GUESS U CAN SAY WE ENJOYED OUR SATURDAY!!!!..;-P

NEW UPDATED PICS ON OUR JOURNEY!!........ : )


YANTAN....BEING TOOO SILLY ;-P

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TAN

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TAN WITH CURLY PUDDING!!! : )

HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOYED THE NEW PICS.... : )

MORE COMING SOOON!!! KEEP IN TOUCH...

**YANTAN**

HAPPY SATURDAY YOU GUYS!!!!!! ............. ;-P

WE HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!!! IT'S SOOOOOO HOT OUTSIDE!!!! GOTTA WALK AROUND WITH A DAIQUIRI..LOL...ENJOY!!!!!! ;-P


**YANTAN**

A Look Back of The Old Look........Now we in with the New....... ;-p

YAN

TAN

YANTAN

YANTAN

ME N YAN



JUST A FEW PICKS TO LOOK BACK AT OF THE OLD....HMMM DO WE MISS OUR OLD HAIR???.....NAWWWWWWWWWWW ;-P WE LOVING THE NEW LOOK!!!!!! : )

STAY TUNED NEW PICS COMING UP SOON!!!!!

O Yes the Coconut Oil !!!!!........A MUST!! : )

Coconut oil is one of the best natural nutrition for hair. It helps in healthy growth of hair providing them a shinny complexion. Regular massage of the head with coconut oil ensures that your scalp is free of dandruff, lice, and lice eggs, even if your scalp is dry. It is an excellent conditioner and helps in the re-growth of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing damaged hair. It is therefore used as hair care oil and used in manufacturing various conditioners, and dandruff relief creams.

SO YOU ALREADY KNOW WE GOTTA GET THE COCONUT OIL!!! SO IMAGINE USING THE COCONUT OIL AND SOME VITAMINS!! BOY O BOY WE TALKING ABOUT SOME HEALTHY HAIR!!! CAN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT!!! LET US KNOW WHAT THINK ABOUT USING THE COCONUT OIL..IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY..... ;-p

**YANTAN**

HAIR SHOW IN ATLANTA!!!....... : )

You already know we gotta go to the hair show to see all these hair styles we are about to see! The event takes places August 15-18 2009. So if you guys can make it that will be great!!!!!! We hope to see you there!..... ;-p



Let us know if any of you decide to go : )

**YANTAN**

VITAMINS FOR HAIR GROWTH.....HMMM.... : )

What are characteristics of the best hair vitamins?


There are many hair supplements on the market making many claims, but the best hair vitamins will have several things in common. We have outlined a few of them below.

Look for the Niacin content
The best hair vitamins contain true niacin in a proper dose. True niacin increases blood flow to the surface of the skin. Don’t be fooled by Niacinamide. Niacinamide is not niacin. The proper amount of niacin is critical. Hair Formula 37 hair supplements use 35mgs of niacin per tablet.
By using this amount the niacin is “flush free.” Amounts of niacin over 100mgs can produce a “niacin flush” in the average person. This is extremely beneficial to the body, but isn’t necessary to increase the blood flow to the scalp. Hair Formula 37 uses niacin in a “flush free” amount in the correct dose to provide maximum blood flow to the scalp.

Look for amino acids in the ingredients of the best hair vitamins
There are many expensive hair supplements with 2mgs of one amino acid and 4mgs of another. Most of Hair Formula 37's amino acids measure in the 100’s of mgs. Four milligrams of any amino acid does little good.
A good amino acid to look for specifically is L-Cystine. It is a sulfur containing amino acid that helps build strength in the hair and helps many chemical services. Hair Formula 37 has 380mgs of this single amino acid in a daily dose of hair supplement vitamins.


Look for Biotin (200mcgs or more)
Biotin is very important for hair health. It is needed for healthy hair and skin, and may even prevent hair loss in some men. The best hair vitamins should have at least 200 mcgs+ in the daily dose. This is exactly what Hair Formula 37 hair supplements contain.


Look for Iron (4mgs)
One of the most common causes of hair loss in pre-menopausal women is not hormones, but a nutritional deficiency including depleted iron stores. Hair Formula 37 has a full 4mgs of iron to ensure proper iron is in the blood to facilitate hair growth.


Look for Choline and Insositol in a 4:1 ratio.
Hair Formula 37 has 1000mgs of choline to 250mgs of inositol. The body produces its own inositol so a 4:1 ratio is a perfect blend. Hair Formula 37 hair supplements use this ratio.
There are many other nutrients that should be in the best hair vitamins but the above is a good start. Before creating Hair Formula 37 hair supplements we researched many combinations of ingredients and arrived with a hair growth formula that is unrivaled in the hair care business.


SO LADIES I THINK TAKING SOME VITAMINS WILL NOT HURT YOU ONLY HELP YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR HAIR GROWTH PROCESS...WE ARE DEF GONNA GIVE IT A TRY AND WE HOPE TO SEE PLENTY OF GROWTH!! WE ARE TOOO EXCITED CAN'T WAIT....LET US KNOW IF YOU GUYS ARE TAKING AND VITAMINS TO HELP WITH YOUR HAIR...OR EITHER WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE VITAMINS.. DO YOU THINK IT WILL HELP?....................................


**YANTAN**


Hair Formula 37

Soo.. I went to CurlTopia!!!! and I ....

lOVED IT!!! LADIES!! if you live in the Atlanta area or surrounding states please visit Curltopia hair boutique.





backtrack!! remember Tan and I did the big chop which left room I might add for left over relaxer pieces and definitely no shape to my hair.



I did some research on salons that did great cuts for curly heads and they were at the top of my list. My experience was amazing.



I was treated so well and the decor of the salon was so cute. My stylist Gissele was very understanding and professional.

She gave me a consultation and taught me step by step how to style and moisturize my hair . I was really nervous about the hair cut but the end result was soo cute. The left over relaxer pieces were hiding my curls and they popped out when she trimmed them off. They offer soo many different services including a steam treatment which actually reduces frizz and increases moisture in the follicle. The asistants and the stylist were soo sweet and helpful with all of my newly natural questions.

They later finger styled my hair with Curls. This brand is amazing and its all natural. They carry Miss Jessies as well. Great Great Product!! I would suggest anyone that has poofy curls to try Miss Jessies. It works miracles!!
At the End of the Day I was very happy!! Highly Recommend Ladies!! Im offically ready to start growing. I will add pictures of my final cut for the next 1 and 1/2 years!

take a look at their website --- http://www.curltopia.com/ picture credit: curltopia

Miss Jessies -http://www.missjessies.com/ curly meringue !!gives your curls the bong feeling lol

Curls- http://www.curls.biz/- curl milkshake two thumps up !!!

Pictures will be posted of the new cut stay tuned!!

Yan-

**GOING TO WHITE WATERS THIS WEEKEND**

PICS COMING SOON!!! STAY TUNED.....


FINALLY GET TO GO SWIMMING NATURAL!!!



**YANTAN**

**OUR HAIR TODAY AFTER OUR BC**

ME AND YANICKA CHILLING EN LA CASA!!

ME AND YANICKA

ME AND YAN AGAIN.....

ME ON THE PHONE WITH MY BABY!!! ;-P

YANICKA SIDE VIEW!!

YANICKA BACK VIEW!!

YANICKA TOP VIEW!!

ANOTHER TOP VIEW OF YANICKA'S HAIR

MORE OF YAN!!

New Pictures Coming Soon!!

I have some great textured shots and style shots of me and YanTan.. Stay Tuned!!

Scab Hair or soo they call it...

Well... I was doing my hair today and I noticed that the front of my hair doesn't really curl that much but waves :( any who... I'm sure it will look nicer once it grows out and has weight on it..

I took a much closer look and i noticed it was a different texture then my whole head.. this lead me to research if any other naturals were experiencing the same thing...

OH yes they were...

Scab hair ...“scab hair” which is the new-grow hair that grows out after a perm. Scab hair is not like your true texture. It is drier, rougher, and possibly harder to manage. I also noticed that maybe I didn't cut out all the relaxer ... I ran my fingers across the length of my hair strands and felt little dips along the way.. Chemical damage... ( relaxer is still there hanging on) soo.. I might need to do a little front trim that definitely has relaxer on it.

here is what I felt on my strands up close above !!

and here is what my hair looks like with out chemical or heat ... complete virgin hair !!

Later Gators ,

Yan

THE HAIR CUTand JAMAICA!!

YEP!! I FINALLY DID IT.I have been thinking about doing the Big Chop for a while but I was scared to have short hair. All my life I had long hair and how could I give up my long locks!! The reason I decided to BC was the weather in Jamaica and I didn't want to continue to press my curls coming in. So.. I did what I had to do!! At first reaction I was devastated !! I felt very unattractive at first but after I got use to styling it.. I started to accept my curls!! I love it and I can tell its already growing back!!

P.S.. The natural hair climbing Dunns River Falls was the best thing ever!! no worries :) Just Curls.

-YaYa....

THE NEW LOOK!!!!!!

GUESS WE CAN WORK WITH IT!!

NATURALLYYANTAN!!!!

SSSOOO WE DID IT!! YES THE BIG CHOP!!!

Yanicka's Hair almost done.....what an experience!

Look at all of our Hair!!!!!!!! those straight ends!!!

More of Yanicka's Hair!!

My Hair Cut and Gone!!!

More straight ends!!! Yuck!!

Yanicka's hair before the big chop!!!

**TUESDAY**

SOOOO ITS TUESDAY AND ITS ACTUALLY NICE OUT!! TOOO BAD I'M STUCK AT WORK!! I WASHED MY HAIR LAST NIGHT AND NOTICED THAT ITS GETTING LONGER!!! HOW EXCITING IS THAT!!! I CO-WASHED AGAIN AND THEN I APPLIED SOME NON-ALCOHOL GEL ON MY EDGES AND THEN APPLIED SOME SHEA BUTTER ON MY ENDS...I STILL CAN'T WEAR IT HOW I WANT TOO BECAUSE OF MY ENDS STILL BEING RELAXED!! SUCKS!! I'M STILL DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO DO THE BIG CHOP!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK????


**TANIA**

**WE ALL LOVE THE NATURAL SIDE!!!!**

http://www.curlynikki.com/
http://keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com/
http://maneandchic.blogspot.com/
http://www.honeybrownsugar.com/
http://pokahontaslhcf-pokahontas.blogspot.com/

Conditioners Condtioners.What is Co Washing??

When you decide to go natural your hair is not the only thing that should change. Your products should change as well. All Natural Products or least products that don't have harmful alcohols and silocones that suffocate the hair and prevent moisture from staying on the hair.. First Things First...
Water is the most Beneficial Moisturizer for Natural Hair..so yes you can wash your hair everyday as long as you Co-Wash ( Conditioner Wash- washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo). Shampoo should only be used when you develop buildup which can usually occur once a week to give your hair a clean slate.

Our two favorite Conditioners/ Leave in- Elucence Moisture Balance Conditioner is my favorite... All natural products, great leave-in as well. This product is hard to find and can be expensive for the amount of conditioner you get. Well Well worth it. You can purchase online at http://www.naturallycurly.com/.

For a cheaper Alternative ..... Herbal Essences Hello Hydration is a great alternative for Elucence when funds are low. This Products is not completely natural but it has many moisturizing benefits and no silicones or harmful alcohols. two thumbs up. great leave in as well. This product can be found at your local grocery store, cvs or walgreens.


Next Post ..... How do you keep the moisture in your hair???? Sealing your ends of course....

SHEAR BUTTTTTTTER !!! _ TO BE CONTINUED...

**Myth of the Day**

HAIR TRIMMING

Now ladies i know you heard about how you have to trim your hair every six to eight weeks after a relaxer is done...Um think again...we DON'T have to trim our hair around that time..yeah it might look good and all and have more flow to it..but how are you going to dertermine if our hair is growing and see your length!! I mean come on thats toooo much trimming for me!! i don't trim my hair until it needs it and of course we all know how our hair looks when its time for that cut!! lol : )

**DENMAN BRUSH**

THE FAMOUS DENMAN BRUSH!!!
LADIES IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY GET YOU ONE OF THESE BRUSHES YOU CAN FIND THEM AT ANY BEAUTY SUPPLY STORES WE GOT OURS AT SALLYS!! GREAT USE FOR NATURAL HAIR EASY TO COMB THRU..DETANGLES IN MINUTES!! ME AND YANICKA LOVE IT...WISH WE KNEW ABOUT THIS BRUSH A LONG TIME AGO : (.....I EVEN HAVE A MINI ONE TO KEEP IN MY PURSE! NEVER KNOW WHEN I MAY HAVE TO TOUCH UP ;-P .... SO TRY AND GET ONE IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY.....

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE DENMAN BRUSH!

**YANTAN**

**MEGA-TEK**

THIS A PRODUCT THAT WE ALSO LOVE TO USE!!! ITS GREAT FOR YOUR HAIR HELPS THICKEN AND HELPS WITH GROWTH!! ME AND YANICKA HAIR IS ALREADY GROWING FAST FROM OUR BC !! ITS CRAZY!!! AND WE LOVE IT!!! ;-P IF YOU GUYS HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT LET US KNOW!!

**NATURALLY YAN TAN**


**MEGA-TEK**

**AAA SHEA BUTTER!!!!!**

This is our shea butter that we use to seal our ends with! Its all natural so great for the hair!! We also use it to put on our edges as well.. You guys should try it as well!!!.....Its GREAT!!!...We bought this product at a whole foods market store in atlanta hopefully there is one near you.... Yanicka did some research on it and now we just gotta have it : )!!!!!

Chris Rock Hair Documentary " Good Hair"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LuOO-iBF5Q

The Documentary will air as a HBO Special soon!

You should check it out!!

WHAT IS YOUR HAIR TYPE, CHICA??!!

First Things First Ladies.. When you have made the decision to be done with the dreaded relaxer hair, you have to learn your own. There are many different textures of hair which requires special needs. Andre Walker, who has won numerous Emmys for his work on the Oprah Winfrey Show, has worked out this hair classification system. It should help you find out what hair type you have so your transition can move smoothly.

1.Type 1 Hair- Type 1 hair is straight with no discernible curl or wave pattern. This type of hair tends to get oily and is usually shiny.

Type 2 Hair- Type 2 hair is hair that has some soft waves, but little to no real curl. It doesn’t form rings, just waves. It typically is more coarse than Type 1 hair and will cling to the scalp in long “S” shaped waves.

Type 3 Hair- Type 3 hair has a more definite “S” pattern to it with the “S” being more tightly formed. It will typically be relatively soft and will have less shine than type 1 or 2 hair. It will straighten out or form ringlets when wet but will draw up into a curlier pattern when it dries. This hair type is typical of biracial (African and Caucasian mix) people and of Blacks of a more mixed heritage.

Type 4 Hair- Type 4 hair will have kinks and twists and possibly coils but does not form an “S” shape. It may be “L” shaped with bends in it. It may form tight coils or “O” shapes (not really the same as the “ringlets”formed by Type 3 hair. This type of hair generally doesn’t change shape much wet or dry. It can be wiry and usually is fragile. It tends to be drier than other hair types because the bends and twists not only provide points that are more fragile, they actually make it hard for the natural oil (sebum) produced by the scalp to reach the ends of the hair shaft. Because the cuticles do not lay flat on Type 4 hair, the hair tends to be less shiny than Types 1, 2 and 3 and people will often think natural Black hair is dry or dull looking. Most African-Americans have Type 4 hair, which is why this designation alone is not really super descriptive. It seems we are the ones most concerned with categorizing our hair and by this pretty crude system, most of us fall into basically the same category.

and if you are relaxed.. ( which we were)

Chemically Straightened Hair- Chemically Treated or Permed hair is a hair type we think we have to add. Perming the hair changes the natural structure of the hair creating its own hair type. It is going to be anywhere from a Type 2 to a Type 1 in terms of straightness (depending on the strength of the perm). In spite of the fact the hair shaft is slightly thinner due to the action of the perming chemicals, it might still be a relatively thick hair shaft. It will have more shine than natural hair because the cuticles lay more flat. But, it will tend to be dry.

This should help... So what type are you? I'm a 3 B 3C.. mixed in.. Tania is 3C all over ..soooo lucky.. post pics soon.

Yanicka*

**Some Old Pics**

This is me when i did my first henna!! Its all pinned up like its really short and all...which kinda sucks but i actually like that look on me...but this is how i usually where my hair while im going thru my process!! *******************************

This is of course Yanicka..with an old curly look...can't wait for the outcome when its fully natural and alot more thicker and longer..its going to be beautiful.... : )

**The Meaning of Yan Tan**

Naturally Yan Tan was created by myself Tania and a close friend name Yanicka. We decided to start a natural recipe for women who want to let go of relaxers and let the natural hair flow. We both decided nine months ago that we would go natural and start are own hair care regimen. We are documenting our transition, natural hair care products, our protective styles, and adventures. Yanicka has did alot of research on different hair products ingredients and how your hair responds to them. We will constinently do reviews on different hair products so you wont have to. We want to be your go to natural hair guide. Using Naturally Yan Tan takes alot of determination and dedication to make sure your hair gets the treatment it deserves. Remember with natural hair keep it healthy and length will come : )

TYRA " GOOD HAIR DAY"

" WHITE GIRL FLOW "


Or should i say best hair in atlanta!!! ( Hell Naw!!!)



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