As many of you know I decided that I would go on a no cut challenge back in December.  Well here we are almost 5 months later and my hair seems to be growing so much slower than when I did my first big chop 2 1/2 years ago!  I was recently sent a bottle of Biotin from Eu Nautral and a bottle of Vibrance Pure Healthy Hair formula.  I’m hoping that the supplements will help Sybil get of of this rut.

Biotin refers to a water-soluble B-vitamin.  It is sometimes known as vitamin H or coenzyme R, but when you are shopping for supplements you will usually find it under either “Biotin” or “Vitamin B7.”  Biotin is among the best overall supplements you can take for a variety of applications.  Vitamin B7 plays an important role in energy metabolism, and is also a building block for the production of new cells and fatty acids.  Along with these functions, Biotin is involved with the regulation of blood glucose and the transfer of carbon dioxide.  Most peoples’ bodies actually naturally produce enough biotin on their own not to need an additional intake, but for some people with biotin deficiencies, health problems can result.  Taking biotin in supplement form can help to reduce symptoms and increase overall health. [Read more…]

What’s Sybil been up to for the last month? Ok…so you know how I said I’m going to go the whole year without cutting my hair?  Well I’m happy to report that’s it’s month two and she is still here.  Heck she’s even a little baby fro now.  *sniff sniff* They just grow up so darn fast!

Seriously, you all have NO idea how hard this has been for me.  While I was at the Entertainment New Media Network conference last week in Anaheim, CA I saw this natural with a blonde brush cut.  It took the hair growth Gods from above to keep me from calling my barber as soon as I got home.  I’m not sure if you all saw my attempt to bleach my hair a few months ago, but let’s just say I won’t be trying to do that by myself again. Ever.

You may be asking yourself “Well how do we know you haven’t cut Sybil?”  Here’s a pic to show you how she’s doing today!  And for some reason Sybil has had quite the attitude lately.  Talking back, not listening and just being defiant.

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I can not believe that it’s been over 2 years since I did my BIG CHOP!  I initially did my big chop to be a support system for my tween since her hair was becoming damaged from having it flat ironed all the time and that one time I let her get a kiddie perm.  Well here we are today and my hair is even shorter than it was 2 years ago.  o_O

My natural hair journey has been full of high and lows, but I wouldn’t trade any of it!  I have learned so much about myself and made friends all over the world.  Who would have thought that something as simple as “hair” would have that much of an impact on people.  Now during these 2 years I also learned that my hair is crazy as hell.  No really, “she’s” crazy!  And by SHE I mean…Sybil!  Oh, you don’t know about her?  Well click here to get the full story.

Ok now that you’re up to speed with Sybil and I, let’s take a little trip down memory lane *cue music and fade scene*

On 11/15/11 I did my big chop after having braids in my hair for about 2 months.  I didn’t really plan on going natural again (this wasn’t my first time at the rodeo), but i knew I wanted something different and I’ve never been afraid about cutting my hair off.  My first short cut actually came after I ended up burning off a curl using my college roommate’s curling iron.  I went to refresh a curl and that bad boy fell straight to the floor.  If you could have seen the look on my face!  And this was just before TLC hit the scene so there I was with my pixie cut and side burns looking hella fly!  Even dyed it a golden brownish blonde.  You couldn’t tell me nothing!

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Today’s post is from guest Blogger Moe from Chasing Moe.  She is one of my favorite bloggers and always says what a lot of people are thinking, but are too afraid to say it.  “Chasing Moe is about introspection, emotional cleansing….and being my raw, unfiltered self…in a blogosphere full of niche, cliche, and painted veils.” Please be sure to check out Moe’s blog for more “raw, unfiltered” posts.

Growing up, I never thought my hair was any better than anyone else’s. I had ponytails with barrettes to match my outfit like everyone else. It wasn’t until a girl named Ebony decided to cut my hair in 6^th grade because ‘I had good hair, and it’ll grow back fast’, that I ever TRULY realized how much some people within the black community felt about hair in general.

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