Pretty Simple

Brother Does The Cinnamon Challenge

2012-01-27T17:35:00.001-08:00

Relaxer Update

2011-11-27T18:21:00.000-08:00

I was dying for a relaxer so i decided to relax a little bit earlier this time...

Sassy Swag Designs Silk Hair Wraps

2011-11-11T07:05:00.000-08:00

Review for Sassy Designs Wraps

I use this wrap to slick down my edges and nape

Sophiella Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sassy-Swag-Designs/123856920969763

Website
www.sassyswag.webs.com

Youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/SassySophelia

Get To Know Me

2011-11-07T17:54:00.000-08:00

Just Answering A Few Questions

My Trip To The Caribbean

2011-11-03T15:15:00.000-07:00

St. Vincent and The Grenadines

A video clip and some photos of my trip in SVG

Show Some Love!

2011-11-01T16:15:00.000-07:00

JKB- Something For You Too (Official Video)

My Next Video

2011-10-21T08:44:00.001-07:00

QUESTIONS

1. Do you have a middle name?
2. What is your Favorite subject in school?
3. Whats your Favorite drink?
4. What is your Favorite song at the moment?
5. What would you name your kids?
6. Do you participate in any sports?
7. Favorite Book?
8. Favorite Color?
9. Favorite Animal?
10. Favorite Perfume?
11. Favorite Holiday?
12. Have you graduated high school?
13. Have you ever been out of the country? if so how many times?
14. Do you speak any other language?
15. How many siblings do you have?
16. What is your favorite store?
17. Favorite restaurant?
18. Do you like school?
19. Favorite youtuber?
20. Favorite movie?
21. Favorite TV show?
22. PC or Mac?
23. What kind of phone do you have?
24. How tall are you?

WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?

Quick Update w/ Video

2011-10-20T13:01:00.000-07:00

A Fresh Start

... I've been gone for so long bare with me..

In This Video:

Questions Answered

Why Did You End Your Transition?

How Long Is Your Hair Now?

Any video suggestions, comments or question please leave them HERE

Hair Cut

2011-10-12T17:31:00.000-07:00

Ive been dying to have a hair cut. I went from MBL to back to BSB/BSL.

Got a touch up at the end of September.
Hairdressers- Blow dry, flat iron and cut

VIDEO UPDATE SHOULD BE UP
OCTOBER 21 2011

NEED VIDEO IDEAS!

2011-09-30T08:45:00.001-07:00

I NEED VIDEO IDEA FROM ALL MY FOLLOWERS AND SUBBIES

First Roller Set +Pictures

2011-07-20T11:25:00.000-07:00

Products used:

Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship

Neutragena Silk Touch

Chi Silk Infusion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq8KD3Oydzo

Messy Bun

2011-07-15T09:11:00.000-07:00

Need A Hairstyle For The Summer?

Getting tired of your braid outs and twist outs?

Well here is a style perfect for the summer!

To achieve this look you can add texture to your hair if it is relaxed by doing a braid out twist out bantu knots or curling your hair.

The video below will demonstrate how to get the high messy bun with little to no texture.

Flat Twist Out

2011-07-14T16:14:00.000-07:00

My First Attempt At Flat Twist Out

I did about 8 flat twist and put flexi rods at the ends of them to create a curl.

Braidout On Transitioning Hair

2011-07-14T16:12:00.000-07:00

My First Braidout on Wet Transitioning Hair

It didn't turn out that great..

so I ended up putting it up in a Messy Bun.(click for tutorail)

Why Am I Transitioning? (OLD VIDEO , NO LONGER TRANSITIONING)

2011-07-04T14:27:00.000-07:00

I always wanted to be natural but just didn't know how to start. Every time I would say I am going to transitioning my mother would shut down my idea of transitioning....

Listen to my story and Tips

Moisture & Protein Balance

2011-07-03T15:47:00.000-07:00

Know your Moisture & Protein Balance!

If you find hairs on your shirt, bathroom floor, sink etc. you most likely have a problem with breakage. Breakage normally occurs when there is an imbalance between your moisture and protein levels

Moisture

Water helps provides the hair with elasticity and the ability to stretch. Water is the ultimate
moisturizer that is why water based products are great for moisturizing the hair.

Good moisturizers will not contain cheap ingredients like mineral oil, lanolin or petrolatum. They do nothing for the hair but sit on top of it. They seal out the moisture. You don't want that.

Protein

Protein gives the hair structure and strength to fight breakage. Protein binds to the hair cuticles to help temporarily rebuild any weakened areas. There are different proteins out there. Some are stronger and milder than other. Daily or weekly use of milder protein treatments can throw off your moisture and protein balance, depending on the individual.

Women with relaxed or color treated hair need more protein than others. These chemical services have broken down the protein bonds within the hair. Some may be protein deficient by nature due to genes or low protein intake so regual protein may be needed to keep the balance in place. Overall, you have to experiment to get to know your own hair.

You just can't have one without the other. Moisture and protein work together in harmony to produce a healthy head of hair. They need each other!! Hair will properly absorb moisture more efficiently with adequate amounts of protein on a regular basis. The water molecules bind easily to the protein structure within the hair.

Here are two situations where achieving the proper balance is essential:

Scenario 1: Kim's hair is breaking like crazy and feels like a brillo pad. It is just plain crunchy and dry! Every time she touches it, pieces seem to just pop right off. Snap, crackle, pop. Combing is impossible without tons of little hairs covering her sink and back. Her hair feels hard and rough even when wet. She's given it protein treatments because the product says it is supposed to stop breakage in its tracks and rebuild the hair. But so far, nothing is working and her problem is getting worse.

Scenario 2: Trina's hair is breaking like crazy as well. Her hair feels dry, looks dull, and is very weak. Her hair is too weak to withstand simple combing. It feels extra stretchy when wet and almost follows the comb as she pulls through to detangle. Her hair is just limp and has no life. She's deep conditioned and done hot oil treatments on her hair once a week. Since her breakage began, she has stepped up the conditioning but her problem has gotten worse.

Same problem different solutions!

Both of these ladies have breakage issues. Both of these situations reveal that there is an imbalance between moisture and protein. Too much moisture can lead to breakage and too much protein can lead to breakage.

Assess your hair (while wet or dry):

(When Wet or Dry) If your hair stretches slightly and returns to its original length without breaking, you are balanced! Stick with maintaining!

(When Wet or Dry) If your hair stretches a little more than normal then breaks, you need more protein in your regimen.

(When Wet or Dry)If your hair stretches, stretches, stretches with no significant breakage yet, add a bit more protein to your regimen.

(Wet) Feels weak, gummy, mushy, or limp, you need to add more protein to your regimen.

(Wet or Dry) Experiences very little to no stretching, and simply snaps or breaks, you need to increase the moisture in your regimen.

(Dry) Feels rough, tough, hard, dry, tangly, brittle, or any combination of those, you need more moisture in your regimen.

Unsure? On the side of caution and give your hair more moisture.

When your hair is thrown off balance by too much protein, it will break easier on wet or dry hair because it lacks elasticity. Elasticity is what allows us to style, stretch, and manipulate our hair without brekage.

Too much protein:

Hair that breaks with a little amount of tension/stress is a sign of too much protein with a
deficiency of moisture. Too much protein and structure makes the hair rigid and stiff lacking
elasticity. which leads to breakage prone hair just like Kim.

Too much moisture:

When our hair is super elastic, it will stretch more because it lacks structure (protein).
Overmoisturized hair is "mushy" and overly soft especially when wet. It will feel weak, limp,
soggy etc. Overly moisutized hair will stretch first and then break due to the overabundance of moisture.

(source)

Hard Time Detangling Hair

2011-06-27T17:33:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted a video on YouTube in a while..
I almost relaxed my hair..
For a while I couldn't detangle my transitioning hair..

Until..
-The video covers where I've been.
-How many months post I am.
-What has been working for me.
-Transitioning Tips

My YouTube - youngebz07's Channel

2011-06-27T15:14:00.000-07:00

PLEASE CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
YouTube - youngebz07's Channel

RATE COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE!

Transitioning Hairstyles

2011-06-24T08:02:00.000-07:00

What are some cute Transitioning Hairstyles?
-that can last a week or more

I am getting tired of my messy buns.
I don't like wearing my hair up all the time either.
Using a tight hair tie on my hair will eventually lead to breakage...
If I wear my hair any looser it would just look like a HOT MESS!
I miss the hairstyles that I could do with relaxed hair..:(

Here are a few photos..

I can still achieve these hairstyles with transitioning hair but... I have so much new growth my hair just pops out from all over..

I want to try some other styles like..(Title is clickable)

Senegalese Twist

Flat Twist Out

Braidout with Satin Strips

Bantu Knot Outs

Flexi Rod Set

and also two strand twist..

Roller Set...

Curlformers...

If you have any other suggestions please leave them below..

Detangling Transitioning Hair...+ New Products

2011-06-24T07:39:00.000-07:00

I am 3 months and 1 week post today.

I haven't had a successful time detangling my new growth since I started transitioning.

I did a lot of research and asked a few people for help with detangling.

Majority of the replies I got suggested to use Kimmaytube Leave In Recipe.

I looked for Kim's channel, Subscribed and found her recipe...

Kimmytube Leave In Recipe is

2 tablespoons of YOUR preferred conditioner (silicone free)

2 tablespoons of (Whole leaf version) Aloe Vera Juice with a pH 4.0 or 4.5 2 teaspoons of Castor Oil (optional. I sometimes do without it) 2 teaspoons of Jojoba Oil Mix well.This mixture should be applied to wet, freshly washed hair .

I will probably substitute the Castor Oil with Olive Oil

Many swear by this recipe, so im going to try it.

I already bought the Jojoba Oil and I have Castor Oil/Olive Oil so all I need now is Aloe Vera Juice and the Kinky Curl Knot Today.

Today I plan on getting it..:)

#1 Aloe Vera Juice

#2 Kinky Curly Knot Today

In July 2010 I came across a Roller Setting video by "ulovemegz"

Since then I wanted to try Roller Setting hair..but never got the chance..

Now June 2011. A year later I have decided to go out and purchase some Rollers.

This morning I took the time out to watch a few YouTube Roller Setting video's

I watched ladies roller set their relaxed, natural and transitioning hair.

Each lady used a similar technique to ulovemegz, but different hair products. They all got different, but beautiful results.

Roller Setting looks pretty easy on relaxed hair..

Now as for transitioning.....It can be just as easy once you have the detangling down. I don't have the detangling down yet... but I will. I will leave the roller setting for another time, but i will pick them up today :)

These are things I will need for my Roller Set

#3 Large and Medium Sized Rollers

#4 Saran Wrap

#5 Duck Clips

I have ORS Setting Lotion and Heat Protectant already.

I may or may not do a video on this.

My Product Wish List

2011-06-24T06:53:00.000-07:00

These are a few things I would like to get.
updated June 29 2011
♥Aussie 3 minute deep conditioner

♥Big Rollers
♥Olive Oil Incredibly Rich Oil Moisturizing Hair Lotion
♥More Flexi Rods
♥JBCO
♥Aloe Vera gel(from Walmart)
♥Wave Nouveau Finishing Lotion
♥Silk Elements Mega Cholesterol Treatment

♥Shea butter

♥Elasta QP Mango Butter

♥Cantu Shea Butter Leave -in

~~♥Glycerin~~
♥Silken Child
~~♥Mane and Tail Detangler~~
♥Alma Oil
~~♥Aloe Vera Juice~~
~~♥Kinky Curly Knot Today~~
~~♥Saran Wrap~~
♥Duck Clips
~~♥Hair Net~~
♥Wen Conditioner
♥Hooded Dryer

Where Can I get Aloe Vera Juice?

2011-06-22T10:52:00.000-07:00

I hear everyone talking about this Aloe Vera Juice.

I have no idea where to find it.

I want to try it out. Kimmytube has a great leave in conditioner recipe that I would love to try.

I only see the Aloe Vera Juice Drink(which can not be used on our hair)

Where can I find it?

I live in Canada by the way.

Comparison Photos

2011-06-20T08:11:00.000-07:00

Here Are Some Photos Of My Hair From September 2010 to May/June 2011

September 2010
Head turned to the side
APL

June 2011
Head turned to the side
BSL

September 2010
Ponytail
APL

May 2011
Ponytail
BSL

September 2010
Braidout(FAIL)

May 2011
Braidout!

My Favorite Products

2011-06-20T07:49:00.000-07:00

This Video Was Made In May. It Needs To Be Updated.

I Still Use Most Of The Products Mentioned.

I was 7 weeks post in this video. My hair was lightly flat ironed for a length check and a cut(1inch). I used my old Titanium Flat Iron.

How I Flat Iron My Hair

2011-06-20T07:33:00.000-07:00

3 months Post Flat Ironed Hair

Sadly I didn't get the same results as when I was 4 weeks post lol.

I started working on my hair at 10am and finished at 3pm, that's without flat ironing.
I washed and conditioned my hair then detangled and air dried and blow dried my hair straight.

Then finally I flat ironed my hair around 6 pm.
The flat iron process took about 45 mins or less. I love my new flat iron. I only had to do 1 to 2 passes. I used 300 degrees.

My hair was a little weighted down due to using a little too much of Olive Oil.
My new growth needed the oil. The relaxed ends didn't. The Olive oil made its way to the relaxed part of my hair. I still liked my results

The quality isn't the greatest. It got pretty dark at 6pm. You can still see exactly what I did.

I doubt Ill be flat ironing my hair anytime soon. Its just too much work!

Below I show you exactly what I did

Products used:

Wide Tooth Comb

Small Tooth Comb

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Chi Silk Infusion

In this video you see my flat ironed hair 4 days old. My hair still looks great. My flat ironed hair lasted me a whole week. Without having to do touch ups!

Also in this video you will see the length of my hair and my hair cut.

I didn't get to go to the hairdresser so i ended up cutting my hair myself. I think I did a pretty good job.:)

I cut about 1/2 to 1 inch all around and 2 to 3 inches in the front(bang area)

There are also pictures at the end of this video. ENJOY!