Curly Hair Pics...Finally

Fun Fact...It was to long to fit in one picture LOL

No Heat Style...

Hey everyone!

On my last post someone asked me to show some no heat styles. So, today I am posting my hair style. Today is a hair washing day, so I thought it would be perfect to show what I do. I was laughing with my sissy today about my hair routine. I am such a creature of habit that its almost the same every week. On the day I wash my hair I wear it in a granny bun. This is also known by my brother as my librarian look. I wear it either high or low. I do this because I am able to moisturize it in a protective style. Today I put some coconut oil by Organix and some aragon oil and Shea butter curl enhancing yogurt also by Organix. My hair feels so healthy after I do this. They next day I usually do some other kind of bun. I really love barrel rolls at the moment so I tend to do these a few times a week. I wont say that I don't ever use heat, sometimes I like to curl a few pieces or do a big undo for church. Though I am really trying not to.

Right now I am using the Organix brand but when it runs out, I am headed to Trader Joe's for some organic coconut oil.

My hair for today is what I like to call..."Granny Librarian Lazy On Top of Head Summer Asian..Bun"

Sorry for the dark pictures. I am sitting on the couch and the lamp next to me is really weak. Anyways here is a no heater!!

Hope You Enjoy,

Court

Hello There...It's a Hair Update

In true Courtney fashion... I am posting randomly! I'm sorry I miss everyone! Who would have thought Grad School was so time consuming?

So here is my hair update...
I have found some cute no heat styles that I like do everyday! The barrel roll is my friend! I love how classy it looks and how it is easy when you are in a rush. But that is not what I am here to post about. Guess what...I wore my hair natural to work yesterday. Of course I did not take pics...Sorry but I wore it in a pony with some extra volume at the root. I received so many compliments from my coworkers and my kids. One of the girls said, "Miss Courtney, how come you never wear your hair natural?" Can we say convicted? So I will attempt today. Pictures to come after I do my hair!

Love to All,

Court

New Post!

Check out my other blog for a new post. Also be sure to stop by Maidens for Missions!!
http://justpray-siscourtneymary.blogspot.com/2013/01/feel-burn.html

The Maidens for Missions

Hey everyone,

I know I am horrible about posting! But I would love if you all would take time to look at my new Blog, MaidensforMissions.blogspot.com. This blog is about The Maidens for Mission, which is a group of young ladies, getting together to raise money for Missions!

Loves,

Court

Happy Holy Ghost Birthday to ME!

Some people believe that miracles were a thing of the past, but I know that they still happen on a daily basis. It was November 23, 2008 I was 19 at the time. It was the first time I had ever walked into an Apostolic church, and it felt completely different from anything that I had ever felt in my life. I didn't know that that service would completely change my life forever. I had been living a life of heartache and pain wondering around without purpose. I had tried everything, said the sinners prayer on a daily basis, and nothing helped me to change. My brother, his girlfriend (now wife), and my best friend and I were all sitting in a pew together. I remember looking around watching people worship and raise their hands. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen in my life. I turned to my brother and said "When can I get baptized?" He looked at me and smiled, "Courtney its worship service now just wait." Everyone had their eyes closed and they were worshipping! I knew if I didn't get baptized in that moment, it may never happen. So, I left the pew and walked down to the altar over to a preacher and said, "Excuse me, if you do not baptize me now, I will leave here the same way I came."  He jumped down from the platform walked me to the back where the baptismal was. I was so excited and nervous all at the same time, but I knew that I needed this. Finally, Kendra and Misha noticed I was not longer with them. Kendra turned to Brendan and said, "Wheres Courtney?" In that moment they opened the curtain to the baptismal, everyone turned and looked. My family and friends saw that I was being baptized in the wonderful name of Jesus. Finally, my sins were remitted and I was washed clean by the blood of the lamb. While worshipping at the altar I was filled with the wonderful gift of the Holy Ghost. I had never felt cleaner nor had I ever felt lighter. After altar call we were walking out of the church and someone turned to me and said, "Courtney your pimples are gone, and your hair is laying perfectly." Now for some of you reading this, that is no big deal but for those of you who knew me then you know that I battled with painful cystic acne and well I have curly hair so enough said there. God showed me that night that nothing is impossible for Him.

As I sit here and write this post my heart is full! Knowing that 4 years ago God changed my life. I will never go back to the life that I had lived. Through all of my heart ache and trials nothing will ever convince me to not live for God. I can't believe its already been 4 years, but yet it feels so much longer.

Curly Girl Method Week One Review...

So...
It is the end of my first week. I started by shampooing my roots on day one to get the junk out (due the fact I lack in baking soda), then I conditioned it and washed it all out. I finger combed my hair in the shower to get any knots outs. Finally, I left a good amount of conditioner in my hair. After I got out I put my Aussie split end protector in also.

Everyday that I washed my hair I used my Aussie moist conditioner, with great results. The day I did not use it there was a large amount of poofage....So I am sticking with Aussie Moist. I also bought a wide tooth comb which really made a huge difference.

Here is day one! Directly after shower. My curls were already forming...

(I was on the phone with Kendra LOL, this is my model face)

Here if after gel is put in with a little blow drying....

(This is another great model face)

Here is day 3...Incident with different conditioner and no gel....

(I should really model!!! Do you see little beth sticking up on the right side lol. Yes I name curls)

Here is day 5!!! Co-washed, left conditioner in, split end treatment and gel!!

(Hard to see all the curlage but it was a great hair day for sure!!!)

Finally day 6 was my grad pics and I prayed for a good curl day!!!!

(Loved the curls this day!! I also added a little scrunch hairspray)

And today is like day 8 I decided no gel or hairspray!!

(Some people may not like this, but surprisingly I receive plenty of compliments.)

This is not the best lighting by my curls are pretty defined mixed with waves!

I really like the Curly Girl Method, let me know if you have tried it. Send some pics with the results!

Love to All,

Court