Hello!!! I know I've been MIA since 2011... I'm bacccck!!! I'm finally ready to take my hair to the next level. For the next year and a half I will be on the following healthy hair regimen.  I will come on here and do a hair update every 3-7 months... I will purchase all of my conditioners on sale from ROSS, T J Max, and Marshall(I will keep you all up to date) Wash and Deep Condition every 5-7 days with the occasional co-wash as needed Wear a protective hairstyle for at least 5 days per week.(my current regimen consist of wash 'n go only)  Take the hairfinity hair and nails vitamins 7days per week. If I run out of vitamins I will take my one a day petit vitamin until I receive my new batch via mail. Since becoming natural I have not been properly taking good care of my hair. I will do better from now on. I will have pictures below of products and my current length check.  I addition, I will be focusing on becoming fully vegan or vegetarian and continue with my daily ex...

If you are a runner, the main thing you need to worryabout is friction.  You want to avoid any opportunity for your ends to brush up against your shoulders, work out clothes or running jacket. You also want to prevent your hair from whipping around as you run, as consistent exposure to wind, rain or sun can lead to split ends, tangles and an overall weakened hair shaft. As an avid runner, here are a few tips that have helped me! 1. Coat The Hair First! Keeping the hair well lubricated is an excellent way to protect the hair from sweat and prevent the hair shaft from becoming weak from exposure to wind, sun and friction. Before heading out for your run, take a few moments to apply a light oil to the hair in sections. For a video tutorial of this technique, 2. Protect the Ends! Instead of your standard ponytail (which does not offer much protection for the ends), try to keep your hair in a protective style to keep the hair and ends secure. My default style is a loose bun. ...

I had an interview...... I was selected for: Spotlight for the month of February!!! To read/see the interview please visit: -♥Essie I'm realllly excited and happy about ** While youre there dont forget to signup and become a member.. It's FREE!!!☻

I'm stretching my relaxer for a year so ... I wash weekly, alternate Moisture and Protein, I DC weekly, I prepoo with Honey or conditioner, grease my scalp with JBCO, MS 1-2x daily, read label, air dry using the scarf method, etc ... I'm trying to reach BSL I seem to be stuck at shoulder length, when I M&S, I use my fingers and palm to create a simple protective style, etc...I eat healthy...... greens, brown rice, whole wheat bread, egg, add garlic to every meal, drink at least 8 glass of water daily, and a Gatorade bottle full of the Arizona green tea for my daily antioxidant, I walk/run 30+mins daily, etc... JOIN ME!! I'm trying to retain length so I could make it to BSL by Dec 2011... I'm taking Biotin 5mg=5000 mcg--> Purchase your Biotin real cheap from Puritanpride.com see link at the top right corner. Biontin Is needed for a Healthy Hair, Skin & Nails, promotes thicker hair. prior to you taking the 5000mcg biotin please consult your doctor. You ca...

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...

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....