My Last Hair Journey

This time I vow to do it right! I am currently 11 weeks post relaxer (texlaxed), and I don't plan on ever going back to relaxing. I guess you can say "I'm going Natural". Yes that is a very common statement nowadays, so Thank-you to the Naturals that paved the way and inspired us all. 
Now here I am.... with my Frizzy, easily Tangled, Dry, Porous Hair, ready to Beautify it to the best of my ability.
This is more than a Journey to me now, this will be my lifestyle. I want long, Healthy Hair, once and for all.



Favorite Products So Far:

• SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine Moisture Mist
• SheaMoisture's Raw Shea Butter Extra-Moisture Transitioning Milk 

I'll add more to the list and review each product as I continue to fall in love. 

The pic above is me July 2014, 1 week post relaxer with air dried hair. 

~Nikki :)

New Begginings...

Don't be the same, Be Better.

Change is inevitable....

Life goes on...

No matter what happens... LIFE GOES ON. 

My husband got deployed, now he'll be home in a month 

I was praying that I could have a baby, now I have a beautiful 1yr old

I was single living at home, now I'm a happily married homeowner

I had a job I hated, now I have a job I love

I LOVE LIFE, SO IT LOVES ME BACK. I NUTURE IT, AND IT GROWS....when I'm sad or angry, I feel like life comes to a halt....But it doesn't. The clocks keep ticking, the sun still sets as the moon rises, and there I am healing, growing, and learning more by the second.

LIFE GOES ON,

LOVE NIKKI ;)

My Journey

Its not the destination, but the journey....
A thought that keeps running through my mind as I look at what I've accomplished over the years. My career, home, husband, and now my beautiful baby girl. I remember years ago crying, wondering When?! I was so close but felt so far from being where I am today.

Now that I'm here all I seem to think about is the journey and how freakin Great it was! The dramatic ups and downs now remind me of what a wonderful ride it was. The life lessons, the mistakes, and best of all the laughs. I LIVED life to the fullest and always returned to my morals and loving God no matter what. 

My journey remains in my mind, my heart, and it made me who I am today... 

I'll never stop enjoying it....and I keep living the life I'll be proud of in my old age. 

God is good, not because I lived a perfect life, but because I'm happy and content with my imperfect one.

Now we have a little Angel cake mini-me  to enjoy the journey with.

My Arielle Capri :) born 4/17/2013 

Love -Nikki

Mommy To Be :)

We can't wait to meet of our Beautiful Baby Girl. The greatest feeling I currently feel is thankful-ness. I pray to continue on this path of happiness and understanding.

I hope to blog more, but life is BUSY these days.

I wish all who read this much joy and I hope that you find peace in all your decisions big or small.

 

Love, Nikki

First came Love, Then Came Marriage, Now here comes Nikki with a Baby carriage ;)

Shine Dim Lights!

Too many of us have gifts to share, yet we don't share them out of fear, shyness, and doubts. We "Dim" our lights so that they don't shine enough for others to see.... Stepping out of our norm is hard because what if we aren't accepted?
But..... What if we were? What if we turned up our lights Bright and lots of people Loved it?! We shared our unique gifts with those we feel could benefit most and continued to live out the rest of our lives confidently, shining bright, and inspiring all who crossed our paths...
It's Time To Turn Up Our Lights, The World Needs It.

God Bless, Nikki :)

Growing My African American Hair....AGAIN!

A little over a year ago I reached my goal of thick, mid-back relaxed hair. I was sooooooo HAPPY and after receiving numerous compliments from family and strangers I was even more convinced that I had done something Great! Growing relaxed African American Hair is a challenge. My hair type of fine 4a hair tends to be dry and breaks easily. Moisturizing weekly, trimming away split ends, avoiding all heat, and wearing protective styles got me to my goal but it was not without a few set-backs and even tears! I remember a time where I over-did-it with some protein products and BAM, it was breakage city. It took over a year for me to get to my goal but it was well worth the wait.
Fast forward to today, after moving into my first home, getting married, going on a honeymoon, working hard for a promotion at work, and flat out being LAZY, I noticed that I am far from where I started 4 years ago. I blame myself for getting "too comfortable" with having long hair. Forgetting to wrap it when I laid down, not deep conditioning for weeks, throwing it in a messy bun for days without moisturizing... and on top of all that, I had the nerve to flat iron my hair 3 weekends in a row! Today I thoroughly examined my hair and noticed split ends everywhere. My once thick, mid-back hair is now a thinner, uneven bra-strap length. I haven't gotten a relaxer in 8 months so my hair is very fragile and breaks easily due to the two different textures which adds fuel to the fire.
Well, I say all this to further "reality check" myself and to get back on the right track once and for all. I want my long, healthy, beautiful, black hair back! I know its going to take time, but I am fully prepared and I plan to blog along the way.... Below is my goal pic, which a pic of my hair a couple years ago.

SO HERE'S TO HAPPY HAIR GROWING!!! Feel free to follow my journey :)

She's Beautiful Beacause.......

It's not the things that change day by day; Her makeup, outfit, hair, and the way it sways... but its deeper. A thing that will only get away if she lets it. It's in her heart, her actions, and her strength. That thing that shines through her eyes and her smile....Thats why she I Am Beautiful.

Kisses,
Luv Nikki :)

Sweet Memories

My favorite things in the world. Just the mere thought of them can increase my heart rate and paint a smile on my face. I'm instantly warm and all I can think behind the sweet visions is that I've lived a wonderful life full of laughs, learning experiences, and friends that have all left a piece of themselves with me. I've always been in Love with Life and when I think back on all that's happened, it's clear as to why....
God Bless :)
Love, Nikki

Missing Out...

Missing out on all the sweet uplifting comments, the euphoric feeling after writing the last word, cleansing my mind and feeling free. Missing out on all those little quiet smiles and clever, heart felt thoughts. Missing out on new followers and reading the beautiful words of others.... Missing out on Blogging.

I gotta get back guys, I can't continue to let being "busy" get in the way of my Creativity, my Expression, or me simply being ME :).

~Nikki