MrsHazleyAndABaby: Hair

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

Noelle's Hair Style

Caring for Noelle's hair has not been an easy lesson to learn. You'd think because I do my own hair I would be capable of caring for hers. Oh but the truth hurts and is hard to hide. Noelle's hair has seen it's days of dry and brittle. As an infant I was putting baby oil and lotion on it, not having a clue of what I needed to do to keep it healthy. Since starting from scratch on my own hair I have really learned what her hair needs to look good and most importantly be healthy.

I wash and deep condition it about once every two weeks. This way I'm not stripping her hair of it's moisture. If her hair is not in braids or they don't last two weeks I will try and deep condition it more often.

Her hair has grown so much since I've started braiding it. It locks in her moisture and cuts down on the constant manipulation. And Lord, I couldn't imagine doing it everyday, there's no way. When we're out, I get asked all the time how I am able to get it done. Fortunately she has gotten pretty use to it, but that doesn't mean she likes it. We are big on distraction, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, the iPad, or our phones. Even that doesn't work sometimes and I just have to give her a break. Depending on the design it can take me anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour. I usually always finger detangle her hair immediately after I deep condition (while it's softest) and in some cases I will use a wide tooth comb to get through it.

Because of her baby balding it's been hard braiding her hair with the back being so short. It hasn't yet caught up but we work with what we've got. For whatever reason I've decided that I can trim the ends myself, this probably isn't the best idea but it works for now. I want her hair to continue to grow and I'm not paying anyone to do it. I've been shocked at the rate of its growth over the last few months.

I posted all my favorite products in my last hair post but I use this leave-in conditioner for her.

I get a lot of design ideas from Pinterest or whatever comes to me in the moment. As much as I love her curls and setting them free it's easier to maintain when it's braided.

What are your go to hairstyles for your toddlers?

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Au Naturale

This month made one year since I decided to cut all my hair off, like ALL of it!! What possessed me you may ask? Well a lot of reasons, mainly because I was brain washed by those "natural hair" girls who made me believe that I was beautiful just the way God made me and my hair was beautiful just the way it grew out of my head. How dare they right? I drank the kool-aid!!! I had previous sworn that I would NEVER go natural!! I didn't post about my "big chop" because I thought well it's just hair, who cares and because I kind of hated it. I went through some serious questions about my appearance during those first couple months. I was essentially bald and my self esteem took a hit. I can't speak for an entire culture but I don't think many would disagree with me when I say hair is kind of a big deal for black women. We spend thousands of dollars a year and countless hours in a salon to make sure the top of our heads look presentable, fly, fresh to death. It is the reason for all the jokes about us not getting our hair wet.

Well it's been a year, October 23rd to be exact (I don't I'll ever forget that day) and I'm loving my hair! I wanted to celebrate one year of my new found freedom and setting my curls free with a post. Here are some never before seen pictures on the day of my big chop.

I remember preparing for this day. Buying all the headbands and cute studded earrings I could find. I remember saying my eyebrows would always have to be done so that I looked "presentable" in public. I was so nervous about what people would think. I am naturally a very confident person, not the selfie a day kind of girl but knowing my worth and not being very concerned about what others thought. Cutting all your hair off will make you grow some confidence fast or make you climb under a rock.

Being seen with no hair and no makeup was the ultimate no. I thank God for his strength where I am weak.

Here are some of my early looks.

I started getting comfortable enough to leave my headbands at home, there was no hiding this five head!

As my hair grew I feel in love with it!

The only protective style I've tried is braids. I put them in for our trip to Aruba and they lasted a whopping two and a half weeks (meant to stay about two months). As much as I loved them I have always been very aware that I am not much of a weave person. I love trying new looks as you have seen in my previous 'I am not my hair' post but I can never keep it in for very long.

If I have learned anything from this natural hair journey, besides that the fact that I may be a product junkie and that I have saved oodles upon oodles of money and time, it's that my confidence and self worth will never be dependent on the length of my hair. I have also learned to care for Noelle's hair so much better. I plan to blog on the evolution of her hair and some of the looks I've created for her. Her hair is now so much healthier and longer because I know how to take care of it. I pray Noelle never questions her beauty based on her hair. I will do everything I can to instill in her how beautiful her natural curly hair is and that we are all made just the way God intended. I will not be disappointed if she decided to straighten it when she is older (and out of my house, just kidding) because after all it is just hair.

And I'll leave you with a length check because the shrinkage is real!

Anyone else have a hair story that shocked their confidence to the core?

My favorite products!

My curlspiration via Pinterest!!

One time for the curly girls!!!!!

Friday, September 5, 2014

I Am Not My Hair…

….But my current situation in no way reflects who I am! Lol!

Ladies, you know, once you find a great hairstylist it is so hard to trust anyone else with your hair, even yourself. One of the hardest parts about being away from home is missing family and friends. Well missing your friend and amazing hairstylist is right up there with them.

I can't wait to visit home so Liz Bailey can do her magic. Thought I'd post a fun blog about some of the different hairstyles I've worn over the 4 years since Liz has been doing my hair.

Isn't she beautiful?

The first time Liz ever did my hair was on my wedding day! Some people thought I was crazy to try someone new on such a special day. She was introduced to me through Tj because she cut his hair. Yes, she's also a very talented barber.

After my wedding, I wanted a big chop! I am in love with short hair and she did NOT disappoint

Then there was the time she gave me a fohawk

Did I mention she is a color specialist?

One of my favorite's…black with peek-a-boo purple

So everyone who knows me knows I am not a huge fan of weave but we were about to go to Europe on vacation and I figured why not do something totally out of character. She makes hair fun for me!

Oh boy, Tj wasn't too happy about this one!

But it was SOoOo funky and I LOVED it

I was so excited about this high bun she created

Then I loved this braid

After Noelle was born I wanted another hairstyle that was completely different for me

Not your average "Mom-do"

Then she cut it shorter to switch it up

We've been in a long distance relationship before when we traveled the last time. It was hard but we got through it, just like we will this time.

Mean while…the struggle is real (insert ugly cry face emoji)

I refer her to everyone I know.

She did my friend Maddy's hair for her wedding.

My friend Joanne for her wedding

Liz went from being my hairstylist to my friend who also happens to do my hair. I love her spunk, honesty and realness. She is as real as they come and she is so positive and encouraging. Her faith in God is inspiring and she is also an amazing mother. And she loves to laugh!