"How to Combat Dryness" One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with our black hair is combating dryness. Black hair tends to be dry because of its physical structure. Dry hair is brittle hair, and when hair is brittle it breaks easily. However there are several steps that you can take to deal with dry hair. One of the most important things you can do to deal with dry hair is to be sure you always wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. Avoid shampoos made with the chemicals sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and ammonium laureth sulfate. These detergents are some of the most commonly used cleansers in shampoos. However these ingredients strip the hair of natural oils and leave the hair feeling dry and harder to manage. A gentle moisturizing shampoo will cleanse your hair without stripping it of natural oils. Always Deep Condition your hair after washing to soften your hair and help make it more manageable. Another i...

Organic Root Stimulator Relaxer, Olive Oil, No-Lye, Extra Strength                            **THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY-you decice** Built-in protection. For coarse resistant hair textures. This revolutionary system utilizes olive oil to protect the hair from damage during the relaxer process! Historically, olive oil has been known as a healing elixir, rich in essential fatty acids that impart moisture directly to hair and scalp. The system provides continuous protection while straightening and providing long-lasting shine! This kit contains: Olive Oil Replenishing Pak: Deep Penetrating Conditioner conditions the hair and helps restore moisture that is lost during the relaxer process. Olive Oil Built-In Protection Relaxer Base & Activator protect and relax the hair. Olive Oil Creamy Aloe Shampoo neutralizes, detangles, and softens the ha...

                              "How to Combat Dryness" One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with our black hair is combating dryness. Black hair tends to be dry because of its physical structure. Dry hair is brittle hair, and when hair is brittle it breaks easily. However there are several steps that you can take to deal with dry hair. One of the most important things you can do to deal with dry hair is to be sure you always wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. Avoid shampoos made with the chemicals sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and ammonium laureth sulfate. These detergents are some of the most commonly used cleansers in shampoos. However these ingredients strip the hair of natural oils and leave the hair feeling dry and harder to manage. A gentle moisturizing shampoo will cleanse your ha...

♥In the Shower♥ Go natural. All shampoos contain cleansers-That‘s how they cleanse your hair- But those with naturally derived cleansers are less likely to rob your hair of vital oils. ( Try to use natural cleansers in all of your shampoos) Search Amazon.com for natural shampoo Use products properly. For maximum benefits, before applying shampoo or conditioner, emulsify them in your hands. Then massage onto roots (where hair is most porous), crown and finally, down sides of the hair. Don't overwash. Shampooing every day is drying to your hair and scalp, Instead, aim for two to three times a week - & on your off days, rinse only your ends with water and condition (also known as Co-Wash) Do deep-condition. If you heat-style regularly, you must deep-condition once a week, If your hair is very damaged, try using a concentrated hair mask in place of your daily conditioner (from midshaft down), Search Amazon.com for deep conditioner ♥When Styling♥ Ban the burn. Whil...

Hey Lovely♥ I know I've been M.I.A. since May 2010(6 months I know L.... and so much has happened since then) well you guys saw my last video of my 3 months relaxed stretch/ hair update on May ~19, 2010... after that relaxer I did another 3 months stretch and went for a relaxer which was done by an old class mate from beauty school( I went for Esthetician and Nail Tech not Cosmo) the same one that did my relaxer at the school may 2010, offered to give me a touch up since it had been 3 months(he asked sooner but I said no) I said sure-assuming he's fresh out of school and figured he should be up to par enough not to do anything crazy(I should have know something was up when after I told him I wanted to get a rinse on the same day as my relaxer and he said that would damage my hair**A NONE PERMANENT COLOR CAN NOT DAMAGE YOUR HAIR**) while he was back there doing my relaxer he got this really great idea to relax my entire head as if it was virgin “hair-roots to tips” "WT...

Venus professionals preferred instant wig- Philly Girl stye #2 color {that's my hair sticking out on the left side all straight and stuff :-)} Today's date: 12-09-10 I didnt know then but looking back that Half wig looks a hot mess!!! lol Venus professionals preferred instant wig- Philly Girl stye #2 color I'm currently 10 weeks post relaxer on Saturday I had a blow out... I added some coconut oil to my scalp and hair(my hair was looking extremely partched after the blow out) I went to 2 of my local BSS in one of the I purchased my first half wig to help me with my 6months/24 weeks stretch:Venus professionals preferred instant wig- Philly Girl stye #2 color and went to another BSS to purchase alphagee products my 6 months stretch will end on May 14, 2010 my birthday is on June 21st, so I may try a 7 months stretch and just get my fresh relaxer right before my birthday. I will encorporate a lot of Fgrogan's (from YouTube and hairlista.com ) methods to my current r...

  My wash day kit:   On Tuesdays & Fridays I Pre-poo, Wash, Deepcondition, wrap my head/ hair using the t-shirt  Video: T-shirt method Sunshyne  or a towel leave it on for about 10-15 min. Then I apply my spay followed by my creamy leave-in conditioner, brush my edges and use a scarf Video: Scarf method Sunshyne  to lay the edge down smooth and as straight as possible. Once my hair is completely dry I then  moisturize the hair in section  Video: Mosturize Sunshyne Style  (i moisturize and seal at the same time.....see bellow)and Grease my scalp with JBCO Video: applying JBCO Sunshyne Style . I use EVOO when I do a hot oil treatment and I always use it in my pre-poo and DC.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My Moisturize Seal & Protect kit:  To create whats in the pink bottle you'll need the following: Wave Nouveau moisturizing finishi...

                                                    Esther* HAIR GROWTH TIPS* 1. Use a moisturizing detangling conditioning shampoo. I love the cream of nature line best and it smell good. 2. Keep your ends moisturized daily. 3. Avoid using heat for daily styling. 4. Brush w/ boar bristle brush 5. Don't over-relax your hair. stretch 8+ weeks 6. Massage your scalp. 7. Deep condition at least once a month. 8. Trim your ends every 6-8 weeks or as needed. LISTEN to your hairs need 9. Take a Multi-vitamin. 10. Wrap your hair with a satin scarf or sleep on a satin pillow case. 11.Try to wear a hat when you're in the sun. 12. Put conditioner on your hair before you go swimming. 13. Rinse and condition your hair after...

 

Hair Journey start date: 03/09/09 I'm currently shoulder length hoping to become full APL by January 2010 & full BSL(9 months later). wish me luck! :-) I'M THE FOUNDER OF: http://www.healthynails.ning.com/    www.myspace.com/hairgrowthandhealth .blackhairjourney.blogspot.com Twitter: Esther_Nelson Quick Overview: ~hampoo twice a week ~Deep condition with warm towel after every shampoo ~Moisturize and seal twice daily in sections using fingers ~Apply JBCO to my scalp 3x/week.*on wash days* ~Air dry 100% of the time ~Bun 99.999% of the time ~ try to Comb only on wash days (twice a week) ~Stretch relaxers for atleast 10+ weeks ~Hot oil treatments ~Always wear a satin scarf and/or satin bonnet to bed or use satin pillow case ~No Heat (blow dryer, flat iron etc) Tuesdays & Fridays → Shampoo → Towel dry for 5mins to absorb water → Deep Condition → Detangle in the shower with Shampoo wide tooth comb → Towel dry absorb water for 5-10mins → Apply Leav...

2/20/2010      I actualy broke my 6 months stretch at 3 months & 6 days I should be at full APL by my second relaxer which will be six days from when my six months stretch school have ended ( plus an additional 6 six days---------May 20, 2010 Click here to see pics of last relaxer on 2/20/10 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We'll today is 1/24/10  in only 3 months, 2 weeks and 6 days I will be at 6 months post relaxer then I'll do a length check and update everyone on the current status of my hair. since I have soo much new growth for my protective styles I will wear my hairr curly a lot ex: satin roller set, roller sets, braid out, twist outs, buns, bantu knots, bantu buns, one or two french braids etc. (I will take pictures and post them under my protective hairstyle post) I'm still taking the cheap vitamin shop brand of vitamin for Hair, Skin and Nails....

For many months now I have been spending any where from $30-$80+ at Sallies Month after Month.... and then Yesterday while searching the web I found about about this....... I was highly upset for finding out sooooo late and I just thought I would share this w/ everyone incase you did not know..... If you are a Sallies discount card holder then set up an online account and sign up to receive e-mails from them and most importantly dont be like me--- Check your E-mails--- *********************************************************************************************** If you are a Beauty Club Members: create an online account to complete your enrollment, sign up for e-mail rewards, and view your member information. View Reward Email Schedules: Online Purchases/Renewals On-Time Renewals 15% Rewards-----> read below for more details on all three 15% Rewards Any month you spend a total of $25 before tax ($35 in Canada) with your Beauty Club Card in Sally Beauty Supply...