Saturday, December 11, 2010

Be very careful !!!

I managed to stretch for 6 months. I feel great about making it 24.5 weeks. The only thing is, i got some really bad chemical scalp burns!!! I had been complaining about an itchy scalp through the last 2 months of the stretch. I had no idea why my scalp had been constantly itching. I tried to put off relaxing until my scalp calmed down. The week before i relaxed the itching had gotten a little less, but i still had some tingling. I did my usual co-wash,...

Friday, December 3, 2010

6 months Stretch Touch up results!!

Well ladies, i finally relaxed. After 6 months of stretching. I just could not take it any longer. This morning my hair was so dry and tangled, no matter what i did the comb just would not budge. I reached my goal of stretching 6 months. I wasn't trying to go longer. I'm very happy with the results. Yaaaa, i can feel my scalp again, lol. Looks like i'm back at BSL, but this time i feel encouraged. This time i'm gonna make waistlength. The 6 months...
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Stretch With Me (3) The Realization !!

I am 24.5 weeks post. Yes that's 6months and 5 days, WoW!! During this stretch i have learned a lot.1. I can stretch for longer than i thought 2. I can stretch without adding extensions (never stretched this long without extensions before3. I can make waistlength !!!The last statement is a realization that waistlength is possible, because i now know what i've been doing wrong. I've had waistlength hair before, so i should be able to achieve it again,...

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Give-Away!!! Give-Away!!!

 Please claim your prize within 48 hrs. (if not claimed another will be chosen)Thanks to all the participantsStay tuned for more giveaways!!!Long, lovely hair can be yours in just a few weeks with our latest giveaway, the Longhairlovers 4-Product Healthy Hair Growth System! This powerful blend of natural & organic ingredients includes Longhairlovers' patent-pending formula that naturally encourages hair growth at the root for faster,...

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Aussie Moist !!! Wow!!

Product ReviewProduct FeaturesConditions to quench dry, thirsty hair.Moist Conditioner, with splashes of natural Aloe, replenishes natural moisture for healthy locks worth gushing about.Contains Natural Australian IngredientsMade in USA of US and/or imported ingredientsIngredientsWater, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glutamic Acid, Fragrance, BIS Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Benzyl Alcohol, EDTA, Ecklonia Radiata Extract...

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Frustration, Impatience = Setback

Today i started out wondering which conditioner i would use for my co-wash. I'm 19-1/2 weeks post, so i don't have to tell you how my new growth has taken over, but it has, lol. Everything was going pretty well. I detangled before applying my conditioner mix (tresemee re-moisture condish & grapeseed oil) I applied it heavy to the new growth first. I felt very nice and creamy. Then i applied the rest to the length. Let it sit with a plastic cap...

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

How To Save Your Hair And Even Regrow It Without Wasting Your Money

I'm going to begin by telling you a short story about myself.  I'm a 29 year old male with thin hair from as far back as I can remember.  When I was about 26 years old, I really started losing my hair in the crown area and in the front area.  My receding hair lines became painfully obvious as people starting pointing it out in social situations which had to be the absolute worst thing that anyone could ever imagine.  I started...
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Product Review-Grapeseed Oil Is Good

Grape seed oil is a lightweight, colorless and odorless oil that has a number of uses. It can be used as a health tonic, used as a used as a cooking oil or used to moisturize the skin and hair. Because it is lighter weight than many other oils, such as olive oil, it absorbs into the skin and hair much faster, and without weighing hair down. Here is how i use grape seed hot oil treatment that is sure to leave your hair moisturized, beautiful and luxurious..great...

Saturday, October 9, 2010

I Needed Some Motivation :o)

Today i removed my protective style (latch hook braids). I wore the style for 1 month as part of the Winter Grow Out Ultimate Challenge on MyHairSistas. I am 16-1/2 weeks post, so you know what i was about to encounter. Everything started out great. Removing the latch hook braids was very easy. I had continued to moisturize & seal between the braids. My hair was easy to comb and detangle or so i thought. I proceeded to deep condition on dry hair,...

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Nominated for a Sunshine Award!

My humble little blog has been nominated for the Sunshine Award by Hair's Tha Thing & Just Grow Already!.  I so appreciate these fellow bloggers for the nomination. The Award :Here are the rules:You must post the award's logo in a post or on your blogNominate 10-12 other fabulous bloggersLink your nominees to the post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they've been nominatedShare the love and link the person who nominated you....

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Decisions, Decisions !!!

I'm 14 weeks post and this stretch has not been the easiest for me. Some weird tangling is happening and i don't know why. It's frustrating me to no end. I feel i'm doing everything right, but my hair feels all wrong. Detangling at this point seems to be a joke!! I'm getting some strange locking hairs that has never happened before. I see breakage, dryness and brittle hair, so i'm going to give my hair a rest and think about my next step. I will...
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Stretch With Me Challenge - Part 3

I'm 12-1/2 weeks post. I have been on the MN challenge on MyHairSistas for 3 months and i have a lot of new growth because of the MN. Here are the results :I can see progress in growth and thickness, but my ends continue to look chewed up, lol. Even though i trim regularly. I know some of the uneveness has to do with shrinkage from the new growth. I will trim after my touch up. Trying for 6 months this time ...

Monday, August 30, 2010

Product Review

Nature's BountyHair, Skin and Nails Formula 60 CapletsOur Hair, Skin and Nails caplets deliver a specialized combination of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients consistently found in healthy skin, hair and nails.* Featuring Vitamin C, Biotin and Zinc, this formula can truly help bring your internal radiance to the surface.** Provides vitamins and minerals for glowing skin, lustrous hair and strong, healthy nails** Nourishing formula contains...

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Does Hair Need Oxygen To Grow?

For years my edges were gone, bald around the perimeter. I have worked hard on growing my hair back around the edges. I have tried every thing on the market. Some products produced some peach fuzz, only to fall out again and again. I was forced to wear any style that would hide my hairline. I finally researched every thing that had to do with thin edges, balding edges, alopecia, traction alopecia and hair loss. After much research, and many...

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Stretch With Me Challenge - Part 3

Okay ladies,I'm on a new stretch challenge. This time i would like to make it to 6 months. I'm 8 weeks post and my new growth is like super afro right now. I have been using MN and an Indian growth oil and i have about 1 inch of new growth. Usually at 8 weeks i may have 1/2 inch of new growth, so it could be a combination of the heat (almost every day it's been 90 degrees and over in New York), the castor oil, the MN. I don't know but, it's good....

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Beautiful Grey Haired Woman

Yesterday on one of my many trips to the beauty supplies store. While looking for moisturizing conditioners, i happened to look up and see a tall woman. I was struck by her beauty. She had the most beautiful skin and her hair was long, thick and shiny. I guess i must have been staring, because she said "Hello young lady". I said "Hello". We struck up a conversation. Of course it was about hair.We got into regimens. She said she had been taking care...

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Not hair related, Well sort of !!!

Doing research on healthy hair can take you to many places on the web.  I was pleasantly surprised when i stumble upon a website called Cafepress.com. I was actually looking for personalized t shirts  for hair. What i found was a lot more than just t shirts. There were all kinds of items related to hair. Me being the hair fanatic that i am, i wanted to see everything related to hair on the site. I looked through pages and pages of hair...

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Split Ends !!!!

Split EndsDid you know there were so many types of split ends? Splits can occur anywhere along the hair shaft, not just ends, but most splits do occur on the ends of the hair more frequently.What are some of the causes?1. Dryness- dryness is the enemy of all hair not only does it cause splits, it causes breakage as well2. Weathering- the ends are the oldest part of the hair and overtime weathering causes ends to get thinner and weaker3. Over manipulation-...

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Product Review

Motions Professional Protein ReconstructorStrengthen, protect and hydrate to soften hair and to help guard against breakage using Motions Professional Protein Reconstructor.How This Technology Works Collagen proteins helps repair the hair shaft, strengthening it from within. Silicones enhance shine while conditioner add moisture.Why This Formula Is Better Increases hair’s suppleness and prevents breakage. Formulated for heat-...

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Conditioning, Wet or Dry?

There is a debate raging on how to condition hair. Should you condition on wet or dry hair? Well both sides have valid points as to why one is better than the other :Pros of wet conditioning :the claim is wet hair absorbs more of the conditioner, therefore hair is better conditioned hair cuticles are open when wet allowing for deeper penetration of conditionerapplying conditioner to wet hair is quicker than applying to dry hairapplying conditioner...

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Stretch With Me Challenge-Part 2

My last stretch lasted for 5-1/2 months and i'm at it again. This time i'm gonna try my best to make it to a least 6 months. I'm almost 3 weeks post. I will be wearing mostly protective styles and moving to a more natural hair products regimen. I'm not sure if i should go back to texlaxing in order to eventually go natural. Aww, decisions, decisions.Come join me on the new Stretch With Me Challe...

Friday, June 25, 2010

Rest In Peace MJ

How time flies!!! Gone but not forgotten !!!I will always love you Mich...
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Bigger & Blonder

I'm keeping my hair in protective styles for the summer!!! Here is my new latch hook installI added some blond highlights I will keep these in for 3 to 4 weeksMaintainanceapply moisture lotion to scalp 2x weekapply my hot pepper growth creme to edges 1x dayclean scalp with witch hazel 2x w...

Friday, June 18, 2010

Product Review

Vatika Hot Oil Treatment Intensive Nourishment VATIKA NATURALS HOT OIL TREATMENT INTENSIVE NOURISHMENT FOR DAMAGED, WEAK AND FALLING HAIREGG, HONEY, CASTOR, MARROW - STRONG HAIR FROM THE ROOTSEgg - repairs and strenghtens hair from the rootsHoney - coats and conditions hairCastor - propagates hair growth Marrow - penetrates hair shaft to revitalise hair Directions:After shampooing or normal wash apply cream...

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Stretch With Me Challenge 22-1/2 weeks post- The Stretch is over!!!

The stretch is over. I made it to 22-1/2 weeks post. I did not make it to 24 weeks because my new growth was out of control. I am happy that i made it this far. I relaxed on june 12th after experiencing a lot of shedding and not being able the get the comb thru my hair. After exhausting every method to tame the new growth i just couldn't take it any more. I gained about 2 inches in growth, and i'm satisfied for now, lol  I relaxed again with...

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Product Review

DOO GRO® Mega Thick® Intense RepairRebuilding Thickening TreatmentHelps promote thick, strong, healthy hair. Enriched with aloe vera, shea butter and botanical thickeners to provide hair with the necessary nutrients needed for deep intense conditioning, rebuilding and thickening! Moisturizes and strengthens weak, damaged hair. Great for the whole family and can be used on alll types of hair including color treated, bleached, weaved, braided...

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Stretch With Me Challenge 20 weeks post

I made 20 weeks post today!!! Whoohoo. I think i can make it to 24 weeks, which will be 6 months. Since i have installed the latch hook braids 2 weeks ago, i'm not really worried about making it another 4 weeks. So far the style is holding up pretty well (even though i'm getting bored with it). It plan on wearing a protective style beyond my goal of stretching 6 months.  If all goes well, i don't know how long i will stretch. Here is a pic of how the style looks right now :                Maintenance...

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Product Review

TRESemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture ConditionerAttributesNatural: YesManufacturer's Product DescriptionUsed by professionals, this exclusive, natural conditioner strengthens and protects all types of hair with an enriched formula of natural extracts and vitamins A, C, and E, while thoroughly and deeply conditioning hair.DirectionsShampoo, rinse out thoroughly, and apply TRESemme evenly throughout the hair, especially at the ends. Leave on for...