35 and older Naturals...where are you and what are you wearing?

Oh Nyla...I'm so sorry about your computer...shady folks!

Oh man! I'm sorry about your laptop too Nyla. That's awful.

Thanks RYL and Poet! Hopefully, my cousin will buy me another- Just so you guys know- I am a big kid! She is going to take me and her girls to the CIRCUS!! I am excited- isnt that a shame!! She wont take me to the LION KING but I can see the CIRCUS

My father used to take me and I dont know if he enjoyed it more than i did!! Maybe that is where I get the BIG KID thing from! lol

Thank you Chrs!!! I just know that I will!

Hey Nyla! Happy belated birthday fellow Piscean! How was the circus?

Poet- when is your birthday? Oh- I dont know how to explain the circus idea.....My cousin has a 9 yr old daughter who loves her auntie- which is me! Well Lauren's class will be attending the circus. I am going as a class chaperone! This should be even more fun! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

March 20!

@Nyla I caught you over on FB, but Happy Belated here too!!

@savvy- thank u!
@ poet- i wont 4 get!!

ladies- i have found the hair! The hair I want to use to get my twist from pg 16 of this post.
Hwever- denzel is going to be in Fences an august wilson play. Then there's Maxwell and Jill Scott tickets which go on sale March 13th- So I dont know when I am getting my hair did!!! I got to see the MEN in MY LIFE! You know,my almost could have been baby daddy's! Maxwell and Denzel!! Someone must be praying for ME!!! AMEN!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

How's everyone wearing their hair????

I haven gotten my Fences tickets as of yet. Tickets for Maxwell and Jill go on sale Saturday for NYC- I will be buying those.

Hey ladies I've been away for a little while been hittin' the books for my national exam that's coming up soon but I'm stealing some time to check in! My mother will be having her surgery tomorrow moning I will be taking my books with me!! Yes its that serious!

Not much has been going on with Zuri. I twisted her up and haven't touched her until Saturday just gave her a co-wash today so I can show her off tomorrow, no twist outs for awhile I miss my echo styler gel.


@ Nyla it's good to see your face lol and happy belated birthday sorry about your laptop! I'm glad you found your hair!

Now off to the books! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

NH- send me a pm abt your mom! What will happen after the surgery? You know my prayers are with u and your mom.
Thanks 4 the bday wishes. Where do i find ecostyler in this city!!!

I wear twists pulled back with some loose hair in front. I am an RN in a hospital so I need it neat and off my face. I also work in a predominantly white/Latino environment so in some ways I am setting the standard for the Black hair experience, LOL. My concern is about intensly graying hair. It beyond my capability to color it very thoroughly... and the salons are tres cher !! I'll try to find a a picture to post.

@allidaughter- welcome! henna is what i use to cover gray

2 strand twist out. The older it gets the more complements I get.

hello sjoyreed! Pictures - pictures - let us see!!

Hello all. Just joining the group. I just celebrated my 7th month natural! Love it! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

caracarra- welcome to the group! i love your avatar.

Thank you [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Hey ladies! I'm sorry I've been MIA. For some reason I'm not getting the email notifications on this thread ummm...

Anway I'm going to catch up on what's been going on and then come back give you an update on me Hope everyone is doing well!

Hi everyone!!! I was beginning to wonder about hairstyles as well because all of the how to's on the videos are all "youngsters", not to say I'm old - tee hee. But, seriously, I did want to know what are some other hairstyles women were wearing. So far, I've just been wearing the roller sets and I like it. My hubby thinks I look like a chia pet, but my 15 and 19 yr old sons, love it. He's probably just used to me wearing my hair straight for, let's see we've been married, 21 yrs! I am in transition and my last perm was in Nov. I want to try the twist outs, but I'll wait for the weekend, in case it doesn't turn out right [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

TheRYL1 wrote:Hey SisterBoyd...

Yeah, I've been taking notes from y'all hair gurus and am seeing wonderful results!

I TRULY APPRECIATE YOUR OFFER! I thank you, girl. I'll have all the scoop tomorrow...I'll surely let you know.

I'm currently readying HAIR STORY Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America. Very interesting...it talks about the African heritage of big, banging hair! ;-) In Africa, your hair was a billboard..your station in life, your surname, where you're from, etc. Women even had a hair-do to piss off the husband's other wives! LOL Upon our arrival here, our hair was cut off or covered, and with no natural oils (see, that's our heritage) available, the hair matted & fell out, making it ugly and unmanageable. Once importing slaves ended, American born slaves didn't know the power of their hair...and we lost that understanding too! Wow. (I knew I could share this here...my friends have looked at me like I'm really losing it!)

Another point the book mentioned: More educated, financially-secure people (women) wear natural styles, and less-educated, poorer individuals wear their hair straighted.

Ladies, what do you think about this? Do you see some truth in this stance? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Wow! This is amazing! I'm going to have to check out this book. This makes a lot of sense to me. Now the natural vs. straighten in relation to economics I don't know???? I know a mix of folks who are sprinkled throughout the economic ladder and they believe straighter is better. However, it is a very interesting point.

I still need to call you...how are you feeling?

Ok I'm caught up!

Welcome all of the newbies to the thread! If you haven't I would highly suggest reading the entire thread for ideas on styles and care tips for your beautiful hair.

Nyla...I'm so sorry about your laptop. Those old booties will get theirs! And yes, I'm getting my tickets for Jill and Maxwell as long as they aren't super high. When Maxwell was here last year his tickets were $200...ummm I think not!

But hey I have a fun fill weekend planned. Friday - Rochelle Ferrell, Saturday - Steve Harvey, Sunday - my son will be running his 2nd LA Marathon. Please, please keep him in prayer, happy and healthy thoughts, and positive energy. You guys know I'm going to be a blubbering mess when he crosses the finishline! Its so wonderful to see him do this. As you know he was a 28 week old premie when he was born weight 2.6lbs and was in the hospital for 3 1/2 months with respiratory problems up the ying yang...and then my husband his father left us when he was 2 and he hasn't seen him since. So the fact that he can do all of this training and then complete the marathon is just wonderful considering they said he was going to be mentally disabled with physical disabilities. I'm such a proud mommy and blessed and grateful child of the Most High God! Jesus has really been wonderful to me

Ok I'm going on and on...I'll be back to check on you guys (((HUGS))) for everyone!