Hey y'all! Know I've been missing in action but growing is a slow process. Since january I've pretty much been rocking a fro or twistout...if and when I take my satin bonnet off. Still on my grease and water routine and Cantu curling cream activator, for hold and definition.
Seems that Spring has sprung here in NJ so I'm a bit disappointed that my hair will not be enjoyin the weather but it will be in a protective style. Unsure if ill get a sew in weave or braids but I'm not a big fan of braids so we shall see...
One issue I am having is single strand knots or fairy knots, on my ends. I am very stubborn when it comes to "doing" my hair after a wash day....I be exhausted! Needless to say I sleep on a sealed and moisturized fro....leading to tangles.
Ok I know the tangles are my fault cause of my night time routine and I'm working on that but ill take any other tips yall have cause length retention is key.
Oohhh yeah, I'm workin on manageability cause I can't always have 24 hr notice of outtings and that's how long it takes to get any sort of stretched styles, therefore, I'm probably going to start having blowouts after my monthly shampoos. ..ill try almost anything to be able to finger part when I need to.
Well guys, that's my update. Any questions or advice just holla at me.
Take Care!
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Rapid Updates
Monday, January 6, 2014
Winter Hair Care:)
Surfing around in my hair stuffs, trying to save a buck this is what I've decided to play around with for at least the next two weeks..plus the aloe vera (unseen)
Cholesterol Moisturizing shampoo-decent for 2.99. Not drying or stripping and smells great. Good lather as well.
Coconut Oil-cause its healthy, decreases frizz and great shine
Cholesterol w/tea tree oil- added to coconut, castor & jojoba for weekly dc
Blue Magic Leave In Conditioner-used like hair grease, good for everyday use, smells great, awesome moisture restorer without that wet feeling.
I'm a busy body so I can't promise this regimen will last but I am faithful to my dc formula!!
What works for your type 4hair in winter? Do share as I'm very interested and obsessed with all things hair!
Thrifty Naturalista
Hello 2014!! With all the excitement over resolutions and the holidays I have to admit that I simply can not afford to weave my hair for a while....Well not the weave I'm longing for. Needless to say I guess that ill be getting more in touch with my natural hair, a lot sooner than I had planned (spring) but it is what it is.
This winter Jersey is getting whacked with below freezing temps and the dryest air you can get without changing altitude so I have to be adamant about my regimen. I notice that my hair needs to be wet, oiled and sealed every two-three days or it becomes straw in the elements.
I am not a fan of wearing my hair out just yet, waiting on some more fullness to have a perfect twistout :) therefore, I'm protective styling with twists, braids and lots of essential oils in my prepoo, cowashes and dc. Being careful to practice tying my hair in satin at nite or under winter hats to prevents snags and long term breakage.
Shea butter mixes and aloe vera seems to work best in moisturizing and dc and thank goodness I have more than enough on hand. A sistas pockets are tight so this is actually a perfect time to experiment with all the other products I've accumlated in my 18 months of this natural hair journey. (8 transitioning & 10m natural)
Just last nite I decided to add aloe vera to my Cholesterol dc...Success! So soft and moisturized, I think its become a staple instantly! Providing shine, elasticity, moisture and a great detangler, best part, fresh aloe only costs a buck and last forever if u freeze it.
So ladies don't feel the need to go broke keeping up with the Jones' most of the things that you need for your hair are easily accessible if you listen to your hair for what it craves. I created a long lasting, effective dc for a dollar by using what I had under my sink already and if that's not winning for the new year then idk what is.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
On the Grow!
Mini length check. Can reach my shoulder in back. Wish the rest would catch up :) I don't have an actual goal but with my texture idk if I want more than bsl...its beautiful but tiring.
Approaching 1yr!
This weekend I removed my sew in after a month. I really did want to keep it longer but after hours of starring at YouTube videos I got inspired to tackle my own mane. After about a month of protective styling I start to miss my hair and wonder if its even growing (impatient) so I usually have an impromptu hair day just to show it some tlc.
I'm so excited that it finally seems to be growing and all my hard work & money aren't being wasted. Got motivated to do a length check and was thrilled to see that I have have pretty much reached the length I had before my BC in March 2013.
Goes to show that with patience and consistency this natural thing pays off. I've seen more growth over ten months being natural that I've ever seen in my 20 yrs of being relaxed. Girls u better get on the bandwagon cause a good weave is nothing but a waste of money if you can't take it off and show off your own!
March 19, 2014 is my 1yr Nappiversary and I can't wait. I will be rockin protective styles every 4-6 weeks, resting about two-four days btwn styles and should be in some gorgeous hair by this summer for my 30th bday. #Imready
PRODUCT REVIEW! Blue Magic Argan Oil Herbal Complex Leave In Conditioner
Approaching my 10th month natural and I finally feel like I'm doing something right. I haven't written much cause I've had a sew in and was supposed to be on a castor oil challenge...but I slacked off (inconsistency) as expected.
Well, the dry winter air has officially kicked off on the east coast. Therefore, i decided to try a new product to moisturize my weaved hair cause oils are good but don't add moisture and in Jersey I need all the help I can get. Now I know that I should not be purchasing anymore products for my arsenal but for under four bucks who can resist?
My hair type is about 4c so honestly Im still trying to learn it. Sometimes its just way too much to tackle and it just eats product, leaving me coarse & dry if I decide to wear it out. I will not wear it out in winter cause the air is too harsh but I still have to moisture it in my sew-ins. What I've noticed that works for me pretty well is whipped shea butter (my own mixture) and Blue Magic Herbal Complex Leave in Conditioner.
After a prepoo with my Cholesterol Tea Tree Oil formula I detangle and wash in my twists. Afterwards I do my L.C.O method. Using the residual water in my hair for liquid, whipped shea butter for moisture and essential oils and next I seal with castor & jojoba. This combination is great but doesn't make my hair soft or feel moisturized. It feels well greased and detangled but I needed more.
Debated the Blue Magic Line because as a child it seemed to cause breakage with my relaxers and later I learned that grease wasn't for my hair. I didn't have any other options and I had spent four bucks so the day after my wash I tried the B.M Herbal Complex leave in and it worked!!! Served my tresses with incredible moisture and great smell. It absolutely delivers hydration and not too much that its wet. I had fears it would be heavy or greasy or just a waste of money but I was wrong.
After a month of oiling & greasing with my castor & jojoba and B.M in between my tracks I've noticed crazy growth. Less tangles and shedding and overall happy hair.
With about seven other leave in conditioner types, Blue Magic has definitely regained a former customer. I highly reccommend it for naturals interested in a 'basic' regimen. This stuff plus regular washes, trims & tlc is gonna have me lookin like an African American Princess!!
Still feelin how i felt before with natural hair, the simplest regimen seems to have the best results and old school products still under my sink from the 90's are my best bet.
Has anyone else had outstanding results with a revamp of an old school brand?
Sunday, November 3, 2013
What's Your Motivation?
For as far as I could remember I have never been good at doing my own hair so Im aware that its a learning process but sometimes I feel so random in my hair routine I wonder if I'm doing anything right. Thumbing thru old relaxed pics, I feel nostalgic from familiarity. I knew when I needed a dc, relaxer or trim when I was relaxed. As a new natural (9mos) I did two years of research and pretty much got the gist of things and still feel lost on wash day.
With all that being said, how do you guys stay consistent? Outside of making it routine, cause I've screwed that up also. How do you not give up when ur arms ache or its not looking how you visioned? Any hang ups you may have with going natural?
