Saturday, May 30, 2009
Just Pictures, Nothing Special...but I LOVE this Hair!
Here are some pictures I just wanted to show how much I love this hair that she used for my micros! I think its a good blend and it actually looks better than the wet and wavy. Excuse the frizzes but I have to wear a hat where I work and its on ALLLLL DAY! I am also thinking that because this hair is straight it allows me to better moisturize all my hair.
Tip: Peppermint oil
Peppermint oil is useful in hair care. It acts as a stimulant. It gives you that cooling affect that lets you know it's doing SOMETHING! It also removes dandruff and lice. I prefer to apply it to my scalp after I moisturize.
You should never apply peppermint oil directly to your hair. Its good to massage it into your scalp. It must be diluted! Mix two drops pure peppermint oil to 4 oz of water. Well that's what the site recommend but I mix like 10 drops into half a spray bottle of water so you know my head be on FIRE! LOL, its actually not that bad. I apply it at night so its very soothing and I am able to sleep better.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
March 2009 – May 2009 Strand Comparison
Here is a comparison of my hair strand from March 09 – 25 May 2009 (last night).These are two dry pieces. Its looks like I got about an inch. If that is the case then I can only assume that my hair grew at the ½ rate it is expected to grow. Now don’t get me wrong that is not a fact but I will hope to definitely see a good amount of growth once I take these braids down.
May 25, 2009 Texture Shot
Your Fastest Growth Cycle
Do you know the time or months that your hair grows a lot more than normal?
I was going through my pictures on my harddrive and I noticed that my hair seems to thrive from Aug-Dec. When August comes around I will make sure I pay extra attention to how much growth I got.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
New Growth PICTURES!!
Let's see I have had these braids since...ummm April 2009 and this is the new growth I have gotten so far. I guess this is okay. I haven't compared it to anything yet but I think its a good amount for a month. Come onnnnnnnnnn APL! This time if I am not APL I'm cutting it BALD! *cough* Ummm ya'll know I'm joking right? LOL! Also I am loving how moisturized my braids look in these pictures. They look like they are wet but they are not.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Blog Under Construction..
Hello blog buddies! I am trying to update this site. Look up and you will see my menu bar. I have been searching for soooo long on how to do this but today I finally found out how to do it! So anyway. I made the different menu topics and now I have to go back and change the label in over 200 posts! :( So if you click on one and its jacked up or there is 1 post in it....MY BAD!!!! LOL! I will try to finish this B4 the week is out. Also for you bloggers who wanna do this to your blog here is the site: Add Menu Bar. I like sharing information unlike some people. :)
Product Review: Paul Mitchell: Super-Charged Moisturizer
Price Range: $12-$21 on amazon
INTENSE HYDRATING TREATMENT
Imparts Deep Moisture – This deep, weekly moisture treatment incorporates panthenol, soy proteins and vitamin E for extra conditioning and protection
Improves Elasticity – Providing deep down moisture improves the elasticity resulting in more manageable, healthy looking hair
Enhances Shine – The blend of aloe, chamomile, rosemary and jojoba provides high shine
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Stearalkonium Chloride, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone, Hedychium Coronarium (White Ginger)/PEG-12 Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisamino PEG/PPG-41/3 Aminoethyl PG-Propyl Dimethicone/Algae/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf/Anthemis Nobilis/Lawsonia Inermis (Henna)/Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba)/Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary)/PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Glycerin, Wheatgermamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbarnate.
Review: 4 Stars, next to my Mizani Hyrdafuse! It's kinda pricey but worth every penny. The product is thick but once on the hair it provides incredible softness!
Using Mayonnaise
After reading an article over on another site I was tempted to purchase some Mayo. I remember back in the days my aunt used to slap it on my hair. My hair used to feel thicker for some reason or I guess you would say it had more volume to it and was stronger. Well last night I took some mayo and applied it to my braids in sections and saran wrapped it for 30 minutes.
The Results: Aww man my hair and micros is soft and feels stronger. It just seems like lately I have been picking the best products for my hair.
Cons; I used the commercial brand (Hellman's) that is not recommended. As I type this I am looking for a different brand. Later on tonight I will take some pictures and post them.
ETA: Pictures
Okay so this is what I am going to order:
Formerly Squeeze Organic Soy Mayonnaise: new name with same great taste
Creamy, tangy and whisked to a feathery lightness, our Organic Soybean Mayonnaise is made from fresh, organic ingredients the old-fashioned way. In a squeeze bottle for added convenience.
Ingredients
Expeller Pressed Organic Soybean Oil, Pasteurized Organic Whole Eggs, Water, Organic Honey, Organic White Vinegar, Sea Salt, Organic Mustard Flour, Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate. (Gluten Free)
Friday, May 22, 2009
ACV For Skin, Hair and Weight Loss..
Today I was over on LHCF and ran across a post about using Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) on your face. Now I heard of it doing something for the weight but never on the skin. So I started hunting on the internet for info. Its TRUE! I can't wait to get home to try it on my skin. I have some that has been sitting up for a couple of days now. Anyway here is what I found:
ACV and Weight Loss:
Adding organic apple cider vinegar to the mix will not only increase the nutritional value of your food, but will also help you shed those extra pounds!
A well-known natural weight loss option is a diet that includes organic apple cider vinegar. People have been using this beneficial vinegar to reduce weight and improve blood circulation for hundreds of years as it is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals. The combination of vitamins and the pH level of organic apple cider vinegar help to detoxify the body, speed up the metabolism and burn calories. Two tablespoons before a meal will help break down ingested fat. Dont 4get to mix with water!
ACV on Skin:
Apple cider vinegar is amazing stuff that has endless uses. One use is for skin problems, particularly blackheads.
For refreshing and deep cleansing face wash
Add 1 c. of ACV to basin of warm water to use as a refreshing face wash. For a steam deep cleanse, add 3 tablespoons of ACV to a pan of boiled water and lean your face over it. Cover your head with a towel for five minutes, allowing the steam to open up the pores and loosen any impurities from the skin’s surface.
Apple Cider Vinegar-for your hair/scalp PH balances
Dandruff and Itchy Scalp: add two teaspoons of ACV to a large glass of warm water. Lean your head over a sink and carefully pour the mixture over your entire scalp. Wrap your head in a towel for 15 minutes. Unwrap head, comb hair and then wash hair as usual. The acidic nature of ACV combined with its potent enzymes can help scalp problems such as dandruff, itchy scalp, baldness and thinning hair. Apple cider vinegar also stimulates hair follicles to encourage the growth of healthier
Check out this story I also got from the web:
Story: At first I couldn't take the taste of ACV because they told me to drink it first thing in the morning but then I still do because I heard from a friend that it is really good for constipation. I want to lose some weight also and I have some rashes on my face and neck, so I decided to continue drinking it. Well one thing I've noticed immediately is that my bowel movement became regular even though I don't eat much fiber, my skin is not so itchy anymore, and the rashes is fading. And I found the best time to drink it, I like staying out late, working on my computer I usually sleep around 2am, I always have a glass of water with me when I'm working so I thought, instead of just drinking water why not put ACV with my ice cold water, so I put 2Tablespoon per glass of water(I have a medium size glass) It taste really good, its like drinking lemonade (if you like it sweet you can put honey for added benefits). After drinking that for a few days I've noticed I have a lot of energy even when I stay up so late, I can work more, its really amazing!!! , not to mention that my skin tone improve, well because I'm not longer constipated so I don't retain that toxin on my body which is the cause of my rashes and irritability.
Make sure you buy the organic ACV, the ACV I prefer to buy is the one with a cloudy content on it, the brand I always use is BRAGG.
Loving My Hair...
Issue 1: Should I relax in August or stretch it out till December? If I stretch to December that means another year would have passed where I would be relaxer free for one whole year!
Issue 2: I really wanna see my length. :(
Possible solution: Why not flat iron or try that BK stuff errr-body is raving about.
New Products I am loving: Mizani Hydrafuse, Oyin Juices and Berries, Pentratt protein treatment
New Technique I am using: I never used to moisturize and seal in sections. I would spray Scurl all over my head and then seal it. Now that I moisturize and seal in sections I am giving special attention to a section of hair.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Product Review: Oyin Juices and Berries - Nourishing Herbal Leave-In
OMG, yall this stuff is soooooooo yummie! Not only does it moisturize my hair but I am dying to taste it because it smells soooo damn good! Girl's I think I have found the replacement or backup for Scurl. Unlike Scurl this stuff is not thick so if you put it on your scalp I dont think it will cause buildup. For us wearing micro's that is grrrrr-great to hear.
Purchase at: oyinhandmade
Price: $11.00
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Wash Day....
Okay last night I clarified and washed my hair with the attached products in the pictures and my hair actually feels like I got a fresh relaxer. It has that strong but moisturized feel to it. I am loving it and I cant stop putting my hands in it! I was kind of worried that my hair would not come out right because I didn't have my shower filter installed in my new room yet but it came out okay.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Eggs and Your Hair...
Ya’ll already know if it’s about hair I am all for it and if its “natural hair care” then I’m a get with it. And don’t be acting like back in the day momma didn’t slap some eggs or mayonnaise in ya nappy azz head! (J/k!) Okay enough joking. I was on LHCF this morning and a young lady posted an article about eggs and hair care which brought me to do a little research on eggs.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Video: How I Moisturize and Seal My Micros
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Product Review: MIZANI HYDRAFUSE® INTENSIVE MOISTURIZING TREATMENT
HYDRAFUSE® INTENSIVE MOISTURIZING TREATMENT
Creamy conditioner binds a moisture–rich
complex of ingredients to hair that has lost
its balance.
This intensive moisturizing treatment binds a rich complex of ingredients to hair that has lost its moisturization balance. By penetrating deep within each strand, the two-way moisturizing system attracts elemental moisturization while sealing in lubricants.
Panthenal:
repairs damage caused by chemical treatments.
Sodium Isostearoyl:
regulates moisturization and gaurds against dehydration
DIRECTION FOR USE: After shampooing with MIZANI PURIPHYING
shampoo, rinse thoroughly and towel blot. Apply 2 ounces of hydrafuse to the entire hair shaft with an applicator brush. To ensure complete coverage, apply to small sections at a time. Cover hair with plastic cap and place client under warm dryer for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and towel dry. Process with styling techniques.
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Benefits of Using Reconstructors and Protein
Conditioner only temporary strengthens the cuticle layer of the hair shaft. Remember the cuticle area is the shingle or scale like things that protect the cortex that’s inside of the hair strand. When that cuticle is damaged and doesn’t lay flat then you can expect dull hair amongst other problems. Using conditioner is good for the time being because it will assist in holding those split ends in tact. That is where the reconstructor comes into play. Unlike conditioner reconstructors can penetrate the hair shaft thus helping you retain length longer and nourishing the hair shaft.
The reconstructor is able to get into that hair shaft and fill in the main areas with the hydrolyzed protein. But again it’s only temporary. So what does that mean? Yes you guessed it. If you have badly damaged hair its best to trim it. Did you know that one of the ingredients in Megatek is hydrolyzed keratin protein?
I am going to try and concentrate on using my aphogee 2 min reconstructor at least one a week after a regular wash.