Mini Goals Reviewed

Well I've been gone for a minute I know, but it was unavoidable. Life keeps me busy and frankly exhausted. It has taken enough energy to make sure I maintain my regimen, which has paid off. Anyway, It just occurred to me that I did not do an update after my relaxer in May, but there wasn't much to report anyway. As you know I had a serious breakage mishap at the back of my hair, which has really slowed my progress--bad weave mishap. Since I've been paying more attention to my hair I have seen a significant difference in terms of health. Unfortunately, this change hasn't translated to the length due to the fact that I am cutting off the damaged ends gradually.  Lately I have felt so defeated and frustrated because of the set back I experienced, even toyed with the idea of going natural, but I am trekking on.

This is where I am so far:

Mini goals:

1. Eliminate (or at least seriously reduce) dry/itchy scalp
2. Obtain and maintain strength/moisture balance
3.  Reduce/stop breakage!!!!!!!!!!!  (much better)
4. Reduce shedding
5. Increase thickness (or at least seriously reduce) 
6. Low manipulation style 95% of the time  
7. Daily 1 min scalp massages  (slacking here)

In addition, these are my overall health goals which should help me get to my hair goals:

1. Drink minimum of 2 liters H2O/day (a lot better)
2. Eat 6 small well balanced meals everyday (much better) Take a good quality multivitamin (3x/day) as well as regular Iron, Calcium and B-vitamin complex 
3. Get adequate sleep (need to be more consistent)
4. De-stress with regular exercise/fun activity (ummm.....)

Well I am finally seeing some real movement in terms of my mini goals. I believe all of the changes I have seen has to do with the fact that I have made minor, but significant changes to the way I handle and manage my hair. The result has been much healthier feeling/looking hair. Please take a moment to look at the changes I've made to my regimen as well as a review on some of the new products I am trying.

Next check in August 2011