tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46453939358074425512024-03-04T23:33:22.360-05:00Just Mi!Just Mi! is a natural hair and lifestyle blog! It's all about my natural hair journey, one hairstyle at a time. I also share other happenings in my life such as recipes I've tried, exercise updates, etc. This blog is a peek into my world. Here I can be Just Mi!Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.comBlogger338125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-73240766686924951632020-06-08T01:33:00.000-04:002020-06-08T01:33:05.732-04:00I'm Coming Back!Hey Y'all!
Whenever I've been away from this space for a while, I feel the need to do posts like these. So, here it is!
It's been a whopping 2 years since I've been in this space. I've started
several posts during that time but life took over and ran with me.
So much has changed in my time away. I want this space to reflect
that.
HereJust Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-90291940396144884112018-02-19T16:00:00.000-05:002018-02-19T22:26:59.457-05:00Why Do Length Checks?Every naturalista has at least heard of length checks if they haven't participated in a couple themselves. Let's dive into a few reasons about why people even care about length checks.
What are Length Checks?
Length checks usually start as soon as you big chop! You pull your natural hair down in different spots and take picture after picture. A few weeks or months later, you do the same Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-39853992394957722052018-01-16T08:00:00.000-05:002018-01-16T09:43:23.320-05:00My History With Counting MacrosHealthy eating is crucial to any type of serious body change you want to see; whether it's losing weight or inches. Healthy eating and exercise is a lifestyle change that affects every part of you; physical, mental, & emotional. However, in order to create what you want to see you have to put forth the effort. My path to counting macros wasn't straight so let's get into the thought Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-1027237164241294562018-01-09T13:00:00.000-05:002018-01-12T22:56:15.639-05:002018 Goal BreakdownYou all know how I feel about making resolutions! Nevertheless, I'm all here for goal setting...at any time of the year! It's 2018 and I just so happen to have reason to refresh my list of goals at the beginning of this new year and new quarter! Whenever I set goals for myself, they usually fall into the same areas: hair, fitness, & finance. This year's post has to be broken into a few parts Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-2119632344930233252017-10-30T08:00:00.000-04:002017-10-30T08:34:12.355-04:00Choosing Hair for Crochet BraidsI've said this before and will say it again! I am not the best at choosing hair...AT ALL! I blog about natural hair with the hope that the things I learn along the way will help somebody somewhere...because I learned most of the things I know about my hair by trial and error! When it comes to picking hair for things like braided extensions, sew-ins, and crochet braids, I always have a Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-69443445004905227742017-10-23T08:00:00.000-04:002017-10-23T08:52:17.337-04:00Choosing A Crochet Style
How to Start
When you're a naturalista, protective styles become a saving grace! These styles give you a break from the hard work you have to put into maintaining a head full of natural hair. For the last couple of years, I've gotten protective styles each fall and winter. The colder months can be particularly harsh on the hair, so this is one of the influencing factors in my hairstyle decision Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-12175237194449231102017-09-24T01:30:00.000-04:002017-09-24T01:30:13.011-04:00Quasi Length Check
57 Months Natural
It has been way too long since my last real length check! While I was taking my blog break, I tried to be mindful and jot down ideas here and there. I KNOW I took pictures of my hair with my length check shirt on, but so much has gone on over the course of the past few months. I've searched high and low for those photos and I can't seem to find them anywhere.
SO! The next timeJust Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-61060906153289332142016-11-27T11:30:00.000-05:002016-11-27T11:30:24.962-05:00The Baker And Beyond Series: Getting Started
Planning For Wedding Planning
I don't know about you, but marriage has been one of the things I've daydreamed about since I was a little girl. Who would it be? When would it happen? I had the questions, but of course, the answers were a mystery.
I was shocked when we got engaged (see our story here) and I still am! It doesn't seem real, but it is. No two stories are the same. I've heard many Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-18387785702208934172016-11-20T07:30:00.000-05:002016-11-20T19:16:31.639-05:00Gearing Up For Change
Preparing For A Life Shift
I've blogged for three years. I was resistant to starting a blog because I didn't think it would be "successful". I thought, who would want to read what I have to say?...and that thought kept me from starting.
I eventually got over that by convincing myself that I would blog for me. Over the years, I noticed 3 things: 1. People I thought would be my biggest supportersJust Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-14862936015198905122016-09-04T23:59:00.000-04:002016-11-27T01:25:12.604-05:00Have You Ever Planned A Wedding?!
...and where I am!
If you didn't catch this post or you don't follow me on social media, then you're unaware of what's been going on. It's been about a month since my last blog post and I'm starting to realize that I'm not able to be here like I was pre-wedding planning. The want to write more blog posts than I've written during the last couple of months is there, but the time isn't. I haveJust Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-39286583981120973712016-08-08T08:00:00.000-04:002016-08-08T08:46:16.514-04:00Protective Styling
Braided Updos
Before I moved to DC, I was in the salon every two weeks! I rarely got protective styles because I didn't care much for that look. It's been three years since that time and things have changed. What's changed, you ask? Let me explain.
Back Then...
My hair was shorter when I was in NC. I was searching for styles that gave me length, but that was hard to get because my hair wasJust Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-24993191630699016852016-07-11T19:00:00.000-04:002016-07-19T15:50:35.133-04:00A New Hair RoutineI have a home salon in North Carolina. Moving to DC made it almost impossible for me to see my cosmetologist like I need to. Now that I'm planning my NC wedding, I'm home more and I'm able to see my cosmetologist on a more regular basis.
My last visit to her salon was 2.5 years ago. In the fight for having and maintaining healthy hair, I have to change what was once routine, in more ways than Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-12819439423257649312016-05-31T07:30:00.000-04:002016-07-19T15:51:52.527-04:006 Things To Consider When You Want Healthy HairThe last time I saw my NC cosmetologist was in December 2013! I recently made an appointment with her after 2.5 long years, and the first thing we did was have a conversation about lifestyle changes and the health of my hair.
This conversation got me thinking about the many things that affect our hair and how it's so easy to get side tracked with routines that we forget about these correlations!Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-26661909055311576762016-05-02T08:00:00.000-04:002016-07-19T15:52:09.769-04:00Workout Update
Post Green Smoothie Cleanse
Ladies and Gentlemen! It's been a little over a month since I finished the 10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse. I vowed to do three things so I wanted to give an update on where I was with those three goals.
1. I want to get down to 145 pounds.
I did not reach this goal and I blame not having a concrete plan. I got too relaxed with my diet so that threw me off track a Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-51245250847737119112016-04-18T08:00:00.000-04:002016-07-19T15:52:43.037-04:00Wash Day Woes
6 Things To Remember When Wash Day Doesn't Go Well
We all have those wash days that don't go as well as we were expecting them to. I just had one recently. I was going to go into wash day and come right back out because I'd gotten my wash days down to a science, or so I thought. My hair had different plans for me that day. So, in the midst of my super long detangling session, there were a few Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-15421464803581495972016-04-11T08:00:00.000-04:002016-05-25T20:50:15.723-04:00Using Essential Oils: Peppermint Oil
Everyday Uses for Peppermint Oil
Last week I talked about lavender oil. Next up on the list of oils I've experimented with is peppermint oil! This is the oil I use the most after lavender oil. There are many qualities it's known for, so I wanted to test a few of the most important qualities out for myself!
A) ~ 20 drops of Peppermint Oil (PO) + ORS Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo/Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-52379340954409858972016-04-04T08:00:00.000-04:002016-05-25T20:49:00.319-04:00Using Essential Oils: Lavender Oil
Everyday Uses for Lavender Oil
About two months ago, I shared five essential oils I decided to try out on my natural hair. Since the oils are very potent, you don't need much to concoct any mixture you want to make. I'm moving towards wanting more natural products going into and on my body, so I thought it would be a good idea to try these oils on something other than my hair. I thought ofJust Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-21877160856779362142016-03-20T00:00:00.000-04:002016-04-07T07:45:39.406-04:00A Special Giveaway Just For You!
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Did I See Improvements?
Ladies and Gentlemen. What a journey this has been! I labored through my ten days and made it to the other side. So, let's jump into these results!
I know what you're here for, so I'm not going to withhold the goodies. The first thing I want to share with you are my numbers.
The Numbers
I decided to do the modified versions of the 10-day Green Smoothie Cleanse. TwoJust Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-84525200995534613042016-03-07T08:00:00.000-05:002016-04-07T08:14:31.215-04:00Green Smoothie Cleanse Check-In
Am I Making Progress?
It's day five... well, actually today marks day eight...but I'm sure you're curious about what's going on with my cleanse. So, let me tell you.
I've kept copious notes about my journey and will be sharing everything I learned up to day five of this journey. So much has been going on and if you're interested in doing this cleanse, you may as well know the real!
Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-87870297364329122902016-02-29T08:00:00.000-05:002016-04-07T08:14:51.969-04:00What Is The Green Smoothie Cleanse?
...And Why I'm Doing it!
The 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse!
I had never heard of this until a couple of weeks ago. A few of my coworkers and I talk health and fitness quite often. We share things we're doing and keep each other motivated to stay fit. All of us are trying to lose some type of weight at the moment, so my coworker suggested we give this cleanse a try.
So, What Is The Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-49998747295816473292016-02-22T08:00:00.000-05:002016-04-07T08:15:15.067-04:00February '16 Hair Check
NOT a Length Check
I took out my vacation crochet braids recently and felt now would be the right time for a hair check. It's not a length check, but a check to see how my hair now compares to my hair before the two sets of crochet braids.
The style of choice I'm using is my wash and go. This was the last style I was wearing before my first set of crochet braids, so I thought it would be Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-52198338915936412512016-02-17T08:00:00.000-05:002017-10-30T01:01:29.779-04:003 Things To Remember With Crochet Braids
My Advice for Handling Crochet Braids
I've had two sets of crochet braids over the past 4 months. I loved them! After my first set of crochets, I noticed something a little different about my hair. I had a hard press, so my hair didn't normally look like it does after being straightened, but I thought something else was off with my hair.
When I got my second set of crochet braids, I decidedJust Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-13348560686607072442016-02-02T08:00:00.000-05:002016-04-07T08:18:38.462-04:004 Years Strong
4 Year Naturalversary
I celebrated being 4 years natural on this past weekend (January 30th). I can remember making the decision not to get any more relaxers like it was yesterday! It's been a very long journey.There have been many ups and downs, but and I believe that I am just not making my greatest strides. I'm proud of myself for that and I'm proud of everything I've learned up to Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4645393935807442551.post-57904819300327354372016-01-26T08:00:00.000-05:002016-04-07T08:19:21.758-04:00Essential Oils
Trying Essential Oils on my Natural Hair
During my last length check, I talked about the thinning of my hair. Am I certain that my hair is thinning? I'm about 75% sure it's thinned out over the last couple of months. Since I feel this way, I've decided to do something about it! I've been thinking about using essential oils for a while and I figure now is a better time than ever. I'm sure Just Mi!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18269108206841298559noreply@blogger.com0