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2014 Hair growth challenge!

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...

Healthy Hair Tips for those who Run, Jog or walk as a for of exercise

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. ...

My Healthy Hair Regimen

Requested video..... My Healthy Hair Regimen: *1-2x per week Wash & DC after every wash *Sampoo using- Creme of Nature "SunFlower & Coconut" Detangling Conditioning Shampoo *Condition using- One 'n Only Argan Oil derrived from Moroccan Argan Trees - Moisture Repair Conditioner *Aphogee keratin restructurizer (Spray) *Creme of nature leave in *Creme of Narure argan oil gloss & shine serum *Wide tooth comb *scarf method *air dry Moisurizer: wave nouveau moisturizing finishing lotion seal w/: African Pride hair scalp & skin oil(also used in conditioner) grease scalp w/castor Oil Be sure to check out my healthy hair blog underneath the my hair regimen tab for more details: http://blackhairjourney.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html Products to try: Shampoo ~Baby Mild Formula Castile Soap (Target or The Vitamin Shoppe) ~Aloe Vera Juice (Trader Joes) ~Applicator Bottle (Sally Beauty Supply) Conditioner ~One 'n Only Argan Oil Moi...