May 10th, 2012 
Adrienne I tried; I really did! But, as of this Tuesday my hair break came to an abrupt end.
After seven full days of box braid bliss I had to say bye bye.
There is no way I can deny that I desperately wanted a chic hairstyle to give me a break from my mane. I spelled it all out in this post.
But, when the itching started I HAD to bring it to an end. Thus, my hair break became a hair pause.
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May 2nd, 2012 Adrienne Last week I shared with you all my longing for a much needed hair break. I had a strong interest in, traveling back in “hair time” to get some 1993 Poetic Justice-ish braids.
Well, It’s official! I’m all braided up, *does cabbage patch*, and I am LOVING IT!
So, how and where was this done? Well, on Sunday evening I stopped by the beauty supply store and, with the help of Lexi, (I wasn’t sure what colored I needed) picked up 6 packs of Kanekalon Synthetic Braiding Hair.
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April 25th, 2012 Adrienne Ok, extreme moment of honesty…I’m tired of my hair!
Don’t get me wrong, I love my tresses; but I am over all the washing, deep conditioning, air drying, braiding and so on and so forth.
I need a hair break!
I long for the luxury of not having to wake up each morning and untwist my hair or figure out, after realizing my bonnet came off during the night, how I’m going to style a Gumby fro.
March 15th, 2012 Adrienne Yesterday evening I made my way over to Ulta to partake in their 21 Days of Beauty. As luck would have it, it was “Smashbox Day” and I was one of many recipients of a free makeover.
To being my transformation Ulta make-up artist Kristia asked me about my skin and what look I would like to try. Having no place to go, but home, I told her to do as she pleased.
March 12th, 2012 Adrienne It has officially been one month since I had my hair colored at Too Groovy Salon. Check out the process here.
Recently, Me, My Hair & the City reader Dana asked how my colored hair was “treating” me thus far. She said:
“I have a question about your hair post dye. Have you found that your curl pattern has changed? How do you keep it hydrated?”
Here’s my response:
My hair’s curl pattern has not changed. However, when bleach is used to lightened natural hair, it is possible for someone’s textures to be compromised.
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March 9th, 2012 Adrienne I’m super excited to announce that I have been chosen as Ouidad’s Blogger of the Month for March!
Check out Ouidad’s blog each week this month for special updates from yours truly! 
To kick off my “March Blogger duties” I had fun chat with thrifting extraordinaire Patrice, creator of Looking Fly on a Dime.
Check out our conversation detailing how to transition into Spring for less HERE.
Stay tuned for more from me & Ouidad!
March 7th, 2012 Adrienne Does the thought of your first car bring back great memories?
For me, the thought of my little green sedan brings flashbacks of excitement, independence and laughter.
I recently visited FirstCarStory.com and created a video (check it out below) detailing the story of my first car. Before heading to the site I hadn’t thought much about “The Rice Eater” as my parental unit called it. After all, it’s many years and several cars later.
February 21st, 2012 Adrienne On Sunday I had the honor of making appearance number two on Nappturalite Radio.
I and Cassidy, of Natural Selection, participated in the show’s very first “Ask the Nappturalite Guru” segment.
We spoke on the purpose of an apple cider vinegar rinse, ways to combat itchy scalp, and how to create fullness when your natural hair is thin.
Soy Thwaites, of Salon Soy, also shared tips on how to achieve a healthy blow-out.
If you missed this informative episode you can check it out HERE.
February 15th, 2012 Adrienne On Sunday, February 12th I made my way to Too Groovy Salon in midtown Atlanta to have my hair colored by Too Groovy’s founder & owner Robin Groover!
Before Robin jumped into coloring my hair she and I sat down and discussed the current condition of my mane.
We chatted about some of my challenges (dryness) and overall hair goals. After doing so we then talked about what my vision was for my “new look.”
February 10th, 2012 Adrienne After two years of being natural I have finally decided to step out on a limb and do something exciting with my hair.
I am thrilled (and a bit nervous to say) I’m having my hair colored this weekend at Atlanta’s Too Groovy Salon.
This is my first time having my hair professional dyed as a “natural.” I experimented with henna in the beginning of my journey (check that out here) but have never lifted or lightened my hair with a chemical.
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