♥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...

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!!!☻

From the looks of thing I should be Full Apl by my next relaxer in May if not I know I will be a little past APL by August... My edges are starting to come in... I can really see a difference in the overall health, thickness of my  of my hair from when I first starting my hair regimen back on March 9, 2009 (11 months later) from this: -->3/9/09

                                                    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....