Hair Journal:
I continue using the HBHO- now I use it as a sealant as well as a HOT and in DC's. It actually makes my hair really soft. I also love it because it doesn't weigh down my hair.
Skin:
basically, I've had acne since 4th grade. I haven't really gotten into trying to get rid of it since 8th grade. What really worked for me at one point was stridex, but its so hard to find that i can't use it. So then i started using clean and clear products, and they were good but they never completely got rid of it, some but not all. Now I'm using an olay cleaner and i don't really like it. So I'm going to try clean and clear again. Right now all I'm doing is cleaning and moisturizing, although i know i should use a toner. I can't find one that has consistently good reviews though. (I only use drugstore brands) And lately I've been wanting to use get a facial (one i could do at home) or a face mask.
So trying not to buy hair products have been easy b/c I've been so focused on my skin. I found something I'm interested in (Boots Botanicals at target), but its out of stock so I'll have to wait for it to come back.
And now that Sephora is coming to my local JC Penny's, hopefully I'll find some high-quality cheap stuff there.
IDK if i really want to start a 'skin journey', but i know that I'm going to have to change to some things if i want an improvement.
What I want to get is:
A good toner
a good mask/facial that i could do at home
find ingredients to avoid in skin care.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Biotin for Skin
I've been using biotin for my nails to be stronger and also for my hair to be stronger. I also thought my skin would clear up a bit. However, when i started taking biotin, i didn't notice any difference in my hair or nails, but i did notice my skin became WORSE! And i mean my skin looks terrible right now. (that's why my skin looks so bad in my pictures in my last blog) If you look up what biotin is supposed to do for skin, a lot of different websites say its supposed to help skin. If you look up people's experiences with biotin, a lot of them will say it broke them out. I don't have sensitive skin it doesn't break out easily even though I've tried a lot of different products. Now my skin is terrible. -_-
So Instead of continuing biotin pills, I'll just use 'Hair, Skin and Nails' pills. (although they do contain biotin, they also have a lot of other vitamins and minerals)
Biotin may work for nails and hair, but I'm not going to continue to use it to find out.
Friday, September 24, 2010
HJ- FINALLY got my relaxer todayy! And SALONS DON'T MAKE YOUR HAIR HEALTHY!
AHHH! i finally got my relaxer today! yayyy! i got there at about 4 and ain't leave until 9:30. but it was worth it b/c my hair is cute! I even used a silk elements relaxer so its like i'm still on the Silk Elements regimen when I go to the salon. (SEMS relaxer w/ shea butter in normal- brown tub) My hair is super soft and 'like silk'- but i don't think I would use that relaxer at home b/c it BURNS so bad. I didn't itch my too much for it to burn that bad. but 8/10 times i go to the salon for relaxers any ways so its not that big of a deal. I just got a trim and a simple wrap- I used to get detailed styles but then I figured out that wraps are easy to take care of b/c all you have to do is wrap it at night and it'll look good. But styles with twists and curls and lots of hair spray don't last as long when you go to sleep. Now its time for an 8 week stretch! And I said before that I thought my hair grew, after the trim its about the same length but thats okay b/c it'll benefit me in the long run!
P I C T U R E S ! :
Salons Don't Make Your Hair Healthy (well, not all of them):
All of the salons I've been to (including the one that did my relaxer) focus mainly on looking nice instead of healthy hair. Like I've never been to a hair salon and the stylist used a heat protectant. And they use a lot of gel in the hair that can eventually break it off. (another reason why I only get wraps) Just b/c you come in with broken off hair and leave with it looking shiny and what-not doesn't mean your hair is healthy. They just are trained to make it look that way. So if you come in with unhealthy hair, you're still leaving with unhealthy hair. It just looks better. (if you put a dress on a pig, its still a pig). I used to think going to the salon would make my hair healthy, but the only way to know for sure that your hair is at its peak health is if you take good care of it at home as well. Not that salon is a terrible place, but it definantly isn't want you want to rely on to make sure your hair is healthy. I'm not saying that all salons are aimed for looks instead of heath, b/c i haven't been to all of the salons. But out of the ones i've been too, this is what I think.
-I'm still going to MS my hair, but i'm going to use very little SAO (b/c its a light oil) and use very little moisturizer (HE LTR).
-SEMS- silk elements mega silk
-SAO- sweet almond oil
-HE LTR- Herbal Essences long term relationship leave in conditioner
P I C T U R E S ! :
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| look at them roots! lol |
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| cute lil flip! |
All of the salons I've been to (including the one that did my relaxer) focus mainly on looking nice instead of healthy hair. Like I've never been to a hair salon and the stylist used a heat protectant. And they use a lot of gel in the hair that can eventually break it off. (another reason why I only get wraps) Just b/c you come in with broken off hair and leave with it looking shiny and what-not doesn't mean your hair is healthy. They just are trained to make it look that way. So if you come in with unhealthy hair, you're still leaving with unhealthy hair. It just looks better. (if you put a dress on a pig, its still a pig). I used to think going to the salon would make my hair healthy, but the only way to know for sure that your hair is at its peak health is if you take good care of it at home as well. Not that salon is a terrible place, but it definantly isn't want you want to rely on to make sure your hair is healthy. I'm not saying that all salons are aimed for looks instead of heath, b/c i haven't been to all of the salons. But out of the ones i've been too, this is what I think.
-I'm still going to MS my hair, but i'm going to use very little SAO (b/c its a light oil) and use very little moisturizer (HE LTR).
-SEMS- silk elements mega silk
-SAO- sweet almond oil
-HE LTR- Herbal Essences long term relationship leave in conditioner
Thursday, September 23, 2010
blood drive -_-
i said in my blog that i wrote earlier today that i was giving blood.
Didn't happen.
I went through everything- they even pricked my finger to find out my iron level. (that hurt!) and so when it was time to actually give blood, they couldn't find a vein to stick the needle in so they told me 'well, i guess we're going to call it a day. ugh. annoying. but i still got cookies and a t-shirt so i guess that makes me a lil happy. Some people might say 'its the thought that counts', but not really when you're trying to save 3 lives.
:(
Didn't happen.
I went through everything- they even pricked my finger to find out my iron level. (that hurt!) and so when it was time to actually give blood, they couldn't find a vein to stick the needle in so they told me 'well, i guess we're going to call it a day. ugh. annoying. but i still got cookies and a t-shirt so i guess that makes me a lil happy. Some people might say 'its the thought that counts', but not really when you're trying to save 3 lives.
:(
HJ- Afrca's Best Herbal Oil♥
Yesterday I bought ABHO.
Today I tried Africa's Best Herbal Oil. I used it as a HOT and mixed it into my DC when I washed my hair. This stuff is great. I really like it b/c it made my hair super soft after the HOT and after the DC. The last time i used a HOT in my DC (Hask), it was okay compared to what this did. I will definitely be buying this again.
Today I tried Africa's Best Herbal Oil. I used it as a HOT and mixed it into my DC when I washed my hair. This stuff is great. I really like it b/c it made my hair super soft after the HOT and after the DC. The last time i used a HOT in my DC (Hask), it was okay compared to what this did. I will definitely be buying this again.
♥
-I still haven't gotten my hair relaxed b/c nobody wants to take walk ins so i have to make an appointment for Friday. -_-
-I've started my 3 weeks of not buying any more products. (Ends October 14). (unless i run out of something). I still want to try roller sets. (I can get those b/c its not a 'product', more of a 'styling tool')
-today I'm giving blood to the red cross..I'm SOOO terrified of needles. *crossing my fingers* i hope this goes well. pray for me. :)
-I'm thinking of starting a reg that makes me wash my hair every 4 days. alternating shampoo washing and co-washing. I just have to get a good conditioner to co-wash with. But that won't be until I can buy more products. (3 weeks)
Sunday, September 19, 2010
'Growing' hair vs 'Retaining Length'
A lot of people go on hair journeys to 'grow' their hair. When actually, your hair is always growing. About 1/2 inch a month on average. What these people mean to say is that they want their hair to retain length.
Explanation:
Your hair is always growing. Its inevitable. But, if your ends are constantly breaking off, you won't see any added length. So if your hair is growing at a rate of 1/2 inch a month, but is also breaking off 1/2 inch a month, it'll always look the same length.
Think about it: you relax your new growth right? If you have new growth, then your hair grew, right? But your hair isn't looking any longer b/c it keeps breaking off.
So what you actually want to happen is to retain length. Meaning you want to keep the ends healthy. So when you M&S your hair, pay extra attention to your ends. Also, when you notice split ends, CUT THEM! you don't want to hold on to dead hair. If your hair is growing 1/2 inch a month, and splitting 1/2 a month, you'll notice growth, but it'll look gross. and split hair is weak hair that breaks off. Eventually that weak hair is going to break off any ways so you want to cut your hair doesn't look choppy.
Explanation:
Your hair is always growing. Its inevitable. But, if your ends are constantly breaking off, you won't see any added length. So if your hair is growing at a rate of 1/2 inch a month, but is also breaking off 1/2 inch a month, it'll always look the same length.
Think about it: you relax your new growth right? If you have new growth, then your hair grew, right? But your hair isn't looking any longer b/c it keeps breaking off.
So what you actually want to happen is to retain length. Meaning you want to keep the ends healthy. So when you M&S your hair, pay extra attention to your ends. Also, when you notice split ends, CUT THEM! you don't want to hold on to dead hair. If your hair is growing 1/2 inch a month, and splitting 1/2 a month, you'll notice growth, but it'll look gross. and split hair is weak hair that breaks off. Eventually that weak hair is going to break off any ways so you want to cut your hair doesn't look choppy.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
HJ, random thoughts, oil facts :)
Soo... I bought the coconut oil at GNC for about $8 yesterday. I forgot how much i hate coconuts and their smell though. lol. my hair isn't much different from not using it. I hate getting all excited to use something new and then its just okay. The same thing happened with the silk elements and stuff. But I want to try the Pantene Conditoner once i finsh the SE one b/c it worked so well last time. And I also want to get either Hot Six Oil or Africas best Herbal Oil. It doesn't matter which one (whatevers cheaper). I like the ingredients b/c they both have alot of oils that are good for hair and no 'bad' ingredients. (besides fragrance) I don't want to use them to MS my hair, more just to use for HOT and to mix into DC.
-Ik its a lil soon (10 days), but i think my hair has grown a little. :)
-I'm thinking of getting Pantene daily oil cream moisturizer again. the reason i stopped using it in the first place was b/c it has mineral oil in it, but it works great for my hair so i might get it again anyways
-I decided not to buy any products for 3 weeks after I get the herbal oil or hot six oil. I want to see how the products i already have work and stop buying so many products so i won't become a product junky.
-i won't take pics of my hair growth until atleast 10/8/10. that'll be exactly 1 month from my last pic. I'll take pics in 1 month increments so I'll see the difference.
H A I R G O A L S: to be completed by December '10.
-lower manipulation- touching, twirling, smoothing, brushing/combing unnecessicarily.
-Find a regimen that works- I'm already started on this process, but ugh its taking such a long time and i hate wasting money on stuff that is okay/doesn't work at all.
-Find heatless hairstyles that work/ Lower heat styles- I've tried bantu knots, they work okay but i have to flat iron it a lil bit b/c i think it works better. I've also tried braid outs before, it turned out okay but i want it to look better. Next time i do it i'll make the braids bigger so I can get bigger, waves instead of little ones. Eventually I hope to lower my heat styles to 0-3 times a month.
-Learn to Roller set- roller sets are so pretty to me, I hope I can learn to do them and they'll look nice. What I don't like about them is that their so time consuming.
-Get Castor Oil- When my 3 weeks is up of course. :) (read why below)
Oils: How and Why I choose them:
How I choose my oils:
-figure out what I want my hair to do (longer, stronger, thicker, moisturized, ect.)
-find a oil that does that by googling it and looking at numerous websites that talk about an oil
-once I find an oil i'm interested in, I look for personal reviews and experiences with that oil.
Why I chose my oils (what they do):
-Sweet Almond Oil:
-nourishes hair and smooths hair cuticle
-makes hair long, strong and thick
-adds shine
-no smell
-Jojoba Oil (ho-ho-bah):
-moisturizes the scalp
-non-greasy
-develops new hair cell growth
-antibacterial
-prevents hair from being brittle and dull
-no smell
Coconut Oil:
-growth
-shine
-gets rid of dandruff, lice, and lice eggs
-provides essential proteins
-controls frizz
-no more hygral fatigue (hygral fatigue: Damage due to swelling and contraction of the hair during the uptake and loss of water. Swelling and de-swelling of hair is one of the causes of hair damage.- more info on hairlista.com)
Castor Oil:
*I don't have this oil yet, but i hear so many good things about it and I really like what I hear.
-moisturizes scalp
-promotes hair growth and thickness
-reduce and prevents damage
-soft and shiny hair
Purpose of DC/Mixing DC:
Purpose:
Deep conditioning affects the outer layer which is called the cuticle. The cuticle resembles shingles on a roof. They overlap each other, and should lay down flat. When your hair becomes dry and damaged, these shingles will stand up away from the hair shaft. This is what gives hair the dull, frizzy look. Deep conditioning the proper way and with the right products will help to smooth the cuticle, making the shingles lay down again, giving your hair a smoother, shinier, healthier appearance. (according to http://www.essortment.com/all/deepcondtionyo_rlhp.htm)
Why I mix:
The first time I saw someone mixing their deep conditioners was ulovemegz on youtube. I thought It was a genius idea that she came up with herself. Then i started using hairlista.com and realized that for people with healthier hair, its more common to mix your conditioners with other things than not to. I mixed my conditioners for the first time last week and compared to not mixing it, it worked A LOT better. my hair was super soft and moisturized compared to not mixing.
--random: I like to mix my HOT into the DC, but you don't really need a lot of it b/c it'll make the consistency of the DC runny. 1- 1/2 tbsp should be enough.
-Ik its a lil soon (10 days), but i think my hair has grown a little. :)
-I'm thinking of getting Pantene daily oil cream moisturizer again. the reason i stopped using it in the first place was b/c it has mineral oil in it, but it works great for my hair so i might get it again anyways
-I decided not to buy any products for 3 weeks after I get the herbal oil or hot six oil. I want to see how the products i already have work and stop buying so many products so i won't become a product junky.
-i won't take pics of my hair growth until atleast 10/8/10. that'll be exactly 1 month from my last pic. I'll take pics in 1 month increments so I'll see the difference.
H A I R G O A L S: to be completed by December '10.
-lower manipulation- touching, twirling, smoothing, brushing/combing unnecessicarily.
-Find a regimen that works- I'm already started on this process, but ugh its taking such a long time and i hate wasting money on stuff that is okay/doesn't work at all.
-Find heatless hairstyles that work/ Lower heat styles- I've tried bantu knots, they work okay but i have to flat iron it a lil bit b/c i think it works better. I've also tried braid outs before, it turned out okay but i want it to look better. Next time i do it i'll make the braids bigger so I can get bigger, waves instead of little ones. Eventually I hope to lower my heat styles to 0-3 times a month.
-Learn to Roller set- roller sets are so pretty to me, I hope I can learn to do them and they'll look nice. What I don't like about them is that their so time consuming.
-Get Castor Oil- When my 3 weeks is up of course. :) (read why below)
Oils: How and Why I choose them:
How I choose my oils:
-figure out what I want my hair to do (longer, stronger, thicker, moisturized, ect.)
-find a oil that does that by googling it and looking at numerous websites that talk about an oil
-once I find an oil i'm interested in, I look for personal reviews and experiences with that oil.
example- I looked up SAO and websites said a lot of great things about it, and i read a lot of personal reviews and a lot of people liked it so i bought it, but when I looked up grapeseed oil, a lot of websites said a lot of great things about it, but personal reviews said it didn't penetrate the hair very well so i decided not to get it.
Why I chose my oils (what they do):
-Sweet Almond Oil:
-nourishes hair and smooths hair cuticle
-makes hair long, strong and thick
-adds shine
-no smell
-Jojoba Oil (ho-ho-bah):
-moisturizes the scalp
-non-greasy
-develops new hair cell growth
-antibacterial
-prevents hair from being brittle and dull
-no smell
Coconut Oil:
-growth
-shine
-gets rid of dandruff, lice, and lice eggs
-provides essential proteins
-controls frizz
-no more hygral fatigue (hygral fatigue: Damage due to swelling and contraction of the hair during the uptake and loss of water. Swelling and de-swelling of hair is one of the causes of hair damage.- more info on hairlista.com)
Castor Oil:
*I don't have this oil yet, but i hear so many good things about it and I really like what I hear.
-moisturizes scalp
-promotes hair growth and thickness
-reduce and prevents damage
-soft and shiny hair
Purpose of DC/Mixing DC:
Purpose:
Deep conditioning affects the outer layer which is called the cuticle. The cuticle resembles shingles on a roof. They overlap each other, and should lay down flat. When your hair becomes dry and damaged, these shingles will stand up away from the hair shaft. This is what gives hair the dull, frizzy look. Deep conditioning the proper way and with the right products will help to smooth the cuticle, making the shingles lay down again, giving your hair a smoother, shinier, healthier appearance. (according to http://www.essortment.com/all/deepcondtionyo_rlhp.htm)
Why I mix:
The first time I saw someone mixing their deep conditioners was ulovemegz on youtube. I thought It was a genius idea that she came up with herself. Then i started using hairlista.com and realized that for people with healthier hair, its more common to mix your conditioners with other things than not to. I mixed my conditioners for the first time last week and compared to not mixing it, it worked A LOT better. my hair was super soft and moisturized compared to not mixing.
--random: I like to mix my HOT into the DC, but you don't really need a lot of it b/c it'll make the consistency of the DC runny. 1- 1/2 tbsp should be enough.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
HJ- washed my hair
Today I decided to wash my hair again b/c lately I've been doing a lot of bantu knots in my hair (super cute!) and i use gel and hair spray to hold the curls through out the day. WELLL... that made my hair crunchy and stiff so i washed it today after school. (took me about 4 hours! -_- ) And I did the DC with the HOT mixed in and it worked GREAT! my hair is a lot softer than it was the last time i washed it and it looks great too.
WHAT I DID:
-HOT for about 15 minutes (a long time, huh?) w/ plastic cap on
-washed & conditioned hair as usual
-mixed a big glob of SE intense mayo, 2 squirts of Aussie 3 minute miracle, 8 drops of jojoba oil, and the rest of my HOT (which was still warm)(about 1/3 of the bottle)
-put the plastic cap on, left it on for 30-40 minutes, then sat under the dryer for 15-20 minutes. (I hate sitting under the dryer for more than 20 minutes, its soooo boring!)
-rinsed, and continued as normal
My hair is super soft and I will be doing this again and again for my later DC's. (But i still want a new conditioner though)
DC- deep condition
HOT- hot oil treatment
SE- silk elements
WHAT I DID:
-HOT for about 15 minutes (a long time, huh?) w/ plastic cap on
-washed & conditioned hair as usual
-mixed a big glob of SE intense mayo, 2 squirts of Aussie 3 minute miracle, 8 drops of jojoba oil, and the rest of my HOT (which was still warm)(about 1/3 of the bottle)
-put the plastic cap on, left it on for 30-40 minutes, then sat under the dryer for 15-20 minutes. (I hate sitting under the dryer for more than 20 minutes, its soooo boring!)
-rinsed, and continued as normal
My hair is super soft and I will be doing this again and again for my later DC's. (But i still want a new conditioner though)
DC- deep condition
HOT- hot oil treatment
SE- silk elements
Monday, September 13, 2010
Hair Journal- Hot Oil Treatments
I decided instead of pre-pooing my hair I would do a hot oil treatment. And I would save some of the hot oil (about 1/4) and mix it into my DC (along with other oils). That way my hair will be better moisturized and softer than it was the last time I washed my hair. I can't do that this weekend b/c I'm going to get a relaxer at the salon.(about 9 weeks post) So next week i'll do that and see how it goes.
When I do my HOT, i will apply 3/4 of the HOT in my hair as directed, then massage it into my scalp for 1 minute. (Leaving the remaining 1/4 in the hot water) After that I'll sit under the dryer for about ten minutes with a plastic cap on. Lastly I'll walk around the house w/ the shower cap on until my hair cools and wash as normal.
To mix the DC:
-take the Silk Elements Mega Silk Intense Conditioning Mayonnaise and put some into a butter tub.
-put the HOT into it.
-put other oils into it. (not sure which yet)
-mix and apply to hair
-sit under dryer for at least 30 minutes
-rinse out
When I do my HOT, i will apply 3/4 of the HOT in my hair as directed, then massage it into my scalp for 1 minute. (Leaving the remaining 1/4 in the hot water) After that I'll sit under the dryer for about ten minutes with a plastic cap on. Lastly I'll walk around the house w/ the shower cap on until my hair cools and wash as normal.
To mix the DC:
-take the Silk Elements Mega Silk Intense Conditioning Mayonnaise and put some into a butter tub.
-put the HOT into it.
-put other oils into it. (not sure which yet)
-mix and apply to hair
-sit under dryer for at least 30 minutes
-rinse out
Hair Journal- ORS Olive oil incredibly rich moisturizing lotion
not too long ago one of my family memebers relaxed their hair at home and used the ORS (organic root stimulator) relaxer. This relaxer comes with a lot of stuff in it including a moisutruizer. They didn't use the moisturizer so i decided to. I hated it. It was heavy and...idk it just felt weird on my hair. I know this was short but i had to say it.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Hair Journal- Silk Elements, bantu knots, Herbal Essences
So for the first time i tried the regimen I've been talking about for months and it was..eh. not great like i expected it to be. my hair didn't feel like 'silk' afterwards. not that my hair was rough. I just guess my expectations were too high. the pantene made my hair super soft, but this didn't. my hair was soft though. just not suppper soft like i wanted it to be. Also, it looks good. it still has a nice shine to it, but that could be b/c of the M&S that I do. All together it took about 3 hours.
However, I didn't mix anything with the oils that I use, next time i'll mix oils with the conditioner and DC and see if it makes a difference. I wanted to see how it worked straight before i started using a variation of it.
And i did notice that there was NO dandruff. but then again that could've been the M&S.
When i finished DC my hair I tried to do a bantu knot out and I hated it b/c it was frizzy, so i flat ironed it and it looked okay. Super flat with no volume. Then that night i re-bantu knotted it and it looked good in the morning, but the curls didn't last long at all so I went to target and got herbal essences totally twisted curl scrunching gel and the curls lasted all day and didn't frizz. :) I'm really starting to like herbal essences. (i'm hoping i dont jinx myself) When I first took out the bantu knot, it was lil crunchy but through out the day the crunch went away. Not only that but it smells good and is alcohol-free!
PROS FOR THIS WEEK:
-The SE shampoo was good, it didn't dry out my hair like Dark and Lovely.
- I finally started the regimen I wanted to, even if their are some kinks
-The Wave Nouveau finsihing lotion is a really good moisturizer if i need a lot of moisture.
-I 'discovered' HE scrunching gel and bantu knot outs
-no dandurff
-hair is really moisturized (hallelujah!)
-none of the products stink
-exicted for a new oil (coconut)
CONS FOR THIS WEEK:
-I need a different regimen (specifically conditioner and maybe a different deep conditioner)
- I forgot to get SE megasilk moisture treatment. :( I really liked that stuff in the little packet.
RANDOM:
-after i buy the coconut oil i'm going to stop buying hair products for a while, i don't want to be a junky and waste money on products I won't use
-I won't use this method this week b/c i plan on going to the salon and getting a relaxer and to get my ends dusted, so i won't need to wash it.
However, I didn't mix anything with the oils that I use, next time i'll mix oils with the conditioner and DC and see if it makes a difference. I wanted to see how it worked straight before i started using a variation of it.
And i did notice that there was NO dandruff. but then again that could've been the M&S.
When i finished DC my hair I tried to do a bantu knot out and I hated it b/c it was frizzy, so i flat ironed it and it looked okay. Super flat with no volume. Then that night i re-bantu knotted it and it looked good in the morning, but the curls didn't last long at all so I went to target and got herbal essences totally twisted curl scrunching gel and the curls lasted all day and didn't frizz. :) I'm really starting to like herbal essences. (i'm hoping i dont jinx myself) When I first took out the bantu knot, it was lil crunchy but through out the day the crunch went away. Not only that but it smells good and is alcohol-free!
PROS FOR THIS WEEK:
-The SE shampoo was good, it didn't dry out my hair like Dark and Lovely.
- I finally started the regimen I wanted to, even if their are some kinks
-The Wave Nouveau finsihing lotion is a really good moisturizer if i need a lot of moisture.
-I 'discovered' HE scrunching gel and bantu knot outs
-no dandurff
-hair is really moisturized (hallelujah!)
-none of the products stink
-exicted for a new oil (coconut)
CONS FOR THIS WEEK:
-I need a different regimen (specifically conditioner and maybe a different deep conditioner)
- I forgot to get SE megasilk moisture treatment. :( I really liked that stuff in the little packet.
RANDOM:
-after i buy the coconut oil i'm going to stop buying hair products for a while, i don't want to be a junky and waste money on products I won't use
-I won't use this method this week b/c i plan on going to the salon and getting a relaxer and to get my ends dusted, so i won't need to wash it.
-if i figure out cute styles w/o heat, then i'll bump up my reggie to once a week instead of every two weeks.
-I put the HE on the shaft of my hair, banut knotted it, then sprayed the knot with SE styling spritz, so that could've been the cause of the stiffness.
-I put the HE on the shaft of my hair, banut knotted it, then sprayed the knot with SE styling spritz, so that could've been the cause of the stiffness.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Hair Journal: Pantene Curly Hair Series- Dry to Moisturized Review.
A few weeks ago my mom signed up to recieve a freebie of pantene shampoo and conditioner in the mail. So we recieved a small sample sized and I used it to wash my hair once i took my braids out. It made my hair SUPER soft. But.. I did notice that I used the conditioner more than I used the shampoo. (I had my eyes closed and didn't realize I was using conditioner instead of a shampoo--so I conditioned my hair about 4 times and washed w/ shampoo twice)
-It did make my hair soft, but it didn't detangle at all.
-The smell was decent- it didn't stink, but it wasn't scented.
-I don't think theres any mineral oil in it.
On another note, I've decided to try coconut oil instead of jojoba oil. I think it'll help my hair just as well but its less expensive and you get more product. So I'll wait until I run out of jojoba oil until I get the coconut oil. (unless it goes on sale :) ) Another reason I want to try coconut oil is because it helps with dry hair. specifically dandruff. when I took out my braids I noticed A LOT of dandruff. I don't see it any more now (weird) but it could've went away since I started moisturizing and sealing.
Also, I've tried moisturizing and sealing for the first time this week. I've noticed that my hair is a lot shiny-er even after doing it for only 1 night it was a lot shiny-er. It also feels soft but that could just be the shampoo and conditioner. When I run my fingers through my hair, my hands feel oily. not greasy and nasty though. I guess this is normal for M&S'd hair? And I don't understand people who can M&S their hair twice a day, If i did that then it would be sooo greasy-Mc-nasty. But i guess that's for people with thicker/longer hair.
I also learned this week that it is important to have a hair goal. I want to go as far as i can and still maintain it- hopefully bra strap length by Dec '11. (maybe that's wishful thinking, but I think I can do it)
And lastly, I learned that i don't have to get my hair trimmed every time i get a relaxer at the hair salon, just to 'listen' to my hair and wait until I need a trim or to get dusted.
-It did make my hair soft, but it didn't detangle at all.
-The smell was decent- it didn't stink, but it wasn't scented.
-I don't think theres any mineral oil in it.
Also, I've tried moisturizing and sealing for the first time this week. I've noticed that my hair is a lot shiny-er even after doing it for only 1 night it was a lot shiny-er. It also feels soft but that could just be the shampoo and conditioner. When I run my fingers through my hair, my hands feel oily. not greasy and nasty though. I guess this is normal for M&S'd hair? And I don't understand people who can M&S their hair twice a day, If i did that then it would be sooo greasy-Mc-nasty. But i guess that's for people with thicker/longer hair.
I also learned this week that it is important to have a hair goal. I want to go as far as i can and still maintain it- hopefully bra strap length by Dec '11. (maybe that's wishful thinking, but I think I can do it)
And lastly, I learned that i don't have to get my hair trimmed every time i get a relaxer at the hair salon, just to 'listen' to my hair and wait until I need a trim or to get dusted.
GOOD YOUTUBE VIDEOS FOR HEALTHY HAIR:
(don't underestimate youtube now, they got some really good people on here with really healthy hair that are helping me with my hair journey and they can help you too!)
-Tips for achieving long healthy hair during your hair journey- by tiondrab
-healthy hair tips- by omgitsvictoriaxd
-almost any video by ulovemegz
-Hairlicious Inc: My hair care journey- by HairliciousInc
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Hair Journey- Post 1
I'm so excited to start my hair journey officially. Last week I took out my braids, washed it (not using the new regimen b/c i didnt get the products yet), but it still ended up looking nice and feeling soft. :) (I used Pantene curly hair series shampoo and conditioner).
However, last tuesday I did some online shopping and bought all of the things in the list in the other blog post with my regimen in it. It just came in the mail today. :) I opened all of the products and they didn't smell great--not that they stink, they just wasn't scented.
Two new things that I bought are:
-Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Conditioner. (I use this to moisturize and seal)
-Tresseme Heat Protection Spray (Even though I haven't finished the Silk elements one yet.)
Lastly, this is my hair as of September 8, 2010:
I know my hair isn't super long, and the ends look terrible, and theres a piece sticking up, but that will soon change I hope. :)
However, last tuesday I did some online shopping and bought all of the things in the list in the other blog post with my regimen in it. It just came in the mail today. :) I opened all of the products and they didn't smell great--not that they stink, they just wasn't scented.
Two new things that I bought are:
-Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Conditioner. (I use this to moisturize and seal)
-Tresseme Heat Protection Spray (Even though I haven't finished the Silk elements one yet.)
Lastly, this is my hair as of September 8, 2010:
I know my hair isn't super long, and the ends look terrible, and theres a piece sticking up, but that will soon change I hope. :)
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