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The results were even better this time around.  I ended up using the leftovers from last month, that I had frozen in the freezer, and half a pack of dry Cassia.   I then added in some water and about 3 tablespoons of Coconut Oil.  Applied the mixture to my hair same as before and left it on for 3 hours.  When it came time to rinse, instead of dunking my, head in the tub like I did before, I  placed my head under the running water and allow the force of the water to remove all the excess Cassia.  That way when I got in the shower I wouldn't have green mud all over my shower...Eww!  Once in the shower I co-washed several times with Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner.  For regular co-washes this conditioner does nothing for my hair, but it gets the job done for removing Cassia..idk. 

Here are a few pics of my hair after a couple rinses.  In one of the pics you can see a little bit of the Cassia still on my scalp, I eventually got it all out though.

Once all the Cassia is removed I deep conditioned with Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner (Awesome condish) for about a hour.  In the end I was left with soft, strong and moisturized hair.  My curls were popping all over the place.  I think I'm in love with Cassia Obovata...lol.  I'll be doing my third treatment the beginning of November, and that's when I'll give my final verdict and decide if I'll be purchasing more or not.

**Note: This treatment was done on Monday October 5, 2009

To see and read about my first experience with Cassia click here.

Browsing through YouTube I stumbled across this black hair documentary.  The film focuses more on the frustration of black hair care manufactures and the dominating Korean distributors.  It's a really interesting and informative documentary.

To purchase this film visit BlackHairDvd.com

 Below is an update video...Peep the video to see which well known celeb/singer repping a Korean owned hair company....Interesting.

Thoughts ??!!??

You ever been out somewhere and noticed a another female not properly dressed for the weather, frontin hard like she ain't cold.  You know the one that shows up in a short-sleeved shirt and everybody else is in sweaters.  Uh huh, that one!  Well lucky for her I found some great coats that will keep you warm and stylish. 

I got my eye on the Fred Flare pleated houndstooth... Soo cute !

Our favorite big sister in reality television, Kourtney Kardashian, was snapped by the paparazzi engaging in an act most of us wouldn't want shown around the world.  Paparazzi took shots of Kourt doing what a lot of celebrities do but, never talk about.  She was getting her weave done.  Call me naive but, I always thought that the Kardashians wore they're real hair and it was naturally thick.  On her blog she says she says she weaves to add fullness because her hair is so thin.  Also on her blog she writes that she applies a mask to her hair once a week, and that K Pak by Joico is her favorite, she likes the smell.

Am I the only one who's suprised?

A Naturally Obsessed reader asks...

Q: I've been trying hard to convince my mom to let me go natural but, every time I bring it up she says NO!!!  What should I do?

In my opinion, I would be trying to figure out why she's saying no.  Why is she so opposed to something that your obviously very interested in?  In my mind I'm trying to come up different reasons why she would say no but, maybe she's not comfortable with her natural self enough to let you explore that side for yourself.  It's a very selfish way to be but, it happens often with some parents.  She may have her own close minded perception of beauty but, that shouldn't stop you from bringing up the issue.  Invite her to sit with you and show her the blogs and different sites, like YouTube and Fotki, where women celebrate their natural hair.  I know parents can be stubborn and set in their ways sometimes but, be patient and hopefully she'll come around.  And if not wait until your grown (Grown :Having your own place, Paying your own bills, Not being dependent on your parents)  and go for it !!!  I hope this helps you.  KKQ :-)

How would you approach the situation?

Miss Knowles recently sat down with Honey Magazine for an exclusive interview, where she discussed everything from fashion to spending quality time with her son Juelz.  She also talks a little bit about her hair history and the reaction from her fans of her recent appearance on Oprah.  Below is just a snippet of the interview....

Obviously, it’s a different reaction with you because of who you are, but have you found that you’re received differently by the general public than you are with the long hair?  How does the outside world treat you?
The first picture of me when I cut it off — I had no idea that there was any photography going on. I was looking like someone taking their kid to school at 7 o’clock in the morning in jeans and a top and no makeup on, no earrings, no nothing. That reaction was very harsh, very negative. I think it was the initial thought of change in someone that freaked everyone out. As a society we equate beauty with the images that have been placed in front of us since we were little kids. Every Disney movie, every fairy tale, every pop star typically has a certain aesthetic and look. I think that anytime we see something different, it freaks us out. The more people warmed up to it, and they saw more images of me with it and dressed up with my earrings and a little something, something on my face, I think then people were more willing to conform and accept it. Now, it’s interesting how the first day I had it, I had nothing but negative, evil, cruel things in my inbox and then yesterday [after Oprah aired] I had 300,000 people saying ‘Oh my God, you looked amazing, so beautiful, and you made us proud.’ People were able to hear my reasoning, which is good and bad because we should be able to just express ourselves.

To read more of this interview click here !

Quotes and pictures courtesy of HoneyMag.com

 Digging Solo's hot pink jumper grab yourself one at TopShop.com

Chris Rock is not the only one the promotion train. Nia Long, who is featured in his documentary "Good Hair", is getting the word out as well and bring it to the Chelsea Lately Show. Take a look at how she breaks down being "weave worthy" to Chelsea...lol...Too funny :-)

Video courtesy of WorldStarHipHop.com

Product Description :  It isn’t a gel, and not quite a serum it’s Curl Gel-les’c (pronounced Curl Jealousy). This botanically based, organic curl styler imparts brilliant sheen, banishes frizz, and holds those twirls in place! Great for humid climates. Transform dry frizzy locks into the enviable curls that every woman dreams of, with Curl Gel-les’c. Go ahead, your curls deserve it!

Ingredients :  Purified Water, Polyquaternium-11, Sorbitol, Certified Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyquaternium-37, Vegetable Glycerin, Certified Organic Coconut Milk ( Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice), Certified Organic Linden Seed Oil ( Tilia Cordata Flower Extract), Certified Organic Flaxseed Oil ( Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Certified Organic Chamoile Extract (Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract) Certified Organic Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol.

Cost: $25.00 for 8 oz bottle @ Curls.biz

My Thoughts : While I was a little skeptical when I first applied it to my hair, but I quickly changed my opinion as it began to dry.  I co-washed my hair, spray in my leave-in (mixture of water and conditioner) divided it into two big sections.  I had two samples so I decided I'd just use one sample for each side, because I knew using just one for my entire head was not gonna work.  I raked it through my hair the same way I rake in my gel for my wash & go's, a little shake and I let it air dry.  The product felt so light I was afraid I was gonna end up with a huge, frizzy fro, but I'm happy to report I was wrong.  My curls were defined, light and had a more realistic look to them unlike when I use a regular gel to define my curls.  My 4a sections (which is the majority of my hair) came out really nice, but my front 3c section was a little frizzy.  It made my curls soft and added shine as well.

The one thing I did not like about this product is that when I woke up the next day it was a mess.  I fluffed and fluffed and it still wasn't working.  In my opinion, $25 is alot of money to spend on a styling aid, especially when I can get a 40 oz. jar of Eco-Styler (Clear) for $3-$4.  And with Eco-Styler I can stretch my wash & go for 4 days.  CURLS Gel-les c is a good product just not for me.

CURLS Gel-les c on wet hair

Almost dry...

All dry