Comparison Pics

I decided since it's been almost 7 months since I BC'd, I'd do a comparison shot. And to think my hair didn't grow!

Are you Ready? The Twistout!

This is the resulting twistout from 16 day twists. I felt so key-ute!





The back!

All good things come to an end...Last day of the twists...

11/28/06--Day 16 Twists

What a difference 2 weeks makes! The twists were hanging in there, but they started to look dry and dusty, so I washed them and deep conditioned with Dove Advanced Care Therapy conditioner.





Well, people...These twists lasted for a total of 16 days. I say that's a good thing. I enjoyed spending no more than 5 minutes on my hair and not rushing to head out the door. I will definitely be doing another set of these twists real soon.

Thanksgiving Twists

What were you for?

I spent Thankgiving at my grandmother's house this year. I always have a blast spending time with my family. I am truly thankful for the blessings I have received this year and it keeps me mindful to not take those blessings for granted.


11/23/06--Day 11 Thanksgiving Twists

I rinsed the twists and added a little of the shea butter mixture to them. I pinned the top back with a click clack on each side.

Twisting Right Along Cont'd

The twists that keep on twisting....

11/20/06--Day 8 Twists

The twists were still hanging in there. I had the right side pulled back with a click clack. I spritzed these twists with my moisture spray.





11/21/06--Day 9 Twists
This is a shot of the back of the twists after I spritzed lightly with my moisture spray.

Twisting Right Along!

Hey! Here are the rest of the twists.

11/16/06--Day 4 Twists



Day 5 Twists

G. Mo's Slammin' Sweet Potato Pie©

Ok, this is sooooo non-hair related, but since it's that time of the year for sweet potato pies, I thought I'd post his recipe here. Yes, I said HIM. I've had many a pie in my day, but this is one of THE best sweet potato pie recipes I have ever tried!

I don't know what it is, but if you're not careful, you'll end up eating an entire pie in one day. Don't ask me how I know.



Here's what you'll need:
2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
4 eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon (or more... *wink*) rum or Navan vanilla cognac (or for the non-drinkers, use Rum flavoring or Rum extract)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons melted butter/margarine
1 unbaked deep dish pie crust

First off, you must boil the potatoes. I didn't mention that before because it seemed like a no-brainer, but everyone wasn't able to decipher the fact that this is the FIRST step.

After the potatoes are cooked and you've peeled them, throw them in a bowl and mixed them up, then you go ahead to the next step.

Pre-heat cha oven to like 400-425 degrees.

Pie crust preparation: take 1/2 cup of brown sugar and stick of margarine/butter and microwave together... layer the pie shell with the melted brown sugary mix and place in oven for 10 minutes at 350 or until crust browns. Do not worry about the crust bubbling, it’s going to do that. Whatever you do, do not pop it!!!!!

Mix the sweet potatoes, milk, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, butter/margarine, vanilla, liquor and lemon juice until it gets real smooth. Then pour it into the pie shell.

Bake for about 15 minutes at 400-425, then reduce heat to 300 and bake for about 45 minutes or until the filling is firm. (to check for doneness, stick a toothpick or fork in it. it should come out clean)

Take it from the oven and allow to cool for about 15 minutes.

Grab some Cool Whip, vanilla ice cream or whatever you like to add and get'cha eat on!!!!



After you've tried this recipe, make sure you give him his props for coming up with this delicious recipe. >>G. Mo's Slammin Sweet Potato Pie©<<

Thanks G!

Just when you thought it was over.... More Twists!

11/14/06--Day 2 Twists




Since my sister's twists were much better than mine, I asked her last night if she could redo the front. Well, she said she would under one condition... that I remain quiet while she watched Dancing With the Stars

So I sat there reading Assata: An Autobiography, while she was twisting away. It only took about a half hour to do the top, which wasn't bad at all.

11/15/06--Day 3 Twists

Here are the results from this morning after I conditioner washed it with Pantene's Hydrating curls:
I must stay away from Krispy Kreme donuts.

Front-I wore a clip on the top to keep the front from dangling in my face all day



Side- I'm not suffering from thinning hair or hair loss, but it looks scalpy, which is expected. As the week goes on, I'm sure there will be less scalp showing.


Back


Well, that's it for now. I thought they came out great! What do you think? I think I will keep these in for at least another week. I will probably take them down after the Thanksgiving break.