In the spirit of my birthday which was this week, my hair wishlist is:
1. Huetiful Steamer with facial attachment- This product was on my Amazon cart for months, went on sale over black Friday weekend and I missed out. I really want a steamer but with a $120 procetag, I'll have to wait until I've saved up enough money.
2. Bendy/ Flexi and Curlformers. My hair cant be bone straight unless I flat iron. I have pledged to use heat only once a month so curly styles are my go-to to wearing my hair out (and I love big natural-afro looking hair). I like the results of bantu knots but I like the beachy waves from bendy rollers. Well, as soon as my hair grows 2 more inches.
3. Kerastase and Moroccan Oil products- They are so expensive! I am constantly on the look out for better deep conditioners especially because the weather dries my hair out so fast.
Who has tried any of these on relaxed hair? Comments?
Note to self: A business-school student should never be broke. I'm not paying ridiculous tuition to not apply my education in real life. :D No product junkineeismor ridiculoushair purchases. Its just hair really.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Saturday, December 24, 2011
2012 resumption
I've really sucked at blogging. I moved back to Nigeria and got lazy. Moved back to the US for graduate school and got busy.
My hair has made some progress but it was in and out of braids for almost a year and I think that set me back a little bit. But I look at old pictures as cringe at how messed up my hair got. Thank God for progress.
I have decided to resume blogging about my hair journey to having healthy, long relaxed 4B Nigerian hair.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
My hair has made some progress but it was in and out of braids for almost a year and I think that set me back a little bit. But I look at old pictures as cringe at how messed up my hair got. Thank God for progress.
I have decided to resume blogging about my hair journey to having healthy, long relaxed 4B Nigerian hair.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Pet Peeves
When the model on the package of a black hair product for real hair care (rather than weave care) has Brazilian or even worse, synthetic weave on... of course my hair will never look like that.
Argh!!!!
Argh!!!!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
In Nigeria
Howdie!
I've been in Nigeria for two weeks now and my hair hasn't been getting much love but insults due to its 'quality decline.' I decided to get a big chop trimming up to 4inches so my hair is 'bob' lenght. Now that most of the bleached out brown strands are gone, I can focus on working with the 'good' hair that is left.
Last week, I did a protein treatment with Aphogee two-step conditioner and spraying CHI keratin mist for extra protein after moisturizing.
I've gotten my shea butter supply so I'll be steaming with shea butter this weekend.
:)
I've been in Nigeria for two weeks now and my hair hasn't been getting much love but insults due to its 'quality decline.' I decided to get a big chop trimming up to 4inches so my hair is 'bob' lenght. Now that most of the bleached out brown strands are gone, I can focus on working with the 'good' hair that is left.
Last week, I did a protein treatment with Aphogee two-step conditioner and spraying CHI keratin mist for extra protein after moisturizing.
I've gotten my shea butter supply so I'll be steaming with shea butter this weekend.
:)
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Hair?
My Result:
Moderately Damaged
Without extreme vigilance, it's hard to completely avoid damage, so don't fret. Follow these simple steps to easily rehabilitate your hair.
Step 1: Trim hair every six to eight weeks to remove split ends, and only shampoo when necessary. (Unless hair is extremely oily, you don't need to shampoo daily.) Nelson Chan, owner of Nelson J salon in Beverly Hills, Calif., recommends regularly using a leave-in conditioner: "For fine hair, choose a spray leave-in that's lightweight and contains protein. Thick hair needs one that contains hydrating ingredients like shea butter or plant oils, usually in a light cream form."
Step 2: When exposed to sun or heat-styling tools, avoid further damage or dryness by using a heat-protectant spray or cream, advises Kaz Amor, co-owner of Warren-Tricomi Salon in Los Angeles. Amor also suggests using styling tools that have heat control dials so that you can regulate the level of heat applied to your hair. "Curly, coarse hair can handle higher temperatures because it has more layers of cuticle," says Amor.
Step 3: Pamper hair by deep conditioning monthly and opting for a paddle brush instead of a hard bristle brush. Oh, and avoid rubbing hair dry with a towel, advises Chan. Pat hair dry instead.
I created my regimen before this quiz and thank goodness, I am on track. I wash my hair once a week (on the weekends) and co-wash midweek. I incorporated a leave-in conditioner, heat protectants, and natural oils into my regimen so my 'moderately damaged' hair is moving in the right direction...
My Result:
Moderately Damaged
Without extreme vigilance, it's hard to completely avoid damage, so don't fret. Follow these simple steps to easily rehabilitate your hair.
Step 1: Trim hair every six to eight weeks to remove split ends, and only shampoo when necessary. (Unless hair is extremely oily, you don't need to shampoo daily.) Nelson Chan, owner of Nelson J salon in Beverly Hills, Calif., recommends regularly using a leave-in conditioner: "For fine hair, choose a spray leave-in that's lightweight and contains protein. Thick hair needs one that contains hydrating ingredients like shea butter or plant oils, usually in a light cream form."
Step 2: When exposed to sun or heat-styling tools, avoid further damage or dryness by using a heat-protectant spray or cream, advises Kaz Amor, co-owner of Warren-Tricomi Salon in Los Angeles. Amor also suggests using styling tools that have heat control dials so that you can regulate the level of heat applied to your hair. "Curly, coarse hair can handle higher temperatures because it has more layers of cuticle," says Amor.
Step 3: Pamper hair by deep conditioning monthly and opting for a paddle brush instead of a hard bristle brush. Oh, and avoid rubbing hair dry with a towel, advises Chan. Pat hair dry instead.
I created my regimen before this quiz and thank goodness, I am on track. I wash my hair once a week (on the weekends) and co-wash midweek. I incorporated a leave-in conditioner, heat protectants, and natural oils into my regimen so my 'moderately damaged' hair is moving in the right direction...
Monday, August 2, 2010
Product lingo
I found this online yesterday and though to share. Its quite useful.
■Acidifier - A pH balance of 2.5 to 3.5 is what qualifies a hair conditioner as an acidifier. This acid will flatten the cuticle layer of the hair, resulting in beautiful shiny, bouncy hair. This conditioner is great for people with fine textured hair.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#acid8
■Detangler - This is an acidifier conditioner. The acid flattened the cuticle of the hair shaft. Some detanglers work instantly, others take several minutes before they complete the transformation that allow hair to untangle during combing.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#detangle9
■Glosser - When you use a glosser, it is mainly just to make the hair shinier. Most of them very light-weight oils, made from silicone. Glossers also help to control the "frizzies."
■Moisturizer -A moisturizing shampoo is filled with humectant compounds that attract and trap moisture.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#moist10
■E.F.A. - Permanent relaxers, hair coloring, and other chemicals can cause hair to be dry and brittle. An E.F.A conditioner is made to mimic sebum, an oil produced naturally by the scalp.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#efa11
■Re-constructor - Hydrolyzed human hair protein has 19 amino acids. The protein is lightweight and it penetrates the cortex and strengthens the hair.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#recon12
■Thermal Protection - If your hair suffers from heat damage, a thermal conditioner will offer a layer of protection. Blow drying, a hot curling iron and time in the sun can cause damage to your hair. Protect your hair with thermal hair conditioners.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#thermal13
http://www.mahalo.com/hair-conditioner
■Acidifier - A pH balance of 2.5 to 3.5 is what qualifies a hair conditioner as an acidifier. This acid will flatten the cuticle layer of the hair, resulting in beautiful shiny, bouncy hair. This conditioner is great for people with fine textured hair.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#acid8
■Detangler - This is an acidifier conditioner. The acid flattened the cuticle of the hair shaft. Some detanglers work instantly, others take several minutes before they complete the transformation that allow hair to untangle during combing.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#detangle9
■Glosser - When you use a glosser, it is mainly just to make the hair shinier. Most of them very light-weight oils, made from silicone. Glossers also help to control the "frizzies."
■Moisturizer -A moisturizing shampoo is filled with humectant compounds that attract and trap moisture.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#moist10
■E.F.A. - Permanent relaxers, hair coloring, and other chemicals can cause hair to be dry and brittle. An E.F.A conditioner is made to mimic sebum, an oil produced naturally by the scalp.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#efa11
■Re-constructor - Hydrolyzed human hair protein has 19 amino acids. The protein is lightweight and it penetrates the cortex and strengthens the hair.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#recon12
■Thermal Protection - If your hair suffers from heat damage, a thermal conditioner will offer a layer of protection. Blow drying, a hot curling iron and time in the sun can cause damage to your hair. Protect your hair with thermal hair conditioners.http://www.salonweb.com/pro/conditioner.htm#thermal13
http://www.mahalo.com/hair-conditioner
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