Mocha's Locs

More color combos I like

2010-02-25T04:50:00.000-08:00

So, I really like the color black, and I was thinking of incorporating it...well, at least at the reception. Of course, me being me, I'm still not sure. But no worries, I have a loooong time to decide. Anyway, here are some really fab photos I found with black, pink and/or purple.

Photos from: forums.onewed.com, itsajaimething.com, weddingsonthefrenchriviera.com

Wedding color?

2010-02-22T07:44:00.000-08:00

Even though I'm not getting married until next year, I've been thinking about the colors I want to use. Right now I'm thinking pink, purple and orange. Here are a few pics I found with those colors, and I think the combo is hot! What do ya'll think?

Photos from: tastefullyentertaining.blogspot.com, inthedetailsblog.com and apps.facebook.com

P.S.- Check out our wedding website by clicking here.

Bantu Knot Out results

2010-02-22T07:33:00.001-08:00

As I mentioned earlier, I did a bantu knot out for my friend's wedding. Here are the results:

I don't know how I got this flip thing lol

What's going on?

2010-02-22T04:38:00.001-08:00

I know ya'll probably think I'm like a horrible blogger, right? Well, it's not that, it's just that I really don't do much to my hair, so...yeah...I did do a Bantu knot out for my friend's wedding. I'll post pics later today (I promise!)

Since I don't do a lot to my hair, I decided that I will use a portion of this blog to talk about wedding stuff. Oh wait, I guess I should tell you, I'm engaged! So in addition to my ~~few and far between~~ hair posts, I'll post about wedding plans, decor, dresses, etc. Stay tuned!

Sorry for the loooong delay...

2010-02-07T16:48:00.000-08:00

Hello lovelies,

I know- it's been SUCH a long time! But, really, there hasn't been too much going on with my hair. Sorry, guys (ya'll know I luv ya'll : )

I'm a hostess at a friend's wedding this weekend, so I'll hopefully some pics of my hair...until then, here are some pics (and some nail photos to come tomorrow, hopefully):

This is my celebrity look-a-like (it was the thing to do on Facebook last week).

I ♥ eye makeup (I'm not a pro, as you can see)

Why I'm natural

2010-01-17T05:39:00.000-08:00

Of course, you know I have natural hair, so I wanted to share (once again) why I decided to wear my hair this way.

The main reason I stopped relaxing is the history behind black women straightening their hair in the first place- to be more appealing (physically) to white folk and so white people would accept them. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that's why people continue to do it, I'm just saying that knowing the history is one reason I wanted to stop. It's kind of like reclaiming who I am and who my people are.

Also, I'd noticed that relaxers were making my hair thin. And I hate thin hair. I also got tired of spending my Saturdays in the salon, sitting under the dryer for an hour and then not wanting to rid with the windows down, not wanting to get my hair wet in the rain and spending a looong time trying to get my hair to 'lay right' in the morning only to end up frustrated. Of course, natural hair has its struggles, too, but I spend a lot less time on my hair, and I like it a lot more.

And when I decided I was going to be au naturale, I was at a point where I wanted to be who I was/am and not who others thought I should be. I wanted to embrace myself fully, and I felt I couldn't do that with a relaxer.

I've been relaxer-free for three years and completely natural for two years. So...I'm happy to be nappy! lol

Photo from: imagecache.artistrising.com

More hair photos (after washing)

2010-01-17T05:33:00.001-08:00

I know, I know

2010-01-15T07:49:00.001-08:00

I haven't posted in here in a while, but I do have posts coming. My camera is just acting weird, so...yeah. Hopefully, I'll be able to put something up here this weekend.

Sorry for the delay guys. Please forgive me!!

More color!

2010-01-03T05:07:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday, peeps!

So, right after Christmas, I tried coloring my tips Honey Blonde (well, I didn't do it myself; my boyfriend's mom did it). It did not take. At. All. See?

Well, my tips were like dark brown, but you could only see it in sunlight or with the flash of a camera (like above).

This past week I tried more color. This time it was like a red color. The results:

With flash

Without

With

I'm thinking about having another go at it in a few weeks because I really want some color- that you can actually see lol. Thoughts anyone?

Later, chicas!

Latched locs (1)

2009-12-24T10:17:00.000-08:00

So, I tried finger-latching some of the locs the other day...it turned out okay, I guess. I should really make or buy (probably make) a tool so I can make it look better.

(Sorry it's a little blurry)

Thanks to loc rocker, I found a great video about latching from fellow loc wearer, kalia-dewdrop. You can check out the video here.

Anybody else latch?

Nails of the Moment

2009-12-24T04:58:00.000-08:00

N.Y.C. Long-Wearing Nail Enamel- Skin Tight Denim Creme.

I love this color- very vampy! Takes about two coats to become opaque.

Oh yeah, this is before I cleaned it, so excuse the mess! lol

Color!

2009-12-21T16:44:00.000-08:00

So, I want to color /streak my hair (you probably already know this), and I've narrowed it down to two colors:

Which of these do you like? Because I'm so indecisive, your thoughts are appreciated!

From then 'til now

2009-12-17T18:44:00.000-08:00

Pics of my hair journey (in reverse order, so I guess it should be called from now 'til then? More recent pics are below =)

1 month w/locs- October '08

My humungo braid out- May '08

Like a month after the BC (Big Chop)- April 'o7

Transitioning-February '07

Relaxed- '06

Pics

2009-12-17T17:58:00.000-08:00

This summer

Thanksgiving '09

Dec. 09

Nails of the Moment

2009-12-16T11:29:00.000-08:00

At this moment, my nails are wearing Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Cherry Red (sorry it's kinda blurry...)

New product I'm trying

2009-12-14T06:55:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday!

My scalp itches- a lot. It's not really anything new, I've had the itchies, and dandruff, since I was younger. However, I got tired of scratching all the time (and potentially chipping my nail polish), so when I was in Walmart last week, I looked for some oil and found this:

photo from: perfumela.com

Its ingredients include olive fruit oil, castor seed oil, jojoba seed oil, ginseng extract and more

In addition to your scalp, you can also use it as a body moisturizer and for hot oil treatements. I've only put it directly on my scalp twice. The itchies aren't completely gone, but it's getting better. I've also started using it for my dry skin, and it works fabulously! I love it!

And the price is great, too. Only $2 and some change at Walmart. If you try or have tried it, let me know what you think about it!

Manifestation board!

2009-12-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

If you know me, you know I love making collages and vision/manifestation boards. Here's the one I made this week for the new year. Sorry it's kinda blurry:

More loc pics- Dec. '09

2009-12-12T14:45:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos of my locs after washing them:

Comparison shot

2009-12-12T14:43:00.001-08:00

Here's how my locs look now versus when I first started them. They kinda look the same length to me, but anyway, here they are : )

Random loc thoughts- 12.9

2009-12-09T08:40:00.001-08:00

I wonder why my hair never stays tight for more than 2 weeks...It's kind of annoying. I don't want to get them redone because it's too soon, but I don't like how loose they feel...

Mocha's Locs

More color combos I like

Wedding color?

Bantu Knot Out results

What's going on?

Sorry for the loooong delay...

Why I'm natural

More hair photos (after washing)

I know, I know

More color!

Latched locs (1)

Nails of the Moment

Color!

From then 'til now

*Pics*

Nails of the Moment

New product I'm trying

Manifestation board!

More loc pics- Dec. '09

Comparison shot

Random loc thoughts- 12.9

Pics