LOL! I found these entries that I thought I posted, but clearly didn't. Better late than never...
2010
Original post date: Dec 27, 2010 (Relaxed)
As the year comes to a close I am thinking about my future hair goals. I have had some real success this year in terms of hair growth and retaining length, so here's hoping--or ensuring that this can be maintained in the new year. Here are a few products (and techniques) that created magic as well as a few disasters for my hair over the last year:
2010
Original post date: Dec 27, 2010 (Relaxed)
As the year comes to a close I am thinking about my future hair goals. I have had some real success this year in terms of hair growth and retaining length, so here's hoping--or ensuring that this can be maintained in the new year. Here are a few products (and techniques) that created magic as well as a few disasters for my hair over the last year:
Hits
Aveda Dry Remedy Shampoo
Aubrey Organics GPB
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Conditioner
Aubrey Organics Rose Mosquette Conditioner
Aphogee 2 min Reconstructor
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Conditioner
Aubrey Organics Rose Mosquette Conditioner
Aphogee 2 min Reconstructor
Avocado Oil
Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Komaza Shea Butter Lotion
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Leave in Conditioner
Komaza Shea Butter Lotion
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Leave in Conditioner
Olive Oil
Jojoba Oil
Virgin Coconut Oil
EOs
ACV
Clarifying once a month
Finger combing will in the shower
Adding oils to my conditioners
Sleeping with a satin scarf and satin pillowcase
Overnight deep conditioning treatments
Misses
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Shampoo
Aubrey Organics Island Naturals Shampoo
Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Treatment
IC Fantasia Aloe Vera Complex Leave In Treatment
Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Treatment
IC Fantasia Aloe Vera Complex Leave In Treatment
Protectiv Healthy Ends Daily Leave in Strengthener
Protectiv Mega Growth Daily Leave in Strengthener
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Protective styling (twist extensions)
Dry combing hair Aussie Moist Conditioner
Protective styling (twist extensions)
Neither Hit nor Miss/Just There:
Aveda Dry Remedy Conditioner
Henna Treatment (only here because of what it does to my scalp)
Lustrasilk Shea Mango Cholesterol Conditioner
Henna Treatment (only here because of what it does to my scalp)
Lustrasilk Shea Mango Cholesterol Conditioner
Mizani Kerafuse Strengthening Treatment
Mizani Hydrafuse Moisturizing Treatment
Protectiv Break Free Daily Leave in Strengthener
Giovanni leave in Conditioner
Using a filtered shower head
2011
Original post date: Dec 29, 2011 (Transitioning as of June 2011)
2011
Original post date: Dec 29, 2011 (Transitioning as of June 2011)
As you know I
have tried a few new products/techniques over the year with some
progress. I have learned some more things about my hair and I'm happy
for it. :
Hits
Giovanni Direct Leave in
Organiques Amla & Holy Basil Conditioner
Homemade Avocado Protein Mask
Weekly scalp tonics
ACV Herbal Rinse
Co-washing mid week
Low Manipulation
Protective 99% of the time
Detangling prior to pre-poo
Finger combing
Combing hair only after hair is completely dry
Washing hair in 4 braided sections
Oyin Lightweight Lotion
Mild protein treatments 2x month
Argan/Jojoba/EVCO blend as a sealant
Alternating between protein and moisture based moisturizers
Misses
Black tea rinse
Vegetable Glycerin
Cream of Nature Shampoo
Quick Weave
Self-Relaxing
Henna with ACV
Neither Hit nor Miss/Just There:
Liquid Black Soap
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo (hit for natural hair; miss for relaxer)
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo (hit for natural hair; miss for relaxer)
What I learned about my hair and products in general over the last year:
- CON and other hair stripping shampoos were prolonging the issues
with my scalp. Once I got rid of them, I could minimize the amount of
times I needed to oil my scalp; itchy dry scalp no longer an issue over
time.
- Henna is okay if I do not add acid. It was too drying and cause breakage despite following up with moisturizing conditioner. Need to add conditioner to henna mask
- Alternating between moisture and protein daily help maintain my moisture-protein balance.
- Moisturizing and sealing 2x day in the winter was necessary.
- Heavier creams and oils are a must in the colder months
- I need to trim my ends (myself) once every other touch up is key to seeing progress
2012
Original post date: December 31, 2012 (Natural)
Well new hair, new hits and misses. Last year was a lot better than the previous year since I was growing out my relaxer. Snipping off those last bits of straight ends was liberating and kind of fun. My hair has progressed nicely (almost at collarbone when stretched), so I am thinking about my future hair goals. I have had some real success this year in terms of hair growth and retaining length, so here's hoping--or ensuring that this can be maintained in the new year. Here are a few products (and techniques) that created magic as well as a few disasters for my hair over the last year:
Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Shine Shampoo
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner
Aubrey Organics White Camellia Ultra-Smoothing Conditioner
Homemade Avocado Protein Mask
Giovanni Direct Leave in
Original post date: December 31, 2012 (Natural)
Well new hair, new hits and misses. Last year was a lot better than the previous year since I was growing out my relaxer. Snipping off those last bits of straight ends was liberating and kind of fun. My hair has progressed nicely (almost at collarbone when stretched), so I am thinking about my future hair goals. I have had some real success this year in terms of hair growth and retaining length, so here's hoping--or ensuring that this can be maintained in the new year. Here are a few products (and techniques) that created magic as well as a few disasters for my hair over the last year:
Hits
Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention ShampooShea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Curl and Shine Shampoo
Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner
Aubrey Organics White Camellia Ultra-Smoothing Conditioner
Homemade Avocado Protein Mask
Giovanni Direct Leave in
Avocado Oil
Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Olive Oil
Jojoba Oil
Virgin Coconut Oil
EOs
ACV Herbal Rinse
Detangling in the shower
Adding oils to my conditioners
Combing hair only after hair is wet/damp
Combing hair only after hair is wet/damp
Sleeping with a satin scarf and satin pillowcase
Overnight deep conditioning treatments
Washing hair in braided sections
Washing hair in braided sections
Oyin Lightweight Lotion
Mild protein treatments once every 3 weeks
Weekly scalp tonics
Avocado Butter blend as a sealant
Misses
Deep conditioning less than once a week
Happy New Year to all my followers...and may you achieve all your many hair goals in 2013!!!!!!
What I learned about my hair and products in general over the last year:
- Relaxer, while I enjoyed my hair when it was straight, I did not
realize how much it negatively effected my scalp. All of the issues I
had when I first began my journey are gone! Now I use my herbal scalp
oil to aid in growth only.
- I no longer have an issue with my protein-moisture balance since going natural.
- Patience when styling my hair is key
Well
that's me and my journey thus far. I want to send out a big "thank you"
to all my subscribers and to the ladies (YouTube, K.I.S.S. Hairlista) that have helped me a long the way ...much luv!
