5 Month Post Relaxed

Today makes it "5 Months Post Relaxed" and this is an accomplishment because this is the longest I've stretched my hair w/o it being weaved up. I've been wearing a wig but overall I definitely been taking care of my hair. Keeping my hair moisturized and sealed almost everyday, oiling my scalp 2-3 times a week, letting my hair air dry after wash, braiding my hair (doo doo braids), and using healthy hair products. It hasn't been easy but I can say my hair has grown thicker and even a little longer. I am excited because tomorrow I will be getting a relaxer, even though I'm happy I made my 5 month mark I can't wait to perm this bad boy (my hair) lol! My side burns and the buck shots is serious!! So to all my Long Time Stretchers or Newbie Stretchers we can do it just put your mind to it. You don't have to go natural to grow healthy hair, as long as you take care of your hair using healthy hair products, you should be good. Most of all Moisture, Moisture, Moisture is what your hair needs esp. for African American/Black hair.

Co Wash Successful

During my Co Wash attempt I used the right product, which was conditioner, and was able to wash my hair successfully. I didn't pre-poo my hair or anything since the point of pre-pooing your hair is to add moisture into the hair but since I was using "V05 Moisture Milks Moisturizing Conditioner" its suppose to put moisture in the hair anyway. I just washed it like I would do when Shampooing my hair and massaged the Conditioner all over my hair. I personally don't wash my hair in sections because I tried it before and it seemed to take longer I.M.O but if you prefer that then its your choice. I massage my hair in a certain way to prevent my hair from getting tangled, in one direction going back. I washed with the conditioner three times but the third time I let the conditioner sit for like 15min (optional) then rinsed and towel dried my hair. I noticed my hair did look shiny which was a good thing so I applied my  "Shea Moisture: Curl & Style Milk" and braided my hair as I let it air dry. I rarely blow dry my hair now a days. Well that was what I did and I will continue to Co Wash between my shampoo days. I usually wash my hair once a week so in the middle of the week I would Co Wash but I didn't this week since tomorrow I'm getting a relaxer :)

Co Wash Attempt Gone Wrong!!

Shampoo

Okay so I was attempting to "Co Wash" my hair using V05 moisturizing conditioner I bought and was going to share with you guys on what I did but I ended up using the wrong product. In the shower when I was washing my hair using, what I thought was the "moisturizing conditioner", I thought to myself boy this conditioner is soapy I like this then rinsed and washed my hair a second time. Second time it finally clicked in my head that this was not a conditioner I was using and when I looked at the bottle to my shock it said "Moisturizing Shampoo!" O_O. I almost had a heartache which I ran out the shower and got my "Giovanni Conditioner" and put it quickly into my hair and left it on for about 15 min. I read the back of the bottle and seen it had three types of sulfate in that shampoo I mistakenly used! I said this Co Wash attempt was a disaster good thing the other bottle I bought was the conditioner so I'll make sure I use that the next attempt. Also I tried to attempt to twist my hair but it didn't look right so I ended up taking it out. The bad thing was I put rubber bands at the ends so it was snagging the ends of my hair when I was taking off the rubber bands. My experience this evening was not the best but then again it could've been worse, so I'm happy I was able to realize my error and corrected it quickly. I also used the KimmayTube leave-in conditioner as well to try to add the moisture back in my hair. Next Co Wash attempt I will share with you, which I will make sure I'm actually using the right product and share what I did. Until next time be well!

Stretching Relaxed Hair

Hey everyone so since Hurricane Sandy is taking over the city, figured I write a post about me stretching. I've been stretching my hair for awhile before starting my healthy hair journey but I feel now I'm properly stretching my hair the correct way. I say that because now I have a personal hair regimen before I just weaved up my hair and didn't really take the time to keep my own hair moisturized. Also now I'm washing and conditioning my own hair more often than before, using natural products. I enjoy stretching because I'm relaxing my hair less and giving my roots a chance to grow and become thicker. I have noticed my hair is a little more thicker than before and is growing more healthier. Of course I have fine hair but again its gaining body which I wanted. To avoid me doing the whole natural thing I just rather prove through stretching that I can grow healthy and long hair as well. Here's some Tips on Stretching Relaxed Hair...

Tip of The Week #6

Patience Not Frustration

The tip this week is on the word "Patience"; which means the quality of being patient, without complaint, loss of temper, even-tempered care and diligence. Even though that's a good quality to have in dealing with day to day life, its definitely a key-word required in caring and maintaining our hair.