Well, Sisterfriends, I can truly say that my hair has withstood the test of time. I've had just about EVERY hair style there is (from hot-comb to box-braids). Currently, I'm sporting a short natural cut and I'm ABSOLUTELY LOVING IT!!!!
I apply Soft & Beautiful's Botanicals Texturizer every 6 to 8 weeks. And about a week after applying the texturizer, I add Creme of Nature's Ash-Brown Coloring. It's wonderful. I'm not too hot on Dark & Lovely hair products because they've proven to be bad for my hair. My husband maintains his and my son's haircuts. So...NATURALY he maintains my cut also (he cuts and shapes my hair every two weeks and, if I may say so, he does an EXCELLENT job).
I always get compliments on my cut and color. Most people think that a beautician maintains it and they are often surprised when I reveal this information. So right now, for me, NATURAL is the way to go. It gives me a break from all of the chaos that goes with keeping up a hair do. Besides, I've got a 7-year old daughter. Keeping HER hair done is enough without having to worry about mine.