So, about a month ago, I used my Aphogee 2-min keratin reconstructor and since then, I have loved my hair.
I have also learned a very good lesson. When you use a reconstructor, do not use a protein product for at least a month or until your hair lets you know that it needs strength.
Now I understand why I experienced so much breakage, it was because I would use the reconstructor and then use the KO protein conditioner as well. It makes no sense now that I think about it.
My hair has been perfect and today it is excellent. I washed yesterday with moisturizing shampoo and then followed up with Silicon mix Bambu conditioner, which I left in my hair for about 40 minutes.
I let my hair airdry and then sprayed my moisture mix into it. After about 30-40 minutes, I followed up with too much Chi Silk Infusion and allowed it to dry. By morning, my hair felt soft. I also noticed that I had less shedding than I have had in the past.
I hope I can go to the hair salon this weekend in preparation for my upcoming touch up. I hope to get one once mommy arrives, so I can leave Folabi with her and relax at the salon.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
I DID IT!!!
I gave myself a mini-haircut!!!
I was working on an article about hair health and realized the time had come. I promptly walked upstairs to my bathroom, brought out my shears, clips and a fine tooth comb and got to work.
My last hair wash was on Saturday and I let it airdry, using only my moisture mix and CHI silk infusion. My hair felt great on Sunday after I sealed with castor oil pomade. But by the evening, it was dry and my NG felt crunchy.
As such, I added my moisture mix to my roots and worked through my scalp and NG. I then wrapped it up for the night.
Today, I combed out my hair and it looked as if it received some heat.
When cutting, I took off between 1/3 of an inch and 2 inches in certain places. I then went through the entire head and took off about 1/3 inch of ends. I cut to ensure that my hair fell at my collar bone in front.
Once satisfied, I flat ironed my hair and it looked FANTASTIC! It looks thick and healthy.
Even more impressive is that FINALLY since Caprice chopped off my hair last winter, I like my hair length and am confident that I can actually just go out with my hair and not a wig or have it in a bun at all times. =)
I know I was supposed to wait until after my January relaxer to cut my hair but honestly, this was the best thing I could do for myself. I feel a lot more confident. I still have a gentle V shape in the back.
When I get my next touchup, I will again go through and remove approximately 1/3 inch of hair and make sure that this 'clavicle' look remains intact.
I am approximately 8 weeks post and have anywhere from 3/4 of an inch to an inch and a half in certain spots. I will stretch for 5 more weeks and use my growth aid for about 3 more weeks at 2-3 times a week. I applied it today already.
I was working on an article about hair health and realized the time had come. I promptly walked upstairs to my bathroom, brought out my shears, clips and a fine tooth comb and got to work.
My last hair wash was on Saturday and I let it airdry, using only my moisture mix and CHI silk infusion. My hair felt great on Sunday after I sealed with castor oil pomade. But by the evening, it was dry and my NG felt crunchy.
As such, I added my moisture mix to my roots and worked through my scalp and NG. I then wrapped it up for the night.
Today, I combed out my hair and it looked as if it received some heat.
When cutting, I took off between 1/3 of an inch and 2 inches in certain places. I then went through the entire head and took off about 1/3 inch of ends. I cut to ensure that my hair fell at my collar bone in front.
Once satisfied, I flat ironed my hair and it looked FANTASTIC! It looks thick and healthy.
Even more impressive is that FINALLY since Caprice chopped off my hair last winter, I like my hair length and am confident that I can actually just go out with my hair and not a wig or have it in a bun at all times. =)
I know I was supposed to wait until after my January relaxer to cut my hair but honestly, this was the best thing I could do for myself. I feel a lot more confident. I still have a gentle V shape in the back.
When I get my next touchup, I will again go through and remove approximately 1/3 inch of hair and make sure that this 'clavicle' look remains intact.
I am approximately 8 weeks post and have anywhere from 3/4 of an inch to an inch and a half in certain spots. I will stretch for 5 more weeks and use my growth aid for about 3 more weeks at 2-3 times a week. I applied it today already.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
I'M GONNA CUT MY HAIR MYSELF!!!!
Yes, indeedy, I will!
After watching a few Youtube videos, I realize that I can literally give myself some layers in the front and make my hair look the way I need it to look.
I will hold off on cutting my hair until January. In fact, I will take my shears and other hair tools to DA with me God-willing in January and do it there.
Until then, I will continue to visit the hair salon every 2 weeks and get a cellophane rinse with each relaxer. I continue to use my BT mix and will do a seek and destroy after my next salon visit.
After watching a few Youtube videos, I realize that I can literally give myself some layers in the front and make my hair look the way I need it to look.
I will hold off on cutting my hair until January. In fact, I will take my shears and other hair tools to DA with me God-willing in January and do it there.
Until then, I will continue to visit the hair salon every 2 weeks and get a cellophane rinse with each relaxer. I continue to use my BT mix and will do a seek and destroy after my next salon visit.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
RELAXER REVIEW
Got a relaxer!!!! I was about 9 weeks late and my NG was WOAH!!!!
Gloria at Reflexions II HOOKED ME UP as usual. God bless that woman.
Pre-relaxer prep:
The day of my relaxer, I combed out my NG, aggressively and moisturized my straight hair. I also used my blow dryer to soften my NG. Then I divided my hair into 4 sections and went to the salon.
At the salon:
Gloria based my hair and didn't need to comb it. She applied the 'Hawaii' relaxer (I really think it is Hawaiian silky) and it NEVER burned. I can't believe it, considering the fact that I combed my hair like crazy.
She carefully worked the product into my hair and then washed it out. We followed it with KO Protein con and then put Silk Elements con. I was asking about how much a cellophane rinse would cost and Gloria, kindly, put a clear rinse in my hair. I sat under the steamer for about 30 or 40 minutes and then it was rinsed out. BTW, the rinse was added on top of my SE con.
I left the store with my hair in a wrap and must say that when I combed it out, I realized that my hair felt very healthy. It could be the rinse, but I honestly think it has more to do with the DC combo and my BT-mix. My hair has more life to it and I am happy.
I am still tempted to cut it, but after talking with Mariama, I realize I should be patient and stick to my original plan. Here's why: My hair is growing. I would have to cut at least 2 inches of my longer lengths to make my hair a wee bit more uniform. That would leave me at about collar bone length again. But, if I just leave it alone for another 6 months, I may be able to cut it about an inch or less from APL in January.
Gloria at Reflexions II HOOKED ME UP as usual. God bless that woman.
Pre-relaxer prep:
The day of my relaxer, I combed out my NG, aggressively and moisturized my straight hair. I also used my blow dryer to soften my NG. Then I divided my hair into 4 sections and went to the salon.
At the salon:
Gloria based my hair and didn't need to comb it. She applied the 'Hawaii' relaxer (I really think it is Hawaiian silky) and it NEVER burned. I can't believe it, considering the fact that I combed my hair like crazy.
She carefully worked the product into my hair and then washed it out. We followed it with KO Protein con and then put Silk Elements con. I was asking about how much a cellophane rinse would cost and Gloria, kindly, put a clear rinse in my hair. I sat under the steamer for about 30 or 40 minutes and then it was rinsed out. BTW, the rinse was added on top of my SE con.
I left the store with my hair in a wrap and must say that when I combed it out, I realized that my hair felt very healthy. It could be the rinse, but I honestly think it has more to do with the DC combo and my BT-mix. My hair has more life to it and I am happy.
I am still tempted to cut it, but after talking with Mariama, I realize I should be patient and stick to my original plan. Here's why: My hair is growing. I would have to cut at least 2 inches of my longer lengths to make my hair a wee bit more uniform. That would leave me at about collar bone length again. But, if I just leave it alone for another 6 months, I may be able to cut it about an inch or less from APL in January.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
DREAMING OF A HAIR CUT...
I am leaning towards cutting my hair so I no longer have to have my hair bunned up or wear a wig on special occasions.
So, my hair inspiration right now is
ZOE SALDANA!!!!!
I have downloaded tons of pictures so, here we go...
Pictures 3 and 4 make me want to go to a salon right now. Anyway, I will get a relaxer, analyze my hair over a week, check with Cole Stevens salon for someone to cut my hair, and decide whether or not to take the plunge.
*sigh*
I',m tired of setbacks and hair disappointments. I just want to get to BSL already!
So, my hair inspiration right now is
ZOE SALDANA!!!!!
I have downloaded tons of pictures so, here we go...
Pictures 3 and 4 make me want to go to a salon right now. Anyway, I will get a relaxer, analyze my hair over a week, check with Cole Stevens salon for someone to cut my hair, and decide whether or not to take the plunge.
*sigh*
I',m tired of setbacks and hair disappointments. I just want to get to BSL already!
HAIR UPDATES july
So, I've been getting my hair dCd at Reflexions and i take my protein with me. So far so good.
My ends are thin, which is technically normal when stretching. I have at least an inch and more than that in some spots. I have to say that my BT alternative worked wonders because by 7 weeks I was an inch.
Okay, I plan to relax this week and will evaluate my hair. I am hoping to see some length so I can get a hair cut. More to come....
My ends are thin, which is technically normal when stretching. I have at least an inch and more than that in some spots. I have to say that my BT alternative worked wonders because by 7 weeks I was an inch.
Okay, I plan to relax this week and will evaluate my hair. I am hoping to see some length so I can get a hair cut. More to come....
Sunday, June 12, 2011
TRIMMED & DUSTED
I trimmed and dusted my hair this morning. While doing seek and destroys, I found only a few split ends, which was reassuring.
Since visiting Reflexion 2 on Monday (June 6th), my hair has looked surprisingly good. It didn't look as shitty as it usually does when I go there. I believe it is because I took a protein conditioner (Kid's Organic) with me. From now on, I will always take both my protein and silicon mix bambu cons with me.
I continue to use my self-made BT mix about twice a week and my NG is kicking in. The goal remains to get to full APL by xmas/December and be full BSL by June 2012. I will not allow anyone to trim my hair until January or February 2012 and will go to Minia's Greenbelt salon for a trim and long layers in the back once I reach APL.
Since visiting Reflexion 2 on Monday (June 6th), my hair has looked surprisingly good. It didn't look as shitty as it usually does when I go there. I believe it is because I took a protein conditioner (Kid's Organic) with me. From now on, I will always take both my protein and silicon mix bambu cons with me.
I continue to use my self-made BT mix about twice a week and my NG is kicking in. The goal remains to get to full APL by xmas/December and be full BSL by June 2012. I will not allow anyone to trim my hair until January or February 2012 and will go to Minia's Greenbelt salon for a trim and long layers in the back once I reach APL.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
HAIR UPDATE: JUNE 2011
It's been almost 3 weeks since my last relaxer and I have only washed my hair twice. Naughty, I know. However, my hair is looking healthier after my last wash and condition. I washed with Castille soap, followed up with Aphogee 2-min reconstructor con and then left my moisturizing con in my hair for about 2 hours. After washing it out, my hair felt a little mushy so I ran Aphogee through my hair and immediately rinsed it out.
It has been a week and two days and my hair is STRONG. Any shedding has been reasonable and i have been using my growth aid. I have NG, but nothing spectacular. I am still worried about my see-through ends, though and the left side of my hair seems to have broken some more. (I was lying on Hubby without a scarf, I might have broken my hair then).
I still believe that my hair looks good. I keep it in a tucked-in ponytail or under a wig when need be. I also make sure to moisturize every other day or every day if necessary and use my growth aid frequently.
I will go to the salon on Sunday for a wash and DC. I will take my KO protein con and ask that they put it in and then use my newly purchased silicon bambu. I will have to buy another Aphogee bottle, but probably not until after my next relaxer which should take place at the end of July.
So far, so good, thanks be to God.
It has been a week and two days and my hair is STRONG. Any shedding has been reasonable and i have been using my growth aid. I have NG, but nothing spectacular. I am still worried about my see-through ends, though and the left side of my hair seems to have broken some more. (I was lying on Hubby without a scarf, I might have broken my hair then).
I still believe that my hair looks good. I keep it in a tucked-in ponytail or under a wig when need be. I also make sure to moisturize every other day or every day if necessary and use my growth aid frequently.
I will go to the salon on Sunday for a wash and DC. I will take my KO protein con and ask that they put it in and then use my newly purchased silicon bambu. I will have to buy another Aphogee bottle, but probably not until after my next relaxer which should take place at the end of July.
So far, so good, thanks be to God.
Monday, May 16, 2011
RELAXER REVIEW
After approximately 7 weeks, I got a touch up on Friday evening. It was a tad dramatic because when I asked for Affirm, I was told they didn't have it but some "Hawaii" relaxer would be fine for my hair.
Anyway, I was relaxed by Gloria who has done my hair before and is rather good. She took tremendous care to work the relaxer through the NG and oddly enough, I had absolutely NO BURNS. =)
Sadly, there was no deep conditioning as she was in a rush, the shop was closing. However, she put some hair drops conditioner in my hair instead. My hair didn't come out bone straight, but it was the best relaxer I have gotten at that place.
That being said, I have been suffering from thin hair and see through ends. I plan to step up my sulfur mix usage, and try to pre-poo with black castor oil (BCO) each night before a wash. I also will go to the salon EVERY 2 weeks for a deep condition and will dust once a month.
I KNOW I CAN DO IT.
BSL by summer 2012, here I come!!!!!
Anyway, I was relaxed by Gloria who has done my hair before and is rather good. She took tremendous care to work the relaxer through the NG and oddly enough, I had absolutely NO BURNS. =)
Sadly, there was no deep conditioning as she was in a rush, the shop was closing. However, she put some hair drops conditioner in my hair instead. My hair didn't come out bone straight, but it was the best relaxer I have gotten at that place.
That being said, I have been suffering from thin hair and see through ends. I plan to step up my sulfur mix usage, and try to pre-poo with black castor oil (BCO) each night before a wash. I also will go to the salon EVERY 2 weeks for a deep condition and will dust once a month.
I KNOW I CAN DO IT.
BSL by summer 2012, here I come!!!!!
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