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Product DescriptionHawaiian Silky Miracle Worker 14-in-1: is the very best product for protecting and maintaining your hairstyle. Moisturizes- Strengthens- Defines Curls- Softens Hair- Adds Shine- Enhances Growth- For Healthy Braids- Heals Scalp- Relieves Chemical Burns- Non-Greasy- No Drip- Prevents Itching & Dandruff- Increases Body- Thermal ProtectionThis versatile product can be used as a curl activator and moisturizer on natural curls and...

Stretching

I am 9 weeks post. I am not sure how long i want to stretch. Usually around this time, i have a lot of problems stretching. My new growth is usually dry and brittle by this time, but since adding JBCO (Jamaican black castor oil) it has been very soft, so i am not having a hard time with the new growth, and my hair has over a inch of new growth, which is great, cause i usually have about 1/2 inch by this time. Could it be the JBCO? anyway i am also on a JBCO Challenge on MyHairSistas.  Let's see what happens ...

What's Causing This Fast Hair Growth?

I am now 8 weeks post relaxer. My hair normally grows very slow IMO, but i am noticing that my hair has grown an inch in the past eight weeks. What can be causing this faster growth? Well, i believe it's the combination of some of the new additions to my regimen. I have been taking hair,skin, and nail vitamins, along with MSM and a regular multi-vitamin. I have replaced my mult-vitamin with prenatal vitamins. I also have add JBCO (Jamaican Black...

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DissapointmentAfter hearing so much about this product. I finally bought it. I had seen this product so many times and always wanted to purchase it. My hair idol (Kinikakes) loves this product. For some reason i would look at the product and would always say i am gonna buy this product next time, lol. Could be my subconscious mind know more than i do (spooky) anyway, finally after purchasing two Dominican products, i decided i am going to add...

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My Youtube Channel

Hey Sistas,I have been resisting for a long time to start making videos, but after getting some request on my hair regimen and products, i finally decided to start making videos. Please come to my channel and check it out. I'm new at this so please don't be too hard on me, lol Hopefully i will get better ...

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Natural Henna Hair Color

I have been looking all around for a new henna. I have been using Jamilia henna,but it's seems that it's not giving me the thickness i got from using it the first time, maybe i'm adding too much to the mixture, so i went to a site called FreshDeals.com where you can type in what you want and get it at a cheaper or less expensive price.FreshDeals is a site where you can find all your beauty needs. They have a Q and A section for consumers and i always...

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Profectiv Root Rebound Deep ConditionerDescription * For growth restoration. * Hair restoration growth renewal system. * Vitamin-based hair restoration. * Hair loss prevention and protection. * Helps hair grow faster, fuller and thicker than ever before. * Root Rebound Deep Conditioner penetrates and stimulates root while thickening, moisturizing and strengthening hair to enhance natural hair growth. * Recommended for all hairstyles....

Natural Way To Ligthen Hair

For as long as i can remember, i always wanted lighter hair. My hair is a dark brown with reddish highlights that can be seen in the sun. I never really liked the color of my hair and still don't, so over the years i have had my hair colored almost every color of the rainbow. My last color was supposed to be a nice light ash brown, that's not what i got. The color it turned out to be was a brassy cross between bright red and orange, Ok No!!! HAM (Hot ass mess). On top of that i paid 250.00 for that mess, from someone who was supposed to be a top...

Charting My Hair Growth Progress

This is the start of my charting growth. I am having breakage in the middle of my head, i have no idea why? but it's great to have my t-shirt to see exactly were i am now and where i will eventually like to be. I can see the damage and can work to make changes for the better over time. I will be updating every 3 months with my t-shirt.Well, now that i'm taking this grow to waist length thing seriously, i have implemented a few new rules for myself...

Relaxer Update !!

I finally relaxed on tuesday october 13th after a 12 week stretch. I could have stretched for longer, but for some reason, i have had breakage in the middle of my head. I believe the breakage is caused by my texlaxing. I get so many tangles, so much more than when i relax bone straight. I think the texlaxing and fine hair does not go together very well, at least not for me. This touch-up i decided to go back to relaxing bone straight, my hair...

Mixtress Monday

After feeling my hair and deciding that it looked too thin and felt very weak, i feel that i needed a protein treatment. I did not want to do a hard protein because i am 11 weeks post and hard protein would also make my new growth very hard too. I had seen other hairsistas do an egg treatment and got good results, so i figured i would try mixing an egg into a conditioner concoction (i had never used eggs as a protein conditioner before)I know with...

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Chi Keratin MistUse instructions:•Leave-in strengthening treatment•Cationic Hydration Interlink softens and balances hair, locking in moisture•Reconstructs the inner structure of the hair•Improves strength•Adds protection and shine•Provides incredible manageability•Can be used every dayI use this product on dry hair when i feel it needs more protein and i don't want to condition my hair again. This product can be used after washing, and sprayed on...

My Homemade Moisture Mix

As you all probably know by now (because i announce it to anybody who'll listen, lol) i have dry hair. So i have been on a quest since starting to take better care of my hair, for something, anything that would moisturize dry hair. I been mixing up all kinds of conditioners, buying leave-ins and going crazy looking for moisturizers. Well being the mixtress that i am, finally mixed up something that is working for my dry hair. So here's the mix, maybe it will work for you too.Moisture Mixaloe vera juiceolive oilvegetable glyceringarnier fructis...

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Professional Conditioning Heat CapThis professional thermal conditioning heat cap is just what you need for those deep penetrating hair and scalp treatments. It conditions and treats hair that has been dried out by over-processing and other damage. Used, along with the proper scalp treatment, it helps relieve dry, itchy scalp. Keeps hair both soft and manageable. By opening up the cuticles of the hair, it allows moisturizing treatments to penetrate...

Combs

I love to collect combs. Combs are sometimes thought of as evil, they can rip and tear at fragile hair. The trick is finding the right comb/s for different things we do to our hair. On wash day, the best comb for hair is a detangling comb and for everyday use on fine or any highly textured hair, a wide tooth comb is best for minimizing breakage. To rollerset hair, i like to use a fine tooth comb, after detangling with a wide tooth comb. There is...

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Does trimming promote healthy hair?

As i watched this video, i came to the conclusion that many people believe trimming is necessary for healthy hair. I do agree that hair tends to look better and look healthier with a good trim, but does it actually make hair healthier to trim hair? What do you think? I will be on a no trim challenge on MyHairSistas starting september 3rd after using the moon calendar to trim my hair for thickness, and i will not trim again for at least 6 months. I want the healtiest hair possible, but after the 3rd not trims for a while, i hope i'm not doing...

Co-washing

Did You Know? Conditioners and Co-washingConditioner washing, or washing the hair only with a conditioning product, is an excellent way to get moisture to your strands during the week. However, buildup from the conditioners used is often a concern for many conditioner washers.One pretty interesting thing about conditioners is that they ALSO contain surfactants, the substances in shampoos that bind to and help remove dirt from the hair. These surfactants...

MSM, methylsulfonylmethane (sulphur) and Hair Loss

Sulphur is a mineral present in all cells of the human body. Sulphur is most concentrated in hair, skin and nails. Sulphur has been called a “beauty mineral” and a “healing mineral” because of its ability to promote circulation and decrease inflammation. These qualities support the theory that when your body has the adequate amounts of sulphur, you can jump-start hair growth in people with sulphur deficiences that may be causing thinning hair or...

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Detailed DescriptionProduct: Emergencia will restore shine and health to hair that has been damaged by chemical processes such as hair coloring and/or hair straighteners. Formulated with carefully selected vitamins, proteins and mineral oils to assure maximum results.How to use: After shampooing, massage Emergencia into hair and leave for 3 to 4 minutes. Comb hair and proceed to rinse hair with cold water.Ingredients: Purified Water, Vitamin E, Panthenol,...

I'm having a hard time

I started the no comb challenge 3 days ago. I have already failed !!! I just cannot keep my hands out of my hair. I am so upset with myself, why can't i put the comb down? Am i obsessed? I have already combed my hair 3 times today (i usually comb about 10 times, lol) If i am to make progress i must stick to my self imposed challenges. Granted 3x a day is less than 10, but the challenge calls for only combing on wash days. I must be an example for...

No Comb Challenge 2

I have decided to embark on a take no prisoners approach to reaching waistlength by July 2010, so i am starting a no comb challenge on hairsistas. I am really gonna be on my game to reach my goal of length, thickness and strength. So i will hide to combs for one month to see if i can do it. If all works out, i will continue with this practice, along with my new regimen and hopefully reach my goal by 2010Any ladies wishing to join the challenge, sign on here : Find more photos like this on MyHairSis...

Biotin And Hair Growth

Biotin plays a significant part in the prevention of hair loss. Most nutritionists agree that biotin is one of the important vitamins for supporting hair growth. It is also commonly advised to take biotin to supplement medical treatments such Minoxidil or Propecia.A deficiency of biotin may cause hair to become frail and unhealthy, and hair breakage, which may result in hair loss. Biotin also keeps your skin and nails healthy as well as being an important element of new hair growth.Supplements are sometimes needed to return biotin levels to normal,...

1 Year Comparison

I'm so glad i learned to do comparison pics. It's really good to do these comparison shots to keep you motivated. If i didn't take this shot, i would swear my hair is not growing, lol. This is one year of a consistent regime. I even trimmed twice to get rid of raggy ends, and gained some thickness too with using henna glosses and the addition of JB...

Almond Oil

Almond Oilhttp://www.indiaparenting.com/health/data/health37.shtmlAlmond oil is a rich source of vitamin E and is beneficial in many ways. Almonds are treasures of some essential minerals such as magnesium and calcium. Almonds have high contents of fats. Raw almond oil enhances the taste of the food including salads, grains and toasts. Besides being a nutritious food, almonds have many cosmetic benefits. Almond oil is pale yellow in colour and it is extracted from almond kernels. Apart from vitamin E it also contains vitamin D and other nutritious...

Off Topic, lol

Ooh la la wee wee,the divas' put it down last night, lolThe Housewives of Atlanta, did not disappoint !!!! They really carried on. I for one know i will be glued to the set thursday nights at 10, so don't be callin me, ...

Working the new reggie

Okay it been 10 days since my relaxer and 3 co-washes later. I've been sticking to the new reggie and it seems to be working, the addition of castor oil to my scalp and hair has defintely showing some thickness and addition to that my hair feels softer, more moisturized. I will continue this reggie until my next relaxer, that way i can give it time to see if it's a regimen i will keep, gotta keep tweaking until i find the right regim...

My Waistlength Challenge and Regimen

Hey Girls,I am on a quest for waistlength by July 20th, 2010. I have 5 inches to go. Since i have been stuck at bsl for the last year, i will have to do an overhaul of my present regimen. I am obviously doing something or somethings wrong. My ends continue to fray and break off and i can't stand to see those thin ends, so i cut, which always takes me back to bsl. I plan to tweek my present regimen because, if you do the same thing everyday, don't expect different results, so it's time for a change.I will start working on a new regimen, not that...

Relaxer Results

I relaxed on July 20 after a 12 week stretch. This time i used ORS lye relaxer, regular strength. As usual i did a relaxer prep with castor oil and conditioner on the length. I had been deep conditioning faithfully thoughout the whole 12 week stretch, alternating with protein,moisture and henna gloss. I have noticed that even though my relaxer technique has gotten better, i still seem to texlax. I no longer wish to textlax because it doesn't seem...

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* Lengthens & strengthens with olive oil avocado oil and silk protein * Reconstructs damaged hair * Helps promote strong mega Long hair! * Longer, Stronger Healthier Hair!Longer, Stronger Hair!This ultimate hair lenghening reconstructor is enriched with olive oil, avocado oil and silk protein to reduce breakage and dryness.Protects and strengthens the hair shaft against the harsh effects of chemicals and relaxers helping your hair...

The Blogger Formerly Known As

Hello followers, Just a quick blog to let you know, i have changed my name (formerly Fine Hair Sista) to A Journey to Waistlength, because this is my goal. I will still blog from the perspective of a sista with fine hair, trying to grow, thick, strong and healthy waistlength hair. I will also document an overhaul of my present regimen. I have gotten to bsl with my old regimen, but i seem to be stuck there. I will try new techniques and products to hopefully reach my goal of full waistlength.Thanks for your support :o)f...

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Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Protector TreatmentGrow your hair as long as you want*! With a fusion of red rasberry & satin. Live in the length of luxury. This is the beautiful beginning of the ends. Smooth them with a kiss of protective conditioning that strengthens your hair against split ends and breakage. I?ll help keep your hair from splittsville with my quenching formula fused with extracts of red raspberry &...

The Countdown Continues

I only have 4 more days to make a decision on whether or not i will relax or stretch, but i am leaning towards relaxing in the 4 days. My hair is cooperating with me this stretch. Usually about this time i can't even get the comb through it. I have been doing some extra moisturizing and concentrating my oils and moisturizers on the root area, so maybe that has made it easier for this stretch. I have been doing all protective styles and i came up...

To Stretch Or Not To Stretch, That Is The Question

Well it's almost that time again, 8 days before my next touch up and i'm going crazy trying to decide whether or not to relax in 8 days or wait a little longer. I usually relax around 12 weeks anyway, but this time i want to stretch longer. The longest stretch i did was 16 weeks and it was so hard, but i really didn't have much choice as to why i stretched because i was sick and could not be bothered with doing my hair. It was in braids and i did not have the strength to take them out. Right now i have about 1 inch of new growth and i am doing...

The Countdown Begins

I am at that point again 10-1/2 weeks post relaxer, this is when it gets so difficult to stretch and to know what to do with my hair (does anyone have this problem?) I always just want to relax and get it over with, but i vowed that i would not relax earlier than 12 weeks. It's not that i have breakage or anything like that, but it is always so dry, brittle and hard to comb at this point, and i can't really do anything but put it in a ponytail or bun or a protective style. I wish there was a way to style my hair another way at this point, but...

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Straight Arrow Mane n Tail Detangler is an exclusive formula that eliminates tangles and knots while providing additional conditioning. Manes and tails become easily manageable with a friction free slip that allows effortless grooming. Also conditions and fortifies hair strands to keep hair manageable for grooming and braiding. Helps achieve and maintain longer, healthier manes and tails. Works effectively on wet or dry manes and tails, and is a...

How Often Should Fine Hair be Relaxed?

There is not a one size fits all answer to this one. There are many factors to consider when relaxing fine hair. How you schedule your relaxer touch-ups depend on these things :1. Hair growthdo you have at least 1 inch of growth? For some, that could be 6 weeks, for others 10 weeks or more. Having at least 1 inch of growth would provide room to apply relaxer to new growth only, therefore reducing the chances of overprocessing. Relaxing on less than an inch of hair growth can lead to overprocessing and thinning.2.Hair TextureDepending on your...

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Come Join Us On Deep Conditioners Summer Challenge

Summer is the perfect time to step up your deep conditioning. Our challenge will begin July 1st 2009 until Sept. 1st 2009 come join the challenge in the Deep Conditioner GroupClick below :Deep Conditioner Summer Challe...

I'm In Love With Henna

Today i did a henna gloss. It was the best henna gloss i ever did. My hair doubled in thickness and felt so strong. I had just taken out a weave i had in for 2 1/2 weeks. I don't know why but when i took out the weave my hair was so dry and brittle, so i co-wash 3 times and it was a tangled mess, i was on my hair from 8:00 in the morning until 10:00 that night, it seemed like my hair was one big dred loc, so i carefully pulled apart each tangle,...

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Hollywood BeautyOlive CholesterolHair Type: Dry, finePros: Very thick moisturizing. Very easy on the budget.Cons: NoneBest Uses: Co-washing on dry hair and deep conditioningBottom Line: Excellent conditioner. I used it on dry hair with a heat cap for an hour. My hair came out soft and easy to comb. Next time i will add a little more olive oil to it. Did not leave my fine hair weighted down. I love this product, it will be one of my staples.IngredientsDeionized...

Co-wash Comparison

I now realize that it is a good idea to do comparison pictures, you can see were you started from, where you are on your way to and how much growth, thickness and improvement your hair has made.This comparison picture is of my co-washes on dry hair, plastic cap, with towel wrapped around and no he...

I Must Try This For Thickness

Glorious Crown Black Castor Oil Hair Food is 100% natural! It is a combination of pure Jamaican Black Castor Oil with other oils, essential oils and plant wax known for nourishing and moisturizing the hair and scalp. Glorious Crown hair food contains no petroleum or other unnatural ingredients of any kind. It is 100% pure. Use Glorious Crown Hair Food for hair breakage; to help prevent dry scalp, dandruff, thinning hair, and other scalp conditions....

It's A Jungle In Here

Wow i'm 10-1/2 weeks post and believe me, it's a jungle in here. I truly have an afro thing going on under the relaxed parts, lol. The shrinkage just amazes me, my bsl hair is now apl due to the shrinkage. The good thing about this stretch is that i am not shedding like it usually does at this time. Usually at 9 weeks i start to have a lot of shedding and i thought because i am underprocessed that this stretch would be hard. I think this time it's easier because of the homemade garlic conditioner i used 3 times stopped the shedding in it's tracks...

Texlaxing And Stretching

What is texlaxing?Is when you leave a relaxer on your hair for only a short period of time to loosen the curl pattern according to hairs texture. Fine hair needs less processing time than coarser hair texture.What is stretching?Is when you stretch the amount of time between relaxers. Most hairdresser would like touch ups to be done at 6-8 weeks post. I believe in stretching for a least 12 weeks minimum. I try to stretch as long as my hair allows me to.I am 10 weeks post. I usually stretch for 12 weeks, but it seems lately that stretching gets...

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Product Features * Infuses Moisture and Protects against Thermal & Chemical Stress * Reduces Breakage and Increases Hair Strength * Mends Damaged EndsIngredients: Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-32, Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lanolin Oil, Phenyl Trimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Polyquaternium-10, Amodimethicone, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Hydrolyzed...

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My New Detangling CombThis comb is great for detangling wet or dry hair. It does not snap my fine hair like some other combs mean for detangling. I have not tried to use it for combing through conditioner, but it does and excellent job on wet hair, and the price is right. I bought the comb from Duane Reade.Price: $3.99Product DescriptionGoody Ouchless Detangling CombOuchless combs are the ultimate in Snagless Styling. The Ochless Detangling Comb...

Co-washed Today

Today i co-washed with Motions CPR conditioner, which i left on for an hour and a half. I usually alternate between henna, garlic conditioner, moisture and protein. The Motions CPR is a mild to moderate protein so i've been told. I felt that my hair was not feeling so thick after moisturizing the heck out of it for three days. Too much moisturizing makes my fine hair look thin and over softens it after a while, so i figured i would use the protein...

Stinky Garlic Conditioner Update

Today is wash day. So what conditioner did i use today? The stinky garlic conditioner. Okay i know i'm gonna go around smelling like an Italian meal, but i don't care. This garlic conditioner is the bizness. It works so well that the smell(really stinky)is kool with me, now everybody else probably want to know wth smells like that, lol. As you may know by now, i have fine hair and it sheds like crazy, and i used just about everything to stop or cut down on the shedding, nothing worked. I tried aphogee,biolustre,hair fixer,etc.,etc., still shed,...

Today Was Henna Day

Yes girls today i did another henna always on a quest for strength,length,and thickness. I want to start using only Jamila henna, but i had some left over henna that i bought from the health food store, it was a neutral henna (no color release) the lady at the store said it was 100% natural henna. I won't ever buy this henna again, it really is too grainy, so it's hard to remove from hair. Anyway i used this left over henna along with my new favorite...

Update On Garlic Conditioner

Okay ladies,I have some great news to report about the garlic conditioner, it really works !!!!I didn't want to jump too fast and say how great this garlic treatment is in stopping shedding until i tried it a couple of times. It stopped my shedding first time i used it and it continues to work. I have used this treament a total of 3 times since the last post. This treatment will be one of my staples. Not only did this treatment stop the shedding,...

Garlic As A Hair Loss Remedy

Garlic can also be good for our scalp and hair, as well as for our body.Garlic stimulates the flow of blood to the scalp and help remove any harmful toxins, which is an important consideration in caring for the growth of our hair and in helping to prevent hair loss.Adding a garlic extract to shampoo can help to strengthen hair and stop any breakage, while at the same time, adding good body to the hair and a nice gloss.If you have dry hair or maybe an itchy scalp, a garlic extract type of shampoo will give you relief from many of those nasty symptoms.An...

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My new favorite oil

I discovered this heart healthy oil is also great as a sealer oil for hair. I ran out of the oils i usually use and this was in my fridge. Imagine that, lol. This oil moisturizes and is very light. It contains Omega-3 fatty acids that protect your heart and turns out it also protects the hair. I applied this oil to my hair after my henna gloss to moisturize and seal. This oil is so light, it disappears into the hair and leaves it shiny and soft...

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I finally did my relaxer touch up !!!

Hey Sistas,Today i finally did my relaxer touch up after 15 weeks post. It's not that i wanted to stretch that long (i usually stretch 3 months) but the condition of my hair was not right for relaxing and for some reason i was itching and scratching like crazy. As you may know i wanted to switch relaxers, i was using silk elements mild. I finally decided to switch to ORS lye relaxer. I heard so many good things about this relaxer and from fine...

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I am always in search of a product that will thicken my fine strands. I will give this product a try:Product DetailspH 4.5-5.5 - MWS 150-2500Quadramine ComplexThis weightless liquid reconstructor for fine, damaged hair rebuilds and improves the structure of hair. pH 4.5-5.5. Contains Quadramine Complex,™ an exclusive blend of positively charged, low molecular weight and size proteins (MWS 150-2500). This balance of 19 essential amino acids (the...