Tainna in Ottawa

Update!

So, I am back to reposting on this blog! I found renewed motivation and time!   

For those who know, it has been a year and three months since my last weave. So far, so good. I do not miss it one bit. I am not knocking on weave-wearers by all mean, but it has gotten to the point that it is just too expensive!

Think about it! I used to spend 100 dollars for the hair (which was not the nest quality), then I would dish out 100$ to get my hair done (done by a good hairdresser but not the best by all means!). So, if I was lucky every 6-7 weeks, I would dish 200$ just to get my hair done.

NOW, I spend 12-15$ per 8-9 weeks (I relax my own hair). BIG DIFFERENCEAgain, I am not knocking on weaves, it's just that it IS possible to grow that length yourself. Which in my opinion is sooooo much better!

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A new year, a new start!

It's September! Which means summer is at it's end and it's time to rethink our hair habits!

I would also like to mention that it has been a year since I started taking care of my own hair AND it has been three years since I am in Ottawa! So many anniversaries!

Alright, so let's get down to it!

Those of you  who are new to the city and need a salon to go to, check out my Ottawa Salons/ Beauty Stores + Salons Reviews.

There you will find my opinions on certain salons, and opinions from other readers! By the way, if ever you visit a fabulous place or a place that should be shut down, please add it to this section.

For those who are like me, and appreciate learning new techniques to taking care of their own hair than check out the various categories on the left. (Hair care and product reviews are a good way to start!)

I am going to be adding a bunch of articles about hair techniques, products and hopefully salons real soon!

Until then, have a happy hair day!

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And after adding it to your shopping cart, filling out the forms and clicking on the submit button, you realize that this item cannot be shipped outside the US?

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HAPPY CANADA DAY!

I wish you all a fun and wicked Canada Day!

But please, drink responsibly, and do not end up like this:

Almost 11 Weeks Post-Relaxer...

I woke up today, and decided that I must do something about my hair! I stretched an extra week from my last attempt, and things are getting pretty damn nappy.

My scalp is ultra sensitive and I am having a hard time keeping my hair styles in place... Obviously, it is time to get a relaxer done.

The question is: Should I do it myself or get it done professionally?

I will admit that I have never came across a hair salon that completely pleased me after they relaxed my hair. There was always something wrong! Either they over-processed, under-processed, over-lapped, pulled up or overheat my hair!

And paying 75$ to brutally harm my hair does not make me happy...

I keep asking myself, why the hell don't I relax my own hair? What am I afraid of? Oh, right... SEVERE breakage!

But I know tons of girls who did it! Please read : Loveya4Ever's Self-Relaxing story! (And check out her pics! This girl is a true inspiration!!) If LoveYa4Ever can self-relax her exceptionally long hair, then I can, too!

Plus, you know the saying: If you want something done right, then do it yourself!

I know I will take care of my hair better than anyone else! In fact, I would not rush my hair in hopes of squeezing that extra customer for some extra cash!

I am still researching on how I will get my technique down, and I am officially starting my pre-relaxer preparations!