ok. I'm over it!

 So even though my braids are still hanging in there, it was time.  I'm tapping out.... ready to put my hands in my own hair again.  It's been a good 6 to 7 weeks.

My scalp was still clear.  I was using a mixture of lavender Jamaican castor oil and coconut oil on my scalp and braids.  I also spray with water and leave in.

So I took my hair out which took a few hours!  And that's what I was left with, a big poofff lol. 

I co washed and conditioned my hair.  I finger detangle in the shower with the conditioner.  And I sprayed my fav leave in. 

Elasta QP olive oil and mango butter.

Yes shrinkage is a real part of my life lol.

I simply re twisted my hair, (which took another few hours), using a mixture of the same two oils mentioned above a lil glycerin, my home girl T hooked me up with, a lil aloe, and sealed with

Hair milk styling pudding by Carol's Daughter because I had some left.  Leaving them in over night and going crazy with my fro in the a.m.

I don't know how long my hair is but it looks to have grown.  I was itching to straighten it it has been 6 months minimum, but after seeing my growth I'm interested to see what another 6 months of growth without heat would look like...

 Hmm 

Badu...Would You??

Came across a wonderful video,  on non other than our infamous Youtube...smh..Where O Where would we natural gals be without. Anyways, for those hard to style, hair flob days and just flat out needing a quick hairstyle, wraps can be quite the nifty little solution in a pinch.

I personally have attempted a time or two and must say, enjoyed it, especially in the cold...

The video below captures a wide variety of style options; fully & partially covered...


 15 Ways To Wear a Headscarf: http://youtu.be/FbGOK-0POAE


Take a peek and lemme know what you think. How many of you would rock?

My New Aloe Plant!

I went to the Farmers Market today and low and behold there was a small aloe plant, so I got it. The aloe plant was known as "the plant of immortality" by the ancient Egyptians.  Aloe is good for skin and hair, it's infamous for its healing abilities.  Aloe aids in indigestion, heals wounds, cuts, and burns,  helps rejuvenate the uterus, boosts immunity, treats acne and increases skin elasticity, just to name a few but there are many more benefits.  Aloe contains many vitamins such as vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B6, B12, folic acid and nyacin.  Every household could put an aloe plant to good use.

MeiMei

Jamaican Castor Oil....

This is the good stuff ladies!! The Castor Oil Plant (Oil Nut Tree) is hand processed  to make black castor oil.  I chose the one with lavender.   The oil is like a thick syrup, with a sort of ashy woody smell.  It works though! I have had my braids for 3 weeks, and using this on my scalp.  No itching and no build up! Quite a bit of new growth though.  I have also mixed it with coconut oil.

MeiMei

9 Month Anniversary!!!!!!

Hello Everyone!! It's been officially 9 months and I'm having a super tough time with my hair! I have been consulting with the most wonderful Ladies for the last two months and for that I say "thank you"!!! I've noticed that the conditioner that I've been using Kinky Curly Stellar Strands leaves a build-up on my scalp and I don't believe it's the product for me. 😢

I also tried twisted my hair for the 1st time, it took quite a while but I was so happy with the results and it really showed me how long my hair has grown!!

Since this winter season, I was on the fence about cutting my hair down because my hair has been so brittle dry! For the record, I ADORE MY NATURAL HAIR 😍 So then I purchased the Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair, Jamaica Mango and Lime Tranisition Natural Naturalizing and Sealing Conditioner! The Nairobi Foaming Lotion is a product that I already had at home. The other products is Smooth'n Shine Curl Activator Gel and Blue Magic Hair Conditioner with Coconut Oil.  I also purchased some Glycerin to give me shine throughout the year all four seasons!!! I have not yet used the Glycerin, I think I'll wait for the winter season to end first....

 When I sifted through the natural hair aisles I was so shocked on how many natural hair products are out there and I was running into the fear of trying new products and then the products not working to potentially waste money on products that aren't working. Again, I TRULY ADORE MY HAIR, love to touch it!!

BANTU KNOTS

Supplies

Small Black Rubber bands
Crème of Nature Argan Oil
Elasta QP Olive oil & Mango Butter - Anti Breakage Leave-In Conditioner
Biosilk Shampoo and Conditioner
Blow Dryer
Comb/ Round Brush


Directions

 
Step 1- Part hair in four sections and wash each section separate while detangling as you go
Step 2- Rinse Hair and apply conditioner/ Leave conditioner in for at least 5-10mins
Step 3- Blow each section dry --Leave hair semi damp
Step4- Apply quarter size amount of  Argan Oil and scoop of Leave in to each section
Step 5 - Massage product in hair
Step 6-Part hair into small sections
Step 7- Twist and twirl hair into a bantu form and apply rubber bands
Step 8- Wear a satin bonnet to bed


Make sure when your ready to take your bantu knots out you add extra argan oil and twist each strand around your finger in the direction of the curl.

The Inversion Method!? The Hair X-Games

     It's called the Inversion Method they say its been around for years and it's supposed to get you up to an inch of new growth in 7 days.

First you are to oil your scalp.  I have seen olive oil and Jamaican castor oil used on youtube, but anyway massage it in.  Rinse the excess out, then bend and tilt the head at a slight angle downward for 4 minutes tops.  This increases the blood flow to the head which accelerates hair growth.  Caution is advised, I know you want them inches girl but no longer than 7 consecutive days.  Who has tried it? Would you? I intend to.....

MeiMei

Nine Naturals - Ingredient Glossary

http://www.ninenaturals.com/ingredient-glossary


In my journey to be more health/environment concious, I came across a rather informative website detailing the components of many chemicals found in most hair and skin products.  While I have not tried their product line...which looks very nice btw, I find their website to be very useful overall especially the A-Z ingredient list. Check it out for self. Hope you find this helpful. Please share your thoughts.