Tea Tree oil
• Agadir Argan oil Daily Moisturizing shampoo
• Silk Elements Olive Oil Wide Tooth Conditioning Comb

5) Top three Hair inspirations (youtube or otherwise)

• Esperanza Spalding
• Taren916(YouTube)
• UrbanBushBabes(YouTube)

TAG, YOU'RE IT!!!~

Difference between a Regular Cosmetologist & a Master Cosmetologist

This link shows what a Master Cosmetologist learns etc. & how much better they are than a regular cosmetologist. I'm studying to become a Master Cosmetologist right now & just wanted to share =D Last time I didn't know the difference so I couldn't tell anything about it.


I think if you go to a Master Cosmetologist, then they'll take better care of your hair in a Healthy way bc we are taught to do hair in the healthiest way. But our instructor said once we are licensed that we can do hair however we want, so if a Master Cosmetologist doesn't treat your hair the healthiest way, then they are prob. just lazy, want to do everything the way THEY want to do it etc. & not do it the proper way they were taught. (Hopefully they won't be hired anywhere, but ...)


"One of the advantages of working as a master cosmetologist is that it is possible to work on hair, skin, or nails. Many people choose to work in a specific field after they are licensed, but they enjoy having their options open. Their practical experience and training in hair, skin, and nails also allows them to work with other cosmetologists more easily, and to help their clients to make good choices about their beauty regimens."


"Because a master cosmetologist is more experienced and better trained than some regular cosmetologists, he or she tends to be more employable. It is often easier to find work with a master cosmetology certificate, and to request a higher salary or negotiate a better contract. Some clients also actively seek out people with a master cosmetologist certification, to ensure that they can benefit from at least a year of experience in the field."

(http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-master-cosmetologist.htm)

Hair Survey

1. Why did you start taking better care of your hair?

I started taking better care of my hair in 11th grade, but when my mom gave me a REALLY bad relaxer & I had to get my hair cut from shoulder length to ear length; that's when I got SERIOUS. I wanted long HEALTHY hair & stopped doin all the bad things my mom taught me to do to my hair and started doing things I learned from YouTube & hair websites.

2. What are your 2 favorite products?

Argan Oil Daily Moisturizing Shampoo(sulfate-free) it smells like an island & moisturizes my hair w/o striping it also gets my scalp clean. Mane 'N Tail Herbal Essentials Spray Therapy it detangles, works as a heat protector & a leave-in cond. I LOVE it & it can be used for so many things<3

3. Who's hair did you admire as a child?As a child, I had hair down to the middle of my back so I didn't care about anybody elses hair. But now I admire Espiranza Spalding's hair<3

4. What is your ultimate goal length?

Right now it's shoulder length, but I really would like a BAA!! =D

5. How are you going to celebrate when you reach it?

Prob. make a YouTube video & post pics on my blog www.facebook.com/MomosMoment =)

6. Two styles you want to try at your goal length?

Curl Rods & Bantu Knot Out

7. Which do you prefer: Health or length?

 HEALTH!!! After growing up with my mom damaging my hair for 13 yrs & not cuting all the dead ends off bc she wanted me to have Long hair, I don't CARE about long hair!! If it's long, but F'd up the length means NOTHING!!

8. Which do you prefer: Hair ties with no metal parts, or butterfly clips?Bows with no metal parts, clips take too much time for me ;P

9. What products do you prefer: salon brands, organic brands, BSS brands or drugstore brands?

Just bc it says it's 'Organic' doesn't mean it is & salon brands cost too much for me right now. So I like Beauty Supply Stores & Drugstores ;)

10. Which product/technique do you think is over-rated?
Product: Kinky-Curly Custard, it works great but is WAY too much for that lil gar

Technique: Oil rinses after shampooing, it just seems like a lot of work & waist of oil that could be used on your ends etc.

11. Which product/technique do you think is under-rated? Product: HE Hello Hydration, just bc it isn't all natural doesn't mean you shouldn't try it

Technique: Braid/Twist/Bantu Knot Outs, do it the right way & it'll look perfect + last for days!!

12. What is your favorite part of your hair regimen?

Using my products, pampering my hair & seeing the results/progress =D

13. What is the most annoying part of your hair regimen?

Doing my hair when I don't feel like it & when hair falls out in the shower

14. Oils or butters?

Oils, I LOVE Tea Tree, Olive & Coconut oil!!<3 Butters are too greasy for me~

15. Bun or ponytail?

Low ponytail(afro puff)

16. Wig or weave (or neither)?

Human weave as a protective style

17. What is your opinion on growth aids?

Biotin and Hair Skin & Nails work good

18. What length do you consider long?

Below Shoulder Length

19. When is the last time you've been to a salon?

May 18th, 2011 when I got my mini chop

20. What do you like to surf the most: youtube channels, personal blogs or hair forums?

YouTube!!

21. And finally, what piece of advice would you give to someone just starting out their hair journey?

I would tell them to like my FB pg so I could help them whenever they need advice or tips(www.facebook.com/MomosMoment) Tell them about reading the back of all products before buying them, don't get obsessed over length or other ppl's hair. And DGAF what other ppl think or say about your natural hair bc it's not hurting them & it's what God gave you; if you weren't supposed to wear it then you wouldn't have been born with it.

Perm & a Relaxer, there IS a difference!! Use the Right Term

I’m sure you all know that a Perm & a Relaxer are 2 different things, but for some reason ppl like to still calll a Relaxer a ‘Perm’. I HATE when ppl do that!!! I think if you’re at home or just talking to friends or whatever, it’s fine.


But if you’re in the salon, beauty store, talking to a cosmetologist or your hair stylist etc. You should use the RIGHT term!! We know what you mean, but sometimes when we’re really busy & have clients back-to-back & you say you want a “Perm” instead of a Relaxer. We might give you JUST what you said, a PERM. And if that happens then you're not gonna be too happy w/ the end results. I've heard it happened before, many times when stylists have a lot of clients.


“A permanent wave (Perm), a service normally geared to caucasians or people with straight hair wanting to go curly. The active ingredient in a perm is Ammonium Thioglycolate.” Black ppl & any other race can get Perms too, it just depends on what their hair is like. If your hair is already curly, kinky or coily then you shouldn’t get one.

“A Relaxer is the correct term for chemically straightening the hair. The active ingredient in a relaxer is Sodium Hydroxide, Calcium Hydroxide, or Lithium Hydroxide depending on the type of relaxer(regular strengths, no-lye or lo-lye, sensitive scalp etc).”

White ppl & any other race, can also get a Relaxer, as long as their hair is not Thin b/c then it would be too strong for their hair & it would fall out/off.
http://hairaddiction.wordpress.com/2007/10/22/common-misconceptions-perm-vs-relaxer/

Shampoos & pH

In Cosmetology we talked about all the different kinds of shampoos/cond. & what they're all used for/do + the pH in them. pH- A figure expressing the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a logarithmic scale on which 7 is neutral, lower values are more acid, and higher values more
alkaline.

The pH scale for products runs from 0(lowest) to 14(highest) nothing more & nothing lesser than that. The pH of Battery Acid is 1.0-2.5 & if you know how bad battery acid is, just think how normal Relaxers have a pH of 12. Normal shampoos that you can buy in public places(not salons) have the same pH level as battery acid & can peel the paint off your car, some also has the same stuff that Comet Cleaner has inside it.

Sulfate-free shampoos & ones w a pH of 4-7 are ones you should look for to use. We talked about how when you see public places saleing prof. products in their store, it prob. is just: watered down, expired/old, or they have a salon in their store & that's why they have them(those should be OK, but you never know).

There are NO "White" or "Black" products & if you're gonna think that way(closed-minded) then you shouldn't be in cosmetology. Just repeating what we were told, I've had 2 bad stylists that were very ignorant & used to tell me I couldn't use Aussie Moist etc. bc it was for "White" hair. Products are made to treat different conditions of the hair, they're not just for one "race of hair" bc anybody can have: coarse, thin, thick, oily, dry etc. hair.

Also we talked about how ppl think something is gonna "make" their hair grow. Products coat, treat, & help your hair, but they can't MAKE your hair grow. You have to take care of your body(what you put in it) & take proper care of your hair. Also using products from cheap stores may also be damaging your hair.

Last thing: People think if they don't wanna go to college or drop out of high school, then they can "always go to beauty school" bc it's "easy", but really it's just like taking a nursing course & is VERY serious. That's why they're trying to get rid of that rumor bc a LOT of ppl drop out b4 the second semester bc they thought like that.

We are also tryin to stop ppl from hiring unlicensed stylists in their salons. In a lot of unprofessional salons they hire ppl who aren't licensed & let them trim, cut etc. ppl's hair. They just tell them not to do chemical services & the owner/licensed one does all of that. Always make sure that you see your stylist's license b4 you let them do your hair bc it is REQUIRED they have it hanging up in their booth.

TIPS: I never knew you were supposed to tip your stylist or shampoo person bc my mom is "cheap" & thought paying for the service was enough. But I learned that just paying for the service is only helping them pay for their booth & products/supplies(stylists rent booths in the salon & pay the owner to use it). Renting a booth can be $175 and up per week. But even stylist's tips are being taken up from the state board of cosmetology when they do their taxes. My teacher said that we could just give them half or a "little" bit of our tips when we get them though, as long as we don't try to turn nothing in bc the state board knows we're getting tips. It's really wrong that they started doing that though bc it's OUR money that we EARNED. You don't just give someone a tip for nothing.

The Different Types of Shampoos & Conditioners

This is just something I had to do for my Cosmetology Course & I wanted to share it bc it might be interesting to some ppl or helpful. I got all of the info out of my Cosmetology Text book & that is where I was supposed to get all my info from. Hope you enjoy =)

There are 8 types of shampoos, the 1^st is pH-Balanced shampoo which brings the hair back to the right pH and balances it back to the proper pH it’s supposed to be at when it is either too high or low. You could use it after giving a chemical service or if someone’s hair is damaged and dry.

The 2^nd type of shampoo is Conditioning shampoo, also called Moisturizing shampoo; it improves the manageability of the hair and makes the hair appear smooth and shiny. It also restores moisture, elasticity, strengthens the hair shaft, adds volume and is nonstripping; so it isn’t harsh and stripping on the hair like normal drugstore shampoos. You could use this shampoo on dry, brittle, color treated or thick hair.

The 3^rd type of shampoo is Medicated shampoo, which contains special ingredients that are very effective in reducing dandruff or reliving other scalp conditions, you could use this shampoo on someone who is mature in age, has a scalp condition or has a sensitive scalp.

The 4^th type of shampoo is Clarifying shampoo, which removes metals from the hair like iron or copper; it can be used when someone has lots of buildup on their hair, after swimming and prior after all chemical services.

The 5^th type of shampoo is Balancing shampoo, which removes excess oiliness and prevents drying; it can be used on oily hair and scalps.

The 6^th type of shampoo is Dry shampoo, also called Powder shampoo, which cleans the hair without the use of soap and water. It adds volume and gets rid of oiliness, it can be used on elderly hair, oily hair or when you do not feel like washing your hair.

The 7^th type of shampoo is Color-Enhancing shampoo, which is used to brighten, add a hint of color and to eliminate unwanted color tones like brassiness or overly cool strands. It can be used on anyone who wants to enhance their hair color.

The 8^th and last type of shampoo is the kind for Hairpieces and Wigs, they gently cleans without shedding the hairpiece and can be used on all types of wigs and synthetic hair.

There are 3 basic types of conditioners the 1^st is Rinse-out conditioner, which is a finishing rinse that is used to work through the hair, detangles and then is rinsed out. It can be used after shampooing and if you want to get hair unmated or tangled.

The 2^nd type is Treatment/Repair conditioner, which deeply penetrates the hair and restores moisture and protein. It can be used to treat hair that is damaged, dry or has just had a chemical service.

The 3^rd type is Leave-in conditioner, which is applied and not rinsed out; it can be used on any hair after normal conditioner is rinsed out or if you are cutting someone’s hair or blowing it out.

Don’t forget Pulp Milton Keynes piercing studio is open from 12pm – 4pm every Saturday and Sunday.

Bookings are taken in store and a £2 deposit is required, walk-ins also available depending on availability.

ID required (passport, driving license/provisional only) for every piercing and must be over the age of 16.

Don't touch the 'Fro

Abbey Dawn footwear has landed!

( ・_・)ノ⌒●~*

 Work and Finals had me all tied up this week!

There is always time for stuff though~

So Dylan's Valentine gift to me arrived this week! Its the cutest thing ever! I love Luvdisc so much waaaaah~ It's adorable! ;_;

 

 My mom visited again the other day and we went to Mitsuwa's. I was finally reunited with delicious ramen & milk tea (and of course my mom haha). It was really sweet of her to take me out. She even bought me this  big pack of instant miso soup, which I am sipping on as I type. Food outings are the best!

Also, a few days ago, I finally got my hair back to bubblegum pink. I feel much better now.

I also bought the Hello Kitty which I mentioned in my last post ^^

 I think "Big Poppa" is an appropriate title for my new plush friend. 

I've got a nutrition and wellness final this Friday, wish me luck! 

Iron Fist and Abbey Dawn coming soon!

 

New Season Iron Fist & Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne coming to PULP stores soon!

Mens, Ladies, Shoes, Bags, Bikinis and more!

Keep an eye out for updates  

Peking Acrobats

Monday evening we took Maddie and Ty to see the Peking Acrobats at Secrest.

Ty loved it! He was clapping, cheering, yelling "Yea acrobats!"

Maddie loved it too (even though you can't tell here!). She was extremely pleased that she could cheer through the entire performance!

I had showed Ty and Maddie some You Tube videos of the acrobats so they would know what to expect. They kept asking when the bike was going to come out. I showed them a video of like 10 acrobats on one bike! We only stayed for the first half since that lasted over an hour and it was after 8 before intermission began. We figured not to press our luck since they were being so good!

Chris picked us some sweet seats in the balcony. However, I didn't bring my zoom lens so the pictures aren't too great.

The acrobats were amazing and so talented! I would love to see them again!

Em's Birthday

Emily's birthday was over the weekend. We celebrated with her on Sunday evening at the Japanese Steakhouse in Newark. It was fun to have dinner and adult conversations with some of our best friends!

My TWA Regimen

DAILY:
Put a lil Tea Tree oil on my roots & some Olive oil on my ends, then massage my scalp for a few minutes. Spray my hair with a bottle of water mixed with cond. + Coconut oil, & then style it with a lil Fantasia IC olive gel or Kinky-Curly Custard & an afro pik.
At Night I oil my scalp & cover my hair with a skinny silk scarf + sleep w a satin pillow case.


WEEKLY:
Shampoo with Agadir Argan Oil sulfate-free shampoo.
Conditione with Biosilk Therapy
DC with Aussie Moist, Coconut oil (+ Hair Mayo, every 2 wks) for 30min. to 1 hour, then rinse out.
Shake hair, pat till damp with cotton T-shirt(doesn't frizz or snag hair & soaks up water 90% faster)
Add leave-in cond.(I use a spray bottle mixed with Aussie Moist cond. + Coconut oil & water)
Style w Kinky-Curly or Fantasia IC olive gel


MONTHLY:
Dust my ends my self but every 3 months go get my ends trimed at the salon.
Also might do a Tea/Coffee rinse, Hot Oil treatment or Honey treatment(1/2 cup of honey & hot water + cond)


http://www.facebook.com/MomosMoment

Natural Hair Terms/Glossary

2nd Day Hair
Naturally curly hair that stays curly and looks good the next day and do not turn frizzy.
3a|3b|3c
Classification numbers for naturally loose curly hair. This hair system was created by Andre Walker.
4a|4b|4c
Classification numbers for naturally tight kinky curly hair. This hair system was created by Andre Walker.
Accordion Technique
A method, from the book [Curly Girl] by Lorainne Massey, to help define curls by scrunching your hair in the formation of an accordion.
ACV | Apple Cider Vinegar
The acidity is close to that of natural hair, so it is used as a final rinse after shampooing and before conditioning, to promote healthy hair by tightening and sealing the cuticle.
Afro
hairstyle that is rounded in shape and naturally curly coiled hair
AO | Aubrey Organics
Hair care product line that contains natural and organic ingredients.
APL | Arm Pit Length
A guide to the length of your hair growth in reference to when the hair reaches your arm pit.
Argan Oil
Oil rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids produced from the kernels of the argan tree grown organically in
Morocco. Can be used as a fast absorbing daily moisturizer or to heal and condition cuticles and split ends. Also known as Moroccan Oil.
BAA | Big Ass Afro
A really large Afro which is obtained with long naturally curly and or kinky hair.
Baggy
A method to help reduce breakage, split ends, and dryness. After moisturizing your hair and sealing it at night, put a plastic cap or shower cap on overnight to help your hair retain the moisture it needs for maximum growth retention.
Bantu Knot
Hairstyle created when the hair is sectioned off in diamond, triangle or square shapes and twisted into knots. Also known as Zulu knots.
Bantu Knot Out
Hairstyle created by sectioning the hair into Bantu Knots on damp wet hair and then after it dries, the knots are taking out to achieve defined curly hair.
BC | Big Chop
Cutting relaxed or chemically treated hair completely off to leave only natural textured hair.
BKT | Brazilian Keratin Treatment
A temporary hair straighten treatment that does not use harsh chemicals.
BNC | Braid n Curl
Hairstyle achieved by plaiting or braiding damp or moist hair and curling the ends with rollers or flexi rods. Air dry overnight or use a hair dryer. Then take out the rods and braids to reveal deep wavy and curly hair.
Bradelocz
Also seen as Braidlocs or Braidlocks. A method of locking the hair with small braids and maintained by either latching or palm-rolling (twisting). This technique does not require a Big Chop (BC). The Bradelocz e-book was written by Cherie King.
Braid Out
Hairstyle achieved by braiding damp or moist hair in cornrows or single braids and after it drys the hair is unraveled to reveal a more defined curly hair.
BSL | Bra Strap Length
A guide to the length of your hair growth in reference to when the hair reaches where your bra strap is positioned on your back.
BSS | Beauty Supply Store
Buds (Budding)
First stage of dreadlocks and locking your hair, when a knot is formed as the nucleus of each lock.
CBL | Collar Bone Length
A guide to the length of your hair growth in reference to when the hair reaches your collar bone.
CG | Curly Girl
A method, [Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and find your inner curl!], designed to achieve your best natural curls based on the book [Curly Girl] written by Lorraine Massey.
Co-wash
A method of washing your hair with conditioner only. This type of washing avoids harsh results from frequent washing with shampoos that contain detergents like sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, and helps to keep natural black hair soft and manageable.
Comb coils
A hairstyle technique achieved by placing the tail of a rattail comb at the root of small sections of the hair and turning it clockwise to create a coil. A great style for shorter length hair.
Cones (Silicones)
Ingredients in some hair care products that are not water soluble and has to be washed out well unless it will cause a heavy build-up on your hair.
Cornrow
Type of braiding style where the hair is braided very closely to the scalp in an underhand, upward motion to create a continuous, raised row. The styles are endless that can be achieved with cornrow designs.
Creamy crack
A term created by women who found it hard to stop relaxing their hair while transitioning, used to describe permanent relaxers.
Denman
A company that produces a curl defining brush that many natural haired women use.
Detangler
Type of hair conditioner that smooths your hair by coating it, so that the hair tightens up and smooths the scales on the outer surface of the hair or cuticle to prevent tangles.
Detangling
Process in which you use a Detangler to soften and smooth the hair for manageability.


DIY | Do It Yourself

DT | Deep Treatment Also known as DC (Deep Conditioning). A treatment to help add moisture back into the hair, by leaving a moisturizing conditioner with a penetrating heat source on your hair for an extended period of time.
Dusting
Evenly trimming 1/4 in of hair or less in which the name derived from the little hairs that looks like dust on the floor.
EO | Essential Oils
Natural oils (Basil, Rosemary, Sage, Peppermint, Lemon, Lavender, etc.) that promotes healthy hair.
EVCO | Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
A natural conditioner that promotes hair growth, strong healthy hair, prevents dandruff, and makes the hair shiny and soft.
EVOO | Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A natural sealant used to seal and lock in the moisture from your moisturizer, while smoothing the hair cuticle and adding shine. Some use this oil for a Pre-Shampoo Treatment (Pre-Poo).
Flat Twist
A two strand twist braiding technique similar to cornrows, by twisting the hair flat to the head
Fluff
Finger combing your hair to obtain maximum fullness and volume for your curly hair
FSG | Flax Seed Gel
Homemade recipe for a styling gel made with flax seed that doesn’t weigh your hair down, dry it out, or create flakiness.
Henna
A natural colorant or hair dye, and strengthener.
HG | Holy Grail
A statement used for products that you have tried and works perfect for your hair.
HHJ | Healthy Hair Journey
Expression used to describe the journey a woman takes to achieve healthy hair.
HIH | Hand in Hair
Also seen as HIF: Hands in Fro. This a slight bad habit to have to manipulate or play in your hair.
JBCO | Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Castor oil that has been manufactured on Jamaica used to strengthen, thicken, increase hair growth.
KCCC | Kinky Curly Custard
A styling agent made with natural ingredients used to elongate and define naturally curly hair.
Latch Hooking
A method used to maintain dreadlocks by incorporating the new growth into the locks to keep them neat.
MBL | Mid Back Length
A guide to the length of your hair growth in reference to when your hair reaches the middle of your back.
Nappyversary
Also known as Nattyversary. This is the Anniversary date of when your hair became fully natural.
No-poo
A hair regimen of which you do not use shampoos to cleanse your hair. Some use conditioners in place of the shampoo also known as Co-washing.
ORS | Organic Root Stimulator
A hair care product line that is geared towards naturally restoring hair and scalp with herbal ingredients.
Palm rolling
A method used to maintain dreadlocks by helping the knots in the locks tighten and compress. This is done by grabbing a single dreadlock between the base of your palms and rubbing it back and forth vigorously.
Pineappleing
A way of preparing your hair and sleeping to preserve your curls to have 2nd Day Hair. This is achieved by placing your hair in a high loose ponytail on top of the head and sleeping on a satin pillowcase. In the morning the curls are intact just by letting the ponytail down and gently shaking the hair.
Pixies
Also known as Pixie Braids. For naturals, these braids are small individual braids all over the head without weave. Pixie braids are also braids with hair extensions (weave) that are small box braids, cut in layers and sealed with heat. These braids are usually curled or bent at the ends slightly to give them a shape towards the face.
PJ | Product Junky
This is an expression used for a person who buys any and all hair care products they can find to try the next best thing on the market.
Plopping
A way of drying your hair quickly and help enhance your waves and curls by wrapping your hair in a t-shirt or cotton cloth material.
Pre-Poo
Coating the hair, for about 30 minutes or more, with a mixture of natural oils or a deep conditioner before you shampoo.
Protective Style
A hairstyle that tucks the ends of your hair away from being exposed to damaging agents such as sun, heat, and constant manipulation. The purpose and benefits of this hairstyle is to grow healthier, longer hair and reduce split ends and damage. Some examples are Buns, Braids, Sew-in Weaves, Wigs, and Drawstring Ponytails.
Regimen
Your day to day or weekly hair care and styling guide.
S&Ds | Search and Destroy
Process in which you occasionally search your hair for any split ends, crooked ends, or single strand knots and snipping it with a sharp hair styling scissors.
Sealing
(Seal the Ends) To apply product to the ends of the hair to keep them moisturized and limit breakage. The choice of method is to use a water-based moisturizer (conditioner or cream that has water as its first ingredient), and then seal with a butter or oil.
Shingling
A styling method, created at Miss Jessie’s salon, used to manually define curls by applying a leave in conditioner or gel with a comb, spreading the product from roots to ends in a downward direction while smoothing and stretching hair. (originally designed to use with Miss Jessie’s CURLY PUDDING™ or Miss Jessie’s Curly Meringue™)
SL | Sisterlocks
Tiny uniform deadlocks. These locks are created by a method of a specialized tool that places the hair into its locking formation and does not require waxes or gels. These locks are very versatile and has hairstyle options as relaxed individuals.
Slip
Describes how slippery a product is and how effective it will coat the hair for detangling. Usually in reference to a conditioner or a detangler product.
SLS | Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
A high volume synthetic chemical, that is drying to the hair, used in many shampoos.
TNC | Twist n Curl
Hairstyle achieved by two strand twisting damp or moist hair and curling the ends with rollers or flexi rods. Air dry overnight or use a hair dryer. Then take out the rods and twist to reveal deep wavy and curly hair.
Transitioning
Process in which you take steps to stop relaxing the hair to grow out your natural hair texture.
TWA | Teeny Weeny Afro
A small Afro about 1/2 - 1 inch of hair in length, typically in reference to the first stage after the Big Chop (BC).
Twist Out
A hairstyle achieved by two strand twisting the hair (usually while damp or wet then air drying or use a hair dryer) and then unraveling the twist to reveal a crinkly wavy hair texture.
Two Strand Twist
Also known as double strand twists, twists, or twisties. This hairstyle technique can be performed on dry or wet hair. Take a section of hair and divide into two even pieces and twist each section of hair around the other. You continue until all of your hair is twisted like single braids.
Virgin Hair
Hair that is natural from the roots and have not been chemically processed or altered.
Wet and Go
A hairstyle technique similar to Wash and Go (WNG), but you do not wash your hair. You drench or spray the hair with a leave-in conditioner and water to define the curls and style as desired for a quick hairstyle.
WNG | Wash and Go
Also abbreviated as WnG or W&G. Method of co-washing the hair, adding a styling gel or cream and then go start your day. The hair air drys or you can dry it with a diffuser.