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R D Congo Independence

2010-06-29T20:13:00.003+01:00

Hey All,

I am so so happy today. Tomorrow my country is celebrate 50th years of Independance.

I am original from Congo and we are celebrating our freedom,,,

This song was sang that day , June 30th 1960...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAJgWH7GCqo

Thanks to God, we made it

Baby dancing Samba, so funny

2010-06-23T21:51:00.001+01:00

This video is so funny, check this out

http://fr.video.yahoo.com/watch/7690324/20451848

Just a little story

2010-06-15T23:10:00.000+01:00

A little girl went to her bedroom and pulled a glass jelly jar from its hiding place in the closet. She poured the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Three
times, even.. The total had to be exactly perfect.. No chance here for mistakes.
Carefully placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on the cap, she
slipped out the back door and made her way 6 blocks to Rexall's Drug Store with
the big red Indian Chief sign above the door..
She waited patiently for
the pharmacist to give her some attention, but he was too busy at this moment.
Tess twisted her feet to make a scuffing noise. Nothing. She cleared her throat
with the most disgusting sound she could muster. No good. Finally she took a

quarter from her jar and banged it on the glass counter. That did it!

'And what do you want?' the pharmacist asked in an annoyed tone of

voice.. I'm talking to my brother from Chicago whom I haven't seen in ages,' he
said without waiting for a reply to his question.
'Well, I want to talk to you about my brother,' Tess answered back in the same annoyed tone. 'He's

really, really sick....and I want to buy a miracle.'

'I beg your pardon?'
said the pharmacist.
'His name is Andrew and he has something bad
growing inside his head and my Daddy says only a miracle can save him now. So how
much does a miracle cost?'
'We don't sell miracles here, little girl.
I'm sorry but I can't help you,' the pharmacist said, softening a little.
'Listen, I have the money to pay for it. If it isn't enough, I will get
the rest. Just tell me how much it costs.' The pharmacist's brother was a well dressed man. He stooped down and asked the little girl, 'What kind of a miracle does your brother need?' I don't know,' Tess replied with her eyes welling up. I just know he's really sick and Mommy says he needs an operation. But my Daddy can't pay for it, so I want to use my money..'
'How much do you have?' asked the man from Chicago .
'One dollar
and eleven cents,' Tess answered barely audible.
'And it's all the money
I have, but I can get some more if I need to.' 'Well, what a coincidence,' smiled the man. 'A dollar and eleven cents---the exact price of a miracle for little brothers.' He took her money in one hand and with the other hand he grasped her mitten and said 'Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let's see if I have the miracle you need.'
That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon, specializing in neuro-surgery. The operation was completed free of charge and it
wasn't long until Andrew was home again and doing well.
Mom and Dad were happily talking about the chain of events that had led them to this place.
'That surgery,' her Mom whispered. 'was a real miracle. I wonder how
much it would have cost?'
Tess smiled. She knew exactly how much a miracle cost....one dollar and eleven cents...plus the faith of a little child.
In our lives, we never know how many miracles we will need.
A miracle is not the suspension of natural law, but the operation of a higher law.
I know you'll keep the ball moving!
Here it goes. Throw it back to
someone who means something to you!
A ball is a circle, no beginning, no
end. It keeps us together like our Circle of Friends. But the treasure inside for you to see is the treasure of friendship you've granted to me.
Today
I pass the friendship ball to you.
Pass it on to someone who is a friend
to you..
MY OATH TO YOU...
When you are sad.....I will dry your tears.
When you are scared.....I will comfort your fears.
When
you are worried......I will give you hope.
When you are confused.....I
will help you cope.
And when you are lost...and can't see the light, I
shall be your beacon...shining ever so bright.
This is my oath.....I
pledge till the end.
Why you may ask?.....Because you're my friend.
Signed: GOD

3 MONTHS PLAN

2010-06-14T19:17:00.000+01:00

Here are some, they may need to be change according to the result: -Prepoo will be adding to my regimen once a week. This will be done overnight before wash day.
-Baggy Method to be done once a month. I notice that sometime my end get dryer, so this should hep them.
-Exercises. I will try to do this twice a week on my wash day. At least 1 hour on each day. I won’t subscribe to the gym yet, but I will try to dome from home.

Low manipulation, a must. From 8 week. I will wear wig every day, so avoid manipulation. Will not touch my hair. I will avoid the mistake I did this time.
More hot oil treatment to strength my hair. Currently, I am doing this 2 time a month. I may increase to once a week and see how my hair will react to this.
I also want to incorporate the Henna Gloss. I will do this once a month. Preferable the day I clarifying my hair.
I will also increase my scalp massage to daily. Especially on my edges and nappy. I will do this at night when doing my night moisture and sealing.
From the low manipulation, this is my plan
- Week 1 to week 4 : Roller set and Flexi Roll
- Week 5 to week 8 : Bun
- Week 9 to week 12 : Wig
I will make sure the following are include on my weekly or monthly routing as they have a lot of benefit on hair:
- Molasses
- Honey
- Garlic
- Black Tea Rinse
- Rose water
- Egg
- Mayonnaise
- Indian Powder
- Glycerin and so many more..

Let me know if I am missing something.
From my last two parts, I notice that I had a lot of breakage from week 10. It was due to the two textures, but also it was my mistake. I manipulate my hair too much. I will try to leave it alone as much as I can.

PLAN AFTER TEX RELAX, HAIR JOURNEY PART 3

2010-06-14T19:12:00.000+01:00

One day before my relax day, my head was itchy so so bad, I don’t know. It was crazy. Thanks to Traycee from KISS for the advice. That was really helpful. Ok, let talk what I a planning for the next 3 months. This may change as my hair react.
I notice few things and came up to a concluding. I will have to double the hard work spend more time to study / listen to my hair and really understand that.
I know that I am already working hard, but I will need to OVERTIME lol,, so I can get better pay, let think this way. So here are some goals that I set to myself. They are not in order,
Both sides for my edges: They have to be full by the end of the year. No necessary long, but I want them to look full.
Nappy area. It is very coarse, but also a bit shorter. It is better then it was few months ago, but still believe it should look way better and longer.
Notice also that my left end side is shorter then the right hand side. So, need to work on that. I want even length. Funny, because after the perm, both side kind of look the same. ( it could be my imagination )
So check out my next blog, to see my planning for the next 3 months.

Tex-relax Day

2010-06-14T19:08:00.000+01:00

Yep, I Tex- relaxed my hair on Saturday June 12th, as I planned. I end my stretch at 12 weeks post with few days. Let just say 12 week post. This is part 2 of my hair journey. I have to say I was very nervous few days before the relaxer, even on the day. I didn't relax bone straigh anymore.

I use the ORS super strength as my hair is coarse.

Here is the step done after my relaxer:

Use the clarifying shampoo provide in the pack three for 3, 3 and 5 minutes each time.

Use the Aphogee 2 minutes reconstructor for 2 minutes only

Use the Roux Porosity Control for 1 minute.

Use the ORS replenishing pak for 1 hour without heat. I had to clean and cook. I was every busy housewife last Saturday.

After I was the conditioner out, and use the following:

- Herbal Essences Split End Protector for Long Hair

- Neutrogena Triple moisture silk touch leave in

- ApHogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer

- ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner provide in the pak.

Can’t really remember the order, I don’t think it makes a different. If it does, please halla me

As I have not been using heat on my hair, expect the hair bonnet and the hood dryer. I didn’t blow-dry or flat iron.

As per the picture below, I think I have just hit SL SL SL SL .. I AM VERY HAPPYYYYYYYYYY.

I know that some many have longer hair them me, but I have to say that I came to realise that sacrifice, hard work, time, patient and some investment will pay off.

It is so tick compare to the previous picture, I guess this is due to the castor oil and the fact I don’t use heat.

On one side, I feel that my hair didn’t grow that much; I wish It could be longer and I will work harder and wait …

One more thing, I didn’t trim my hair, but I will dust my end this weekend.

End of Streching and relax day

2010-06-09T23:04:00.000+01:00

I am planning to relax my hair this weekend. I know that I plan to stretch for 4 months, but I have learnt something about my hair. It doesn’t like stretch over 12 weeks. Right now, I am losing a lot of hair. So much breakage. My hair is coarse, so I wouldn’t worry about this getting tinning because of the fact I am only going to 12 week. In fact 12 weeks is fully recommended…

Only yesterday, I realise that I didn’t use the molasses as much I should have this stretch. And this stuff really help me to stretch my relax last time. So I will start working on it.

Also, because of the Indian powder that I have added to my regimen, they are making my hair dry especially my new grow , but they also have some good benefit as I told you earlier, so I will keep the in my regimen and increase co wash

My hair is breaking so much; I think also it is my fault, because I did so much manipulation this time.

I guess I am learning, which is also good. My 2010 goal is to reach APL by December, so I have about 6 months, so I will need a lot of work for the coming months.

I am currently working on changing my regimen, adding few challenges every month to 3 months.

I will inform you on that challenge very soon.

When I start my hair journey last August, I set to be SL by June, so I will find out when I relax this weekend. Finger cross….

Last time when I relax, I use ORS relaxer for normal, but this time I will go “ Super” .

Mega Tek Updated

2010-06-09T22:50:00.001+01:00

I don’t see any result on the use of Mega Tek. I don’t know if it is too early to conclude or not.I also start using Jamaican Black Castor oil, peppermint and rosemary oil on my scalp and my edge. About 2 weeks ago. Funny, but my hope are more on the Jamaican Black Castor oil, peppermint and rosemary oil mix then the Mega Tek . I will continue using the mega Tek until I finish the bottle, but I will not repurchase this or recommend to someone. Lol ...we never know thing may change in the next months, considering the stage of my edges.

I will also keep you update on the Jamaican Black Castor oil, peppermint and rosemary mix.

Check out the picture before ( left one )Mega Tek and after ( right one ) what do you think?

I think I just need to be patient, as I really damaged those my edges over the years.

Weekend Away and Weeding

2010-06-06T14:04:00.000+01:00

This weekend I went away with my husband. We have a weeding to attend in the west of Ireland (Galwayon Friday 4th and we took the opportunity to stay there for a long weekend. As Monday June 7th 2010 will be bank holiday.

I check the weather forecast and it look good. Only until today, it is raining since morning, but we had a nice weeding which was great. We stay in the Loughrea hotel & spa which is beautifill .

Here is the link for the hotel if interest. lol http://www.loughreahotelandspa.com/sleep.html
Stay bless

Hair Bonnet dryer

2010-06-06T13:31:00.000+01:00

When doing my deep conditioner for mid-week or weekend, I always use the hood dryer unless I have to going out. I will wear some thing on top to cover it. Using the hood dryer has helped me tremendously. The only problem is that when I under the hood dryer, I can’t talk on the phone, can’t talk to or listing to anybody around me. Even I can’t watch the TV.
The noise from the hood dryer doesn’t make it possible , even though I reduce to the lower temperature. Until I saw on the website that you can also use the Hair Bonnet dryer while watching movies, listen to anybody… and this was only 9 sterling from a UK website, so I say why not.
I bought this, but what I didn’t know that you will have to connect this to hand dryer to have the heat. See some picture below. This is very annoying to me.
Here are the good and bad side of this tool

Good:
It made in way that you can travel it. You can fold it.
It is so small that you can put it inside your hand bag or any small bag.
You can be on the phone while taking care of your hair.
You can watch TV or listen to the radio .
Bad
The hand dryer to be use need to be small, as this is very small. Especially at the part where you put your hand dryer. This is may be the only annoying thing about that. My hand was so hot and sore after 10 minutes. I also think it is dangerous. I think I may need to buy a small hand dryer that can be connected.
This is plastic material, meaning it can be destroy easy.
Conclusion, I will keep this despite the connection issue. I will more use it when travelling or on emergency.

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask and Neutrogena Triple Moisture® Silk Touch Leave-In Cream

2010-06-05T23:36:00.000+01:00

This is what they say about the product:

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask
Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask rehabilitates extra dry or over-processed hair with intense moisturization.
This weekly treatment is so concentrated, just a small amount is needed for hair to become soft, lustrous and shining in minutes. Three naturally derived extracts work on the hair strand to defy dryness. Olive penetrates to the center, Meadowfoam Seed helps moisturize the middle and Sweet Almond wraps the surface. Treat your hair to intense moisture with this once-a-week conditioning mask.
Neutrogena Triple Moisture® provides specialized care for extra dry hair.
Salon approved

Non-waxy
Freshly fragranced
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Meadowfoam Seed Oil (limnanthes alba), Cyclohexasiloxane, Olive Fruit Oil (olea europaea), Sweet Almond Oil (prunus amygdalus dulcis), Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Methylsulfate, Amodimethicone, Panthenol, Glycol Stearate, Ceteth 2, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Fragrance (Parfum)

Neutrogena Triple Moisture® Silk Touch Leave-In Cream
Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-In Cream melts effortlessly into strands, improving smoothness and manageability while diminishing fly-aways and frizz.
This silky daily cream spreads evenly, absorbing quickly to instantly soften, smooth and condition extra dry, damaged strands. Three naturally derived extracts work to defy dryness. Olive penetrates to the center of the hair strand, Meadowfoam Seed helps moisturize the middle and Sweet Almond wraps the surface. It also contains UV filters.
Neutrogena Triple Moisture provides specialized care for extra dry hair.
Contains UV filters
Salon approved

Non-greasy
Alcohol free
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Polyquaternium 37, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Meadowfoam Seed Oil (limnanthes alba), Olive Fruit Oil (olea europaea), Sweet Almond Oil (prunus amygdalis dulcis), Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance.
I would not the product to moisturise my whole head. I don’t even consider this to be a moisturise like other claim. I think it is leave in, but a very good leave in and that it.

I heard so much about this product line that I say to myself I have to try it, even for 2 sec. I must try it.
Just like one of those products that you have so much expectation.
I will talk about those two products as I have used them (Silk Touch Leave-In Cream and Deep Recovery Hair Mask)
When I use it first on dry hair, my hair felt like I didn’t put anything on that. So I add more, still nothing didn’t see any result. It seems to me like my hair was to strong for that. I don’t know how to explain. Imagine someone being sick and taking some medication to get better, but it doesn’t help. I hope you get me. So I waited until my wash day, after my hair was damp, I put some of that and it was better. I would say much better. Them I was happier.
Compare to the silk touch. I LOVE THIS. I think I came to understand that my hair like anything that it is creamy. This is due to the fact I am not bones straight relax and my hair type also. I don’t put that much and my hair is much happier. The container is perfect, easy to use. I really don’t mind putting my finger inside. I always clean my hand with soap after doing my hair because of my nails. (Also working on growing them) Another US product, so shipping issue. I use it as a deep conditioner, especially when my hair feels so dry. This is so rich and helps to get the moisture back in my hair. I usually put glycerine and Honey on all my deep condition but this is one I can go without them and my hair will be so soft after.

Elasta QP Mango Butter

2010-06-01T10:40:00.000+01:00

This is what they say about the product: http://www.elastaqp.com/womenintensive.htm • Intensely rich thermal protecting treatment
• Penetrates, protects and remoisturizes, leaving hair strong and healthy
• Olive and coconut oils target dry ends and help prevent damage
• Shine-enhancing, non-greasy formula
• Size : 4.6 oz

My opinion and experience with this moisturizer
OMG, I love this stuff so much. It is sad that I can use it as much as I would because I am currently using Mega Tek on my Edge. As this is a moisturiser, but that containing some protein on it. (such as hydrolyzed silk) therefore I only use this for the rest of my head.
I used this few time on my hair and this is really good for coarse hair. I think this will be a very good moisturiser in winter, as it is so dry and this is very heavy one.

This is only my opinion, as I did some research on this products and notice that some may women of colour didn’t like it.
Some say that it didn’t do anything on that hair, so say that it makes their hair so dry, but I love this.
I don’t think it is very pricy but it is not easy to find, again here in Ireland, I buy 80 % of my products online. I LOVE the smell, it is credible. It had that Mango smell, huhu humy.
Very creamy, I also think my hair loves it. I am not relaxed bone straight; I think this will be a bit too heavy for bone straight relaxed hair. I love using this on my root after using Hollywood beauty Castor oil. The combination, keep my root so soft, moisturised. And sometime, I use just a little on my end.
Ingredient:
Aqua(purified water), squalone(olive oil derived), caprylic/capric triglyceride(coconut oil derived), peg-75 lanolin, behnitrimonium methosulfate, hexadecanol, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-20, dimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, mangifera indica(mango) seed butter, theobroma cacao(cocoa) seed butter, hydrolyzed silk, serica, methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, fragrance, fd&c yellow no.5.

Indian Powder

2010-05-30T00:02:00.000+01:00

I start using those powders not to long ago. I use them once a week with my deep condition. I am using them to strengthen my hair from the root, to clean y scalp and grown my hair. The only problem with these powders is that they make my hair so dry. So after washing them out, I always deep conditioner again for few minutes like 20 minutes, just to ensure that my hair isn’t to dry.

What I notice with the Shikaiki powder, it has change my hair colour to brown, kind of dark brown, but nothing to worry. Sometime also, when I have extra time, I massage my scalp using those powder when putting them on my hair. This will help cleanse my scalp also.

The price was cheap, at my opinion, I bought them for about 4.5 euro for each and you get 100 gramme for each.

Here are the benefit of using the Brahmi and Shikakai on your hair and scalp.

Brahmi Powder:

Cools the scalp and induces sound sleep

Control dandruff
Make hair long, dark, Dense and lustrous
Strengthens hair roots.
Shikakai Powder:
Provides new life to hair strands
Increases bounciness and silkiness of hair

Clears dandruff
Keep the scalp clean and cool.
I am planning to buy those following powder later. May be around autumn, so I can use them during autumn and winter.
Alma Powder:
Promote Hair growth
Control hair fall
Cures scalp infection
Controls premature greying of hair.
They are many more out there, but I am only using those one. As they are helping me on my Hair Journey.

Black Tea Rinse

2010-05-29T23:41:00.000+01:00

Black tea rinse really saves my hair. I haven’t seen any hair shedding in a long time.

Since I have tried that black tea rinse, I am very glad of the result. I use to think Garlic was the best, but black tea rinse is way better.
Now, if I can find something to find my breakage that will be great.
This was just small though on my hair and black tea rinse.
I am now finding some breakage my hair, it is not too bad, but it could be better.
I don’t do this more them once a week, as at my knowledge this will dry our your hair.

Small Haul

2010-05-24T21:54:00.000+01:00

Small Haul

Again, I bought some products, but this is the last one. I wouldn’t buy any products for at least 3- 6 months. I think I have enough for the moment... The only thing that I am missing is a good detangler.
Currently, when I do my Deep Conditioner, co- wash or anything that have to do with water, I first put my hair into 6-8 braid. This help to reduce breakage, as I don’t know how to detangle perfectly YET..
SO, here are the most recent products:
- Jamaican Black Castor Oil
- Nutrine Garlic Conditioner

- Pure Shea Butter

- Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil
- Neutrogena Silk Touch

Streching my relaxer

2010-05-24T21:47:00.000+01:00

Stretching your relaxer , regimen, products.

I am currently about 10 weeks post. I first planned to relax on July 2010, but my weeding anniversary is in June, so my plan may change.
So far, I am happy with my stretching, I am still learning and I have purchase few more products which I am trying them every day or week, depend on the need of the products.
During the stretch, I did a lot of manipulation; I have to say I am not happy with this. Going forward, I will try to reduce the manipulation, as this is one of the keys to retain your length.
I am still co- washing once a week and deep condition twice a week, Hot oil Treatment once or twice a month.
As I am trying few product every now and them, I have few different treatment in.
When I start, I didn’t have any leave in expect the one I made myself , but I have now purchase few leave in conditioner that I am currently using ( Neutrogena triple moist Silk Touch, Herbal Essence, Coconut Almond , ….)
If I have to compare my hair from last year, when I start, it is much stronger, healthier, but I still have a long way to go. Meaning more work, patient and Consistency….

Sunny Day in Dublin

2010-05-24T21:43:00.000+01:00

Hey All,

Hope you all had a nice weekend! I had a great one.
The weather was wonderful here. I went to visit some friend and on Sunday went to the beach my hubby. It was wonderful/
I really hope this weather will last all summer.

Stays blesses and enjoy your summer………

Africa Day

2010-05-19T21:25:00.000+01:00

Last Sunday, I attended the “Africa Day “in Dublin.

Since last year, the Irish government decided to organise two weekend in each of the biggest city (including the capital: Dublin) in the Country of course.
So, they picked one garden in Dublin, where Stands were organising for some Africa countries at certain prices.
Meaning, if you want to have a stand where you can show some of your products, services ect…

So people came, eat, drink, and just have fun… The music was great, the ambiance was superb… and just enjoy.
I had great fun; especially I had to make some extra money which will help me to buy more hair products if needed. Check out the pictures below.

ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor

2010-05-19T11:09:00.001+01:00

The manufacture promises this when using this product:

Apply on clean hair in shower and rinse to treat brittle hair with cuticle damage and moderate breakage. ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor is a powerful, one step treatment that should be used for home use, between salon visits. This concentrated blend of keratin amino acids, botanical oils, and vitamins does wonders to restore strength and softness to hair that requires a deep, penetrating treatment. It is recommended on tinted, bleached or relaxed hair. ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor helps repair damage caused by chlorine and hard water. It soothes irritated scalp and may be applied following each shampooing until the healthy condition of the hair is restored. .

Here is my opinion about the product,
OMG, OMG, OMG. This product is incredible. I really don’t understand most of the protein products will leave your hair a bit dry and strong.
But this, this make my hair so soft, so I am surprise and I was very impressed, I must say, also the smell, not bad. No bad at all
I wanted to try this product for so long, but here in Dublin. We don’t have that many beauty suppliers with good quality products.
I will definitely repurchase this one. I notice that there is mineral oil on this (NOT GOOD NEW) was so sad when I saw that. I guess I need to research more and find a solution on that.
I wasn’t that expensive, I bought with few other products online, so can’t really remember.
I see why everyone love ATEYAA on you tube, after introducing this miracle worker.
The contain is so easy to use. Great … Can’t wait for my 2nd use on this
I don’t think I have breakage issue, but I have little breakage here and there. So this product will help reduce those to the minimum and make my hair stronger and softer.
Here are the ingredients:
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Behenamidopropylamine Behenatem Stearolkonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cocodimonium Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin, Hydrolzed Mucopolysac Charides, Sodium Coco Collagen Amino Acids, Wheat Germ Fatty Acids, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Arachidonic Acid, Squalane, Avocado Oil, Acetimide MEA, Panthenol, Wheat Germ Oil, Jojoba Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sulfur, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium 10, Linoleamidopropyl PG Dimonium, Chloride Phosphate, Tallowtrimonium Chloride, Nonoxynol 10, Cocoyl Sarcosine, Sorbitol, Fragrance, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
From the ApHogee brand, I am currently using the Keratin Green tea and I planning to purchase the pro leaving conditioner, so I will keep you update.
Stay bless
Jocelyne

Hair Day

2010-05-19T10:51:00.000+01:00

Last Saturday, I woke up very early in the morning, as I wanted to take care of my hair closely. I bought few products recently , so I am planning to try all of them and hopefully they will be help me retain my length, as I know my hair it is growing, but I need to be able to keep it on my head. I shouldn’t allow any breakage or sheeding.
I did little stuffs / Treatment on my hair and all have helped me tremendously.
I start by co- washing my hair with (Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Split End Protection Intensive Mask) which I keep on for about 15 minutes using my new Hair Bonnet Dryer. I will tell you more about this later.
After this, I did a black tea rinse. I keep this on my hair without heat for about an hour. In the mean time, I was trying to cook, clean… It was pretty early about 8 am in the morning.
After this, I wanted to try “ Aphogee two minutes reconstructor “so bad. So I did a protein treatment for 5 minutes without heat, but with plastic cap on. After this,
I did a deep condition with -Elasta QP DPR 11 Conditioner. Note that this is the first time I used this products. I add the following:
- 2 table spoon of Shikakai powder
- 1 tea spoon of glycerine
- 1 tea spoon of garlic
- 1 table spoon of my mix oil and stay under the hood dryer for 1 hour. I did use the Hair Bonnet Dryer, as I wanted a deep penetration.
After this, I finally wash the condition out with warm to cold water and hair dryer.
It was about 5 pm when I was totally done and tried.
But I was impressed with all the new products that I have used.
I forgot to mention that after the black tea rinse, I use “Roux Porosity Control” for 5 minutes.
So, that is it. Hope you are enjoying the nice weather coming up………

Satin Scarf Edge

2010-05-15T16:22:00.000+01:00

As you know, I have problem growing my edge, but I am working on that and I know every soon, it will look more healthier.
As part of my purchase, I also took the satin edge Bonnet. I have to say, this is a miracle. Usually, when I wear my wig or satin scarf, in the morning, this will go out of edge or move a little inside the hair, which leave my edge unprotected.
From the first use, I can see that this will really help me growing my edge and keep them healthier.
The satin really protect your edge as it is design to do.
This is what I do:

- Moisturize and seal my hair
- Twist my hair using trade , the normal one
- Put the wig cap
- Wear the satin scarf
- And Final put my satin edge which will protect my edge all night.
I will keep you update on this and will see what happen.
Enjoy your weekend.

Small Haul ( Hair Products)

2010-05-15T14:45:00.000+01:00

Here are some products that I have purchase recently. I will be trying them and will let you know my hair reacted to it.

Just to make it clear, I have received those below by post two days ago. I didn’t try all of them yet.
- Roux Porosity Control
-Kera Care Humection Conditioner
-Elasta QP DPR 11 Conditioner
-Profectiv Growth Renew
- Nexus Humectress
- Satin Edge Bonnet
-Hair Bonnet Dryer

Those below arrived few weeks ago and I have tried most of them already.
-Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Split End Protection Intensive Mask (New on the Market)

-Essences Beautiful Ends Split End Protection Cream Red Raspberry and Silk (New on the Market)

-Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Mask
-Aphogee 2 min Reconstructor
- Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-in Split-End Protector
-Aphogee Green Tea Reconstructerizer
-Elasta QP Mango Butter
-Shikakai powder
-Mega Tek Rebuilder
-Boots Coconut & Almond Intensive Hair Mask
- Alberto Conditioner

Stay Bless Jocelyne

My birthday

2010-05-12T21:12:00.002+01:00

I was my birthday last Monday ( May 3rd ), was just to busy to blog. I was very happy that the weather was fine also. My husband brought me out for a small shopping and after we went for late lunch at this place called “The church “here in Dublin
Nothing much,
Just to thank the Lord above, for his mercy. One more year, and I know this will just be more blessing, joy, happiness… all the good thing that every child of God deserve.

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Mega Tek Updated

2010-05-12T21:10:00.001+01:00

I have been trying the Mega Tek for about 3 weeks, now.

I didn’t see any grown yet, not even the sheeding. But bear in mind, I am using the following to fight the sheeding :
- Tea rinse every two week
- Add two table spoon of garlic in my DC
- Add two table spoon of mollasse in my DC
I will give myself about 3 months and hopeful, I will see some results.
I notice that every time, I have the Mega Tek on my head, I wil have some slight headshake, nothing to worry.
I will keep you posted.
Stay Bless

Shedding

2010-04-27T15:39:00.001+01:00

I have watched Traycee ( http://keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com/) on one of her videos and I discover that we can stop shedding COMPLETELY by using either Black tea or coffee on our hair.

You can soak your hair with black tea and keep it on your hair for at least 1 hour. This stops your Shedding completely.

I don’t have a shedding issue, but I have few like 3-5 on a daily . Keep in my mind I add one to two table spoons of Molasses or garlic on my deep condition every week. This has also helped me so much.

So, I tried the black tea soaking. I kept it on my hair for 3 hour (I know) because I felt a sleep when watching TV.
After my hair fells strange, I would say but It wasn’t too dry or moisture either. I like the feeling do!!!!! It was kind of middle of both of them.
She was right, I didn’t see any shedding. So Black Tea soaking is including on my regimen from now on.
After, I did my usually Deep condition moisturize one, just to be sure I have moisture in my hair.

My hair Journey updated

2010-04-27T15:27:00.000+01:00

Just a quick update on my Hair journey.

Last weekend , I decide to comb my hair, as you know I only finger comb my hair. I am hoping to that I can hit Shoulder length ( SL )by June .
I must say, I am really proud of myself. My hair look so so healthy. It is so full.
I notice some length, but no much as my hair is full. I bought few products, which I will put, some picture soon and tell the reason why I bought those products. I hope those products will help me retain length to I can hit SL by June 2010.
Stay Bless, Jocelyne

Thin Edges

2010-04-27T15:15:00.001+01:00

I really hate the look of my edge. It is so thin, full of bald patch ( I HATE IT SO MUCH, BUT HAVE TO DO SOMETHING). I have been thinking about this for so long and need to make some resolution.

My edges are one of the main reason I have started this hair journey. So, I did some research, read here and there.

I can to conclusion, I will try Mega Tek product.

This product is supposed to be very good if you need to make your hair thicker. Some people have seen result after 3 weeks.
I also find out that this is a protein treatment, which means I will have to increase my intake of moisturizing and conditioner.
I will only use these edges, as this product is very strong, full of protein.
I am planning to mix it with Castor oil, Coconut oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Peppermint, and Jojoba oil.
love Jocelyne

Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment

2010-04-06T12:16:00.000+01:00

As you all know, I didn’t have a prepoo on my regimen since two weeks ago, when I purchase “Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment”.

This is 99.33 % natural, which is great to our Hair.
Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment comes in a plastic tube, similar to a toothpaste tube.

I use this before my shampoo day . I apply it on my dry hair (so I can have the max benefit of it ) and kept it over night.
The next day, I shampoo with Dr Miracle shampoo and my hair feels to so soft and so manageable. I have to say that " Traycee " from ( http://keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com ) was right. This product is good. My hair didn’t feel dry and I can feel the natural oil on my hair .I will definitely incorporate this on my regimen.
Thanks Traycee.
Here are the ingredients:
Main Ingredient: Avocado Oil — this precious, natural oil is derived from the flesh of the avocado fruit, a tropical plant from Central America and California. It is rich in vitamins A, C and E, as well as protein and amino acids.
glycerin, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, avena sativa (oat) kernel protein, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, lanolin, tocopherol, urtica dioica (nettle) leaf powder, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) powder, chlorophyll, fragrance

Happy Easter

2010-04-06T11:49:00.000+01:00

Hey Everyone, Hope you had a lovely weekend
Easter was great !
On sunday morning went to church, after church my husband and I went for bruch in town.
For about 6 months, I did had any coca cola. So I decide to have one glass. Just one glass won't kill me.
I will go back to my 1 liter of water by Tuesday. As I have planned few months ago, Just water.

On Monday ( Bank Holday ) , we left the house around 10 am in the morning for shopping. The plan was to get one present for my husband's friend and leave.
We head to " Kildare Village " which is one of popular outel near Dublin and the parking is free, so great…
We got there, the price was reasonale, so we shopped for ourselves too...
I release that " Juicy Couture " have just open a store, for those who love " Juicy Couture " .
Here is the link for few shop that you can find there. It think they are great deal.
http://www.kildarevillage.com/en_GB/
Happy Easter to All
Later……..

Skin Care Routine

2010-03-23T13:38:00.000Z

In the past, I would say my face was full of blackhead, pimple, black spot.. from all over the world lol..

I still have some on my face, but it is clearing up. They don’t appear like they use to.

A constant nini facial, I have really help me clearing my face.
Morning and Night: wash with African Black soap
Exfoliate with (Baking soda powder, Egg, sugar and honey)
After this, I use the facial tissue to dry my face.
I use (Bio Oil) to moisture my skin. Excellent for smoothing your skin and the glow, as the black soap can kind of dry out your face.

Because I have an oil skin, I use the following every weekend or when ever I have extra time for myself.
I have some kind of mini facial:
*Wash my face with African Black soap (this is great stuff for acne) it is clearing my face
* Exfoliate with (Baking soda powder, Egg, sugar and honey) I rotate with scrub Excellent for smoothing your skin and the glow, as the black soap can kind of dry out your face.
* Cleaning it again with Tea Tree facial from the Body Shop. This is also great for Acne, blackhead…
* After I steam my face for about 10 to 15 minutes.

* Use my favorite facial mask (Queen Helen)
And wash my face with cold water and I am done.

Texlaxed Day

2010-03-20T12:57:00.000Z

I have finally texlaxed my hair. I didn’t relax as planned.

After 9 months of stretching which was the first time. I am glad I did it.
My hair is much stronger, shiner, healthier and most of all I have less breakage.
I have to say I have learned a lot during this time of stretching, but I will not starching for 9 months anymore. Like I said I will perm my hair every 4 months.
It is hard work to deal with 3 types of hair for long.
Concerning my relax day, I was first sick, so I couldn’t relax on the planed day.
I use “ORS NO-LYE Relaxer” Normal instead “super “even though my hair is type 4 ab Coarse.
I didn’t want to relax bone straight, so I just texlaxed. After texlaxing, I didn’t a protein treatment with “ ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner” . As we all know, your hair need more protein and moisture treatment after a relaxer.
For about 3 weeks before, I was doing some protein treatment to get my hair ready for the Relaxer.
I have done a length check yet, just been very busy at work. ( so crazy, doing more them 10 hours daily ), but I will do some later
Here are some pictures

I am been sick since last weekend

2010-03-02T15:36:00.001Z

I have been sick since last weekend ! I was felling well until Sunday evening. I realize that my body temperature went up.

I stay in bed all day, doing nothing.

I have to say I did enjoy that as my husband was there for me.

He did everything for me ... what a pampering day. On the other side, I did enjoy the medication. Horrible

Anyway, if I feel much better, I am planning to relax my hair some time this week.

Just Can't wait!!!!

Baggy Methode

2010-02-22T14:04:00.000Z

What is a baggy method? Baggy method is a way of retaining moisture in your hair. Every time, I think that my hair is get too dry, I will do my baggy method. This is great because you hair will be fully moisturize so no breakage, so slip end and result growth length and healthy hair.
Different type of baggy that we can use? And how do you use them?
It all depends on the individual.
This is how I baggy my end most of time.
- Moisturize you entire hair with one of your favorite moisturize and seal with your light oil.
Put my hair in a pony tail and they put a plastic cap or saran wrap over my head and add my stain scarf.
I usually do this overnight. And the next day, if I think it is fine, them I move on with my daily activities.
You can also baggy your end only. This mean after moisturizing, put my hair in a pony tail and they put a plastic cap or saran wrap on my end only.
So far I didn’t have any issue with this. Even though I you may have mushy and wet hair when you baggy the whole hair, I try not put too much moisturize on my hair. The fact that my hair will be inside and the heat of my hair, I should be fine with a small amount of moisturize.

But I would say:
• Do NOT saturate the hair with moisturizers, water, and other products
• If your hair becomes mushy and wet...wash and start fresh. Your hair is over moisturized.
• Make sure the baggy is tight. NO air!
• Make sure the elastic from the bag isn't around your hair. If you baggy your entire head pull the shower cap down as much as possible and cover it with a satin bonnet for comfort.
This is a very good treatment for damaged and dry hair

Myths and Reality about Hair

2010-02-22T13:02:00.000Z

They are some many Myths out there about Black hair which are not true. I use to believe to some of those, but now I can testify that all of them are just not true
Instead this is what I think from my experience:

First we should know that

-All hair including black hair grows an average of 1/2 inch per month.

-Black hair is the driest hair type in all the races on the planet

- Hair is dead. Not alive!
-- A good nutrition and good exercise will help you grown your hair
 My hair is not like yours, I have bad hair.

You hair may be different from her type of hair, but if you take good care of it and have a good regimen with good product, you will see good result.

 My hair just won’t grow. I have tried everything, but nothing is happening.

Are you sure you had a good regimen with (moisturize sealing, co- washing, deep condition, hot oil treatment,) with good quality products. Avoiding the blue magic stuff that we food in the beauty supplier. It takes about 3 months to see if a products is working for you.

 I don’t like my hair, I prefer wearing weave, braid or.

It is funny that we take care of our braid, weave, weavon, dreadlock so much. If we do the same with our hair, then we will also like this.

 It is just too much work for me. This is only hair all.

 For the first month, it will take you more time, because you are not use to it. Once you passed 1-3 months and you begging to see the result, you will be more excited to continue, and remember to simplify your regimen. After it usually take about 10 minutes a day, unless you are streching longer then you may have to be more careful because of the 3 type of hair that you will have.

 My hair will not lay down, unless I use gel.

Most of gels contain alcohol which is very bad for us. They dry out of hair. This is lead to breakage. My own opinion, the only gel I will use is Aloe Vera gel. This pure and doesn’t contain alcohol, but also promote hair grown.
 I know that my hair will never look as good an long like her hair
I will only say that if after 1-2 year of trying different regimen with product noting happen. Also there are few thing that we most keep in mind. Do you drink enough water? Do you smoke? Do you exercise weekly? Do eat enough of vegetable, fruit? Do you drink alcohols often? I think we can all grow our hair if we really want to.
 It is genetic to have long and good hair.
Yes, it Is genetic to have longer hair, but if you try to make some effort, you can see some different.
 She is a stylist, she should have known better.
But it is you hair. You are the one paying her. She/ he ca only do what you are paying for. If she/ he doesn’t want to do it. Them do it yourself or change the stylist. It will save you more and along the way, you can learn more about you own hair.
 My hair stops growing since… The last time my hair grew was…
How do you know that your hair has stop growing? You may need to check you end. May be you have some slip end therefore you hair won’t grow. May be you hair is breaking at the same stage as it is growing. And last, do you have a regimen? Do you take care of you hair?
 We have to face it, we don’t have beautiful hair like them
They have beautiful hair, but do you know what they do for that hair? Even though it is genetic, they still have to wash it, condition it..
 I am too busy, I don’t have time to take care of my hair
I don’t think you can’ be busy to take care of you hair. If you don’t do it then who will do it ?
 The grease (like Pertolum, Mineral and many others …) will stop the itchy scalp.
First Petroleum and mineral are grease and they clogged your scalp. Your scalp will be dirty and no grow. It you have itchy scalp you may need to understand the origin of this first. These greases will not definitely help you.
 The grease will make my hair grown
Only they will do is clogged you scalp.
 When I was younger, the told me not to wash my hair often. It will break
I can testify and I know that many out there can also testify that washing help me growing my hair.
 Relax, make my hair grow
Relaxer doesn’t make you hair grown, it only straight it.
 I don’t want to trim my hair. It will not grow.
I can testify and I know that many out there can also testify that washing help me growing my hair. I trim my hair last year in August and today it had grown longer then that. Only trim if you think that you end are thin and damaged.
I hope this help.>>>>>>>

Tip on Streching your Relaxer

2010-02-21T16:08:00.000Z

Here are few tips to keep in mind when stretching your relaxer:

-Keep your hair moistures. It is the most important thing. Try to moisture daily and seal the moisture with a good natural oil. The new grown tend to be brittle and dry.
-Co-washing is another must. It is washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo. This will make them more manageable and keep your all hair moisturise. This is advisable 2-3 time a weeks.
- Low manipulation. This is also important. Try not to comb your hair every day, this will lead to breakage.

- Instead. Protect your hair. They are some many protective style out that and you will see look cute.
-Use a leave in Condition to keep you hair always moisture and condition.
- The main one for my opinion is Deep condition. This is so important. I will never stop talking about how deep conditioning your hair is great. It is the best care you can do to this. I deep condition my hair twice a week.
- Shampoo your hair at least once a month. I use ACV (Apple cider Vinegar) every last Saturday of the month. This helps me remove all the build up on my hair.
-Proteins treatment, this also helps strengthens your hair. Be careful not to overdo, this may lead to breakage.
-Try to figurate out which products are working for you and keep journal with note.
-Take picture at least every 3-6 months. You will see progress .

Streching your Relaxer

2010-02-21T16:04:00.000Z

Over the past years, I relaxed my hair at maximum, every 2 months. Which I think it is bad.
Last year, I decide to take care of my hair properly, so I say to myself I will only relax my hair three times in a year which is every 4months. This year my first relax will be in March
Stretching your relaxer is extending the time between your recent relaxer to the next one. This will help you hair to get healthier, it will save you money and can lead to longer hair growth.

Relaxing your hair too often can make it thin, limp and lifeless. We do this out of fear of breakage at the demarcation line and/or simply from the fact that we don't know how to "tame" our new growth.
While stretching, you have to listen to your hair. If you are doing everything and you start experiment breakage and shedding, it may be time for you to stop the stretching and relax.
Stretching will help you not to overlap your hair, applying new relax on the hair that is already relax.
Stretching chemical processes reduces the number of lines of demarcation between previously relaxed hair and touch-ups; lines of demarcation are the weaker areas of hair that are the most prone to breakage.
But it is not easy to stretch your relaxer longer, especially with black hair, you will have to deal with 3 type of hair :
- New growth: which not all always easy, depend on the type of hair you have.
- Demarcation line: which is the line where the natural hair ends and the relaxed hair starts. This part is usually fragile and need extra care to prevent breakage. Your hair is thicker and your chemically treated hair is not only thinner but also weaker. The best way to keep your relaxed hair from breaking off from your natural hair is to do protein treatments. The protein will keep the line of demarcation strong and your hair breakage-free.
- Relaxer hair, which usually on top.
Don't be alarmed if it's not easy to stretch your hair relaxer at first. You'll learn what your hair needs to adjust to the new schedule while staying manageable.
Stretching is not for everyone and if you’re not doing it right, you may notice breakage as a result of stretching. It is advice that you stop immediately. The goal is healthy hair.

Benefit of Honey

2010-02-20T16:19:00.000Z

Honey is a natural humectant, which means it attracts and holds on to water molecules, making a great treatment for dry, damaged hair. Honey contains vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, and therefore is a wonderful beauty aid that nourishes the skin and the hair.

Honey is an amazing antibacterial substance which is comprised of sugars like glucose and fructose and minerals (like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulphur, iron and phosphate), vitamins (such as B1, B2, C, B6, B5, B3), trace elements (like copper, iodine, and zinc) as well as amino acids.
To give your hair lustrous shine, mix 1 teaspoon of honey into 4 cups of warm water
when doing a deep conditioning boost, add a tablespoon of honey and oil to your conditioner and let penetrate for 30-45 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Despite its sticky texture, the honey treatment will rinse easily from the hair, as long as you are using equal parts of honey and oil.
Your hair should feel softer and more manageable.
Since I found out about the good benefit of Honey, I personally add 1 tablespoon of honey into all my deep condition. I am currently 7 months post relaxer and I have to say this is one of the things that help me on the stretching. By using Honey, your hair will always be shine, soft, more manageable and moisturise. Honey attracts and holds the moisture to our Hair.
Stay Blessed

Products Review

2010-02-15T21:49:00.000Z

I usually use Herbal Essence or Aussie conditioner for my co wash.

About 3 weeks ago, I went to “Boot” to check if they have any deal on hair product as they always have. Especially if you have their reward card, you can also use your point to buy products. So I saw the “Boot Coconut & Almond Intensive Hair Mask”.
I bought this and the same night, I use it for my co-wash,
This product only cost 2.99 Euro, but I have to say… I was really impressed with the quality of the product.
The inside is white; it feels like a cream not too heavy. It smells so wonderfully, It smells like coconut especially if you are not sleeping alone...
As per instruction, I keep it on my hair for 5 minutes with a shower cap while I was getting shower.
After, washing my hair with harm water . I noticed that my hair including, my new growth fell so so smooth, so moisturized and even thought I am over 6 months posts relax. My hair was tangle free after using it.
I love it so much that I add more again. Anyway, it is only 2.99 Euro.
I will definitely purchase this again, and again.
Since then, I have been rotating with the other cheap conditioner I have for my co-washes.
Ingredients:
Aqua (water), Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamide MEA, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Phenoxyethanol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Latic Acid, Citric Acid, Prunus Amygdalas Dulcis Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Propylene glycol, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Extract, Sorbital, Methylparabe,
They say this product should: smooth frizz, leaving your hair soft, shiny, tangle free and deeply moisturized. This is also great for Normal to dry Hair.
I say: this product does exactly what it says.

Happy Valentine Day

2010-02-15T20:57:00.002Z

I just want to say quick note to say “happy valentine” to all of you especially to all those who are following me on my blog.
I will appreciate you…. And I really hope you all had a wonderful time.
And Thanks Again...

Hair Tips

2010-02-15T20:33:00.001Z

ere are some random tips; I am trying to following on my hair journey.

I hope this will also help others.
The order on the following doesn’t really matter.

* Use a moisturizing conditioner after every shampoo or simple co wash your hair. This can be done every week with products that do not contain alcohol or harsh sulfates and are PH balanced. While washing, massage your scalp. This will reawaken sleeping follicles and promote thicker healthier hair. Your hair won't grow if your scalp isn't clean and healthy
* Keep your ends moisturized daily above 15%.The average person’s hair moisture content ranges “between” 8% to 10%. Yet, due to the styling techniques used on African hair everyday, such as curling irons, blow dryers, etc… our’ hair moisture content usually falls much lower than the 8% range. This leads to breakage and dryness and makes it difficult for our hair to grow beyond the nape of the neck. To combat this and increase moisture, our desiring longer hair must start using natural hair care products high in natural oils, that keep our hair moisturized. TRY TO AVOID PRODUCT petroleum jelly, petrolatum or mineral oil, THEY TEND TO DRY OUR HAIR.
* After using a daily moisturize, seal your end with light oil ( Avocado oil, olive oil, …) These oils can also be used to relieve a dry scalp. Never use hair oil on relaxed hair as a moisturizer as oil does NOT moisturize the hair but rather functions as a sealant (meaning it protects the cuticle layer from damage and moisture loss). If your hair is well conditioned you won't need any daily moisturizers at all--you can instead apply a small amount oil daily to prevent moisture loss. For best results, choose a lightweight oil (such as jojoba, coconut, almond, or olive oil) rub a small amount (1-2 drops) in the palm of your hand and spread lightly through the hair, focusing on the ends of the hair and then work up toward the rest of the hair length. Applying a small amount of oil to wet hair can also act as a leave-in conditioner and provides excellent conditioning in preparation for the next shampooing.
* Avoid using heat for daily styling. The excessive heat causes dryness, damage and breakage. Air drying hair is the best method. Using heat to dry your hair, especially if your hair is relaxed hair, it will somewhat damaged. Hair should be left to air dry at least partially before using a blow-dryer on a low to medium temperature setting.
* Don't over-relax your hair.This is where all of your washing and conditioning treatments can either pay off or be sabotaged by damage. First of all, do not relax your hair more than once a month. Be careful not to relax hair “bone straight.” This robs the hair of its natural elasticity and causes it to break easily. Assess your hair before attempting to relax it. It may only need to be washed, moisturized, and straightened with a heat tool. If you must relax it, choose a mild relaxer or use a "press" creme supposedly it's organic and better than normal relaxers it only needs to be reapplied every 3 months and the hair won't break if you stop using it. To strengthen the hair before getting a relaxer, use a protein treatment 7 days prior . Always follow protein treatment with a moisturizing deep conditioner to soften the hair and ease combing and styling. Repeat the treatment every 6-8 weeks if the hair is damaged easily
* Trim your ends every 6-8 weeks. Avoid the splits moving up the hair. Even though this seems like it may shorten your hair, over time you'll need to trim less and less and then the fruits of your labor will show. Before I didn’t believe that trimming your hair can make them grown healthier. Believe me, I can testy on this. If you trim your hair, it will get healthier and longer.
* Wrap your hair with a satin scarf or sleep on a satin pillow case. Without this protection, your loose hair will move about as you sleep putting stress on your hair, drying it out, and causing split end and always wear a protective style when you are outdoor
* Put conditioner on your hair before you go swimming and rinse and condition your hair after swimming.
* Exercise 30 minutes at least 3 times a week.
* Don’t allow your hair to rub to your cloths or scarf
* Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.

* Eat fresh fruits and raw vegetables daily.

*Never use rubber bands on your hair.

* Wear your hair up whenever possible.
* Don't relax your hair right after taking out braids.
* Don't relax and dye your hair on the same day.
* Don't leave in hair weaves for more than two months.
*Always use a protective oil before blow drying or pressing.
* Wet set rather than blow dry hair.
* Only use wide-tooth combs. You also need to comb it carefully. Be sure to use a wide-tooth comb with no seams and comb it gently from the ends first, as combing from the ends will detangle hair as you comb .Never comb from the roots to the ends until your hair is completely untangled and dry. To keep your hair very thick and full
* Don't allow braids or ponytail to be pulled too tightly.
* Relax your hairline last. This is the weakest part for most of us. We need to be very gently with this.
* Do some Braid, Twist or just let your hair for sometimes. Wearing your hair braided will help your hair grow because no heat is being put on it. Just make sure to constantly moisturize your scalp and spray your hair with braid spray so the braids don't dry out.
*Protein is a must. Incorporate protein in your foods, supplements, and hair care products, it will strengthen the hair shaft, reduce breakage, and stop shedding. Great foods that contain protein and hair strengthening vitamins are fish, turkey, chicken, beans, sunflower seeds, coconut, spinach, carrots, whole wheat, and soy.
* Limit your use of most drugstore shampoos. Try shampooing with your hair with 1/2 cup of green tea, 1/4 tsp of baking sods, 1/4 tsp of lemon juice, and 2 T of olive oil. Drugstore shampoos contain some harsh chemicals, so try to reduce the use of it.

* Do not rub your hair when you towel dry after a shampoo. Air dry your hair instead

*Get your blood circulate. Exercise makes your hair grow faster, because more oxygen is circulating to the scalp. Oxygen gives life. Also, massage your scalp daily with light natural oils. Shea, Jojoba, Vitamin E, and Coconut all are excellent.
*Do your research. By doing this you will learn about products and techniques. Educated yourself.
* Don't overdo with all the stuff, your hair might get damaged. Listen to your hair; try to pain attention to hit. You hair will tell you how is reacting to the product or technique used.
* Keep heavy oils, "grease" and gels out of your hair. (Gels tend to thin and break off hair, heavy oils and "grease" take away volume and movement and also break off hair.
* Chemically-treated hair must always be treated with a leave-in conditioner after every wash.
* Massage your scalp daily. This allows the blood circulation.
* Deep condition at least once a month. By doing so, will make your hair healthy and strong. To do this takes a creamy deep conditioning treatment that contains both moisturizing and mild protein ingredients to clean damp hair. For best results, apply a plastic shower cap and let hair sit for up to 30-45 min. To save time, sitting under a hooded dryer on medium heat for 15-20 min is equally effective. Deep conditioning regularly and consistently can help maintain the hair's integrity, allowing it to withstand regular manipulation and styling, as well as preventing damage
* Avoid hair care products containing alcohol and silicone (cones) as they may be damaging to your hair.
*And I think this is last, be patient. With time, sacrifice and effort, you hair will grow longer stronger and healthier.

Let pray, hope, faith and love

2010-02-11T14:37:00.000Z

I DID SOME CLEANING HOUSE

Early this week I threw out WORRYING and TROUBLE, it was getting old and in the way.

It kept me from being me; I couldn’t do things God’s way.

I threw out a book called “MY PAST “(Didn’t have time to read it anyway)

Replaced it with my NEW GOALS, started reading it today.

I threw out HATE and BAD MEMORIES (Remember how I treasured them so)?
Got me a NEW PHILOSOPHY too, threw out the one from long time ago.
Brought in some new books too, called I CAN, I WILL and I MUST.
Threw out I might, I think and I ought.
Wow, you should’ve seen the dust.
I ran across an OLD FRIEND, I haven talked to in a while.
His name is GOD the Father and I really like HIS style.
He helped me to do some cleaning and added some great things Himself.
Like PRAYER, HOPE, FAITH and LOVE.
Yes, I placed them right on the shelf.
I picked up this special thing and placed it at the front door.
I FOUND IT, its called PEACE… Nothing gets me down anymore.
Yes, I’ve got my house looking nice.
It looks good around the place.
For things like WORRY and TROUBLE there just isn’t any space for them.
It fells good to do a little house cleaning, Get rid of things on the shelf.
It sure make things brighter; maybe you should TRY IT YOURSELF.
BE BLESSED AND BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS!!!!!!!!
May the lord open up the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing that you will not have room enough to receive it all.
May the Lord bless you exceedingly, abundantly above all you could ever image….
Spread the word and remain blessed..

Benefit of Drinking water

2010-02-09T21:28:00.001Z

When I was younger, I enjoyed drinking soft drink instead of water. After many years of bad habit, I had a lot of acne , breakouts and I lalso believe my hair could have been much better if I drank much water. Recently, I decided to drink about 1.5 liter a day even thought it is wise to drink about 2 liter a day .I know I am betting there . Two liters a day is required to keep your body hydrated.

Summer is around the corner and this is the time when the intake of water should be increased since our body loses of the water in the form of sweat. Even though some of us would say, I don’t sweat. Believe me you do sweat…
Our hair too like our body need water maintain its moisture levels.
Many believe and have stated that water is very beneficial for proper skin care. The main stated benefit is that drinking a large quantity of water keeps the skin hydrated and prevents dry skin. Claims are also made that drinking water gives the skin a radiant, healthy, younger looking complexion with no wrinkles, and allows skin to maintain its elasticity and suppleness.
Water assists in the flushing or removal of harmful toxins from the body. Inadequate amounts of water flowing through the body, these toxins can build up in the body and escape through skin pores. This contributes to acne. Therefore, by flushing the body internally with water, acne breakouts are less likely to occur due to toxin release through the skin.
Do you think you are drinking enough water? You can check this with your urine, If this is not clear, them you need more water….
Stay blessed

Essential oils and Carrier oils

2010-02-09T13:49:00.004Z

What is essential oil?
Essential oil is a liquid volatile aromatic compound, extracted from plant cells. The cells are located in specific parts of the plants such as flowers, seeds, roots, leaves, wood, bark, or peel. They stimulate the hair follicles to grow faster. They also increase the flow of blood to your hair, which makes more nutrients available to your hair for faster and more luxuriant growth.
ALWAS REEMEBER TO MIX THEM WITH A CARRIER OIL, they're concentrated, they can be irritating to your skin if you use them without diluting them. Always blend a small amount of essential oil into a carrier oil like olive oil, avocado oil, or jojoba oil before using them.

Here is a list of some that I have used:

Basil

This oil stimulates and promotes hair growth. This can be use to massage into the scalp. This oil massage promotes healing, health, and improves scalp circulation which, in turn, promotes hair growth. Basil is good when used together with fenugreek and ivy burdock herbs.
Rosemary
Has effect in stimulating the hair-bulbs to renewed activity and preventing premature baldness. NEVER USE THIS WHEN YOU ARE PREGANT.
Arnica
A hair rinse prepared with arnica extract has been used to treat alopecia neurotica.
Sage
A strong infusion of sage used as a hair rinse may darken hair color and help reduce hair loss.
Bay
It helps your hair grow. If you have dull hair, this essential oils can restore it. It also good for dandruff problem. For stimulating your hair health you can add three drops of bay essential oil to the shampoo you regularly uses. It is restorative for dry lifeless hair, bringing back its shine and luster.
Peppermint
leaves a tingly feeling on your scalp while it's increasing the blood flow to your hair.
Ylang ylang
It works to clean oily hair and is known to get rid of dandruff.
What is carrier oil?
The Aromatherapy carrier oil is used to dilute essential oil.
Because essential oils are highly concentrated so we use carrier oils also called base oil to minimize skin irritations. Unlike any other oil ,carrier oils are not made from herbs or fruits. Aromatherapy carrier oils are almost entirely made from vegetable oils.
Carrier oils are generally cold-pressed vegetable oils derived from the fatty portions of the plant. Unlike essential oils that evaporate and have a concentrated aroma, carrier oils do not evaporate or impart their aroma as strongly as essential oils.
Sweet Almond
It’s virtually clear with a slightly golden color. Has a light sweet nutty scent, provides good "slip and glide" for massage. Helps to relieve itching, irritation and inflammation, and soothes dry skin. It lubricates the skin well, but does not penetrate it quickly, which again makes it good for massage and for protecting the surface of the skin. However, it goes rancid quickly; it is helpful to blend it with 10% of wheat germ or jojoba oil for storage.
Grapeseed
Easily absorbed, mildly astringent, tightens and tones the skin, which makes it useful for acne. It is always solvent-extracted, causing sensitivity in some individuals.
Avocado

Rich in moisturizer, with lots of skin-nourishing vitamins (A and E).Good for dry and mature skin, and also helpful in eczema and psoriasis. Best blended with other oils.

Olive (Olea europaea)

It’s light green in color, good medicinal properties, soothing and healing the skin, especially when it is dry. Does not go rancid easily and can be stored without refrigeration for a year.

Macadamia Nut (Macadamia intergrifolia )
A clear, lightly amber colored oil with a slightly nutty odor. This oil contains palmitoleic acid which promotes soft supple skin. it is Very light in texture.
Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)
Jojoba oil is quickly absorbed. Good for dry and mature skin and inflamed conditions. Helps to control acne, oily skin and oily scalp. it is an antioxidant - does not become rancid and can prevent rancidity in other oils. has healing properties for damaged and breaking hair. This truly is one of the best carrier oils for hair loss due to breakage.
I will talk about more oils later. We have Coconut oil, castor oil which are great oils for hair.
Stay blessed

Co-Washing

2010-02-07T21:10:00.001Z

While washing, massage your scalp will reawaken sleeping follicles and promote thicker healthier hair.

Contrary to popular belief over the years, we should wash our hair at least once a week. Because shampoo contains so many chemicals such as sulfates and stripe our hair from his natural oils which lead to dryness and breakage. Therefore, it is not advisable to use shampoo every week.

Instead, you can use a cheapie or lighter conditioner such V05, Suave, White Rain,Herbal Essence....

Co washing is simple washing your hair without stripping your hair of his natural hair.Once you co –wash, your scalp and your hair will be clean therefore promote thicker healthier hair.

So how do you co-wash?

Wet your hair with water, apply some conditioner and gently massage your scalp. If you are getting shower, like I usually do I wear a plastic cap while I can wash other part of my body. I leave the conditioner on my hair for 3-5 minutes. Prior rinsing the conditioner, I use a wide comb and detangle it. Note to use cool water instead of hot water.

It is important to understand that co washing is not for everyone. It is usually work better on relaxed hair.
Benefit of Co-washing:
The conditioner smell so nice that your hair will also smells wonderful.
It helps to keep your hair moisturise, resulting less breakage and less dryness.
Co-wash keeps your scalp clean, therefore promote healthy hair.
Your hair will fell soft, silk therefore more manageable

Moisturising and Sealing your hair

2010-02-07T00:02:00.003Z

Hey Ladies, hope you are all doing great and enjoying your weekend!

Today, I am going to talk about the benefit of few products, tips that we can do to your hair to improve the growth.
So set back on your chair, or even laid down on your bed and relaxer.
If you want to have healthy and long hair you have to be patient, put some effort and with time you will see results.
We sometime think that our hair doesn’t grow, but in fact it is either growing at the same stage that it is breaking. The breakage is usually due to the lack of moisture.
When it comes to take care of black hair, YOU must remember to “MOISTURISE” you hair.

Moisturizing –It is advice to moisturise your hair twice a day, you can go three time depending on how dry is your hair. Moisturizers are products that are water-based and nourish your hair deep within the strand.

From our daily activities, our hair is exposed to the sun, wind, chemical relaxers, stressful styles, and heat appliances, like blow dryers and flat irons.

Often when I go to beauty store, it is sad because most of the time we have 90% of all those products what doesn’t help us to grown our hair. When buying your product, it is important to avoid “MINERAL OIL , LANOLIN and PETROLUM”.
Unfortunately, most of our products on the markets have those two killers been the first or third ingredients.
What MINERAL OIL , , LANOLIN and PETROLUM does? They blocked the moisture to penetrate our hair, but because it is cheap, therefore it is sale to the black community.
Water is the ultimate moisturizer so water based products are best for really getting the best moisture benefit. Moisturizer can also be proteins-based. This helps to prevent breakage and increase elasticity in the hair.
Sealing – After using your moisturise, you must ensure that moisture will penetrate your hair and stay in your hair. Thank to God, we have oil, natural oil.... Those oil will seal the moisture, will lock the moisture .
The key is to lock in the moisture within the strands with your oil. If you use oils without a moisturizer or before one, the oil will seal the moisture out of the hair strand and lead to eventual dryness.
Here are list of some of the best moisture that I know:
*Wave Nouveau Moisturizing Finishing Lotion
*Elasta QP Mango Butter.
*Organic Root Stimulator Fertilizing Temple Balm
*Neutrogena Triple MoistureSilk Touch Leave-in Creme
*Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Creme
*Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil Creme
*Pure Shea butter
*Organic Root Stimulator Carrot Oil
*Organic Root Stimulator Hair Fertilizer
*Organic Root Stimulator Carrot Oil
*Profectiv Anti-Tangle Leave-in
*Profectiv Mega Growth
*Cantu Shea Butter Grow Strong
You can add more....
Here are list of some of the best natural oil that I know:
-Extra Castor Oil
-Extra Aocado Oil
-Extra Vitamine E oil
-Extra Coconut Oil
-Extra grapeseed oil
-Extra Virgin Oil
-Extra Jojoba Oil
-Extra Tea tree oil
-Emu Oil
And many more...

My Hair Regimen

2010-02-01T13:58:00.011Z

First I would like to say to thanks to the following people:
They have been such an inspiration to me.
Here are the name :
-Sunshyne : when I first saw her video on Youtube, I was amazed and still amazed. I couldn’t believe that. So Beautiful, love your hair.

-Traycee : When I first saw that hair, I went OMG. Until today I am still under the same emotion. She is really blessed.
-Felicia G : Just couldn’t believe it. Her hair is so beautiful.
-Lovelyti2002 : I saw all her pictures , videos .
So I say to myself, if they can grow their hairs, I can do it also. I will also try to grow my hair and make some efforts, sacrifices and make some investments. Like you all know products will play a major role on this journey.
I am still growing my hair, but I strongly believe that it will grow it and get healthier.
Daily Routing (Morning and Night) Morning:
I moisturize my hair every morning with (Wave Nouveau Finishing Lotion) , spray my hair with a leave in and seal it with my mix oil or any of my favourite oil.
Night: I moisturize my hair every night with (ORS Hair Fertilizer, ORS Carrot oil, ORS Olive oil), spray my leave in and seal with hair my mix oil or any of my favourite oil.
Because my edges are seriously damaged, I use (Castor oil, ORS Hair Fertilizing Serum, Aloe Vera gel). These AIDS will promote the grown.
Random Stuffs that I do to my hair, but very they are very important.
-I try to baggy my whole hair overnight every time I fell my hair need more moisture. This is also great for split end prevention.
- I massage my scalp at least 2 twice a week.
- Hot oil treatment at least 2 twice a month (pick any of my oil)
Weekly Routing Wednesday and Saturday or when I am lazy Thursday and Sunday
I CO-WASH with one of my Herbal essence or Aussie 3 minutes (I mix with my mix oil, with a plastic cap with or without heat. Leave in on for about 15 to 20 minutes after that I condition my hair. )
When I don’t have any of those cheap conditioner such as Herbal essence or Aussie 3 minutes , I will use my mix oil , honey and mayonnaise.
CONDITIONER (with plastic cap and under the hood dryer leave it for 1 hour) As I am still trying to find which condition is best for my hair, I usually pick one or two conditioner. I will always add the following:
- 1 ts of Molasses ( this is great to fight shedding )
- 1 ts of Honey
- 1 ts of my mix oil
- And sometime I will add some garlic from my kitchen to it.
SHAMPOO :Currently, I would say I don’t have a shampoo. But I am using ACV once a month. I usually use the last weekend of each month. From time to time, I use the “ Dr Miracle Tingling 2 in 1 Dandruff Shampoo & Conditioner “. I am planning to buy more products by march so I will see which one will suit me best.
LEAVE IN :I don’t have a leave in either and I am not really planning to buy one. lol
I made my own mix about 2 months ago and I have to say, I am happy with it. Again we will see the result after my first relax (March 2010) since I am in my Hair Journey (July 2009).
My leave in is made of 100 % natural products which is great.
Here is my Leave mix: - About 80 % of water - 2 ts of Aloe Vera Juice - 3 ts of Castor Oil - 2 ts of each of the following ( Alma Oil, Jojoba Oil, Vatika Oil , Do Groo Oil, Grapeseed oil, Almond oil, Olive oil, Avocado oil , tea tree oil, Vitamin E. - 5-6 drops of essential oil ( Peppermint oil, Sage oil, lavender, cedarwood, ylang ylang)
RELAXER: This is the longest stretch I have done in my life because I wanted to bring back some health into my hair. As, I believe my hair has damaged a lot over the years. This is due to the relaxing, braiding and weave and also I think I neglected my hair over the years.
Going forward, I am planning to relax every 3 -4 months. It will depend on how my hair will grow. August 2009 March 2010 July 2010 November 2010
TRIM: I am planning to trim every 3-4 months. I will depend on the need and condition of my end. I think every time I relax, I will trim it. August 2009 October 2009 March 2010 July 2010 November 2010•
Tip: Avoid heat. This stuff is very bad for your hair. I have not been using heat for the past “6 months “.I am so proud of myself. I really hope this will pay.
• Drink plenty water. This is not only good for you hair, but your skin and also your whole body.
• Moisturize your hair. Moisturize your hair at least once a day. You will see different.
• Low manipulation. This is help maintaining your length. Our hair grown, but it also breaks a lot. So lot manipulation it is very important. I have not been combing my hair for the past 4 months. I use my finger and this is great. I will post more picture how I protect my hair.
• Protect your hair at night , especially if you have damage edge like me .
• Remember consistency is very important •
Please let me know what I am missing. More tip to come, please check it out....
Mix oils:- Alma Oil, Jojoba Oil, Vatika Oil , Do Gro Oil, Grapeseed oil, Almond oil, Olive oil, Avocado oil , tea tree oil, Castor Oil, Pure coconut oil, Peppermint oil, Sage oil, lavender, cedarwood, ylang ylang
Goals: -SL: by June 2010
- APL: December 2010 …..
We will see after this. I am just trying to be realist.
Have a nice one....

Weekend-Jan 31st 2010

2010-01-31T22:50:00.003Z

Hey All,
Hope you are all doing great,
Nothing special happen today.
Went to church, but since I also had to do my deep condition. I find protective styles that really help. Under that brown Scarf, I have my plastic cap on with my Deep condition under.
Heart all
Stay bless

Very Small Haul

2010-01-30T21:21:00.004Z

Hey there,

I hope you are all doing fine !
I am enjoying my weekend with my husband. I bought few make up nothing special:

NW45 : Mac Studio Fix powder

Mac : Lipstick

Bobby Brown : Eye shadow palette
Just Some random stuff.

Stay Blessed

My hair Journey updated

2010-01-26T16:08:00.004Z

I started my hair journey in July 15th 2009. I would say my hair has always been quite healthy in the past, but I never past SL (Shoulder length). You will say “Well if you hair was been so healthy, then why did u not past SL. I have no idea… In July 2009, I have decided to take care of my hair and give myself a challenge to see how long I can grow my hair. This journey will last 2 years and I will see after that.

welcome to my blog

2010-01-26T12:49:00.004Z

Hey There, welcome to my blog. I hope you are doing fine .
I will be my life with you, my joy, sad moment and especial my hair journey. I will try to update this blog every week. I hope to have my hair length to Arm Pit Length (APL) by December 2010. During this time, I will be doing a lot search about hair, products. I will also welcome any ideas, comments, requests, queries or advices. I hope you will enjoy reading me as much as I will enjoy writing to you. Feel free to leave a comment! ...