Shea Moisture Hair Dye - Bright Auburn

Finallllly!!!! 

I have been researching dying my hair and I came accross the shea moisture hair color line and had to have it! I looked at almost every target in my area and they were put of the color I wanted so I had to buy it online.


I chose Bright Auburn. This was my first time dying my hair so I have been very nervous about hair breakage and damaging my hair. Overall applying the dye was pretty easy and I love the outcome of my hair, it was still very soft as usual after dying it. 



Thanksgiving 2013


happy thanksgiving to all! im spending this holiday in chicago with my family. what a nice getaway it has been. 

I went to ulta and came across these house of holland nails for about 3 dollars and I think they came out pretty nice!


M.I.A

I have been MIA like nobodys business

Smh

Ill be back soon

Hair Growth

Ooooh Killem' 

Just today I realized the little hair growth ive had over two months. Im so glad my hair is growing back! The top picture is two days after I big chopped and the bottom picture is today. Over majority of the first month I was taking hairfinity pills so I can attribute some of the growth to that. I haven't straightened my hair or put any heat on it since my big chop so I don't know its true length, but I do plan to straighten it after a year. 


Writing Challenge

I have been having trouble with actually finding things to blog/write about. Thats why I only have a few posts a month. So ive been looking for a writing challenge to start to post more. Hopefully my next post will be my success with finding a challenge! 

25 Things About Myself Tag

I recently came across a blog that I fell in love with http://www.lovedarbie.com/ .
And on her blog I found a list of 25 things about herself and at the end she tagged who ever was reading it, so since I needed a new post idea I figured why not!! So here are 25 things about myself.


1. I am 20 years old and 9 months, Im a criminal justice major and I have changed my major twice and ill probably change it again.

2. Im incredibly indecisive. Ive noticed this ever since I graduated high school and realized im in complete control of my life, I havent been quite sure what exactly what I want to do with it. That and being afraid of making the wrong decision with my life.

3. I loveee poetry, I write it too but I only share with my best friend.

4. On June 24th of this year I became natural. I cut off all my relaxed hair from transitioning for 5 months and I dont think i've ever loved my hair as much as I do now. I love my twa but I cant wait to see what my hair looks like grown out.

5. Even though I am in college for my criminal justice degree, I plan on attending cosmetology school after because i've always loved doing hair, its one of my favorite hobbies.

6. Ive recently clinged to blogging and reading blogs, Idk why but I love hearing others opinions about life, love, and everything else under the sun. Especially people who are super vulnerable, I dont know if I could be so courageous to let everyone know my problems but when I read about someone going through what Im going through there is a great feeling of being understood.

7. I love social networks and hate them at the same time. The idea that you can connect with people over the internet from all over the world is awesome, but at the same time my generation has become so obsessed with social networks no one really takes the time to stop and smell the flowers anymore.

8. I'm addicted to twitter. not much more to say about that other than "im working on it" acknowledging the problem is the first step....lol

9. Im kind of a hopeless romantic even though I very seldom admit that, I dont think what happens in movies should stay in the movies.

10. I dont really party or do any of the typical things college kids are supposed to be doing, and I dont feel like im missing out on anything...most of the time

11. I would definitely consider myself an introvert.

12. I complain about not having many friends but do nothing about it. It makes no sense to me but ill meet people and then do nothing more to keep in touch.

13. I have a boyfriend and im content with him staying my boyfriend for at least the next 5 years, I feel like im the only one  in my group of friends that is not rushing to get married or already married (mind you all of my friends are either 21 or younger). Not to say anything is wrong with that but I feel like taking your time is valuable. I want to enjoy each stage of being in a long term relationship, then being engaged for a year or two, then marriage and all that good stuff. 

14. I dont know if I want kids. I literally could see myself living either a life with kids or without them lol theres pros and cons to both.

15. I envy college kids that dont have to get jobs.

16. I hate working while in school but I love the money and being somewhat financially independent.

17. My best friend is my soulmate. (idk if this is considered "about me" but oh well I wanted to include that important note)

18. I never finish the books I start even though I am a self proclaimed book lover, unless theyre self-help books.

19. I love to travel, I plan to go just about everywhere before I die. Hopefully even space or to the moon.

20. Im the middle child.

21. I can sit and watch youtube videos about hair alllllll day, its ridiculous. 

22. I plan on marrying Drake and having beautiful children with him. He doesn't know it yet but ill let him know when we meet one day.

23. My Sun sign is Libra, Moon sign Capricorn, and Rising sign Virgo. Birthday October 4th, 1992

24. One day I want to own some type of small dog, maybe a yorkie or a maltese. In the meantime ill continue to treat my boyfriends dog like he's my own.

25. I love meeting new people


And there are 25 facts about me! So I dont know how this tag thing works but if you need something to talk about you should do it to!! 


My Fro

Lovin this pic of my fro :)
Mac RiRi Boy on the lips

 

Notes and Saved Quotes from my iPhone #38

"Patience child, patience. Remember, life is a journey. If you got everything you wanted all at once there'd be no point to living. Enjoy the ride, and in the end you'll see these "set backs" as giant leaps forward, only you couldn't see the bigger picture in the moment. Remain calm, all is within reach; all you have to do is show up everyday, stay true to your path and you will surely find the treasure you seek."

- Jackson Kiddard, author & polymath.



We live in a generation obsessed with and dependent upon instant gratification, people dont take there time anymore, no one knows what patience is, everyone is always rushing something. I dont know if technology is to blame for this fast paced world we live in or what but I wonder how far is this really gonna take us?

Im 20 years old, and it seems as though all of my peers are rushing something. Everyone is getting married, having children and im not knocking anyones hustle but I cant help but think "well dont you wanna live life a little beore you make those big commitments?". I have a serious boyfriend myself that i would love to marry someday but no time soon. I want to get a degree, travel the world, figure out exactly who I am and what I want. I used to feel like there was something wrong with me because of my peers making these big life changes but now I think differently..

 Im learning that its important to just do whatever fits you by your own standards of life. If your 19 and wanna get married then you should be able to do so regardless of societies standards and if your 19 and dont want to get married thats fine too. You should be able to do whatever you want with your life without having to explain for approval. 

Ok my rant is over, peace and be lovely

-Shar


The 10 Curl Commandments

The 10 Curl Commandments
So ever since I did my big chop last week I have become so obsessed with my hair. I thought I had everything planned out but I am so lost with trying to create a "regimen". Anyways while researching hair products I came across this awesome "10 Curl Commandments" Its great for any new naturals!

Nyx Matte Lip Cream

So I ordered rihannas new matte lipstick with mac but its on backorder! So with my frustration I went on the search for a matte lipstick and came across Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream and their matte lipstick line. I bought Antwerp and wore it for the first time yesterday. Overall I love the color and it did last all day but I would say it does get dry so I saw some people say it would go well with a balm before you apply so ill be trying that again today! 


Big Chop

I did my big chop! omg! So two days ago I did my big chop after a 5 month transition. I wasnt really nervous until i took the pair of scissors but then right after I cut it I loved it! my boyfriend helped me with the back and I was kind of nervous of what my family would say but so far everyone loves it. looking at my hair its kind of crazy that I ever even relaxed it before. my relaxer story isnt like most where their mothers ran to get them a relaxer at a young age. Mine is the exact opposite, my mom always loved my hair but throughout elementary and middle school I was so caught up with wanting to fit in, it seemed like everyone had straight relaxed hair so i begged my mom to let me get a relaxer and she would tell me no and to wait until i was 18 to decide. But after bugging and bugging she finally got fed up and just let me get one. So my first relaxer was in 7th grade. Ill never forget the first time after I washed my relaxed hair and it was just so limp I remember it always used to curl up when I washed it. Seeing just be so straight and limp was a reality check but at that time it was exactly what I wanted. Now about 10 years later I have chopped off all my relaxed hair and I love my old curls, I have such a long journey ahead of me.

Curly Hair Growth Chart

Curly Hair Growth Chart

Cool Hair Growth Chart from NaturallyCurly.com
This is nice for anyone newly natural like myself because it gives you an idea of what to expect growth wise while transitioning. Im currently 5 months post relaxer, my hair is in braids now because I cant stand dealing with the difference in textures.

Daily Inspiration/Quote

"Let your workings remain a mystery

Just show people the results. "

-Tao Te Ching

I personally love this quote because it says so much but so little. Its important to stay humble through your journey. I use this as a reminder to not talk the talk but to walk the walk. Im currently doing weight watchers and trying to create a more healthy lifestyle and at times it can be hard because I dont have anyone doing it with me. Friends and family are supportive and most say "good for you" or "im happy for you keep it up" which is nice dont get me wrong but there is usually not much more to talk about after that. So letting my workings remain a mystery and showing the results works for me. 

BlogLovin

Just made a blog login. just trying out something new.


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Nails

Ive been so obsessed with my nails today. A little cheetah, so simple but so cute



Hairfinity

Just  got my first month supply of Hairfinity. Im so excited I hope they help my hair grow!! I've heard a lot about the vitamins and watched plenty of youtube video reviews. I just bought the one month supply to see how it works for my hair. Ive decided to go natural with my hair and my last relaxer was in january of this year (2013). I tried to "transition" before but I just COULD NOT deal with the two different textures and I was afraid to do a big chop. So after 10 months I had gotten a relaxer. This time around though I have decided to let my hair grow out for 6 months and if I like the length then ill big chop it. Im not sure what changed but im not so afraid of the big chop now.



Nailss

My first attempt at scotch tape nails



Revlon Nails

Ok so I went to target yesterday and picked up this new revlon nail art polish. Called Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy and I got it in Galactic. 
I was a little shady about buying it because I read a bad review on it but I wanted to try it myself and I loved the results.

Hope Without Boundaries 5k




So ive always wanted to do a 5k walk or run, and my friend called me today asking if I wanted to do this walk on the harbor to benefit investigating missing people. Im so excited!! It will be my first race/marathon.

Valentines Day

This weekend I spent valentines day with my boyfriend at the national harbor. We went to Mcloones Pier House, which was delicious. I got the Scallop Fettucine and ill definitely be going back!





This was my first time at the harbor and it was soo nice, im going to have to come back when its not so cold out though.



Salad Fun

So I work in a grocery store (commissary) and I came across this lean cuisine salad additions and thought it was so cool. Then the other day I saw a commercial for it and knew I had to try it. So I went to the store to purchase the southwest-style chicken salad additions which includes chipotle ranch dressing, grilled white meat chicken, black beans, red peppers, poblano peppers, and crispy tortilla. I dont really care for chipotle dressing in general, so while at the store I came across panera's balsamic vinaigrette dressing, which is the besttttt dressing ever! and the salad turned out pretty awesome. I'll def be purchasing this again.

Happy People


Came across this little inspirational on pinterest. I usually dont care for cliche stuff like this but I really like this one.

Welcome

Im shar, I once started a blog before but never kept up with it. Ive been wanting to start a new one so here it is. Ill post about any and everything.