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Memee was chosen not because of her beautiful waist-length hair....But because of her willingness to share and help others.....Memee was one of the first 100 Ladies to join K.I.S.S.... Since the day she joined...She lends a helping hand to everyone, She encourages and inspires many .... She gives her many tips by her blogs , starting groups, responding and starting discussions, leaving compliments on photos or pages, and giving a warm welcome to new members. She definitely is one of the most active members of K.I.S.S.

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Your Username:
Memee1978

Relaxed/ Texlaxed / Natural :
My hair is natural, with a texture of 2c/3ab.


Current Length:
My hair length was set back to 29 1/2 inches (waist length).


Your Regimen :
My regimen is pretty simple. I use only moisturizing products. I'm not into brands, or prices. It just has to moisturize the hair. I shampoo my hair maybe twice a month, but I do conditioner washes about five times a month. I apply my daily moisturizer that I mix up, twist my hair up and go. At night I twist the ends of my hair and set it on satin rollers. In the morning, unroll the ends and twist the hair and go.


Favorite Products:
As far as favorite products, I must say I love Shea Butter products. Shea butter is great for the hair and has helped me tremendously.

What inspired your Hair Journey?
I got tired of clumps of hair coming out my head. I was tired of my hair growing and breaking off at the same rate. So I guess I just wanted to see how a full head of healthy hair would be.

Do you have a grow out or daily hairstyle?
My grow out hair style would definitely be the high ponytail with two strand twist coming out of it. This has been working for me for years.


What techniques has helped you the most ?
I would definitely have to say.....applying products throughly through -out my hair. Making sure I covered all my hair with it, work it in, and just being consistent at it.

How do you keep your ends healthy and thick ?
I apply my moisturizing product, seal with the Shea Butter conditioning hair dress directly to the ends of my hair. Yes I know that they say, pomade is like hair dress and it isn't good for the hair.... But, I disagree some what. I do not apply it to my scalp. I apply it to the ends of my hair as a sealer only. I use it in moderation.

What do you love about being a KISS Member ?
I can be an individual with a voice. I can share my ideas...... What I know to others, and to me thats a gift. I know that I'm helping someone. K.I.S.S. lets you do that with style. It's a loving environment of sisterhood there.

What would be your advice to help others ?
My advice to helping others is to be confident, be patient, & consistent. Ask questions when your curious. Do what works for you. Don't believe every thing that the media says about your hair. Remember, if they had all the answers....They wouldn't have thousands of products on the market claiming that it works. They make billions of dollars daily on our lack of knowledge. Enclosed is before and after pictures of my hair proving that hair does grow and become healthy over time with the right techniques and healthy hair practices. I wish you all well.



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June Comparison Shots !!!

Hair Candies

I am so tired of spending $ 5 and up for these things....So today I went to Micheals and bought Flowers and a Glue Gun.... My Husband helped me pick out some really pretty flowers and colors...Then I went to Sallys and got some hair clips....And next week I will create my own...I think it will be fun....I'll post pictures soon !!!!

Yolanda Adams Message To Woman In Abusive Relationship

Women go through so much .....Be Strong ....Trust God & Get out.....

God Bless

By Email Demand....All Of Your Aloe Vera Questions Answered ...

I buy my pure Aloe Vera Juice from Traders Joes......Stores like GNC and Vitamin shoppe carry it also at a more expensive price

My Aloe Vera Moisturizing Spritz recipe....

My mixture changes often ....You will have to adjust your measurements depending on the size spray bottle your using......But this will give you an idea

1 cup of Pure Aloe Vera Juice...Couple TSP of Glycerin.....about a 1/4 cup of Rose water..

Don't forget Pure Aloe Vera Juice must stay refrigerated after opening

Oh and the ROSE WATER can be bought at Trader Joes, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe and any Health Food Stores


100% Aloe Vera Gel

I use my Aloe Vera Gel for Hold...I use it to slick my edges...and for hold during Roller sets or Flexi- rod sets

I buy my 100% Aloe Vera Gel from Walmart ( Fruit of the Earth).... Located in the skin care and sunblock section of Walmart.....It is not hair gel ....Yes...It is the same Aloe Vera Gel used for sun burns.....


Benefits of Aloe Vera

• Aloe Vera products have many benefits to the overall health of the hair. It helps heal any damage on the scalp, balance the pH level, cleans the pores, prevents excessive hair loss, relieves scaly or itchy scalp, oily hair, dandruff, renew cycle within the follicles. regulate sebaceous function, and maintain proper physiological balance in the scalp. And one of the biggest benefit of Aloe Vera is it helps reduce seborrhea (A chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by the accumulation of scales of greasy skin).

• Aloe Vera activate fresh growth and stimulate the growth of existing hair.

• Clinical studies show that Aloe Vera enhances cellular rejuvenation and provides the building blocks for hair proteins. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory properties protect against damage to the scalp and hair.

• Actually, Aloe Vera includes the enzyme which is beneficial in stimulating the new hair production.

• Therefore, Aloe Vera is beneficial for the production of hairs and provides softness and shine to the hair and prevents hair loss and other hair related conditions.

• Nourishes and moisturizes the hair and scalp.

• Increases blood circulation to the hair follicles.

I Love My Aloe Vera Juice and Water Mix

So I've been mixing the Aloe Vera Juice , Rose Water, and Water.....And using as a moisturizer..Spraying my scalp, new growth and down the ends...My hair is so moisturized...My 4b new growth is so soft ..and the curl pattern is more tamed and even more manageable....

New growth pics / 6 weeks post...




Today's Hair....

Ok ....So It Was Not That Big Of A Deal....

I got my glasses....And I'm so happy....I didn't realize how bad my eyes were until I put them on....Bye, Bye Headaches...LOL

So.... I swore that I wouldn't take ONE picture in them....Well that changed too....I'm posting for the whole world to see !!! LOL

So... here are pics of my new Coach glasses ( I thought the Coach was fun for the summer) , and my new Ed Hardy glasses ...Oh and they said I can get contacts in a couple of weeks...But to be honest .....I will only wear them when I go out...

My Husband totally digs the new mature looking me....The sexy looks I got from him today made the glasses a total keeper....

Yes ...I have to adjust to the new look...But I'll get used to it...So here is my last post about glasses ..lol...

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June's Reviews

June's Review.........

Orderless Garlic Supplements

I have been experiencing some serious shedding the last couple of weeks.... I know it is because of stress... My Son has been sick lately ( Asthma) and I have been worrying about him (Keep Him In Your Prayers).... So anyways everyone raves about Garlic and it's ability to slow down shedding ..But you rarely hear about someone taking Garlic internally ....
So I bought some Orderless Garlic Supplements and I have been taking it one full week now.... Well when I styled my hair yesterday I noticed I didn't have any shedding ...And when I Co-washed today ....The shedding has noticeably slowed down... After Co-washing I sectioned hair in sections to comb and remove shed hair and was shocked to see the amount is almost back to normal....

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Avocado Oil

I love the Avocado Oil.....My hair feels a lot stronger since a started using it....The only thing I can think that is causing my hair to feel stronger is the protein in the Avocado Oil....Con: It was heavy to me...It's too hot for a heavy oil ...So I'm going to use it as a pre-poo ...and mix it in my deep conditioners....

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Aussie Moist Conditioner

Thank you Sunshyne for recommending this...

So in the shower after I co-washed with Vo5 Moisture Milk ...I saturated my hair with Aussie Conditioner and showered while it sat on my hair...About Five or more minutes later... Before I got out the shower.... I rinsed hair clean....My hair was very moisturized , soft , and silky ...This is definitely a staple now ... And its a little under $3 dollars....Yay !!!!

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My Moisturizing Spritz



So for two weeks now........ I have been spritzing my hair and scalp before I moisturize seal at night and then braiding hair in 4 or 5 braids to sleep....Spritzing my hair in the morning, and in the after noon since it is so hot....

My mix is 1/2 & 1/2 Aloe Vera Juice and Water...I just started adding rose water to the mix a few days ago...

I love it .......This is what I needed for the summer to keep my hair moisturized...My new growth is so soft it is unnoticeable to me....Ladies I may have found something that will finally allow me to stretch my relaxers longer than 11 weeks....Oh and because Aloe Vera Juice has to be refrigerated....... I keep my spray bottle in the fridge and it feels so refreshing spritzing my hair and scalp in this heat....

NOOOO !!!!!!!!!!

SO I'am so upset....I've been having some serious headaches for the last month or so....I knew it was because I've been working on the computer all the time , reading all the time , and I probably needed some reading glasses....
Anyways.... I go to the Eye Doctor ( Ophthalmologist) to get my eyes checked....So the Doctor explains that I have a astigmatisms in both eyes...But the right eye is worser than the left...The left isn't that bad.... But I can't see anything out the right..

Then the Doctor explains that I have to wear glasses ...All day ...Everyday....WHAT???....I was prepared to wear reading glasses...But glasses all the time...NO...So I know what your thinking...Traycee just wear contacts....Well he said I can't wear contacts until I wear my glasses for a while and my eyes mature...I can't believe it !!! Oh and that includes prescription Sunglasses too ..Anybody that knows me ..Knows about my designer collection of sunglasses

It's summer , its hot and I can't wear sunglasses...Unbelievable !!!

Oh .... They had to send my prescription out to be filled so I have to deal with these Migraines for another week & 1/2 ...

My Husband is so sweet ...He got me some Coach Designer Frames and I want to get these Chanel frames next week....If I have to wear them...I might as well be cute....
OK...I'm done venting..My family is tired of listening so I thought I would continue to fuss here..I'm Done

Maybe I'll post Pics in my new glasses next week..But most likely I won't ....

Happy Fathers Day...

I remember sitting in the front roll at church and watching you in action...The way you could use Gods words to move people to give their life ....The way you would walk down the aisle and speak and move even the toughest man to tears..Yes I know it was the Holy Spirit...But in those moments I was so proud to be your daughter....You never feared anything......When I was with you it was the safest place ever....You have Protected me, Fought for me, Comforted me, Cried with me, Prayed For me, and Loved me unconditionally...

Thank You..

Look Back....

I was thinking back last night to about 9 months ago...I remember sitting in front of the T.V. ....Getting ready to braid my hair in a French-Braid to go work out at the gym....I remember brushing my hair and hearing snap, crackle , and pop...It was horrible..To the eye my Arm Pit Length hair looked healthy and long but it wasn't....I remember pulling out the vacuum because hair was all over the place...

Thank God that is the past....My hair is the healthiest its been in years...And its growing like grass....Thanks to all the stuff that I have learned...I went from Arm-pit length ,to Bra-strap, and now passing Middle- Back all in 7 months....I'm so happy...And who was it that said Black Women Can't Grow Hair...

Yesterday's Hair..

Fotki Un- Locked !!!

Fotki Un-Locked
Hair Photo Album....Pictures from Nov. 07 till Now ...

My Fotki Album

6/8/08 Updated Regimen

Wash hair with shampoo 1x a week
Prepoo overnight 2x a week
Co Wash 1x to 2x a week( will increase as it gets hotter)
Deep Condition with heat 2x a week
Air Dry
Protein when needed
Clarify 1x a month
Now at night I spritz hair with a Pure Aloe Vera Juice and Water Mix and Seal with Avocado Oil
Relax every 6, 8 to 10 weeks
Trim and Dust only when needed

I Finally Found Some Avocado Oil !!!

So I've been looking everywhere for this stuff...Going to different health foods stores for the last couple of weeks and couldn't find it anywhere... And I find it in my local grocery yesterday...LOL I couldn't believe it...I'm so excited ...Can't wait to start using it ..I will keep you guys posted


Avocado Oil is a rich, fatty-acid emollient that is high in amino acid proteins, Vitamins A, D and E and potassium. It is known to be the most moisturizing of any fruit oil

Avocado oil also has natural sunscreen properties, and can enhance the ability of products to protect the skin and hair from UVA and UVB rays. In tests, avocado oil proved to be a more effective sunscreen than jojoba, coconut, olive, sesame, and almond oils.( Which is perfect for Summer Time)

June Comparison Pics....Wet Hair Shots !!!

Elasta QP Mango Butter vs. Silken Child Silk Moisturizing Creme

I've been getting emails asking if Silken Child Silk Moisturizing Creme by Silk Elements has replaced my Elasta QP Mango Butter......

The Answer is NO NO NO ....

I love my Mango Butter...I was just on the hunt for something that is lighter to use on soaking wet hair when I do my braid-outs.... Mango Butter was too heavy to use on my hair dripping wet ..So I would apply my Mango Butter when my hair when it is at least 85% dry..

The Silken Child Moisturizing Creme was just what I was looking for...Very light...Perfect for my braid-outs...So light it works perfect on wet hair....

I use Silken Child ....Following my leave-in conditioner after I wash or co-wash my hair...When it is still wet...

I still use My Mango Butter just on the ends at night ....I switch off each night between the two moisturizers....I also love Mango Butter to help slick my edges...

So I love them both...Each one has a different purpose...

Happy Birthday MOM !!!

Happy Birthday Mom !!!!!

To the most favorite women in my life....Happy Birthday....

I love you so much Momma ....I remember almost 2 years ago when the doctor stood in the doctors room and broke the news that you have breast cancer....I felt the room spin and my heart drop and I couldn't stop the tears.....At that moment I truly understood what you felt when you lost your Mother to cancer....I prayed every moment for God to heal my Mother..Because the thought of living with out you was scary... You was there during it all..My Sister and I giving birth..You were there in the delivery room crying the whole time...Holding our hands....When I became a teen mother..You were there teaching me how to be a mother..You and My Father taught me to hold my head up high...Thankyou!!! I THANK GOD FOR HEALING YOU..AND FOR ANOTHER BIRTHDAY TOO CELEBRATE...

Love You Momma,

Tracie.....

How I Air Dry...

Fathers Day Is Around The Corner......

Just A Reminder....

My Sister & I

One Of My Favorite Movie's

I was so excited when I got to see the play a month or so ago.....I love this movie...I've watched it so many times and still cry at least 2 times during the movie..My favorite scene is when Shug Avery comes back home to Christ and the emotional reunion with her father....

Sex In The City

I loved it !!! I didn't want it to end because it was the final goodbye to Sex In The City.......Oh and I love Carrie's Buns, And you know Carrie's purses and shoes were '