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Sunday, August 30, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
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...
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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...
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Product Review

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,...
Thursday, August 13, 2009
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...
Monday, August 10, 2009
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...
Saturday, August 8, 2009
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,...
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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...
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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...
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